TUE researchers squeeze light from silicon

The elusive silicon laser might be within reach now that researchers from Eindhoven University of Technology have demonstrated efficient light emission from silicon.

FlatClient HYG - Panel PC with IP69K for high hygiene requirements

The Panel PC with maximum protection class IP69K was developed according to the EHEDG guidelines and is therefore qualified for use in the food or pharmaceutical industry. It has a smooth, seamless display surface for optimum cleanability and with IP69K, it is also suitable for washdown applications.

Headlines

South Korea launches 450-billion-dollar semiconductor boost

Envision’s AI-powered smart glasses see €1.5M in new investment

Rocsys rakes in €5.25M investment to scale up and expand globally

Global semiconductor revenue tops 500 billion this year

Sioux sets up shop in Apeldoorn

Philips and ESI make Comma tool available through Eclipse

Dawn Aerospace validates B20 Thrusters in space

Imec.istart balloons to ‎€30M as maximum investment doubles

Layoffs at Ampleon during surge of RF activities in Nijmegen

Easics eyes expansion and elects a new CEO

Online course: Electronics cooling thermal design

In this online module, Wendy Luiten provides concrete guidelines to make the right thermal design choices on component, module and system level. It consists for 60 percent of online lectures and demonstrations. The remaining 40 percent will be dedicated to interactive exercises and guided calculations. The first edition is scheduled this May.

Chip-based diagnostics device from Leuven could detect future outbreaks

Midiagnostics recently received a 14 million euro investment to bring its chip-based diagnostics platform to the market. The technology from Leuven allows users to obtain rapid test results for acute, chronic and epidemic diseases, such as future pandemics.

In other news

How to stuff a wild robocar (EE Times)

Huawei looking to enter GPU business (GSMArena)

Dutch telecom towers damaged by 5G protestors (Reuters)

Why Agile matters

If you’re able to perfectly predict the optimal set of requirements years ahead and the effect of each requirement on the user, the customer and the quality attributes of the system, then you don’t need Agile. In all other cases, Agile offers the opportunity for a massive improvement in the effectiveness of your R&D.

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