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Dutch Photonics Fund Secures €5M Boost from Invest-NL
Netherlands, Tuesday, 15 October 2024.
PhotonVentures Fund I receives a €5 million investment from Invest-NL, bolstering the Netherlands’ photonics industry. The fund, targeting €100 million, invests in innovative startups, positioning the country as a key player in this cutting-edge technology sector.
TSMC Expands AI Chip Production with New European Factories
Germany, Monday, 14 October 2024.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. plans to build additional chip plants in Europe, focusing on AI chip production. Construction of a €10 billion facility in Dresden, Germany, is underway, with production set to begin in 2027. This expansion aims to meet rising demand and diversify TSMC’s global manufacturing footprint.
Battery Breakthrough Promises 20% Boost in Electric Vehicle Range
Netherlands, Monday, 14 October 2024.
UK-based Integrals Power has developed a new Lithium Manganese Iron Phosphate (LMFP) battery technology that could increase electric vehicle range by up to 20%. This advancement combines affordability, sustainability, and improved energy density, potentially accelerating the transition to e-mobility.
Quantum Breakthrough: Chinese Scientists Crack Military-Grade Encryption
China, Monday, 14 October 2024.
Chinese researchers claim to have successfully hacked military-grade encryption using a D-Wave quantum computer. This landmark achievement poses a significant threat to global security, particularly in banking and defense sectors, signaling an urgent need for quantum-resistant encryption methods.
Google's Quantum Leap: Sycamore Chip Outpaces Supercomputers
Mountain View, Friday, 11 October 2024.
Google’s 67-qubit Sycamore quantum processor demonstrates superior performance over classical supercomputers in specific tasks. Researchers identified a ‘weak noise phase’ where quantum computers maintain complexity, potentially revolutionizing fields from finance to materials science.
Dutch Photonics Gets €5 Million Boost: Invest-NL Backs PhotonVentures
Netherlands, Friday, 11 October 2024.
Invest-NL injects €5 million into PhotonVentures Fund I, bolstering the Netherlands’ position in integrated photonics. This strategic move aims to accelerate innovation in light-based technologies, supporting early-stage companies in a sector crucial for reducing energy consumption across multiple industries.
Graphene Breakthroughs: From Solar Cells to Brain Interfaces
Brussels, Thursday, 10 October 2024.
Recent advancements in graphene technology are revolutionizing multiple industries. A landmark agreement between First Graphene and Halocell Energy aims to enhance perovskite solar cell efficiency, potentially reducing manufacturing costs by 80%. Meanwhile, INBRAIN Neuroelectronics has successfully conducted the world’s first human procedure using a graphene-based brain-computer interface, demonstrating micrometer-scale precision in differentiating between healthy and cancerous brain tissue during tumor resection.
Arizona Delegation Strengthens Tech Ties with Dutch Innovation Hub
Nijmegen, Thursday, 10 October 2024.
A delegation from Arizona visited the Novio Tech Campus in Nijmegen, Netherlands, to bolster cooperation in semiconductor and aerospace sectors. This strategic move aims to enhance transatlantic partnerships in high-tech industries, potentially catalyzing future innovations and economic growth for both regions.
TU Eindhoven Breakthrough: High-Speed Photonic Switches on Silicon
Eindhoven, Thursday, 10 October 2024.
Researchers at TU Eindhoven have developed high-speed photonic integrated switches on silicon membranes, potentially revolutionizing optical communication systems. This innovation could significantly impact the semiconductor industry by enhancing data transmission speeds and efficiency in optical networks.
European Collaboration Launches Innovative 3D Printing Project
Europe, Wednesday, 9 October 2024.
Opiliones B.V. and 3D-Druck Bognar initiate ‘Compose-it 3D’, the first upscaling project in the Manufacturing NextMaterials program. This cross-border collaboration aims to develop advanced composite materials for 3D printing, potentially revolutionizing industrial production with more efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable methods.