Qualcomm boosts machine learning capability by buying Scyfer

Qualcomm has bought Amsterdam University affiliate Scyfer, a machine learning specialist. Scyfer is into computer vision, computer-aided healthcare, computer-human interaction and AI-based financial features all areas which Apple is trying to incorporate in the IPhone. Qualcomm’s strategy is to deliver equivalent features to the Android community via its SnapDragon APs. “Our current products now support ...

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Taiwan government supports academic edge AI chip development project

TSMC has persuaded Taiwan’s Ministry of Science and Technology to sponsor a four year, $33 million ‘Semiconductor Moonshot Project’ to encourage university professors to get students into researching AI Edge-based semiconductor technology, reports Digitimes. Chen Liang-gee, Taiwan’s Minister of Science and Technology, said that the project will focus on process technology and systems knowledge for ...

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UK-based image processing firm acquired by Coretronic of Taiwan

Calibre, a Yorkshire-based image processing technology manufacturer has been acquired by Coretronic, the Taiwan-based manufacturer of DLP projectors, based on display technology pioneered by Texas Instruments. The attraction of Calibre is its image processing technology branded HQUltra and its in-house R&D capabilities. SY Chen, president at Coretronic, writes: “Our strategy is to strengthen our position ...

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UK organic display tech firm aims for Asian expansion

SmartKem, the UK-based organic semiconductor firm, has appointed Billy McLaughlin as its new chief operating officer. The firm is currently preparing its semiconductor platform for production of displays and in the middle of a technology transfer to Asia. McLaughlin, who previously worked for Motorola, Globalfoundries and most recently e2v, will manage these activities. Steve Kelly, SmartKem CEO, ...

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Aluminium case mounts to walls and machines

Rolec has released a vertical holding bracket accessory for its mobilCase aluminium electronic enclosures. The holder can be fitted to walls or machines, and is moulded from black polyamide. MobilCase was designed primarily for IP65 handheld instruments and controllers, but there are IP54 versions for desktop and wall mounted applications. Two versions of the case ...

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MLCCs work at 200ºC for tough projects

Novacap and Syfer Technology have jointly announced a range of high-temperature multi-layer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) for projects in oil exploration, geothermal, military, under-hood automotive and avionics. The ‘HiT’ range has an operating range of -55 to +200ºC, and offers tin-over-nickel terminations that had not been previously available in the companies’ other high-temperature MLCCs. Both C0G ...

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Flourishing Fintech

Last quarter saw the birth of  five new fintech unicorn start-ups. As $50 million+ financing rounds on are the rise, VC-backed fintechs are on track to set new financing records in 2017, reports CB Insights. Here are a list of VC-backed Fintech companies which have achieved a billion dollar valuation, and a graphic showing where the ...

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