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Happy news … To enable you to build at industry defining speeds at less cost, we’re releasing the results of our production system improvement work and supplier cost negotiations …
Introducing NO setup fee: Up to 50% off your smaller orders
In addition to our age old NO minimum order size policy, we’ve gone another step further. Upload your design to see your cost drop, particularly for your smaller parts & lower volume orders.
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Sheet metals now 15% less: Increase your profit margin
The biggest cost component of your sheet metal parts is often the material sheet. So we’re passing our cost savings onto you. See how this reduces the price of your parts.
Top Stories This Week
- Passing Speed Gains & Cost Savings Onto You Build Faster Than Anyone In The World, At Less Cost
- Bosch Aims To Break The Billion-euro Barrier With Sales Revenue From Factory Software
- Pragmatic Semiconductor Launches Platform For Mixed-signal Flexible ASIC Design
- AI Regulations: Virginia’s AI Act Targets ‘High Risk’ AI Systems
- US Congressional Panel Urges Americans To Ditch China-made Routers
- Apple Vulnerability Turns Bluetooth Devices Into AirTag-Like Trackers
- Sawdust Superpower: Wood Waste Battery Retains 60% Capacity After 10,000 Cycles
- MediaTek Warns Of Multiple Vulnerabilities That Let Attackers Escalate Privileges
- New Biosensor Can Detect Airborne Bird Flu In Under Five Minutes
- A Wearable Device For Continuous Monitoring Of Circulating Cells At Single-cell Resolution
- Commercial Production Of OpenTitan Is A RISC-V Landmark. What’s Next?
Hardware Business News
Bosch Aims To Break The Billion-euro Barrier With Sales Revenue From Factory Software
Bosch is embarking on a digital transformation journey, aiming to generate 1 billion euros in sales from software and services by the next decade. With its extensive experience in manufacturing, Bosch leverages software solutions like NEXEED and ctrlX AUTOMATION to enhance factory efficiency and innovation. Bosch’s Semantic Stack further unlocks the potential of data, creating digital twins for smarter decision-making. How is Bosch revolutionizing factory automation with its software solutions, what impact will this have on manufacturing processes, and what does the future hold for digital transformation in industry?
Pragmatic Semiconductor Launches Platform For Mixed-signal Flexible ASIC Design
Pragmatic Semiconductor has unveiled the FlexIC Platform Gen 3, a breakthrough in flexible semiconductor technology that significantly enhances digital power and area efficiency. This platform facilitates the design and production of custom, sustainable FlexICs, offering a cost-effective alternative to traditional semiconductors. What makes the FlexIC Platform Gen 3 a game-changer in semiconductor design? How will this technology impact industries like consumer goods and healthcare? As semiconductor technology advances, what role will flexible electronics play in shaping future innovations?
AI Regulations: Virginia’s AI Act Targets ‘High Risk’ AI Systems
As the landscape of artificial intelligence evolves, Virginia is poised to become the second U.S. state to regulate high-risk AI systems, following Colorado’s lead. The newly passed High-Risk Artificial Intelligence Developer and Deployer Act targets AI systems that autonomously or significantly influence decisions, aiming to prevent algorithmic discrimination in critical areas like employment and lending. Meanwhile, New York and Estonia are also taking distinct approaches to managing AI’s impact on society. How does Virginia’s legislation address AI’s risks, what implications might it have for businesses and individuals, and how will these regulations shape the future of AI governance?
US Congressional Panel Urges Americans To Ditch China-made Routers
A U.S. congressional committee has urged Americans to remove Chinese-made routers, citing security threats that could enable cyber intrusions on critical infrastructure. With TP-Link routers under scrutiny and a potential sales ban on the horizon, the debate intensifies. What makes these routers a concern for national security, how significant is the threat posed by Chinese technology, and what does the future hold for international tech relations and cybersecurity measures?
Hardware Engineering News
Apple Vulnerability Turns Bluetooth Devices Into AirTag-Like Trackers
Researchers from George Mason University have identified a critical flaw in Apple’s Find My network, enabling attackers to transform any Bluetooth device into a covert tracker. This vulnerability raises significant privacy and security concerns by exploiting encrypted location data. How does this flaw allow non-Apple devices to function as trackers? What implications does this have for user privacy and security? As technology evolves, how will companies like Apple address and prevent such vulnerabilities in the future?
Sawdust Superpower: Wood Waste Battery Retains 60% Capacity After 10,000 Cycles
Researchers at the University of the Basque Country have harnessed sawmill waste to create a hybrid supercapacitor, offering a sustainable and cost-effective energy storage solution. This innovative lithium-ion capacitor uses carbon derived from Pinus radiata waste, highlighting the potential of biomass-based materials in eco-friendly energy storage systems. What makes these wood waste batteries a promising alternative to traditional materials? How do these innovations address the drawbacks of current energy storage technologies? And could this breakthrough signal a shift towards more sustainable energy solutions in the future?
MediaTek Warns Of Multiple Vulnerabilities That Let Attackers Escalate Privileges
MediaTek has sounded the alarm over multiple critical vulnerabilities in its system-on-chip architectures, which could allow attackers to escalate privileges and execute remote code. These flaws impact a significant portion of global smartphones and IoT devices, posing serious security threats. What vulnerabilities have been discovered in MediaTek’s chipsets, how do these weaknesses affect device security, and what measures will be necessary to safeguard future technology ecosystems?
Hardware R&D News
New Biosensor Can Detect Airborne Bird Flu In Under Five Minutes
Amid the escalating spread of highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in the U.S., researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have unveiled a groundbreaking biosensor capable of detecting airborne bird flu in under five minutes. This innovation, detailed in ACS Sensors, marks a significant leap in real-time pathogen monitoring, offering a rapid response tool for agricultural and public health sectors. But what makes this new sensor so revolutionary? How might this technology reshape our approach to controlling viral outbreaks? And, looking ahead, could this pave the way for broader pathogen detection capabilities?
A Wearable Device For Continuous Monitoring Of Circulating Cells At Single-cell Resolution
In a new development, researchers have unveiled CircTrek, a wearable device designed for continuous monitoring of circulating cells at single-cell resolution. This innovation promises to transform medical diagnostics by offering real-time insights into cell populations, overcoming the limitations of traditional methods like blood draws and in vivo flow cytometry. How does CircTrek achieve continuous monitoring, what are the implications for medical diagnostics, and how might this technology shape the future of personalized medicine?
Open-Source Hardware News
Commercial Production Of OpenTitan Is A RISC-V Landmark. What’s Next?
The commercial production of OpenTitan marks a significant milestone for the RISC-V architecture, demonstrating the potential of open-source hardware in the realm of security chips. OpenTitan’s open-source design allows for unprecedented transparency and collaboration, challenging traditional views on silicon and software. What makes OpenTitan a game-changer in the world of security chips? How does its open-source nature impact the trust and security of devices? As OpenTitan continues to evolve, what future innovations could we expect to see in the realm of open-source silicon?
