Graphene Layer Enables Advance in Super-Resolution Microscopy

Researchers at the University of Göttingen have developed a new method that takes advantage of the unusual properties of graphene to electromagnetically interact with fluorescing (light-emitting) molecules. This method allows scientists to optically measure extremely small distances, in the order of 1 ångström (one ten-billionth of a meter) with high accuracy and reproducibility for the first time.

Delphi Technologies to Partner with Cree for Automotive Silicon Carbide Devices

Delphi Technologies PLC (NYSE: DLPH), a global provider of automotive propulsion technologies, and Cree, Inc. (Nasdaq: CREE), a leader in silicon carbide semiconductors, announce a partnership to utilize silicon carbide semiconductor device technology to enable faster, smaller, lighter and more powerful electronic systems for future electric vehicles (EV).

Selenium Anchors Could Improve Durability of Platinum Fuel Cell Catalysts

Platinum has long been used as a catalyst to enable the oxidation reduction reaction at the center of fuel cell technology. But the metal’s high cost is one factor that has hindered fuel cells from competing with cheaper ways of powering automobiles and homes.

Global Robotics Revenue to Reach $248.5 Billion by 2025

The global robotics market continues to shift increasingly toward non-industrial robots. The industry is experiencing some growing pains, as expected when moving from a mature domain of robotics to new application areas. Many of the non-industrial robot categories are starting to feel the strain, including consumer robots, consumer unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), consumer autonomous vehicles (AVs), and customer service robots, according to a new report from Tractica.

Cathal Phelan Joins Impinj Board of Directors

Impinj, Inc. (NASDAQ: PI), a provider and pioneer of RAIN RFID solutions, today announced that Cathal Phelan has joined its board of directors.
“We are thrilled to have Cathal join our board. His business leadership, 30 years of engineering experience, and broad semiconductor background stood out through our thorough search. Cathal will strengthen the board independence we value at Impinj,” said Impinj Board Chair Peter van Oppen.

Casambi and Seoul Semiconductor Join Forces to Put True Human-centric Lighting in the Hands of the Lighting Community

Casambi, the pioneer in wireless lighting controls based on Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), has teamed up with LED technology specialist Seoul Semiconductor to provide lighting designers with precision control of LED lights that match the spectrum of sunlight.

Imagination Launches Game-Changing IMG Edge Services Platform for Design Verification and Validation

Imagination Technologies announces today that it is expanding its business with a tailored consultancy, hosting and deployment service for design and verification, called IMG Edge.
IMG Edge is targeted at reducing time to market and total cost of ownership and includes an extensive get-to-market support package to address the complex and expensive challenges involved when bringing compute-focused SoCs to market.

Nexperia Secures $1,500m Financing to Fund Future Growth Plans

Nexperia, an expert in discrete and MOSFET components and analog & logic ICs, today announced the successful raise of USD 1,500 million equivalent of senior credit facilities. The proceeds will be used to refinance the existing outstanding debt and to partly finance the acquisition by Wingtech Technologies Co., Ltd., a listed Chinese computer and telecom equipment manufacturer.

Samsung Successfully Develops Industry’s First “Key Value” SSD Prototype that Meets New Open Standard

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, today announced development of the first standards-based prototype of a new type of SSD that features extensive scalability, unmatched durability and CPU-relieving functionality.

New Insulation Technique Paves The Way For More Powerful and Smaller Chips

Researchers at KU Leuven and imec have successfully developed a new technique to insulate microchips.