➀ The global 5G Mobile Core Network (MCN) market is projected to grow at a 6% CAGR (2024-2029), driven by 5G Standalone (SA) adoption and AI-driven network capacity demands;

➀ The Multi-Access Edge Computing (MEC) market is expected to expand at 17% CAGR due to dynamic network slicing, RedCap devices, and GSMA Open Gateway APIs;

➂ AI advancements, including Agentic AI, are key to achieving L4 autonomous networking, potentially reducing operational costs for mobile operators, while 3G shutdowns spur IMS Core upgrades and 5G SA deployments expand globally.

➀ Creonic GmbH launches Version 6.0 of its DVB-S2X Demodulator IP core, enhancing configurability and technical performance;

➁ Key updates include expanded bitwidth and Annex M support for satellite communication applications;

➂ Strengthens Creonic's position as a leader in advanced communications IP solutions.

➀ Google's datacentre electricity consumption surged to 30.8 million MWh in 2025, doubling since 2020, driving efforts to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030;

➁ Investments include 200MW from fusion startup Commonwealth Fusion Systems, 500MW from fission firm Kairos Power, geothermal projects with Fervo Energy, and 1,300MW solar energy procurement;

➂ Partnerships and $20B investments in carbon-free power plants aim to meet 95.8% of Google’s energy demand sustainably.

➀ The substrate market is projected to reach $31 billion by 2030, driven by AI and HPC, with key technologies including Advanced IC Substrates (AICS), Glass Core Substrates (GCS), and Substrate-like PCBs (SLP);

➁ AICS rebounded to $14.2 billion in 2024, GCS is nearing commercialization via global investments, SLP shipments hit 392 million units (smartphone-led), and Embedded Die (ED) remains niche but critical for AI chip power delivery;

➂ Capacity expansion is driven by AI/HPC demand, CHIPS Act incentives, and Chinese investments, with Asia dominating production while U.S. and Europe lag but gain government support.

➀ The U.S. plans to require export licenses for AI GPUs to Malaysia and Thailand to prevent smuggling to China;

➁ Malaysia and Thailand are emerging as suspected transit hubs despite lacking official revenue significance for NVIDIA;

➂ Questions persist about Singapore's role as NVIDIA's key market and potential re-export routes.

➀ TSMC denies delaying Japan/Germany fabs, stresses U.S. expansion won't disrupt other regions;

➀ Arizona Fab 21 phase 2 accelerated for 2027 3nm AI chip production;

➂ Japan/Germany delays attributed to infrastructure readiness, not resource allocation.

➀ Researchers at the 2011 Kavli Futures Symposium speculated that designer viruses could someday produce nano-scale logic components, such as 64-bit adders, for integration into chips;

➁ Professor David Awschalom envisioned multifunctional quantum systems combining logic, storage, and communication, potentially spanning biological, chemical, or solid-state platforms;

➂ The Kavli Foundation highlighted the potential of nanoscience for revolutionary applications in technology, medicine, and energy.

➀ The UK Space Agency launched a £75.6 million tender for an Active Debris Removal mission to capture and de-orbit two defunct satellites using robotic and autonomous spacecraft technology;

➁ The initiative marks a shift from grants to competitive contracts, aiming to stimulate private investment in space sustainability;

➂ The mission addresses the growing threat of space debris, which endangers critical satellite infrastructure supporting GPS, weather forecasting, and national security.

➀ Dell and CoreWeave unveiled the first NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 rack, utilizing Dell PowerEdge XE9712 servers and Vertiv cooling systems with a capacity of up to 2MW per rack;

➁ The GB300 NVL72 integrates NVIDIA's Grace Blackwell Ultra architecture, delivering 21TB of memory and leveraging InfiniBand Quantum-X networking for high-speed AI workloads;

➂ This ultra-high-density rack represents a significant advancement over previous GB200 systems, featuring enhanced liquid cooling and accelerators, with costs potentially exceeding $3.7 million per rack.

➀ Global server market hits record $95.2B in Q1 2025 with 134.1% YoY growth, driven by Nvidia's Arm-based GB200 AI servers capturing 70% shipment increase;

➁ Accelerated Arm servers projected to triple revenue to $103B by 2029, with U.S. and China dominating 83% of global spending amid AI arms race;

➂ Traditional x86 servers' market share shrinks to 28% as AI workloads demand GPU/accelerator-driven systems, potentially enabling future AGI development.

➀ BBS Technik Cloppenburg and PHWT signed a cooperation agreement, enabling vocational students in mechatronics to earn credits for a dual study program in mechatronics/electrical engineering;

➁ Future collaborations include joint laboratory projects at PHWT Diepholz and an innovative IT module with BBZ Diepholz;

➂ PHWT offers schools campus visits, guest lectures, and STEM programs like the 'MINT-Uni' to promote technical education and dual studies.

