➀ lowRISC CIC and SCI Semiconductor collaborate to tape out the Sonata design; ➁ The collaboration aims to move CHERI technology to commercial adoption; ➂ The project is funded by UKRI and focuses on the ICENI device family for OT applications.

➀ Introducing the Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro 3D printer at an affordable price; ➁ Review highlights fast print speeds and excellent quality; ➂ Special discount available on Elegoo's website

➀ President Trump's victory could be bad for Intel's turnaround if the Chips Act is repealed; ➁ Trump's criticism of the chip deal and his support for tariffs as an alternative; ➃ The potential repeal of the Chips Act by House Speaker Mike Johnson; ➄ The importance of a domestic US source for leading-edge chips and Intel's role in this; ➅ The two courses of action for the Americans: granting Intel full funding or using military influence.

➀ Researchers from Queen Mary University of London have developed new nanocomposite films from starch, offering a sustainable alternative to petroleum-based materials; ➁ The films are made from abundant natural polymer starch and highly conductive MXene, with potential applications in electronics and sensing; ➂ The nanocomposites can be tailored for various uses, including wearable technology and healthcare, and are biodegradable.

➀ The FORSocialRobots research project, led by Prof. Dr. Jörg Franke, aims to enhance the social skills of robots for efficient human-robot interaction in various applications. ➁ The project focuses on scenarios such as logistics, production, service, elderly care, and dementia centers. ➂ Challenges include natural communication, understanding human emotions, and adapting to diverse environments.

➀ The UK's Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA) has awarded £3 million to imec Cambridge to develop a predictive system-level software framework for large AI model training; ➁ The funding aims to improve AI training processes and address sustainability concerns; ➂ Imec Cambridge will use its expertise in system-technology co-optimization (STCO) to achieve optimal energy efficiency.

➀ The UK has developed the world's first computer-controlled gas cutting machine, marking a significant step towards automation in shipyards; ➁ The machine, built by British Oxygen-Ferranti, can reduce steel plate cutting time by at least 50% compared to conventional methods; ➂ The technology is applicable to structural engineering, locomotive building, and atomic reactor construction.

➀ Alchip has taped out a 2nm test chip; ➁ The company expects results by the first quarter of next year; ➂ Alchip is working with customers on high-performance 2nm ASIC development.

➀ The Higgs Centre for Innovation in Edinburgh has relaunched its Space Testing Facility following an upgrade. The funding of £400,000 from STFC has enabled the expansion and enhancement of testing capabilities. ➁ The aim is to make the facility more accessible to space companies and technology SMEs. ➂ The centre is strategically important for the Scottish space industry, as it supports innovation and economic growth.

➀ Datacenter GPUs may only last one to three years; ➁ High utilization rates contribute to their short lifespan; ➂ GPUs under high load degrade faster.

➀ Raspberry Pi introduces the new AI HAT+ with two variants, 13 and 26 TOPS; ➁ The HAT+ is based on Hailo-8 neural network inference accelerators; ➂ The 26 TOPS variant is designed for larger networks and can run multiple networks simultaneously.

➀ TSMC announced that customer inquiries for its 2nm process are higher than those for its 3nm technology; ➁ The strong demand reflects the industry's confidence in TSMC's technological leadership; ➂ The expansion is driven by the rapidly growing needs of the AI and HPC markets.

➀ Imec spin-off Brailsports is developing a platform for optimizing athlete training volumes and schedules based on data analysis; ➁ The platform uses AI models to estimate individual athlete fitness and fatigue, improving performance and reducing injury risk; ➂ The platform is currently operational at cycling team Lotto Dstny, with positive results.

➀ DJI files a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense; ➁ The lawsuit challenges the designation as a 'Chinese military company'; ➂ DJI claims it operates independently and has no military affiliations.

➀ TSMC reported strong Q3 2024 earnings; ➁ Demand for HPC chips, especially in AI, is driving the results; ➂ Challenges include inventory levels, rising costs, and overseas fabs expansion.

➀ An innovative pilot line for vacuum coating and thermal post-treatment of flexible ultra-thin glass is established at Fraunhofer FEP. The process chain addresses issues from cleaning to in-line sputter coating and thermal post-treatment.➁ The technology aims to enhance the material properties of ultra-thin glass through flash lamp tempering and other methods.➂ Strength testing methods for ultra-thin glass are developed to optimize the material's performance.

➀ Arm's Total Design initiative has doubled in size within a year; ➁ Samsung Foundry, ADTechnology, and Rebellions collaborate on a 2nm AI processor; ➂ The AI CPU chiplet platform is designed for AI/ML training, cloud computing, and high-performance computing workloads.

➀ The research investigates the effects of adding TiC nanoparticles to aluminum alloy 7075, aiming to enhance casting performance and improve fluidity and surface quality; ➁ TiC nanoparticles were introduced in two concentrations, and their impact on fluidity and microstructure was analyzed; ➂ The results showed a significant improvement in fluidity and surface quality, with finer grain sizes and smoother surfaces.

➀ Nvidia is considering a socketed design for its upcoming Blackwell B300 GPUs; ➁ This could allow users to remove the GPUs from the motherboard; ➂ The move aims to address high failure rates and cooling challenges in AI GPUs.