➀ The Physical-Technical Federal Agency (PTB) has established a new Competence Center 'Artificial Intelligence and Metrology' (KI-Met) to consolidate its activities related to artificial intelligence.

➁ PTB has been involved in research questions related to AI for several years and is focusing on creating synergies and exchanging knowledge with stakeholders from politics, industry, and standardization.

➂ The new competence center aims to improve the perception of PTB as a competent partner in AI and potentially become the first metrology institute worldwide to offer certification for AI algorithms.

➀ The IVAM Hightech Summit, a leading conference in microtechnology, will be held from May 21-22, 2025, at Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund.

➁ The summit will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the IVAM Microtechnology Network under the theme “Tech United: Bridging Nations, Building Future”.

➂ Highlights include a comprehensive conference program, a technical accompanying exhibition, an evening networking event, and discussions on the future directions of the industry.

➀ DeepSeek, a Chinese AI software developer, claims it can train leading AI programs at a fraction of the cost compared to top US developers.

➁ DeepSeek recently launched R1, a program trained on 2000 Nvidia GPUs, which outperforms models from OpenAI, Anthropic, and xAI's Grok.

➂ The company also offers V3, which is free but requires payment for integration with its infrastructure. V3 excels in inference speed and competes with the most advanced closed-source models globally.

➀ The project 'DynaviL' has been launched at Hochschule Kempten to research wireless dynamic charging for electric vehicles, which will be designed for a spatially extended area for the first time.

➁ The project is funded by the Bavarian State Ministry of Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy under the 'Electrical Systems' program with around €436,000.

➂ Two use cases are being demonstrated: autonomous shuttles and industrial vehicles. The goal is to develop a cost-effective solution that can be applied to both use cases.

➀ The Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructure of Materials and Systems IMWS is working on a project called FA2IR with partners to develop solutions for using digital tools for fault analysis.

➁ The project aims to automate AI-assisted analysis to reduce subjectivity, shorten development times, and improve product quality.

➂ The initiative seeks to create comprehensive and fully integrated environments for processing and managing digital data, algorithms, methods, and models for machine learning that are globally applicable and can be dynamically expanded.

➀ Two research projects, KI-AmaR and XRai Vision, are receiving funding to develop AI-assisted systems for complex repairs and the use of XR technologies in industrial processes.

➁ The KI-AmaR project aims to enable complex repairs without specialized training using a mobile smart factory equipped with a 3D printer.

➂ The XRai Vision project focuses on supporting companies in adopting Extended Reality (XR) technologies like AR and VR to improve their workflows and productivity.

➀ Fraunhofer ITWM is showcasing its latest developments in achieving a resource-efficient energy industry at E-world energy and water 2025.

➁ The team from the 'System Analysis, Prognosis and Control' department is presenting monitoring systems with non-contact torque detection and AI for resource-efficient plant operation.

➂ The 'High Performance Computing' department's 'Green by IT' team is working on managing the energy transition, including the integration of Dutch energy community 'Schoonschip' into energy markets using innovative technologies.

➀ Fraunhofer ITWM is showcasing its latest developments in resource-efficient plant operation at E-world energy and water 2025.

➁ The teams are presenting their research on artificial intelligence for efficient operation and imaging techniques for process and product monitoring.

➂ The institute is also optimizing heat power plant processes with digital twins and managing energy communities with innovative technologies.

➀ Element Six, a specialist in synthetic diamond materials, has launched Cu-Diamond, a copper-plated diamond composite material with high thermal and electrical conductivity.

➁ Designed to address thermal management challenges in advanced semiconductor devices, Cu-Diamond enables greater performance and reliability for applications like AI, HPC, and GaN RF devices.

➂ The new material offers thermal conductivity in the 800 W/mK range, optimized for high-demand applications, and can be manufactured in complex shapes for seamless integration into advanced packaging configurations.

➀ The article lists the top ten technologies that are most likely to transform the world, as recommended by Technology Magazine.

➁ These technologies include GenAI, AI & Machine Learning, Quantum Computing, 5G, VR/AR, IoT, Blockchain & decentralized technologies, Green tech, BioTech & personalized medicines, and Robots & Automation.

➂ It highlights the potential impact of these technologies across various sectors including healthcare, industry, and sustainability.

➀ In 2024, Boeing delivered 348 commercial aircraft, while Airbus delivered 766, surpassing its 2023 figures.

➁ Boeing and Airbus were closely matched in deliveries until 2019, but Boeing faced significant financial losses due to the 737 MAX crashes and other issues.

➂ Despite facing challenges, Airbus has remained profitable since 2021, with Boeing struggling with safety concerns and financial setbacks.

➀ Heterogeneous integration is a solution that allows different materials and components to work together seamlessly, enhancing system performance.

➁ This approach enables the development of sophisticated electronic devices that are smaller, faster, and more efficient.

➂ Understanding heterogeneous integration involves grasping its key concepts and technologies.

➀ Cyberagentur, an organization dedicated to cybersecurity innovation in Germany, has signed contracts with five companies for the 'Ecosystem of Verifiably Secure IT' (ÖvIT) research program.

➁ The program aims to verify the formal security of IT systems and establish a network of experts and users to enhance IT security.

➂ The initiative includes collaborations with international partners, such as Barkhausen Institut gGmbH and QBayLogic B. V., and aims to foster a community of researchers, providers, and users.

➀ The Fraunhofer IPMS has developed high-precision area light modulators that are crucial for semiconductor and other industries due to increasing miniaturization and complexity.

➁ These modulators use micro-mirror arrays that can be individually tilted or lowered to control and manipulate light direction, intensity, or phase with nanometer precision and high programming speeds.

➂ Applications include structured illumination, pattern generation, laser ablation, and holographic 3D imaging, with evaluation kits available for customers and users.

➀ The Fraunhofer IPMS has developed spatial light modulators that can project light, process materials, and send optical signals with high precision in the nanometer range.

➁ These modulators consist of millions of mirrors on a single semiconductor chip, enabling applications in semiconductor technology, material processing, and 3D holographic display technology.

➂ Fraunhofer IPMS will showcase their latest research and development at SPIE Photonics West, including customer evaluation kits and a novel actuator concept for wavefront control.

➀ Microchip Technology recently introduced the PCI100x family of PCIe Gen 4.0 switches designed for automotive, industrial, and data center environments.

➁ These switches offer robust scalability, reliability, and low-latency connectivity for modern High-Performance Computing (HPC) systems.

➂ They feature advanced error reporting, containment, and synthesis functions, supporting various temperature ratings and are suitable for diverse applications.