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TNO Pioneers Space-Based Quantum Internet with Qu-STAR Project
Delft, Wednesday, 18 September 2024.
The Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research (TNO) launches Qu-STAR, a groundbreaking project exploring satellite technology to extend quantum networks globally. Collaborating with Airbus, TNO aims to overcome current terrestrial limitations and revolutionize worldwide quantum connectivity.
Boeing's Quantum Leap: Satellite to Test Space-Based Internet in 2026
Netherlands, Wednesday, 18 September 2024.
Boeing plans to launch Q4S, a groundbreaking satellite, in 2026 to demonstrate quantum entanglement swapping in space. This technology could pave the way for a global quantum internet, revolutionizing secure communications and enhancing applications in climate science and precise time synchronization.
Intel Delays European Chip Factories Amid Global Cost-Cutting Measures
Magdeburg, Wednesday, 18 September 2024.
Intel postpones construction of chip factories in Germany and Poland by two years, citing market conditions. The delay impacts EU’s semiconductor ambitions and raises questions about allocated subsidies. Intel aims to save $10 billion amid financial challenges and shifts focus to AI computing partnerships.
Dutch Consortia Secure €2.75 Million for Einstein Telescope Vibration Damping Research
Netherlands, Tuesday, 17 September 2024.
Two Dutch consortia, led by Lionite and Onnes Technologies, have been awarded €1.375 million each to develop advanced vibration damping technologies for the Einstein Telescope. This groundbreaking project aims to create Europe’s most sensitive gravitational wave observatory, capable of detecting vibrations as small as one billionth of a meter.
TNO and Airbus Launch Quantum Internet Space Initiative
Delft, Monday, 16 September 2024.
TNO and Airbus Central Research have initiated Qu-STAR, a groundbreaking project to design a space-based quantum internet infrastructure. This collaboration aims to overcome current distance limitations in quantum networks, potentially revolutionizing global connectivity through satellite technology.
Mathematicians Prove Extremal Black Holes Can Exist
N/A, Monday, 16 September 2024.
Recent research challenges Stephen Hawking’s theory, proving extremal black holes—with maximum charge or spin for their mass—are possible. This finding contradicts a 50-year-old hypothesis and could revolutionize our understanding of astrophysics and the universe’s structure.
ASML's Former President to Receive Honorary Doctorate for Industry Contributions
Eindhoven, Monday, 16 September 2024.
Martin van den Brink, former ASML president, will be awarded an honorary doctorate by TU Eindhoven for his significant impact on the semiconductor industry. Van den Brink’s collaborative approach and systems thinking have been crucial to ASML’s success in developing complex lithography machines.
ESA's Industry Space Days 2024: Fostering Innovation in European Space Sector
Noordwijk, Friday, 13 September 2024.
The European Space Agency is hosting Industry Space Days on September 18-19, 2024, at ESTEC in the Netherlands. This event aims to unite Europe’s space community, featuring keynotes, workshops, and networking opportunities to drive collaboration and innovation in space technology.
AI Fuels Record Growth in Semiconductor Industry
Eindhoven, Friday, 13 September 2024.
The global semiconductor industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, with sales projected to reach $588 billion in 2024, an 18.7% year-on-year increase. This surge is primarily driven by advancements in artificial intelligence technologies, reshaping the market landscape and sparking significant investments in chip manufacturing across regions.
Chip War Heats Up: China's Massive Investment in Semiconductor Equipment
Global, Thursday, 12 September 2024.
China’s semiconductor industry is rapidly expanding, with a 62% year-on-year increase in chip-making equipment purchases, totaling over $12 billion in Q2 2024. This surge underscores China’s push for technological self-sufficiency amidst US sanctions, driving global semiconductor gear sales growth despite contractions in other major markets.