Analysis
The camera module industry, a dynamic ecosystem
The camera module industry has reached a new stage in its development. With $27.1bn of global revenues generated in 2018, the market maintains a 9.1% CAGR for the next five years. This industry, which covers image sensors, lenses, voice coil motors, illuminators and camera assemblies, is showing an impressive $45.7bn market by 2024.
3D Printing enabling personalised medical devices
One of the key industries to have successfully leveraged the advantages of 3D printing is the medical and dental industry. 3D printing allows for the creation of personalised medical devices to be streamlined, and it has also been used to improve surgical outcomes and deliver personalised medicines.
New website launched features product finder web tool
Swissbit has launched a new website that features an innovative Product Finder web-tool. The search app uses sophisticated and advanced algorithms to identify and recommend the best memory products for a customers’ unique needs. The new concept is based on typical and common use cases that exemplify the way in which particular storage products work with various applications. Use cases differ in the percentage of writes vs. reads and most im...
Grant received to develop ultra-bright thin-film light sources
The European Research Council has awarded an advanced grant to Paul Heremans, Fellow and Director Large Area Electronics at imec. Paul Heremans will receive €2.5m for a five year project to develop ultra-bright thin-film light sources and lasers, a technology with a wide variety of applications, such as optical interconnects, augmented reality displays and lidar sensors.
Cyber security services company grows
The European cyber security services company, Nixu Corporation, has staretd local operations in Denmark by acquiring Danish Ezenta, which is specialised in technology based cyber security services. With this acquisition, Nixu achieves a significant foothold in the Danish cyber security market and expands its service offering of continuous services.
Only a fool wouldn't want this 3D printer
The POTTA artisanal 3D printer, incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to provide users with enhanced functionality, better results and increased flexibility is being launched this very morning by Farnell. Ease of use and onboard AI-driven support make this product suitable for new and experienced users at home or in professional applications.
MTBF calculator enables fast component comparisons
Digi-Key Electronics and BQR Reliability Engineering are collaborating to deliver a simple yet powerful Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF) calculator to support Digi-Key’s global customers. The tool makes it easy and quick to calculate MTBF for BOMs of any size. Users can export the BOM file and click on “Launch Calculator” on the Digi-Key website and the result appears immediately.
Can VR change the way we tackle public health issues?
It has been announced that The Cornerstone Partnership will showcase results from their work to test the use of Virtual Reality (VR) as a tool for use in children’s social work. They will be discussing the implications and applications of their work for wider social care and public health challenges.
Wine business partnership to provide users with luxury
The Robust and User-friendly Wine App, My Wine Society, has announced a new partnership with the company Aervana, who makes multiple types of Aerators. Many red wines need to ‘breathe’ before they can be enjoyed at their best. Aervana dispenses and aerates wine under pressure, providing more effective aeration all within an innovative ‘wine tap’ format.
Acquisition creates platform for addressing connectivity applications
It has been announced that ON Semiconductor and Quantenna Communications have entered into a definitive agreement for ON Semiconductor to acquire Quantenna for $24.50 per share in an all cash transaction. The acquisition consideration represents equity value of approximately $1.07bn and enterprise value of approximately $936m, after accounting for Quantenna’s net cash of approximately $136m at the end of fourth quarter of 2018.