Researchers at IBM in Zurich has managed to create accurate pictures of a molecule for the first time using non-contact atomic force microscopy (AFC).The ability to image a molecule will help to open up atomic scale electronics, using molecules as switches an transistors.“Though not an exact comparison, if you think about how a doctor uses an X-ray to image bones and organs inside the human body,
Friday, 28 August 2009
Tuesday, 25 August 2009
Jukebox player startup thriving
Posted on 02:59 by Unknown
Nice to see startups thriving. Martin Brennan, covered in my story in Electronics Weekly back in September 2007 is doing well with his JB7 jukebox that uses an innovative, simple interface to access thousands of CDs on a simple unit. The reviews are good and full page ads are appearing, so things are going well.
Wednesday, 19 August 2009
Silicon microphone moves to Bosch
Posted on 12:28 by Unknown
Akustica, developer of silicon MEMS (micro electro-mechanical systems) microphones for the consumer electronics market has been bought by Robert Bosch North America. Terms of the agreement will not be disclosed. Akustica, which was founded in 2001, is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and develops and sells digital and analogue micro electromechanical microphones using standard CMOS silicon
Customer continuity is key says GE Fanuc
Posted on 07:33 by Unknown
GE Fanuc has strongly objected to the idea that the joint venture has collapsed (see blog below), saying this is a strategic move based on changes in the market over the last twenty years. But it does not release turnover details for the joint venture, and with its focus on industrial and process control the joint venture is likely to be suffering as much as any other large equipment supplier.The
Wireless power standard emerges with logo
Posted on 06:39 by Unknown
A standard for wireless charging of portable equipment is emerging through the Wireless Power Consortium. It has released the 0.95 technical specification for a global wireless power charging standard for low power devices that are 5 watts and below, such as mobile phones and personal music players. It is out for review by its members and announced the launch of prototype testing at a members'
Tuesday, 18 August 2009
Downturn hits as GE Fanuc splits
Posted on 00:55 by Unknown
GE Fanuc Automation, the twenty year old joint venture between GE and FANUC, is to be dismantled by the end of the year. GE and FANUC expect the transaction to be completed by the end of this year, subject to satisfactory customary closing conditions. It denies the split is due to market conditions, see comments above.Set up in 1986, GE Fanuc Automation serves a vast array of industries around
Friday, 7 August 2009
First European 1Gb/s Internet
Posted on 04:31 by Unknown
Zon Multimedia in Portugal is planning to launch a 1Gbit/s Internet service in September, reports Julian Clover at Cable TV Europe and other sources. This is a phenomenal rise in speeds, and will put pressure on other providers across Europe who have been talking about 100Mbit/s, which Zon launched in January.The system, which runs over cable, has already been field tested.These speeds will drive
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