Solaytec looking to spread its wings with spinoff SALD

Almost ousted from the solar market by Chinese competition, atomic-layer-deposition tool manufacturer Solaytec is optimistic it can tap new applications for its technology. It’s starting sister company SALD to do just that.

ViewSonic IFP70 series - New corporate collaboration ViewBoard for workplace

The new ViewBoard IFP70 series is a further expansion of ViewSonic’s line of collaboration solutions. These are specially designed for enterprises to provide easy-to-use and next-generation conferencing capabilities that facilitate seamless collaboration and communications within modern and globalized workplaces. The displays have also been developed with smart-IoT-connected spaces in mind and are Microsoft Azure IoT certified.

Headlines

Imec tips forksheet transistors for sub-2nm CMOS

ICT sheds minority stake in Greenflux

Automotive IC market share slips in 2020 after steady gains since 1998

Arcobel and Core Vision acquired by partner Dual Inventive

Philips and Elekta enhance partnership for personalized oncology care

Demcon delves into the defense domain

ASML suspects stolen IP is being commercialized in China

Keysight Automotive Mobility Seminar

The automotive industry is accelerating its electronic technology revolution. Modern vehicles require more safety, security and interchangeable multi-vendor components to operate reliably. Designers are working to redefine the future of mobility and ensure vehicle networks conform to standards through comprehensive testing. Meet Keysight experts to discuss your automotive test challenges. Register now!

Building a foundation for the Dutch high-tech ecosystem

Despite competition from China and the US, the Netherlands continues to play a major role in the world of high tech. Patrick Strating of NTS believes it starts with high-tech companies that have close ties to top-notch technical universities and continues with ambitious workers that thrive on life-long learning through training.

Machine Learning Conference: program available

On 11 March, the second edition of the Machine Learning Conference will take place in ‘s-Hertogenbosch. We are proud to announce the keynote speaker: Nicolas Lehment (NXP). The full conference program is now available, so have a look and reserve your seat in time!

In other news

Corona: Amazon, Intel, Sony pull out of Mobile World Congress (The Verge)

Tesla Sentry Mode saves police $3,000 on new Model 3 (Electrek)

US doubles AI and quantum computing R&D investment (Electronics Weekly)

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