11 November 26
Today the doors open at electronica 2026, one of the world's biggest electronics trade shows, and the Rapid Electronics team is in Munich to be part of it.
From Tuesday the 10th to Friday t...Read the full story
10 November 26
Bandwidth, sample rate and channel count still matter. But in a teaching lab, the bigger question is how well an oscilloscope helps students learn. The new Tektronix DPO1 Series (1 Series...Read the full story
27 October 26
Robotics is no longer a niche corner of the engineering department. Today's students go on to work in factories, labs and hospitals where people and robots share the same workspace. Universi...Read the full story
11 September 26
Every teacher knows the moment. You ask the class a question, and the same three hands go up while everyone else finds something fascinating to look at on their desk. It isn't that the rest don't know...Read the full story
29 July 26
Joint quality is decided by three things: the iron, the technique and the consumables — and the third gets the least attention while causing a remarkable share of the problems. The solder alloy sets t...Read the full story
14 July 26
Design and technology is the broadest subject to equip — one department covers electronics, 3D printing, resistant materials, textiles, food and systems. The way to keep that manageable is...Read the full story
10 July 26
A breadboard lets you build and change circuits without soldering, by pushing component legs into a grid of holes. The one thing that makes it click: the holes are not independent — they'r...Read the full story
10 July 26
A circuit symbol is a standardised shorthand for a component. In the UK, schools, exam boards and industry all use the same standard — BS EN 60617, the British version of the international IEC...Read the full story
09 July 26
Nearly every school science lab is built from the same core kit — measuring, heating, containing, observing and handling — with a modest set of subject-specific additions for biology, ...Read the full story
06 July 26
Ohm's law states that the current through a conductor is proportional to the voltage across it: V = I × R, where V is voltage in volts, I is current in amps and R is resistance in ohms. Rearrange it...Read the full story
06 July 26
The Texas Instruments NE555P is the standard bipolar 555 timer in a DIP-8 package, probably the most recognisable IC part number in electronics, and still in volume production more than fifty years ...Read the full story
16 June 26
Artificial Intelligence is becoming a core part of modern education, from computer science lessons to robotics clubs and engineering courses. As schools and colleges look for practical...Read the full story
16 June 26
How Chauvin Arnoux UK's PEL113 power loggers protected a primary school's capital investments by validating current headroom and uncovering hidden network overvoltage risks.
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01 May 26
Renewable energy kits are becoming a key part of modern STEM education, helping students move beyond theory and engage with real-world science. By exploring solar, wind and hydrogen technologies, stud...Read the full story
29 April 26
For an educator, stationery is more than just a collection of office supplies; it’s the infrastructure of the classroom. In 2026, the shift toward calm aesthetics, sustainable procurement and modular ...Read the full story
27 February 26
Soldering quality depends on more than iron wattage or digital temperature control. The soldering tip is the critical interface between the heating element and the joint, directly affecting heat trans...Read the full story
26 February 26
Hands-on science teaching has never been more important. In classrooms across the world, educators are rediscovering the power of physical, tactile exploration. By using versatile tools like LEGO bric...Read the full story
25 January 26
Robotics in primary and secondary education gives pupils hands-on experience with problem-solving, computational thinking and creativity. Choosing the right programming language ensures that robotics ...Read the full story
23 January 26
Building a robot is one of the most exciting and hands-on STEM projects a school can run. For many students, learning how to build a robot is the first step toward understanding the complex engineerin...Read the full story
07 January 26
Across universities in the UK and abroad, Pico Technology oscilloscopes and vector network analysers are increasingly used in both teaching and research. Based on conversations with educators and rese...Read the full story
22 December 25
In today’s electronics education, hands-on learning is essential for preparing students for real-world engineering challenges. While textbooks and theory provide the foundation, practical tools bring ...Read the full story
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