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World’s First 1.3μm Wavelength Quantum Dot Laser Capable of Operating in High-Temperature Environments that Exceed 200°C
QD Laser, Inc., Fujitsu Laboratories Limited, and the Institute for Nano Quantum Information Electronics, the University of Tokyo today announced the world’s first successful operation of a 1.3μm wavelength semiconductor laser at temperatures over 200°C. This was accomplished by utilizing quantum dots—nanometer-sized semiconductor artificial particles. By enabling a broader range of semiconductor laser applications, this technology show...
OSRAM Opto Semiconductors Enables Engineering Student Stunt of the Century
OSRAM Opto Semiconductors partnered with the Schulich School of Engineering at the University of Calgary, Canada to help a team of 600 students send an LED illuminated message to the International Space Station as it passes overhead. On September 19th, 2009, in the dark of night, the students gathered in a remote field to send their message to the International Space Station as it passed over Calgary, 300 km (186 miles) above the earth’s surfac...
RESCAR 2.0 Enhances the Robustness of Electronic Automotive Components; Major Step on the Path to Becoming a Leading Electromobility Supplier
Whether in the powertrain, in central control units or in body and convenience electronics – there is a constant increase in the proportion of electronic components used in the car. This trend is accompanied by growing complexity of the systems installed, meaning that designers are forever faced with new challenges in the fine tuning. Six partners from all levels of the development chain have now joined forces in a quest to come up with overarc...
NXP “Anubhav” University program launches “Automotive Center Of Excellence” at I 2 IT
NXP Semiconductors N.V. today inaugurated the Automotive Centre of Excellence (ACE) in Pune in association with the International Institute of Information Technology (I 2 IT).
Green Hills Software Key Technology Partner in Clemson University’s Reconfigurable Digital Cockpit Program
Green Hills Software, the largest independent vendor of embedded software solutions, and the Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR), have announced Green Hills Software’s role as a technology partner in CU-ICAR’s Deep Orange 2 reconfigurable vehicle cockpit that will showcase the future in digital cockpit experience. This technology provides a glimpse into how drivers can safely and reliably interact with th...
EcoCAR2: Design for a greener Malibu
The EcoCAR2 Challenge is all about automotive innovation. During this three-year engineering competition, college students are immersed in real-world exploration and design of powertrain systems inside the Chevrolet Malibu. Their ultimate objective? To roll out a real car demonstration of a “greener” Malibu, one that helps reduce its impact on the environment without compromising the car’s performance, safety and consumer accept...
Major Automotive Manufacturers Adopt Automated Software Testing Technologies for Improved Reliability and Security
GrammaTech, manufacturer of the most in-depth source-code analysis technology, has expanded its leadership in the automotive vertical market. The company’s static analysis technology has been selected by major automotive manufacturers in Europe, the U.S. and Asia to improve both reliability and security. A key reason cited for the adoption is that GrammaTech is able to identify more critical defects in both single-core and multi-core applic...
Molex and the University of Michigan Solar Car team Trailer
Zuken Sponsors Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology Development at the Delft University of Technology
Zuken has recently signed a sponsorship agreement with the Forze the hydrogen racing team from the Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands. Students will use Zuken’s E³.series electrical CAD software to design the wiring and electrical systems in their future hydrogen fuelled race cars. E³.series is widely used in the automotive industry, adopted at the heart of electrical design with many major car manufacturers from around the glo...
Relume Technologies mourns the death of its founder, LED industry pioneer Peter Hochstein
It is with great sadness that Relume Technologies announces the death of Peter Hochstein, founder of the company and an early innovator in the LED lighting field. Mr. Hochstein passed away unexpectedly over the Memorial Day weekend at his Troy, Mich. home at the age of 65; he is survived by his loving wife Marie, his son, Kevin Baird; and daughter, Jessica (Armour).