Jack Portley
110 posts
Jack is a Digital Content Writer at Distrelec. He studied Journalism at University of Central Lancashire, specialising in Print Journalism. During the course he gained experience in working for major national organisations, such as The Independent and BBC. His interests include digitalisation and technology trends. In his spare time, Jack likes to play football, learn languages and attend live music events.
The Role of Blockchain in Smart Factories
Blockchain technology is perhaps most associated with cryptocurrency, but its features are a lot more far-reaching than just…
Top 6 AI Trends in Healthcare for 2023 and Beyond
Technology in healthcare has always been rapidly evolving, but ever since the Covid-19 pandemic, technological advancements have accelerated…
6 Ways AI Can Enhance Cybersecurity
Cybercrime is a costly prospect for businesses all over the world. It can cost companies billions of pounds…
What Does the Future Hold for Robotics?
Although the manufacturing sector is still the biggest purchaser of robots, there are now huge commercial opportunities arising…
Top 5 Hottest Trends in LiDAR Technology Right Now
The application of Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) technology has revolutionised remote sensing and spatial analysis. LiDAR, which…
Ground Plane Considerations for Optimising Antenna Performance in Compact IoT Devices
In the world of IoT devices, where components are becoming smaller and smaller, cellular antennas are essential components…
Smart Factory Safety Solutions from IDEC
As the planet continues to evolve almost continuously, the same can be said at a granular level –…
Molex Trending Parts: Power Solutions for Demanding Applications
Today’s engineers are preparing for the power designs of tomorrow. With trends across markets such as data centres…
What is ESD and How Can You Protect Against it?
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) is a silent but potentially deadly threat to electronic devices and components. In the blink…
Quartz Crystals: An Interview with Nick Amey, Engineering Director at IQD
Ever wondered how your watch keeps time so accurately? The answer lies in quartz crystals. Despite their small…