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AI is ubiquitous, even in 'traditional' sectors and businesses
Data Analytics

AI is ubiquitous, even in 'traditional' sectors and businesses

AI is transforming hospitality with 85% of Australia's venues using it for data analytics, inventory management, and personalised marketing to boost revenue and efficiency.

By Paul Hadida • 5 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2024

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DroneShield opens EU counter-drone production line
Supply Chain

DroneShield opens EU counter-drone production line

DroneShield launches its first EU counter-drone production line, boosting regional supply as European defence spending on UAS threats surges.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
Inventec boosts AI server output with Siemens DFM tools
Manufacturing

Inventec boosts AI server output with Siemens DFM tools

Inventec adopts Siemens DFM and SMT tools to speed AI server production, halving late design changes and boosting manufacturing quality.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 7th Mar 2026
Siemens buys ASTER to boost PCB test design software
Unified Communications

Siemens buys ASTER to boost PCB test design software

Siemens buys French PCB test software specialist ASTER to embed shift-left design-for-test tools into its Xpedition and Valor platforms.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Siemens launches AI-powered PCB design tools for smaller teams
Unified Communications

Siemens launches AI-powered PCB design tools for smaller teams

Siemens launches AI-powered PADS Pro Essentials and Xpedition Standard software to simplify PCB design for small and mid-sized electronics businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
Siemens & CELUS team up to revolutionise PCB design
Artificial Intelligence

Siemens & CELUS team up to revolutionise PCB design

Siemens Digital Industries Software teams up with CELUS to enhance PCB design for SMBs, integrating AI to streamline processes and reduce costs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Nov 2024
Intel 18A meets key milestones, poised for 2025 production
Semiconductors

Intel 18A meets key milestones, poised for 2025 production

Intel's cutting-edge 18A tech achieves milestone with first two products booting OS ahead of schedule; full production expected in 2025, aiding AI evolution.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2024
SMT market to reach USD$16.8 billion by 2034 – FMI
Unified Communications

SMT market to reach USD$16.8 billion by 2034 – FMI

The surface mount technology market is set to soar, driven by advances in electronics, healthcare, telecom, and automotive sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Apple unveils redesigned iPad Air with advanced M2 chip
Unified Communications

Apple unveils redesigned iPad Air with advanced M2 chip

Apple's redesigned 11-inch and all-new 13-inch iPad Airs have been unveiled, featuring the powerful M2 chip and a suite of cutting-edge features.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
Apple unveils slimmest iPad Pro with impressive M4 chip
Clean technologies

Apple unveils slimmest iPad Pro with impressive M4 chip

Apple unveils ultra-thin iPad Pro with world's advanced display, swift M4 chip, and 'pro' accessories; its thinnest product yet, available in sleek finishes and sizes up to 2TB.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
Ignion introduces AI-powered Oxion platform at Embedded World 2024
Hyperscale

Ignion introduces AI-powered Oxion platform at Embedded World 2024

Ignion debuts AI-powered Oxion platform at the embedded world 2024 conference, revolutionising antenna integration design process with real-time AI and machine learning technologies.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2024
Adobe & Christian Cowan unveil world's first reconfigurable dress
Marketing Technologies

Adobe & Christian Cowan unveil world's first reconfigurable dress

Adobe partners with renowned designer Christian Cowan to unveil the world's first wearable and electronically adaptable garment, employing Adobe's Primrose technology, at NYFW Fall/Winter 2024.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2024
Apple supercharges 24inch iMac with new M3 chip
Supply Chain

Apple supercharges 24inch iMac with new M3 chip

Apple unveils new 24-inch iMac with M3 chip, promising enhanced performance and speed twice as fast as its predecessor.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Oct 2023
Apple presents new MacBook Pro featuring M3 chips
Semiconductors

Apple presents new MacBook Pro featuring M3 chips

Apple launches groundbreaking MacBook Pro lineup with M3 chips, offering unprecedented performance and impressive capabilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Oct 2023
Automated test equipment market to be US$23.76 billion by 2033:FMI
Unified Communications

Automated test equipment market to be US$23.76 billion by 2033:FMI

Swift digitization and inclusion of IoT devices in manufacturing and corporate spaces to plunge the automated test equipment market at US$23.76 billion by 2033.

By Gaurav Sharma • 6 min read • Tue, 9th May 2023

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Altium expands in Bangalore to boost India's electronics sector
EduTech

Altium expands in Bangalore to boost India's electronics sector

Altium is pouring resources into Bangalore, aligning with India's 'Make in India' drive to tap into its electronics market. This expansion includes a new office and educational initiatives.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 27th May 2024
Picocom and TI unveil 5G open RAN small cell design
Unified Communications

Picocom and TI unveil 5G open RAN small cell design

Picocom and Texas Instruments collaborate to bring a comprehensive 5G Open RAN small cell radio unit to market, accelerating 5G technology.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2023