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Metamaterials: Pioneering Technical Frontiers in Electronics Design

From redefining thermal dynamics to sculpting acoustic landscapes and bending light with precision, metamaterials stand at the forefront of technological innovation. Let's embark on a technical exploration of metamaterials, delving into their historical trajectory, intricate applications, and the transformative potential they harbor for the future of electronic systems. Metamaterials, an amalgamation of metals, plastics, and other composite materials, derive their nomenclature from the Greek "meta," signifying "beyond." Metamaterials are artificially engineered materials designed to have properties that are not found in naturally occurring substances. These materials are created by arranging atoms or structures in specific patterns to achieve desired electromagnetic properties.

Grinn Announces Strategic Partnership with Nordic Semiconductor: A Global Leader in Wireless Communication Technology

Grinn partners with Nordic Semiconductor- a global leader in wireless communication technology. This is a strategic partnership, where Nordic’s wireless expertise will be used to deliver innovative solutions to Grinn’s customers.

Human-Centric Design in IoT: Dos and Don’ts

The concept of human-centered design was first voiced back in the 20th century, and it evolved along with the popular term design thinking. This is concept of product development, where users' devices and desires come first, the resulting products achieve enormous popularity and also solve real user problems.

For the Greener Future: How IoT is Driving Energy Efficiency and Sustainability

In the pursuit of a sustainable and greener future, the Internet of Things (IoT) is emerging as a powerful tool for optimizing resource consumption and improving energy efficiency. By integrating IoT technologies into various sectors and applications, we can revolutionize how we manage and utilize energy resources.

Revolutionizing Transportation and Logistics: How IoT is Changing the Game

Transportation and logistics play a vital role in global economies, facilitating the movement of people, goods, and products across various locations. As we look ahead, the demand for transportation services is expected to skyrocket, in this context, the transportation sector faces significant challenges that need to be addressed to ensure smooth operations and sustainable growth.

Budowa kariery od Targów Pracy

Swoją historią podzielił się z nami Daniel Majchrzycki. W marcu 2017 Daniel przyszedł na Akademickie Targi pracy i chociaż mało słyszał o firmie Grinn, postanowił dowiedzieć się więcej. Pracownicy na stoisku zauważyli jego wiedzę i chęć rozwijać się w dziedzinie elektroniki, więc skontaktowaliśmy się z nim od razu po Targach, a już w Czerwcu Daniel zaczął pracę z nami.

They invited their friends to Grinn and this is what happened

We often say that working at Grinn is fun; we emphasize the special friendly atmosphere in the company, our traditions, and joint holidays. However, the best indicator for us is when our employees are happy to recommend our company to their job-seeking friends. We can’t help but boast that three friends were brought onboard on the recommendation of the fourth! Here is their story.

Od Targów Pracy do pracy w Grinn. Czym zajmuje sie Hardware Designer?

Dzisiaj rozmawialiśmy z Piotrem Twardoszem, który pracuje w Grinn jako Hardware Designer już ponad 6 lat. Poznał firmę Grinn podczas Akademickich Targów Pracy Politechniki Wrocławskiej, gdzie Grinn był wystawcą. Piotr wspomina, że wrażenie na nim zrobiło urządzenie, które znajdowało się na stoisku jako przykład. Był to technologiczny sprzęt wykorzystywany w nanotechnologicznych laboratoriach – interferometr. Po rozmowie z przedstawicielami firmy podjął decyzje, żeby aplikować właśnie tu, a kilka tygodni później już zaczął swój pierwszy dzień jako Hardware Designer.

IoT technologies at the 2022 Olympic Games

The whole world follows the Olympic Games and evaluates the chances of the athletes of their favorite team. We follow with no less interest the technological solutions in use in the Olympic village and at the competition sites. So, what interesting things met us in Beijing in 2022?

We are looking for developers who want to learn new things

GRINN is a Design House in which we design various types of embedded devices for a wide range of clients. We are constantly on the lookout for those who want to learn new things.

2021 for the IoT market: The most important events

In 2021, many exciting events have taken place. Let's take a look at the most important of them. The year began with the news of a reduction in car production due to a shortage of semiconductors. In one of our previous articles, we analyzed the main reasons that led to this. You can read it here: link. Initially affecting the automotive industry, the shortage has spread to other manufacturers of machinery and electronic components. Naturally, the IoT industry has also suffered.

