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‘We’re hacking the process of creating qubits.’ How standard silicon chips could be used for quantum computing

Quantum Motion’s researchers have shown that it is possible to create a qubit on a standard silicon chip.   Image: Quantum Motion Forget about superconducting circuits, trapped ions, and other exotic-sounding manufacturing techniques typically associated with quantum computing: scientists have now shown that it is possible to create a qubit on a standard silicon chip, […]

Case Study: Grippers from Zimmer Group Automate a Cleaning Machine for Sterile Glass Vials

The introduction of modern automation technology into the sensitive production areas of pharmaceutical and medical technology was rapid. However, the conditions for the entry of systems, components and robots into this sector are anything but easy to meet. Case Study: Grippers from Zimmer Group Automate a Cleaning Machine for Sterile Glass Vials Case Study from […]

Cognizant launches programme for tech professionals looking to restart careers, IT News, ET CIO

IT major Cognizant on Tuesday said it has started a programme that aims to offer a 12-week paid experience for technology professionals looking at restarting their careers after a break. The Cognizant Returnship Programme, an India-first initiative, is a way to get diverse talent in the door, irrespective of when their last professional role was, […]

All Robotics and Automation Stories and Videos

Boston Dynamics Unveils New Robot for Warehouse Automation Stretch’s mobile base allows it to go to where repetitive box lifting is required – unloading trucks, building pallets of boxes and order building. Stretch makes warehouse operations more efficient and safer for workers. 5 Considerations for Deploying Industrial Robotics Not every deployment of new robots goes […]

Microsoft: Firmware attacks are on the rise and you aren’t worrying about them enough

Microsoft’s inaugural Security Signals report for March 2021 shows that 80% of enterprises have experienced one firmware attack during the past two years, but less than a third of security budgets are dedicated to protecting firmware.  Firmware attacks are tricky to deal with. State-sponsored hacking group APT28, or Fancy Bear, was caught in 2018 using […]

All Robotics and Automation Stories and Videos

Boston Dynamics Unveils New Robot for Warehouse Automation Stretch’s mobile base allows it to go to where repetitive box lifting is required – unloading trucks, building pallets of boxes and order building. Stretch makes warehouse operations more efficient and safer for workers. 5 Considerations for Deploying Industrial Robotics Not every deployment of new robots goes […]

Siemens enables the digital building transformation with new version of Desigo CC

smartbuildingmag.com 31 {{ “2021-03-31T00:00:00+00:00” | date “MMM” }} ’21 Written on {{ “2021-03-31T00:00:00+00:00” | date “longDate” }} Modified on {{ “2021-03-31T00:00:00+00:00” | date “longDate” }} Siemens News Siemens Smart Infrastructure has updated its Desigo CC smart building management platform to version V5.0, which marks the software’s opening for more systems and devices. The platform now offers […]

SolarWindow Achieves Record-Setting Power Conversion Efficiency

SolarWindow Technologies Inc., a developer of transparent liquid coatings and processes for generating electricity on glass and plastics, says it has more than doubled its prior certified performance, achieving the highest independently certified power conversion efficiency of previous organic photovoltaic devices fabricated at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden, Colo., […]