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The world’s 'most advanced' quantum computers are being built and designed by D-Wave Systems with help from engineering simulation solutions from ANSYS. This next-gen of supercomputers uses quantum mechanics to massively accelerate computation and has the potential to solve some of the most complex computing problems facing organisations today.

According to Yole Développement's latest MEMS report 'Status of the MEMS Industry', the MEMS industry is preparing to exceed $20bn by 2020 (in 2014 it represented an $11.1bn business for Si-based devices).

The last few years have seen an increase in high power applications, from railway and EVs to manufacturing and renewable energy. Traditional air-cooling is unsuitable for these applications due to high temperature and low space constraints. Here, Steve Hughes, Managing Director, REO UK, explores the world of liquid cooling and how it can provide significant efficiency gains.

Frost & Sullivan has recognised Rohde & Schwarz with its 2015 Global Award for Competitive Strategy Innovation and Leadership, based on recent analysis of the oscilloscopes market. Rohde & Schwarz entered the oscilloscope market five years ago, introducing a product portfolio that helped it expand its footprint globally.

Piezo actuators convert electrical energy directly into mechanical energy and allow for motions with a resolution in the sub-nanometer range. They achieve travel up to approximately one millimeter and high dynamics with frequencies up to several thousand Hertz. There are no frictional parts to limit resolution, also no mechanical wear, as motion is based on crystalline solid state effects. Therefore, piezo actuators are the ideal drive solution f...

Business competition and economic ups and downs are constantly forcing shops to seek new ways of maximizing performance, and they are bombarded with solutions from many sources. Machine tools have stronger, high-torque motors; multi-axis spindles; and better rigidity. CAD/CAM systems offer faster calculations of toolpaths and cutting conditions. Tool providers tout specialized indexable or solid tools with specific advantages for specific materia...

The vibration analysis equipment at ASDEC is proving valuable for the power generation industry in their drive to utilise modern and novel lightweight and composite materials for increased efficiency, in part driven by the demands of legislation. Whether it is a wind turbine or a gas turbine, knowledge of the structural dynamics of the machine is critical in achieving optimum efficiency and in ensuring lifetime reliability in service.

The latest release of 6SigmaET’s powerful, intuitive and easy-to-learn thermal simulation software has been crowned Product of the Year at the Engineering Simulation Show 2015. The winners were announced during an awards ceremony held last night in Derby, England.

Adriana Druma, Aavid, describes how design enhancement and an innovative production process can improve thermal management in LED light bulbs.

Improving the safety of vehicle drivers and passengers is receiving ever greater emphasis, with automotive engineers deploying sensing devices in their systems that deliver increased sophistication and set higher performance benchmarks. By Dieter Verstreken, Melexis.