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June 6

  • BTU Team Lausitz Dynamics Competes Energy-Efficiently in International Competition

    ➀ The student team Lausitz Dynamics from Brandenburgische Technische Universität (BTU) is participating in the Shell Eco-marathon Europe and Africa 2025 in Poland with their hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, Hydragen, aiming for maximum energy efficiency.

    ➁ The team of 17 students, led by Prof. Sylvio Simon, redesigned the vehicle to use a hydrogen fuel cell and supercapacitors, enhancing performance and sustainability.

    ➂ Supported by sponsors and successful test drives, the team is optimistic about the competition, with live results and updates shared on their website and social media.

    automotivesemiconductorEnergy efficiency
  • Groundbreaking 3D-printing tech developed — dual-light system can print two different materials from the same resin

    ➀ Scientists developed a dual-light resin 3D printer that creates both permanent and dissolvable materials from a single resin;

    ➀ UV light forms rigid structures, while visible light produces supports that dissolve in lye in 15 minutes;

    ➁ The innovation enables complex designs like movable caged spheres and interlocking chains previously unachievable with standard resin printing.

    3D printingResinMaterial science
  • New Nintendo Switch 2 units show potential signs of tampering — UK customers report receiving unsealed products from multiple retailers

    ➀ UK customers report receiving Nintendo Switch 2 units with broken seals, sparking concerns about tampering across multiple retailers including Currys and John Lewis;

    ➁ Conflicting explanations emerge: Some blame weak packaging seals while others suspect intentional checks for missing Mario Kart World game codes in the supply chain;

    ➂ This follows prior Nintendo packaging controversies, including GameStop receipts puncturing console screens in the U.S., raising quality control concerns.

    NintendoSwitchHandheld Gaming
  • EAH Jena Supports Three Innovative Startup Projects

    ➀ EAH Jena's rEAHlize initiative provides up to €7,500 in funding through the StartUp@EAH project to support early-stage startups in developing prototypes and market-ready solutions;

    ➁ Three funded projects include Variflow (a medical safety device for cardiac surgery), Travi (a travel app fostering global connections), and ARletT (an AR tool for enterprise training using XR technology);

    ➂ The StartUpLab Jena serves as a collaborative hub offering technical expertise, networking, and infrastructure to accelerate innovation.

    softwareMedTechaugmented reality
  • Test track for inductive charging on the A6 starts

    ➀ The FAU-led E|MPOWER project launched a test track on Germany's A6 motorway to research inductive charging for electric heavy-duty vehicles, collaborating with government and industry partners;

    ➀ Bavarian ministers highlighted the technology's potential to eliminate range anxiety with over 90% efficiency, transforming future mobility;

    ➂ Testing with equipped vehicles begins in late 2025, focusing on system efficiency, coil integration, and safety compliance, using road-embedded coils to enable wireless charging during driving.

    automotivesemiconductorenergy
  • AMD scoops entire Untether AI chip team — Canada AI inference outfit will cease product support

    ➀ AMD acquires Untether AI's entire engineering team in a non-traditional talent acquisition, leading to the discontinuation of Untether's AI inference products;

    ➁ The move enhances AMD's capabilities in AI compilers, SoC design, and energy-efficient inference solutions to challenge Nvidia;

    ➂ Industry analysts suggest this signals a strategic shift toward AI inference optimization as GPU-driven training demand plateaus.

    AMDNVIDIAAI Chip
  • Quantum Computers Improve Machine Learning Algorithms

    ➀ Researchers demonstrated that even small-scale quantum computers can enhance machine learning algorithms through a photonic quantum processor experiment;

    ➁ The study, involving the University of Vienna and international collaborators, showed quantum-enhanced kernel-based machine learning outperforming classical counterparts in specific tasks with fewer errors;

    ➂ Photonic quantum platforms also exhibited potential energy efficiency advantages, addressing rising energy demands in traditional machine learning workflows.

    Quantum computingAIHPC
  • Four Locations of the German Center for Future Mobility Present Jointly at UITP Summit 2025 in Hamburg

    ➀ Four innovation hubs of the German Center for Future Mobility (DZM) showcased their mobility projects at the UITP Summit 2025 in Hamburg, emphasizing digital infrastructure, rail automation, and sustainable transport.

    ➁ Key focuses included Hamburg's AI and 6G-enabled traffic systems, Annaberg-Buchholz's teleoperated rail interfaces, Minden's automated MONOCAB rail solution, and Karlsruhe's urban-rural mobility hubs with autonomous taxis.

    ➂ The event featured live demos, prototypes, and discussions on ethical AI, emergency routing, and public acceptance of automated transport.

    automotiveAIsemiconductor

June 5

  • Alexander von Humboldt Professorship for Luisa Petti

    ➀ Luisa Petti, an expert in sustainable electronics, has been awarded Germany’s prestigious Alexander von Humboldt Professorship and will join RWTH Aachen to bridge neuromorphic computing and bioelectronics;

    ➁ Her research focuses on eco-friendly materials and printing technologies to develop recyclable sensors and reduce the carbon footprint of AI systems;

    ➂ Funded with up to €5 million, her work aims to advance flexible integrated circuits and promote environmental sustainability in applications like healthcare and precision agriculture.

    semiconductorAIHPC
  • Corsair HX1200i ATX 3.1 power supply review

    ➀ The Corsair HX1200i boasts exceptional electrical performance with ATX 3.1 compliance, 1200W output, and dual 12V-2x6 PCIe 5.1 connectors;

    ➁ Pros include Platinum efficiency, silent operation, and iCUE software integration, while cons highlight its high price and oversized 200mm chassis;

    ➂ Recommended for high-end PC builds requiring reliable power and advanced monitoring, though budget-conscious users may prefer alternatives.

