Electronics & Robotics
Standards and Patents
The library has access to a select number of British, European and International standards through our subscriber access to BSOL (British Standards Online).
[Unless directed by your tutor always refer to the most recent regulations.]
** Final year students: email Kate if a standard you need is not in our collection **
Patents links on this page are freely available - the Library does not subscribe to any patent resources. A patent is a form of protection providing exclusive rights for manufacturing, using or selling a concept or invention and excludes others from doing so for the duration of the patent.
- British Standards Online This link opens in a new window Access to a select number of British/European/International standards online. The Library also has access to additional British Standards via the Construction Information Service. If a standard you require is not available via BSOL, please contact your Information Specialist.
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Access to a select number of British/European/International standards online. If a standard you require is not available via BSOL, please email Kate.
BSOL have implemented DRM requiring users to install a plug in to enable download of standards. Please see our guidance.
- ASTM standards (print copies in Library)Selected ASTM standards purchased for project students are held in the Library as print copies. If there is an ASTM document you cannot find, please email Kate.
- EspacenetEuropean Patent Office
Business & Industry resources
The Library subscribes to statistical data resources and market research and industry/company information products. The information contained within these resources provides a greater depth of analysis and insight than can be gleaned from Google alone. These products can be useful for Engineers looking for market share and value of companies and industry intelligence in the UK and globally. You can also use some of these tools for scoping future employers.
MarketLine Advantage
Industry and company profiles, management reports, statistics, market data and analysis.
Statista
Statistics, market research, forecasts and business intelligence portal.
FAME
Company data portal. Information on 3.8 million companies in the UK and Ireland.