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GreenWaves named a 2019 'Cool Vendor' in AI semiconductors
GreenWaves has announced that it has been named a Gartner 'Cool Vendor' based on the 29th April, report 'Cool Vendors in AI Semiconductors', authored by Alan Priestley, VP Analyst, and Saniye Alaybeyi, Senior Director Analyst. The report stated: “The deployment of products with AI capabilities continues to gain momentum but requires increasingly sophisticated semiconductor devices to enable this new generation of smart things."
Finland to join Nordic forefront in reducing emissions in aviation
Finland’s incoming government has introduced its Government Programme which includes ambitious climate targets and a goal for carbon neutral Finland in 2035. As part of reducing transport-related emissions, the share of biofuels in aviation is targeted at 30% through a blending obligation.
Digitisers help advance fusion research
Fusion has long been viewed as the ultimate goal for energy generation. Smashing together deuterium and tritium atoms releases energy as they combine and is the reaction at the heart of the sun.
Elevator energy consumption cut in half
Skeleton Technologies is entering into a strategic partnership with the Spanish company Epic Power to reduce the power consumption of elevators by up to 50%, enabling significant cost savings. The system is already in use in a number of public, residential, and commercial buildings throughout Europe.
Here come the girls: the latest in tech innovation
In early May, Giant held an event which focused on tech innovation for women’s health, bringing in a wealth of female entrepreneurs. Those assembled took the opportunity to create an open and forward-thinking space to discuss the future of femtech. Among the activities of the day were a series of panel talks, illuminating everything from driving inclusion in health tech to personalised health.
LED technologies gathering traction in automotive light bars market
In 2014, the global automotive light bars market was pegged at $664.3m. It is expected to be valued at over $800m at the end of 2019. The automotive light bars market is expected to grow at a CAGR of more than five percent during the projected period of 2019 to 2029, and reach a value of nearly $1,400m by 2029 end.
Production facility for detectors in the USA
It has been announced that LASER COMPONENTS has begun laying the foundations for the future with the building of its new production facility for detectors. At the end of April, the ceremonial setting of the cornerstone for the new 26,000 ft² building took place in Chandler, Arizona.
Strengthening presence in the healthcare industries
Global provider of AGILE ALD (Atomic Layer Deposition) thin film coating solutions, Picosun Group, has announced that it is continuing its presence in healthcare industries by supplying ALD technology to produce bioactive coatings on surgical implants at a major manufacturer.
Infineon to acquire Cypress in drive for growth
It has been announced that Infineon Technologies and Cypress Semiconductor have signed a definitive agreement under which Infineon will acquire Cypress for $23.85 per share in cash, corresponding to an enterprise value of €9bn. With the addition of Cypress, Infineon will consequently strengthen its focus on structural growth drivers and serve a broader range of applications.
Duo partner to drive the infrastructure for Single Pair Ethernet
HIROSE Electric and the HARTING Technology Group have entered into an agreement to jointly develop, standardise products and market a connection technology system for Single Pair Ethernet (SPE).