Smart Agriculture: 8 Implementations of IoT in agriculture you can start using today

Smart Agriculture is a term used for the introduction of Internet of Things technologies, sensors, robots, and artificial intelligence into farms. The main purpose of using Smart Agriculture is to improve the quality of manufactured products, as well as increase productivity. By 2025, it is predicted that the global smart agriculture market will be valued at $15.3 billion, which is a three-fold increase compared to 2016.

BrakTooth crashes devices. Are you at risk?

Cybersecurity experts at the Singapore University of Technology and Design have published a report on 16 identified vulnerabilities in Bluetooth software which pose a threat to billions of devices running on various platforms. The list is called BrakTooth - from the Norwegian word brak (crash).

WHY WILL YOUR IOT PROJECT FAIL? 7 REASONS AND TIPS TO AVOID FAILURE

You know that most startups fail, and we know why. In this article, you will find the most common reasons, and we will give tips on how to avoid failure.

Global shortages of electronic components on the market. Why? How to prepare?

Manufacturers of electronic equipment around the world are faced with a shortage of microchips and other electronic components. The first noticeable signals were back in 2017 when, with a sharp increase in demand, suppliers could not cope with the number of orders. It was not possible to increase production capacity so quickly, and they simply postponed the delivery time.

IoT trends in Medicine

Medicine is one of the most promising areas for the IoT; an industry where IoT solutions can radically change lives of patients and quality of services provided. In this article, we will talk about trends and areas of medicine where the implementation of IoT solutions will be most significant.

Remote B2B cooperation in IoT product development

Grinn has been working in the IoT, embedded software, and electronic design market for over 13 years. Located in Poland, we collaborate with clients throughout Europe. In this article we will try to answer the most frequently asked questions about remote B2B cooperation and share our tips.

Best CI tools for embedded software development according to Grinn

Continuous integration is a practice of software development that based on constant code changes, testing and code integration. The advantages also include timely detection and elimination of errors, while shared access to the code provides the ability to roll back changes which led to breakdowns by any project participant. You can read more about how Grinn implements the integration process in our next articles, and, in this one, we will discuss the tools we use every day.

What does the recruitment process at Grinn look like? Find out more about working in the IoT industry

Welcome all candidates and future employees of Grinn! In this article, you will learn all about how our recruitment process works and how you can better prepare for your interview. At Grinn we specialize in IoT solutions, IoT device design, embedded software development, electronic design, and mechanical engineering tasks.

5 Tips on how to save money on embedded software development while not sacrificing quality

When talking about IoT, often the most expensive component is embedded software development. Let's talk about how you can save on development without compromising quality.

Part 2 - An idea adds a new meaning to a simple toy

The next part of the story of the creation of the Yoli game. We took a pause at the moment when we suggested that the client implement Bluetooth technology, as this gave him an idea that turned the entire concept of the toy around and took it to a qualitatively new level.

Part 1 - Yoli - An IoT project for kids

The first part of the story of the creation of the Yoli game. Yoli is a bridge between the world of new technologies, interactivity, and traditional board games. In January of last year, we met with a client who showed us a prototype of an interactive Arduino-based board game for children. We immediately saw many interesting possibilities for implementation in this simple demo.

Grinn is now a Bluetooth® Special Interest Group member

Grinn is now a Bluetooth® SIG member, learn more about how you as a client will benefit from it. The Bluetooth® Special Interest Group is a community of innovators of Bluetooth® technology. Since Grinn actively uses Bluetooth® wireless technology in its projects, it is important for us to get the latest knowledge from the original source and apply it when developing new products.

UNDERSTANDING OF ANY IoT PROJECT: IoT ARCHITECTURE LAYERS

The IoT is so firmly entrenched in our lives that sometimes we do not even notice its work. We draw up reports based on the readings from sensors thousands of kilometers away. The digital camera has noticed movement in the backyard and has sent you a notification to make sure it is just a neighbor's dog. Want to know what mechanisms are behind these modern conveniences?

What exactly is the Internet of Things (IoT)?

Wouldn't it be great to have a hot espresso waiting for you at home and be able to make it simply through an application while you are en route? Wouldn't you like to control all applications in your home remotely? IoT is turning into an increasingly developing point of discussion both in the working environment and outside of it. It's an idea that not just can affect how we live, but also how we work.

Industry 4.0 and IIoT

Industry 4.0 - knowing as the rise of the latest industrial technologies, made it possible to analyze data, enable more efficient and sustainable processes, reduce time and cost. It is a transformation already used in manufacturing, warehousing and industrial automation.