    CorsairPSUgaming
  • Scientists print 'world's smallest violin' in platinum with nanolithography — UK physicists push toward nanoscale computing

    ➀ UK physicists at Loughborough University created the world's smallest platinum violin (13x35 microns) using nanolithography as a testbed for advanced memory device research;

    ➁ The team utilized a thermal scanning probe microscope to etch nanostructures, enabling progress in heat-sensitive storage and nanoscale magnetic sensors;

    ➂ This breakthrough highlights nanolithography's potential to extend traditional computing technologies amid slowing Moore's Law.

    semiconductormemoryHPC
  • Nvidia planning its most affordable 50-series GPU yet – RTX 5050 reportedly launching in July with 8GB VRAM and 130W TDP

    ➀ Nvidia's RTX 5050, set for July launch, targets sub-$300 as the most affordable Blackwell GPU with 8GB GDDR6 VRAM;

    ➁ Despite sharing a 128-bit interface, it adopts a strategy reminiscent of older GTX 1600-series cards, with potential GDDR7 support limitations;

    ➂ VRAM bottlenecks in modern games may surface, but its modest compute power could mitigate constraints.

    NVIDIAGPUgaming
  • Asus responds to concerns over 9,000+ routers compromised by botnet — firmware updates and factory reset can purge routers of persistent backdoor

    ➀ Over 9,000 Asus routers were compromised by the 'AyySSHush' botnet exploiting CVE-2023-39780, enabling persistent SSH backdoors.

    ➁ Asus recommends firmware updates, factory resets, and disabling remote access features (SSH, DDNS) to mitigate the vulnerability, especially for end-of-life devices.

    ➂ GreyNoise identified the botnet via AI monitoring, noting minimal active exploitation but emphasizing proactive security measures for exposed routers.

    AsuscybersecurityBotnet
  • AI drone beats human champions for the first time at Abu Dhabi racing event – new deep neural network sends control commands directly to motors in significant leap

    ➀ A team from TU Delft developed an AI drone that defeated human champions at the A2RL Drone Championship 2025 in Abu Dhabi, marking the first such achievement.

    ➁ The drone’s AI uses a deep neural network to send control commands directly to motors, bypassing traditional controllers, improving efficiency and pushing physical limits.

    ➂ This breakthrough has implications for autonomous systems, including delivery drones and self-driving vehicles, showcasing AI’s potential in real-world applications.

    AIHPCautomotive
  • JPEG XS — Forward-Looking Standard for Professional All-IP Video Production

    ➀ Fraunhofer IIS developed JPEG XS, a low-latency, energy-efficient compression standard for high-quality video transmission, earning the 2025 Joseph von Fraunhofer Prize;

    ➁ The codec enables real-time 8K video transfer via IP networks, supporting professional media production, autonomous driving, and VR/AR applications with minimal quality loss;

    ➂ JPEG XS reduces hardware costs and infrastructure complexity, positioning it as a key technology for industries requiring real-time visual data processing.

    semiconductorHPCautomotive
  • JPEG XS – A Pioneering Standard for Professional 'All-IP' Video Production

    ➀ Fraunhofer IIS researchers developed JPEG XS, an ISO-standard video codec enabling high-quality, low-latency video transmission with minimal resource usage, earning the 2025 Joseph von Fraunhofer Prize;

    ➁ JPEG XS addresses challenges in professional media production, automotive (e.g., autonomous driving), and VR/AR by reducing data rates without quality loss, while supporting 12-16-bit color depth and Ethernet integration;

    ➂ The codec’s efficiency, real-time processing, and compatibility provide economic and technological advantages for studios, machine vision, and future applications in All-IP workflows.

    Fraunhofer-Gesellschaftsoftwaresemiconductor
  • Europe’s First Quantum Accelerator of Its Kind Now Operational

    ➀ Fraunhofer IAF has deployed Quantum Brilliance’s QB-QDK2.0 quantum accelerator, the first in Europe based on nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers in diamond, enabling hybrid quantum-classical computing without cryogenics;

    ➁ The compact system integrates quantum processors with classical co-processors (NVIDIA GPUs/CPUs) in a server rack, supporting real-world quantum applications like machine learning;

    ➂ Quantum Brilliance’s diamond-based technology offers long coherence times and environmental stability, positioning it as a key platform for industrial quantum advancements at room temperature.

    Fraunhofer IAFQuantum BrillianceQuantum computingQuantum Accelerator
  • Fraunhofer IPMS and TSN Lab Form Partnership to Promote TSN Technology in South Korea

    ➀ Fraunhofer IPMS partners with TSN Lab to advance Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) technology development and adoption in South Korea, enhancing its presence in the Asian market;

    ➁ The collaboration focuses on Ethernet-based TSN IP cores for high-precision time synchronization in industries like automotive, aerospace, and telecommunications;

    ➂ Leveraging Fraunhofer's TSN expertise and TSN Lab's industrial experience, the partnership aims to drive real-time data communication innovations across critical sectors.

    Fraunhofer IPMSTSN Labautomotive
  • Fraunhofer IPMS and TSN Lab forge Partnership to promote TSN technology in South Korea

    ➀ Fraunhofer IPMS partners with TSN Lab to advance Time Sensitive Networking (TSN) technology in South Korea, enhancing real-time data communication and industrial applications;

    ➁ TSN enables high-precision synchronization for Ethernet-based networks, targeting industries like automotive, aerospace, and telecommunications;

    ➂ Collaboration leverages Fraunhofer’s TSN IP core expertise and TSN Lab’s regional experience to drive innovation and market adoption.

    TSNsemiconductorautomotive

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