August 2018: Welcome to Trending in Tech, a monthly update on the latest advances and innovations in the technology and engineering industries.
25 Most Resilient High-Tech Supply Chains
EBN Online
The Resilinc R Score highlights companies that are leading the way in tech-space resiliency. The tech space is notably volatile, which stems the need for companies to continuously look at their organizations, analyze risk, and make the necessary changes needed remain successful. These 25 companies are leading the way for resiliency in an increasingly volatile industry.
Moore’s Law, China vs. Team USA
EE Times
The U.S. Department of Defense is pushing for a $2.2 billion program to fund several different electronics programs. The Electronics Resurgence Initiative (ERI) was revealed at an event that detailed the slowing of Moore’s Law and highlighted the continuation of chip advances thanks to better alternatives to CMOS scaling. These research programs are valued at $1.5 billion over the next five years.
19 High-Tech Crowdsource Campaigns with Summer Sizzle
EBN Online
Summer is the season to bring out the best products in the world of crowdsourcing for electronics products. Whether entrepreneur or hobbyist, crowdsourcing sites such as Indiegogo and Kickstarter are proving to be invaluable resources whether to find help with ideas and prototyping or with market optimization.
China Kills Qualcomm-NXP Deal
EE Times
The due date for deal approval came and went without approval from China’s Ministry of Commerce, effectively terminating Qualcomm’s acquisition of Europe’s NXP Semiconductors. Qualcomm stated that they have extended the deadline several times in the past two years, but that they would not extend it again due to heightened risk and the current geopolitical climate.
New Nano-polycrystalline Materials Allow for Revolutionary Advances in Thermoelectric Semiconductor Technology
Electronic Products
LG Innotek announced the creation of a new type of thermoelectric semiconductorthat utilizes nano-polycrystalline materials. Innotek’s new design is groundbreaking in several ways including increased durability and a drastic increase in strength. Possible applications for this new material include automotive and boating, where semiconductors can be used to lower fuel consumption.
How Murata’s Powerful Wi-Fi Module powers the Quicksilver IoT Dev Board
Arrow
As new technology pushes toward wireless connectivity, the demand for wireless IoT products is growing at an increased rate. That’s why Murata has developed the Type 1 GC Wi-Fi Module. This new product provides the reliability and resources you need where cloud services are concerned, and helps you achieve your IoT product goals.
