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Green500 Rankings: Top Ten Supercomputers See Shake-Up

Green500 Rankings: Top Ten Supercomputers See Shake-Up

The landscape of supercomputing has seen a significant shift as Europe now boasts the top three most power-efficient supercomputers in the world. This marks a notable achievement for the region, showcasing its commitment to energy efficiency and technological advancement.Leading the pack is...

Published on: May 14, 2024

Frontgrade Gaisler Developing RISC-V Processor for Space

Frontgrade Gaisler Developing RISC-V Processor for Space

As an open instruction set architecture (ISA), the RISC-V architecture offers inherent configurability and efficiency, making it an ideal foundation for advancing innovation in critical sectors of the space computing landscape.According to Roland Weigand, Technical Officer at ESA, "Building on over 25...

Published on: May 13, 2024

Tailored RISC-V Cores Enhance GPS Accuracy

Tailored RISC-V Cores Enhance GPS Accuracy

MerlinTPS has announced a strategic collaboration with Bluespec to utilize a RISC-V processor core for satellite navigation augmentation and backup technology. This partnership signifies the beginning of a new phase for MerlinTPS' next-generation platform, which focuses on providing advanced positioning, navigation, timing...

Published on: May 13, 2024

Isambard AI Supercomputer Activated

Isambard AI Supercomputer Activated

The UK's fastest and most powerful supercomputer, temporarily located in the car park at the Bristol and Bath Science Park, is officially online.A £225m investment from the UK Government last autumn funded a modular, liquid-cooled HPE Cray EX2500 supercomputer and 168 NVIDIA...

Published on: May 13, 2024

UK to Invest £250m in Cutting-Edge MRI Cooling Technology Plant

UK to Invest £250m in Cutting-Edge MRI Cooling Technology Plant

Siemens Healthineers has embarked on a groundbreaking project with the commencement of construction on a state-of-the-art £250m (€300m, $314m) facility in the UK dedicated to the design and production of MRI superconducting magnets. The new plant, located in Oxfordshire, will not only...

Published on: May 13, 2024

MathWorks and Nvidia Collaborate on Software-Defined Workflows in Med Tech

MathWorks and Nvidia Collaborate on Software-Defined Workflows in Med Tech

MathWorks has recently unveiled an exciting integration that brings Matlab functionality to the Nvidia Holoscan platform. This collaboration opens up new possibilities for medical device engineers, allowing them to leverage their existing Matlab algorithm codebase to develop and deploy AI-enabled applications using...

Published on: May 13, 2024

TSMC Reports 60% Year-on-Year Sales Growth in April

TSMC Reports 60% Year-on-Year Sales Growth in April

Despite reducing annual forecasts for the semiconductor market and the foundry sector, TSMC has managed to achieve remarkable sales growth in recent months. The company's latest financial report reveals a significant increase in monthly sales figures, defying earlier projections.In a surprising turn...

Published on: May 13, 2024

Altris and Clarios Strengthen Sodium Battery Partnership

Altris and Clarios Strengthen Sodium Battery Partnership

Altris, a company based in Sweden, has recently entered into an exclusive agreement with battery manufacturer Clarios to develop low-voltage sodium cells. This partnership, known as the Joint Development Agreement (JDA), aims to advance sodium ion cell technology for low-voltage applications. Clarios,...

Published on: May 13, 2024

ARM Aims to Challenge AI Customers by 2025, Report Reveals

ARM Aims to Challenge AI Customers by 2025, Report Reveals

SoftBank Group, the owner of ARM, is considering a bold move that could potentially disrupt the semiconductor industry. The plan involves ARM, a major player in the chip design sector, entering the AI chip market, a decision that might lead to conflicts...

Published on: May 13, 2024

SiPearl postpones release of Rhea1 supercomputer chip to 2025

SiPearl postpones release of Rhea1 supercomputer chip to 2025

European supercomputer chip designer SiPearl has announced a further delay in the release of its highly anticipated Rhea1 chip. Originally scheduled for completion by the end of 2022, the company is now aiming to have the first samples of the Rhea1 supercomputer...

Published on: May 13, 2024