A novel X-ray photon-counting detector module (PCDM) developed by CEA-Leti and integrated in an X-ray scanner prototype from Siemens Healthineers has shown in clinical trials the potential to revolutionize computed-tomography (CT) scanning by potentially increasing spatial resolution, reducing X-ray exposure to patients, improving image quality by lowering image noise and artifacts, and by distinguishing multiple contrast agents.
MEMS
Amber Solutions Secures $5.5 Million in Financing and Signs Three New Memorandums of Understanding with Global Manufacturers
Amber Solutions, a technology innovator creating a modern hyper-intelligent electrical architecture, today announced the completion of a new $5.5-million round of financing and the securement of three new memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with leading global manufacturers of electrical products, smart automation systems and silicon chips.
Memory in a Metal, Enabled by Quantum Geometry
The emergence of artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques is changing the world dramatically with novel applications such as internet of things, autonomous vehicles, real-time imaging processing and big data analytics in healthcare.
Virtual MSEC 2020 to Spotlight MEMS and Sensor Innovations for Medical, Smart Cities, Other Growth Markets
Staged for the first time in virtual format, MEMS and Sensors Executive Conference (MSEC 2020) will gather industry visionaries and experts October 6-15 for the latest trends and innovations in sensorization for growth markets including medical, entertainment, augmented and virtual reality, the environment, food production, smart cities, ultrasonics and wearables.
FEFU Scientists Are Paving Way for Future Tiny Electronics and Gadgets
Scientists of the School of Natural Sciences of Far Eastern Federal University (SNS FEFU) with colleagues from Russia, South Korea, and Australia suggest the breaking new ground approach to manage spin-electronic properties and functionality of the thin-film magnetic nanosystems.
Photonics Researchers Report Breakthrough in Miniaturizing Light-Based Chips
Photonic integrated circuits that use light instead of electricity for computing and signal processing promise greater speed, increased bandwidth, and greater energy efficiency than traditional circuits using electricity.
STMicroelectronics Expands Access to Market-Unique LoRa-Enabled STM32WL SoC with 48-Pin Package Option
STMicroelectronics has added a QFN48 package to the award-winning STM32WLE5* wireless System-on-Chip (SoC) portfolio, bringing the device’s extensive feature integration, power efficiency, and multi-modulation flexibility to a wider variety of industrial wireless applications.
Battery Life for Wearable Electronic Devices Could Be Improved
Researchers in WMG and the Department of Physics at the University of Warwick have found that asymmetric stresses within electrodes used in certain wearable electronic devices provides an important clue as to how to improve the durability and lifespan of these batteries.
Roger Grace Associates Announces Call for Participation in its Annual MEMS Industry Commercialization Report Card Study
Roger Grace, President of Roger Grace Associates, the leading marketing consultancy specializing in Sensors and MEMS, has announced the call for participation in the 21st. Annual MEMS Industry Commercialization Report Card Study. Interested parties are requested go to the Roger Grace Associates recently updated website www.rgrace.com to access the Report Card form. Participants are asked to assess the 14 subjects a.k.a. critical success factors by providing letter grades and optional comments…
SEMI Statement on New U.S. Export Control Regulations
SEMI, the industry association serving the global electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, today released the following statement in response to the new export control rule changes announced by the United States Commerce Department.
