Northern Manufacturing & Electronics, the North's very own industrial technology and electronics exhibition, returns to EventCity, Manchester on September 28-29.
The medical technology (MedTech) world, along with the wider healthcare industry, has experienced a trend for more portable and wearable devices in the last few years.
There have been numerous stories in the news over recent years surrounding the transport of lithium-ion batteries on planes, particularly concerning the risk of them short circuiting during a flight.
There would seem to be a world of difference between the current generation of advanced electric sports cars and the heavy industries where Leicester based electrical firm Cressall Resistors traditionally operates.
Modularisation and miniaturisation are two key trends in the marketplace that have been around for quite a period of time, but are still gaining momentum.