Day: 14 January 2025

​The Inevitable Opportunity For Photonics In Quantum Computing

Vijay Raman

  Author:  Dr Tess Skyrme, Principal Technology Analyst at IDTechEx   Quantum computers can be built in many ways. You may be familiar with the competing modalities claiming to offer various advantages over others in terms of quality, scalability, cost, and more. However, it is increasingly apparent across them all that new generations of optics and photonics technologies will be essential. This opens an exciting supply chain opportunity for many players, old and new, in the photonics eco-system.  It creates a chance to claim future market share of what IDTechEx forecasts…

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Here’s where US citizens are looking now that Spain is closing its Golden Visa doors

Vijay Raman

New analysis from Astons has shown that there has been a surge in search interest for Spanish Golden Visas following the recent announcement that the country’s programme is coming to an end. However, Americans are already looking to Greece as their next destination of choice for alternative residency.   Astons has analysed Google search trends data from the US* for various Golden Visa-related search terms to see how interest in those terms has changed over the past two months (October – December 2024)..   The data reveals that US Google search interest…

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Kollmorgen IN, Kollmorgen expands functional safety support with SafeMotion™ Monitor upgrade

Vijay Raman

  RADFORD, VA., 01/14/25—Kollmorgen, a global leader in motion control systems, today announced the latest update to its SafeMotion™ Monitor (SMM) firmware: SMM2.0. This upgrade allows OEMs to leverage SMM functional safety features with more encoder and motor types to support a wider range of applications such as material forming, multi-axis measurement equipment, food processing and food packaging.  Originally standard for the 2G Motion System, SMM2.0 will now be compatible with all motors that feature any HIPERFACE-DSL rotary-safe feedback system. This includes the AKM2G and AKMA motor lines, which now feature…

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Indian Navy’s second multi-purpose frigate ‘Utkarsh’ launched

Vijay Raman

The second of the two Multi Purpose Vessels, being built by M/s L&T Shipyard for the Indian Navy, was launched in the presence of Rajesh Kumar Singh, Defence Secretary on 13 Jan 25 at L&T, Kattupalli, Chennai. VAdm B Sivakumar, Controller Warship Production & Acquisition, Shri Jayant Damodar Patil, Advisor to CMD, Shri Arun Ramchandani, Head M/s L&T PES and other Senior Officers from Indian Navy and M/s L&T were also present for the ceremony. In keeping with maritime traditions, the ship was launched by Dr Smt Sushmita Misra Singh,…

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Construction of a Training Ship (Yard 16101) for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) commences in Mumbai

Vijay Raman

On dated 13.01.2025 , the distinguished event of the keel-laying ceremony for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) training ship took place at the Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL) in Mumbai. This significant milestone marks a pivotal step in enhancing the maritime training capabilities of the Indian Coast Guard, reflecting the nation’s commitment to bolstering its naval infrastructure and proficiency. The ceremony was attended by high-ranking officials from the Ministry of Defence, Indian Coast Guard, and various stakeholders in the maritime domain. The event signifies not only the initiation of the construction…

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Scientists study pollen, spores and organic matter on Indian plateau

Vijay Raman

A study by Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP), an autonomous institute of Department of Science and Technology, suggests that despite highly devastating consequences for terrestrial faunas (dinosaurs, in particular), the Deccan Volcanism only caused regional and short-term impacts on the flora. Instead, it promoted diversification and expansion of angiosperms within diverse habitats on the Indian Plate. Conclusively, the latitudinal shifting of the Indian Plate within the Inter Tropical Convergent Zone (ITCZ), the formation of a filter corridor between Africa and India and excessive warm and humid climate during dormant…

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New observatory commissioned in remote Purulia district of West Bengal

Vijay Raman

The establishment of a new observatory in the remote Purulia district of West Bengal marks a significant advancement in the field of astrophysics, offering unprecedented opportunities for research and discovery. This initiative not only aims to enhance our understanding of celestial phenomena but also to position India as a formidable player in global astrophysical research. The geographical location of Purulia, characterized by its relatively low levels of light pollution and favorable atmospheric conditions, provides an ideal setting for astronomical observations. These environmental factors are critical for the accurate study of…

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