The Open Mainframe Project (OMP), an open source initiative that enables collaboration across the mainframe community to develop shared tool sets and resources, today announces the launch of Ambitus, a new community of developers who want to better understand how their existing open source environment can be implemented and operated on a mainframe. Ambitus joins 8 other OMP … [Read more...] about Open Mainframe Project Announces Ambitus as a New Open Source Project and Plans for a Virtual Zowe Hackathon
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Emerging Technology Innovation Assessment Tool helps businesses evaluate their readiness for new innovations
Businesses can assess their readiness to use new and emerging technologies with the help of a new free online resource from CompTIA, the leading trade association for the global information technology (IT) industry. Created by the CompTIA Emerging Technology Community, the Emerging Technology Innovation Assessment helps businesses examine the areas of their operations that are … [Read more...] about Emerging Technology Innovation Assessment Tool helps businesses evaluate their readiness for new innovations
S2 Genomics Launches the Singulator™ 100 to Automate Tissue Preparation for Single-Cell and Single-Nucleus Analyses
S2 Genomics, a manufacturer of automated tissue sample preparation systems, announced today at the Advances in Genome Biology and Technology (AGBT) 2020 meeting the launch of the Singulator™ 100 System. The Singulator 100 System automates the processing of solid tissue samples into suspensions of single cells or nuclei with high yields and from small samples for a wide … [Read more...] about S2 Genomics Launches the Singulator™ 100 to Automate Tissue Preparation for Single-Cell and Single-Nucleus Analyses
U.S. Cellular Selects Samsung 5G and 4G LTE Network Solutions
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has announced a commercial agreement with U.S. Cellular for 5G and 4G LTE network solutions. The new agreement establishes terms under which U.S. Cellular can purchase Samsung’s commercially-proven network solutions, including 5G New Radio (NR) technology, to help U.S. Cellular deliver next-generation service. U.S. Cellular, the fifth largest … [Read more...] about U.S. Cellular Selects Samsung 5G and 4G LTE Network Solutions
Department of Energy to Provide $100 Million for Solar Fuels Research
Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a plan to provide up to $100 million over five years for research on artificial photosynthesis for the production of fuels from sunlight. The funding will support the establishment of one large or possibly two smaller DOE Energy Innovation Hubs—integrated multidisciplinary, multi-institutional research teams aimed at … [Read more...] about Department of Energy to Provide $100 Million for Solar Fuels Research
Researchers Improve Safety of Lead-Based Perovskite Solar Cells
Researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and Northern Illinois University (NIU) have developed a technique to sequester the lead used to make perovskite solar cells, a highly efficient emerging photovoltaic technology. The light-absorbing layer in a perovskite solar cell contains a minute amount of lead. The presence of this toxic material in the … [Read more...] about Researchers Improve Safety of Lead-Based Perovskite Solar Cells
Samsung Display Introduces Foldable Display with Easily Bendable, Ultra-thin Glass
Samsung Display announced today that it is the first in the industry to commercialize ultra-thin glass (UTG) that can be used as the cover window for foldable displays. The glass, while only 30㎛ thick, is produced using an intensifying process to enhance its flexibility and durability. In the process, the UTG is injected with a special material up to an undisclosed depth to … [Read more...] about Samsung Display Introduces Foldable Display with Easily Bendable, Ultra-thin Glass
Hydrogen + Fuel Cells Expo, April 20-24 2020, Hall 27, C66, Hannover Messe, Germany
New Decade, New Beginnings in Hydrogen Haskel Hydrogen Systems looks to expand with innovations in Europe and globally The start of a new decade is always an exciting time. This has never been truer for Haskel Hydrogen Systems, a division of Haskel dedicated to the hydrogen market. In 2019 Haskel was acquired by Ingersoll Rand (IR NYSE), confirming its position as a market … [Read more...] about Hydrogen + Fuel Cells Expo, April 20-24 2020, Hall 27, C66, Hannover Messe, Germany
North American Companies Ordered More Robots in 2019
The Robotic Industries Association (RIA), part of the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), today announced 2019 North American robot unit orders are up 1.6 percent compared to 2018 results, with 29,988 robotic units ordered. Order revenue for 2019 is down 1.3 percent, closing the year with $1.681 billion. The largest driver of the growth was a 50.5 percent increase in … [Read more...] about North American Companies Ordered More Robots in 2019
Wearable Diagnostics, Spectroscopic Systems Win Big at SPIE Startup Challenge
The annual pitch competition at SPIE Photonics West 2020 showcased two photonics-focused tracks for the first time, recognizing six winners in healthcare and deep tech On 5 February, six startups won industry accolades as well as sharing more than $85,000 in cash and business support at the 10th annual Startup Challenge at SPIE Photonics West. For the first time, the pitch … [Read more...] about Wearable Diagnostics, Spectroscopic Systems Win Big at SPIE Startup Challenge