➀ The Fraunhofer FHR Wachtberg-Forum highlighted radar technology's critical role in military and civilian security across land, sea, air, and space, with Bundeswehr Space Command emphasizing space domain awareness;

➁ A strategic partnership with Quantum Systems was announced, advancing drone-based surveillance and radar innovation for defense applications;

➂ The event showcased cognitive RF systems, experimental radar technologies, and interdisciplinary collaboration to address evolving global security challenges.

➀ Researchers developed a self-powered temperature sensor using a flexible ionic elastomer combining thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and ionic liquids, eliminating the need for external power;

➁ The sensor leverages triboelectric effects from temperature-induced microstructural changes, generating voltage signals that correlate with heat levels, achieving rapid and reversible responses;

➂ Potential applications include wearable electronics for real-time thermal monitoring, with future plans to optimize performance and integrate with AI systems for advanced signal analysis.

➀ The ThaiGer-H2-Racing team from Hochschule Stralsund secured the European championship at the Shell Eco-Marathon 2025, achieving a record 1,024 km/m³ efficiency in the hydrogen fuel cell category.

➁ Their second team, Bengalo Racing, ranked 7th in the Urban Concept electric vehicle category with a 21 km/kWh improvement, showcasing advancements in practical automotive design.

➂ This marks the university's seventh title in the competition since 2008, outperforming teams from Italy, the Netherlands, Turkey, and other European countries.

➀ Prof. Dr. Mario Ragwitz is appointed as the spokesperson of the Fraunhofer Excellence Cluster CINES, succeeding Prof. Dr. Hans-Martin Henning, who led the cluster since its founding in 2019.

➁ CINES involves ten Fraunhofer institutes focusing on integrated energy systems, including energy system analysis, digitalization, power electronics, and heat, emphasizing collaboration to address energy transition challenges.

➂ Ragwitz highlights the cluster's role in developing solutions for decarbonizing industrial, heating, and transportation sectors, referencing projects like the TransHyDE hydrogen initiative and the need for systemic infrastructure integration.

➀ Fraunhofer researchers developed OPTIMA PRO and DressMAN360°, combining sensor measurements (temperature, noise, lighting) with worker surveys to holistically evaluate industrial workplace comfort;

➁ The approach addresses dynamic factory conditions (e.g., machinery noise, airflows) and subjective perceptions, aiming to enhance employee health and productivity;

➂ DressMAN360°, originally used in vehicle cabins, evolved into an industrial standard tool to reduce strain on workers and improve occupational appeal in manufacturing settings.

➀ Fraunhofer IPK and partners developed an AI system to determine if end-of-life appliances should be refurbished or recycled, using image recognition and cloud-based analysis;

➁ The system employs visual quality scoring (1-5) via mobile apps and synthetic training data, aiming for over 97% identification accuracy;

➂ Integrated with robotic process automation and e-commerce platforms, the project targets reducing carbon footprints and advancing circular economy practices in Germany and Europe.

➀ Fraunhofer IPK, in collaboration with HaKiGo and YES Ecosystems, is developing a cloud-based AI system to assess whether used household appliances (e.g., refrigerators, washing machines) should be refurbished or recycled, aiming to reduce waste and promote a circular economy;

➁ The AI system uses image recognition and dialog-based mobile apps to evaluate device quality (scored 1-5), predict pricing, and automate resale processes via e-commerce platforms;

➂ The project integrates robotic process automation (RPA) and synthetic data training, targeting a 97% recognition accuracy and synchronization with recycling management systems to reduce CO2 emissions by 2026.

❶ Markus Krutzik, head of the Joint Lab Integrated Quantum Sensors at Ferdinand-Braun-Institut (FBH), has been appointed as W3-S Professor at HU Berlin, focusing on advancing compact quantum sensor technology.

❷ His research targets practical applications like next-gen satellite navigation, medical biomagnetic field measurements, and quantum internet infrastructure, leveraging microintegration and space-grade laser technologies.

❸ Collaborations with FBH, HU Berlin, and international partners aim to strengthen Germany's quantum technology sovereignty through robust, space-ready semiconductor-based systems.

➀ The Supermicro Hyper SuperServer SYS-222HA-TN is a 2U high-performance server featuring dual Intel Xeon 6900 series CPUs and support for MCRDIMMs, designed for demanding workloads;

➁ It includes eight PCIe Gen5 NVMe bays, supporting storage capacities up to 1PB with high-density SSDs like the Solidigm D5-P5336 122.88TB;

➂ The system offers extensive expansion options, including support for four double-width GPUs, redundant power supplies, and OCP NIC 3.0 slots for flexible networking configurations.