➀ VyomaTrack by Ionicks leverages RFID and IoT technologies to enable real-time asset and inventory tracking across industries like healthcare, retail, and logistics;
➁ The platform offers bulk scanning, ERP integration, and maintenance scheduling to reduce manual errors, optimize workflows, and ensure supply chain transparency;
➂ By enhancing operational efficiency and providing actionable insights, VyomaTrack helps businesses minimize costs, mitigate risks, and improve decision-making for scalable growth.
➀ The exhibition 'Zukunft.Handwerk.NRW' showcases AI applications in crafts, such as smart bakery counters and voice-based quote generation, aiming to improve efficiency and customer service;
➁ The KIDiHa project, led by Fachhochschule des Mittelstands and Fraunhofer-Institut, develops customized AI solutions for small businesses, emphasizing support for craftspeople rather than automation;
➂ Despite only 33% of NRW craft businesses using AI, the initiative addresses challenges like energy costs and labor shortages while making AI accessible through exhibitions and workshops.
➀ The Dutch government assumed management control of Nexperia, a Chinese-owned semiconductor company, citing "serious governance shortcomings" and national security concerns;
➀ Authorities invoked the Goods Availability Act to intervene, enabling them to block or reverse company decisions for up to a year;
➂ The move followed asset disposals and personnel changes threatening critical technological capabilities, echoing prior UK actions demanding Nexperia divest a wafer fab in 2022.
➀ Global telecom equipment revenues rebounded with 4% YoY growth in H1 2025 after two years of decline, driven by improved comparisons, inventory stabilization, and favorable currency trends;
➁ Markets outside China saw an 8% increase, led by Mobile Core Network, Optical Transport, and Service Provider Router & Switch segments;
➂ Huawei gained market share, while Ericsson and Nokia slightly declined; 2025 global revenues are projected to grow 2%-3%, up from previous flat forecasts.
➀ Melexis launched the MLX90514, a dual-input inductive sensor IC designed for automotive systems like steering torque feedback and steer-by-wire, enabling on-chip differential/vernier angle calculations;
➁ The integrated solution reduces system complexity by merging dual-channel processing, supports high-accuracy 24-bit data transmission, and eliminates the need for multiple ICs, lowering costs;
➂ Features include ASIL D compliance for safety, zero-latency synchronization, and compact design, making it ideal for electrified vehicles and advanced mobility applications.
➀ Mouser Electronics announced the availability of Arduino's ASX00073 UNO SPE Shield, providing Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) and RS485 connectivity for Arduino UNO-compatible projects, with support for SPI, UART, and I2C interfaces;
➁ The shield enables integration of legacy industrial systems with modern technologies, targeting applications like IoT gateways, factory automation, smart grid monitoring, and HVAC systems;
➂ Mouser also offers Arduino UNO REV 4 boards (Wi-Fi and Minima variants), powered by Renesas' Cortex-M4 processor, maintaining backward compatibility with the UNO R3 form factor.
➀ Imec challenges the perception that deep-tech investments yield only moderate returns, citing McKinsey and BCG data showing a 16% net annual IRR for deep-tech versus 10% for traditional tech with comparable failure rates;
➁ Despite high initial capital needs, deep-tech startups require less funding in later stages, face limited competition, and achieve higher profit margins due to disruptive market creation;
➂ Imec.DeepTechVentures reduces risks through semiconductor R&D expertise, global ecosystem integration, and manufacturing process optimization, accelerating commercialization of innovations like vertical AI compute architectures.
➀ ETH Zurich researchers identified a hardware-level vulnerability named **RMPocalypse** in AMD's SEV-SNP technology, which secures confidential cloud computing environments;
➁ The flaw allowed 100% success rate in bypassing protections, exposing sensitive data (e.g., AI-processed messages) via memory management weaknesses in AMD processors;
➂ AMD patched the issue post-disclosure, reinforcing the critical role of secure computing for data sovereignty and cloud trust.
➀ TP-Link confirmed successful trials of Wi-Fi 8 hardware, likely developed with partners like Qualcomm, marking a key milestone in next-gen wireless technology.
➁ Wi-Fi 8 focuses on improving real-world reliability and latency rather than peak speeds, retaining a 46 Gbps max data rate while introducing Ultra High Reliability (UHR) and four new optimization technologies.
➂ Wi-Fi 7 prices are dropping as the industry prepares for Wi-Fi 8's launch, with current routers now available under $100 for dual-band models.