June 2018: In June’s second issue of Trending in Tech, we’re giving you the latest in self-driving cars, how to create a great electrical engineering resume for students, and the future of ‘soft’ robotics.
9 Ways Additive Manufacturing Shifts Supply Chain
EDN
Additive manufacturing has started to reduce the dependency on traditional methodologies due to manufacturers bringing production closer to consumers and shipping data. The industrial 3D printing market is expected to grow exponentially, and Additive manufacturing promises to reduce costs, process times, and lead times, with the ability for customization increasing the tech’s demand.
Self-driving Cars: Observations and Interpretations
EDN
In the past couple of months, several self-driving cars have crashed in various cities across the United States. These accidents have made manufacturers and skeptics alike take a hard look at the technology, and admit that a lot more work and development needs to be done. However, the marketing and the reporting of autonomous-vehicle accidents are also grossly overhyped.
Low-Voltage Actuator could be the Future of ‘Soft’ Robotics
Electronics Products
A research team from the University of California Santa Barbara may have found a way to marry electrically powered actuators commonly found in traditional robots, and their softer counterparts. The actuators previously used in soft robotics severely limited their use due to reliance on airflow or heat-differential. Now, researchers say, “the horizon is wide open.”
Globalfoundries Cuts 5% of Workforce
EE Times
Globalfoundries is the world’s second-largest pure-play foundry in the world, and is set to cut 5% of its workforce in order to improve their financial performance. While they do not intend to close any fabs or cut services, Globalfoundries has decided to improve their global cost structure by eliminating redundancies that accrued through various mergers.
Creating an Excellent Electrical Engineering Resume
EE Web
The electrical engineering field is a tough one to get into, and hopeful students need more than a good resume – they need a great one. While resumes in other fields focus on job history, engineering students should focus on listing specific projects. Additionally, the student should highlight technical skills including programming languages or software programs.
