Month: January 2024

IDTechEx Explores Advanced Semiconductor Packaging Technologies: 2.5D and 3D Insights

Vijay Raman

Author: Dr Yu-Han Chang, Senior Technology Analyst at IDTechEx Semiconductor packaging technologies have evolved from initial 1D PCB levels to the cutting-edge 3D hybrid bonding packaging at the wafer level. This advancement facilitates single-digit micronmeter interconnecting pitches, achieving over 1000 GB/s bandwidth with high energy efficiency. Four critical parameters shape advanced semiconductor packaging: power, performance, area, and cost: Power: Enhancing power efficiency through innovative packaging technologies. Performance: Boosting bandwidth and reducing communication length by shortening interconnection pitch for more input/output (I/O) points. Area: Larger packaging area required for chips used in high performance computing areas,…

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Sodium-Ion Batteries Will Diversify the Energy Storage Industry, Reports IDTechEx

Vijay Raman

Author: Shazan Siddiqi, Senior Technology Analyst at IDTechEx Why bother with sodium? Sodium-ion (Na-ion) batteries are being developed due to their potential costs, safety, sustainability, and performance characteristics over traditional lithium-ion batteries. These batteries can be made with widely available and inexpensive materials, with sodium being significantly more abundant than lithium. Furthermore, sodium-ion batteries can use aluminum for the anode current collector instead of copper, which is used in lithium-ion cells. This ultimately reduces the supply chain risks. Furthermore, they can be safer than lithium-ion batteries as they can be stored…

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HMS Industrial Networks AB, HMS Networks releases Raspberry Pi Adapter Board – further simplifying the integration of the Anybus CompactCom

Vijay Raman

HMS Networks releases Raspberry Pi Adapter Board – further simplifying the integration of the Anybus CompactCom HMS Networks has launched the Raspberry Pi adapter board, providing industrial device manufacturers with a simplified method to test and evaluate the Anybus CompactCom, a ready-made communication interface that connects devices to any industrial network. While previous adapter boards were designed for testing Anybus CompactCom modules with STM32 or NXP (formerly Freescale) microcontroller platforms, this new adapter board is specifically tailored for use with the Raspberry Pi.  The new adapter board provides: Compatibility with the…

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Indian Railways’ “Startup for Railways” initiative picks up speed

Vijay Raman

Indian Railways has taken a significant initiative in the field of innovation through participation of start-ups and other entities. “Startups for Railways” initiative was launched by the Ministry of Railways on 13.06.2022. As part of this initiative, the Indian Railways Innovation Portal has been launched at https://innovation.gov.in . Available at indianrailways.gov.in/. It aims to leverage innovative technologies developed by Indian Startups/MSMEs/Innovators/Entrepreneurs to improve operational efficiency and safety on Indian Railways. The Ministry of Railways aims to address the quality, reliability and maintenance issues of Indian Railways. Under the policy, the Startup/MSME/Innovator/Entrepreneur will have exclusive ownership of the…

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Life on coal free land

Vijay Raman

Striking a delicate balance between meeting the country's growing energy demands and maintaining an unwavering commitment towards environmental protection, the coal sector plays a leading role in adopting progressive strategies involving sustainable afforestation and bio-regeneration. Extensive bio-reforestation and afforestation efforts aim to strengthen both carbon sinks and green cover. During the last 10 years, PSUs associated with the coal sector have effectively succeeded in bringing about 18,849 hectares of land under green cover by planting 42.3 million saplings. This pioneering initiative underlines the coal sector's unwavering commitment to responsible and environmentally sustainable coal…

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Dreamz Production House and Dubai Beauty School hosts beauty pageant – Asia Super Model 2023

Vijay Raman

Dreamz Production House, well known in the fashion industry along with Dubai Beauty School, which provides top-notch education in the beauty industry hosted the grand finale of renowned beauty pageant – ASIA SUPER MODEL 2023 Season-10 recently at Noida Film City. This event which received tremendous response, was an exciting platform for the talent across the country as the pageant team visited across the country to audition contestants. The show was a grand success as it welcomed a total of around 100 contestants in multiple categories – Mr, Miss &…

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Lava International Strengthens Collaborative Partnerships with Leading Indian Academic Institutions

Vijay Raman

Lava International, a leading Indian Smartphone brand, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IIT Kanpur and Amity University in an agreement aimed at advancing research in the fields of Mobile Technology, 5G, Internet of Things (IoT), and Cyber Security etc. The MoU signing ceremony between Lava International and IIT Kanpur, held on January 8, witnessed the presence of notable dignitaries, including UC-San Diego Chancellor Prof Pradeep K. Khosla and other esteemed officials from the Uttar Pradesh government. Recently, Lava International has entered into a similar collaboration with Amity…

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Foundation stone laid for modernization of Odisha Paradip Port worth Rs 109 crore

Vijay Raman

With an aim to improve the lives of fishermen, Union Ministers Parshottam Rupala and Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday jointly laid the foundation stone of a project for modernization and upgradation of Paradip Fishing Harbor in Paradip, Odisha. He said the Center has approved the proposal of Paradip Port Authority for modernization and upgradation of Paradip Fishing Harbor at a total estimated cost of Rs 108.91 crore with 100 per cent central financial assistance under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). Collaboration with Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways under Sagarmala…

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Indian Railways completed electrification of 6,577 route kilometers in the calendar year 2023

Vijay Raman

Indian Railways is moving towards 100 per cent electrification of broad gauge tracks with a view to provide environment-friendly, faster and energy-efficient mode of transport. During the calendar year- 2023, Indian Railways has completed 6,577 Route Kilometer (RKM) electrification work. A total of 61,508 route kilometers of broad gauge (BG) network has been electrified by December 2023, which is 93.83 percent of the total broad gauge routes (65,556 RKM) of Indian Railways. Earlier, till 2014, 21,801 km broad gauge network was electrified. Railway electrification has the following benefits: reduction in operating costs The…

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The country’s first healthy and clean food street, ‘Prasadam’ started in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh

Vijay Raman

India's first health food street, Prasadam, was launched by Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain city on Sunday. The food street at Neelkanth Van in Ujjain, Mahakal Lok, will be the first of 100 food streets that will be built in many districts across the country. He, who inaugurated the food street with the Chief Minister, said the launch marks a significant progress in the country's journey towards healthy eating habits. “Prasadam will connect common citizens in every corner of the country with pure and safe local and traditional…

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