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A transformer to drive the transition from AC to DC

https://www.epfl.ch/ February 17, 2019 Comments Off on A transformer to drive the transition from AC to DC

For more than 100 years, electricity grids around the world have worked with alternating current (AC). However, direct current (DC) is now back in fashion and – thanks to advances... Read More

Next-generation optics in just two minutes of cooking time

https://actu.epfl.ch February 17, 2019 Comments Off on Next-generation optics in just two minutes of cooking time

Optical circuits are set to revolutionize the performance of many devices. Not only are they 10–100 times faster than electronic circuits, but they also consume a lot less power. Within... Read More

Imec and EnergyVille Present Unique Simulation Framework to Accurately Determine Energy Yield of Bifacial Solar Modules and Systems

February 14, 2019 Comments Off on Imec and EnergyVille Present Unique Simulation Framework to Accurately Determine Energy Yield of Bifacial Solar Modules and Systems

Today imec, a world-leading research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics, energy and digital technologies and EnergyVille present a new simulation framework that can accurately calculate the energy yield of bifacial... Read More

Unleashing perovskites’ potential for solar cells

February 14, 2019 Comments Off on Unleashing perovskites’ potential for solar cells

Perovskites — a broad category of compounds that share a certain crystal structure — have attracted a great deal of attention as potential new solar-cell materials because of their low... Read More

Taiwan Maintains The Largest Share of Global IC Wafer Fab Capacity

February 14, 2019 Comments Off on Taiwan Maintains The Largest Share of Global IC Wafer Fab Capacity

China shows biggest increase, nearly matching North America with 12.5% share in 2018. IC Insights recently released its new Global Wafer Capacity 2019-2023 report that provides in-depth detail, analyses, and... Read More

Swisscom selects Ericsson Security Manager

February 14, 2019 Comments Off on Swisscom selects Ericsson Security Manager

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has been selected by Swisscom, the leading telecommunications service provider in Switzerland, for its market-leading Ericsson Security Manager solution. Ericsson Security Manager will provide increased security automation,... Read More

Ford Motor Company, Huayou Cobalt, IBM, LG Chem and RCS Global Launch Blockchain Pilot to Address Concerns in Strategic Mineral Supply Chains

February 13, 2019 Comments Off on Ford Motor Company, Huayou Cobalt, IBM, LG Chem and RCS Global Launch Blockchain Pilot to Address Concerns in Strategic Mineral Supply Chains

Committed to supporting human rights and environmental protection while helping infuse more transparency into global mineral supply chains, Ford Motor Company, Huayou Cobalt, IBM (NYSE: IBM), LG Chem and RCS... Read More

Sikorsky’s AAG and BLADE Announce Agreement for On-Demand Urban Mobility Option in New York City Using Sikorsky S-76® Helicopter

February 13, 2019 Comments Off on Sikorsky’s AAG and BLADE Announce Agreement for On-Demand Urban Mobility Option in New York City Using Sikorsky S-76® Helicopter

Sikorsky’s subsidiary Associated Aircraft Group (AAG) and Fly Blade, Inc (“BLADE”), a digitally-powered aviation company, announced an agreement today to provide a new on-demand urban mobility option in the New... Read More