Some lidar suppliers may run into obstacles
Special-purpose acquisition company deals give makers of the technology an express route to Wall Street, but some experts fear a reality check may be on the horizon......»»
Unraveling the importance of software supply chain security
The software supply chain encompasses the entire lifecycle of a software product, from its conception and development to its distribution and deployment. It involves a complex network of suppliers, vendors, developers, integrators, and users, making.....»»
Auto suppliers brace for a strike that could turn the supply chain on its head
Some suppliers exposed to Detroit 3 customers have tightened up spending and baked potential losses into forecasts for the second half of the year......»»
Toyota to boost EV development and technology in China
Toyota is to accelerate powertrain development with suppliers Denso and Aisin as well as local design and development of "smart cockpits" that meet the needs of the Chinese market......»»
California"s ambitious 2030 climate target faces serious obstacles, acknowledges regulator
For the first time, California's leading air regulator acknowledged major roadblocks to meeting its ambitious carbon emissions target for 2030, a goal the agency set just months ago in a sweeping plan to tackle climate change......»»
Gentex profits surge in Q2 as component shortages ease
Gentex's earnings are generally considered a quarterly predictor for other suppliers' results......»»
Enhanced light absorption in thin silicon photodetectors with photon-trapping structures
Photonic systems are quickly gaining traction in many emerging applications, including optical communications, lidar sensing, and medical imaging. However, the widespread adoption of photonics in future engineering solutions hinges on the cost of man.....»»
Food crisis in Africa: The high cost of imported fertilizers is adding to the problem
Global fertilizer suppliers have made incredibly high profits in 2022/23 on the back of price spikes attributed to the Russia-Ukraine war. The profits of the world's top nine producers trebled in 2022 from two years previously......»»
Scientists realize optical phased array calibration via pointwise optimization
An optical phased array (OPA) is a nonmechanical beam-steering control device with high directivity and deflection efficiency. Due to its high resolution, fast response, and absence of inertia, the OPA is widely applied in LiDAR, free-space optical c.....»»
Report: Apple pushing suppliers to develop truly ‘bezel-less’ iPhone displays
While iPhone bezels have gotten significantly smaller over the last several years, Apple wants its suppliers to do even more. According to a new supply chain report today, Apple is pushing Samsung and LG to develop technology that would truly make i.....»»
Apple is asking iPhone suppliers for screens without any bezel
A future iPhone could have an extremely expansive display, with Apple asking its suppliers to develop a version that loses the need for a front bezel at all.When Apple introduced the edge-to-edge display in its iPhone X, the company considerably incr.....»»
This LiDAR-equipped 30-pound robot dog can be yours for $1,600
It's not quite as good as a Boston Dynamics bot, but it is a lot cheaper. The Unitree Go 2. [credit: Unitree.....»»
This LiDAR-equipped, 30-pound robot dog can be yours for $1,600
It's not quite as good as a Boston Dynamics bot, but it is a lot cheaper. The Unitree Go 2. [credit: Unitree.....»»
Coexistence in microbial communities: Study challenges popular predictive rule
Microbial communities are widely used by biotechnology suppliers for processes like manufacturing biofuels and new foods, or helping crops grow better. To engineer successful communities, scientists need to predict whether microorganisms can live and.....»»
Wide field-of-view metasurface-enhanced scanning lidar may hold promise for autonomous vehicle technology
Pulsed laser scanning lidar is a core technology for autonomous driving and robotic mobility. Herein, a directional light pulse is backscattered by a reflective object and the elapsed time between emission and detection of the pulse is used to calcul.....»»
Volvo EX90 delayed by lidar system software integration
Production of Volvo's flagship electric crossover is pushed "five or six months." U.S. deliveries are expected to begin in the third quarter of next year......»»
Shein and Temu"s battle for US bargain shoppers is getting nasty
Temu has sued Shein in the United States, accusing its rival of violating antitrust laws by trying to monopolize suppliers and engaging in other allegedly illegal behavior......»»
Temu and Shein lawsuits show reality of bitter fight for bargain shoppers
Temu has sued Shein in the United States, accusing its rival of violating antitrust laws by trying to monopolize suppliers and engaging in other allegedly illegal behavior......»»
CIOs prioritize innovation over tech stack optimization
Despite economic obstacles and constraints on IT budgets, global CIOs maintain a positive outlook on the potential of technology to provide significant benefits for their organizations, according to Lenovo. Despite their optimism, the risks are real,.....»»
Apple"s biggest Vision Pro headset production problem is the displays
Apple has reduced production estimates for the Vision Pro headset, and the advanced display technology is suspected to be the reason behind this decision as suppliers race to produce units.The Vision Pro's OLED displays are expensiveAccording to a re.....»»
Study presents ultra-low threshold continuous-wave quantum dot mini-BIC lasers
Lasers with ultra-low threshold and compact size are highly desirable components in photonic integrated circuits, aiming at the application of optical communications, chip-scale solid-state LIDAR and quantum information. The general approach to reali.....»»