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  • Reducing the programming burden

    Dec 21, 2022, 10:34 AM By: RSS Feed

    The rising adoption of remote, edge computing and embedded systems has meant increasing workloads are moving to the edge. And with these technologies come even greater demand for versatile programming.

    “The need for programmability has never been greater,” said Dermot Hargaden, vice president and general manager for Intel’s Programmable Solutions Group, at the company’s FPGA Technology Day in November. “The need for pervasive compute, constant connectivity, for the parallelization that FPGAs can provide, is only going to grow.”

    In fact, the FPGA market grew from $6 billion in 2020 to $7 billion in 2021, according to Intel, and a projected compound annual growth rate of 12% through 2027 could...
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  • NIST and AIM Photonics to co-develop high frequency O/E chips

    Dec 21, 2022, 09:12 AM By: RSS Feed
    To enable new chip designs for high-speed optical communications, military and medical applications.
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  • The Importance of Advertising in a Recession

    Dec 21, 2022, 08:17 AM By: RSS Feed
    In uncertain economic times, it's natural to want to cut costs wherever possible, and advertising is often one of the first things to go. However, this could be a costly mistake.

    While it's true that digital advertising has become increasingly popular in recent years, print advertising is still a valuable and effective tool for businesses. In fact, during a recession, print advertising can be particularly important for the following reasons:

    1. Reaching a Targeted Audience
    Print advertising allows you to reach a specific audience by choosing the publications your target market is most likely to read. This means that you can be confident that your advertising dollars are being spent effectively and reaching the people who are...
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  • NASA's Pluto Spacecraft Begins New Mission at the Solar System's Edge

    Dec 21, 2022, 08:00 AM By: RSS Feed

    New Horizons is about to wake up and study the Kuiper Belt, the universe and even Uranus and Neptune. But a new target to visit could trump them all

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  • Scientists Created Male and Female Cells from a Single Person

    Dec 21, 2022, 07:30 AM By: RSS Feed

    Cells with XX or XY chromosomes provide researchers with a new tool to study how differences in sex chromosomes can influence health and development

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  • VoxelSensors, OQmented collaborate on novel laser scanner for 3D perception

    Dec 21, 2022, 07:12 AM By: RSS Feed
    European startup firms will demonstrate MEMS-based system for AR/VR applications at CES event in Las Vegas.
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  • Korea University develops all-optical method to drive nanolaser arrays

    Dec 21, 2022, 07:12 AM By: RSS Feed
    Promising chip-based communications that process data faster than electronic-based devices.
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  • 6 Fascinating Things We Learned about Pet Dogs and Cats in 2022

    Dec 21, 2022, 06:45 AM By: RSS Feed

    This year we learned why dogs come in so many sizes, that puppy dog eyes are a real thing and that cats don’t deserve their aloof rap

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  • A Wearable Patch to Monitor Hemoglobin

    Dec 21, 2022, 06:05 AM By: RSS Feed
    Soft device uses photoacoustic imaging for deep-tissue, 3D mapping of a key disease parameter.
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  • In-Place Machining Company Acquires East Coast Metrology

    Dec 21, 2022, 02:00 AM By: RSS Feed

    In-Place Machining (IPM), a provider of measurement and alignment services, has acquired East Coast Metrology (ECM), a contract measurement company. The acquisition is part of IPM’s long-term growth strategy to expand reach and service offerings to customers and prospects across the U.S. and Canada. The move bolsters IPM’s Measurement and Alignment Services division, which includes Exact Metrology and OASIS Alignment Services.

    ECM specializes in 3D scanning and modeling, reverse engineering and design, training and certification, instrument calibrations, equipment rentals, integration, and alignment services. The company is headquartered in Topsfield, Mass., and has a regional office in Wixom, Mich.
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