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CEO, board changes at GlobalFoundries

CEO, board changes at GlobalFoundries

Dr Thomas Caulfield is moving to Executive Chairman at custom chip maker GlobalFoundries, with Tim Breen replacing him as Chief Executive Officer. Caulfield succeeds Ahmed Yahia who will step down as chair and from the board after more than a decade.Breen has...

Published on: February 06, 2025

NXP to cut 1600 jobs

NXP to cut 1600 jobs

NXP Semiconductors is planning a cut of up to 5% to its workforce that could be as much as 1600 jobs.This follows a similar cut in roles of 6% at STMicroelectronics.“NXP continues to navigate through a challenging cyclical market environment, strategically evolving...

Published on: February 05, 2025

The tech behind Quantum Generative AI

The tech behind Quantum Generative AI

Quantum computing giant Quantinuum has developed a Quantum AI framework it calls Gen QAI to use quantum-generated data for generative AI.“We are at one of those moments where the hypothetical is becoming real and the breakthroughs made possible by the precision of...

Published on: February 05, 2025

Ilika plans UK solid state battery production line by June 2025

Ilika plans UK solid state battery production line by June 2025

Ilika in the UK is planning to have a production line for its Goliath solid state battery ready by June 2025.The company has been working with the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC) to scale up the roll-to-roll production equipment for the line,...

Published on: February 05, 2025

Space traveling with Lightsails is gaining speed

Space traveling with Lightsails is gaining speed

Caltech is developing a membrane that could ultimately be used as lightsailCaltech is leading the worldwide community working toward achieving this audacious goal. “The lightsail will travel faster than any previous spacecraft, with potential to eventually open interstellar distances to direct spacecraft...

Published on: February 05, 2025

Rethinking cooling technology with thermogalvanic cells

Rethinking cooling technology with thermogalvanic cells

Research supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the China National Postdoctoral Program for Innovative Talents details a more efficient and environmentally friendly method of cooling based on thermogalvanic cells.The new cooling technology described in a paper uses reversible...

Published on: February 05, 2025

High-reliability DC to 50 GHz wideband 50 GHz RF switch

High-reliability DC to 50 GHz wideband 50 GHz RF switch

Teledyne HiRel Semiconductors has announced its latest rad-tolerant wideband 50 GHz RF switch, the model TDSW050A2T, which operates from true DC to 50 GHz. It delivers high RF performance down to zero Hertz, making it ideal for many complex space and defence...

Published on: February 05, 2025

Murata to showcase indoor asset tracking and connectivity

Murata to showcase indoor asset tracking and connectivity

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. will showcase a wide range of indoor assets tracking and connectivity products at Embedded World 2025, including how the module Type 1WL EVK and smart badges can be used for tracking indoor assets and people.Real-time tracking capabilities that...

Published on: February 05, 2025

NXP to cut 1800 jobs

NXP to cut 1800 jobs

NXP Semiconductors is planning 5% cuts to its workforce that could be as much as 1800 jobs.This follows a similar cut in roles at STMicroelectronics.“NXP continues to navigate through a challenging cyclical market environment, strategically evolving the company’s investments in R&D and...

Published on: February 05, 2025

Load management system scales EV charging parks

Load management system scales EV charging parks

Vector in Germany has launched a charging and load management system that provides optimal distribution of available energy across connected charging stations and vehicles.This can allow for faster scaling of charging parks with equipment from multiple suppliers which has been a key...

Published on: February 05, 2025