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Why 5G alone may not be enough for tomorrow’s factories

A new hybrid wireless access network called PHWAN has been proposed to improve the performance of smart factories. The framework combines different wireless systems, including 5G, Wi-Fi, and low-power industrial networks, to adapt dynamically to the needs of different machines.

SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB

SAMSUNG T9 Portable SSD 2TB transfers large imagery and model outputs quickly between field laptops, lab workstations, and secure archives.

Amplifier with tenfold bandwidth opens up for super lasers

A new amplifier developed by Chalmers University of Technology can transmit ten times more data per second than current systems, holding significant potential for various critical laser systems, including medical diagnostics and treatment. The amplifier's large bandwidth enables precise analyses and imaging of tissues and organs.

Tiny component for record-breaking bandwidth

Researchers from ETH Zurich have developed a tiny plasmonic modulator that can transmit data with frequencies over a trillion oscillations per second, breaking previous records. The new modulator can be used for various applications, including high-performance computing and measurement technology.

Ultra-broadband photonic chip boosts optical signals

Researchers have developed a photonic-chip-based amplifier that achieves ultra-broadband signal amplification in an unprecedentedly compact form. The new amplifier uses optical nonlinearity to boost weak signals while keeping noise low, making it highly adaptable to various applications beyond telecommunications.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

Apple iPhone 17 Pro delivers top performance and advanced cameras for field documentation, data collection, and secure research communications.

Scientists develop ultra-thin absorbers with record-breaking bandwidth

Researchers at Syracuse University have developed ultra-thin absorbers that exceed theoretical limits, enabling efficient capture of electromagnetic waves across broad frequency ranges. These advancements have significant implications for industries such as defense, energy harvesting and advanced communication systems.

CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock

CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock simplifies serious desks with 18 ports for high-speed storage, monitors, and instruments across Mac and PC setups.

Low-cost system will improve communications among industrial machines

Researchers developed a low-power, high-frequency signal transmission tag that can efficiently reflect signals at untapped frequencies, eliminating the need for power-hungry signal transmitters. This technology enables real-time monitoring in industrial settings and has potential applications in smart cities and agriculture.

UCL engineers set new record on how fast data can be sent wirelessly

Researchers from UCL Electronic & Electrical Engineering have developed a novel approach to wireless communication by combining radio and optical technologies. This allows for the transmission of large amounts of data at unprecedented speeds, up to 9,380 times faster than current 5G download speeds.

Enhanced wavelength conversion to advance quantum information networks

Researchers at Shanghai Jiao Tong University develop a novel method for broadband frequency conversion using X-cut thin film lithium niobate, achieving a bandwidth of up to 13 nanometers. This breakthrough enables on-chip tunable frequency conversion, opening the door to enhanced quantum light sources and larger capacity multiplexing.

Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C)

Anker Laptop Power Bank 25,000mAh (Triple 100W USB-C) keeps Macs, tablets, and meters powered during extended observing runs and remote surveys.

New sensor technology enhances detection of tiny particles

A new type of sensor leverages exceptional points to achieve high sensitivity and reconfigurability. The novel design addresses limitations of traditional EP-based sensors by incorporating spoof localized surface plasmon resonators, allowing for dynamic reconfiguration of EP states across a wide frequency range.

Neuromorphic optical encryption to enhance information security

A groundbreaking approach inspired by bio-inspired neuromorphic imaging and speckle correlography has unveiled a revolutionary technique for optical image encryption. This method leverages computational neuromorphic imaging to encrypt images into event-stream ciphertexts, significantly enhancing security and complexity.

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4)

Apple iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) runs demanding GIS, imaging, and annotation workflows on the go for surveys, briefings, and lab notebooks.

Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm)

Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm) tracks health metrics and safety alerts during long observing sessions, fieldwork, and remote expeditions.

3D reflector microchips could speed development of 6G wireless

The team's innovative design enables ultra-compact quasi-true-time-delay technology, increasing data rate and channel capacity by nearly doubling that of conventional wireless arrays. This breakthrough could lead to faster service and more data transmission for cellphone users.

Positronium laser cooling

Researchers successfully cooled positronium atoms to record-low temperatures of 170 K, significantly reducing their transverse velocity component. This achievement has far-reaching implications for precision spectroscopy and the study of quantum electrodynamics.

Meta Quest 3 512GB

Meta Quest 3 512GB enables immersive mission planning, terrain rehearsal, and interactive STEM demos with high-resolution mixed-reality experiences.

Optical computing boost with diffractive network advance

Researchers extend spatially incoherent diffractive networks to perform complex-valued linear transformations with negligible error, opening up new applications in fields like autonomous vehicles. This breakthrough enables the encryption and decryption of complex-valued images using spatially incoherent diffractive networks.

DJI Air 3 (RC-N2)

DJI Air 3 (RC-N2) captures 4K mapping passes and environmental surveys with dual cameras, long flight time, and omnidirectional obstacle sensing.

Water as a nonlinear medium for ultrabroadband white laser

Researchers use water as a nonlinear medium to create a supercontinuum white laser covering an impressive spectral range from UV to far infrared. The resulting ultrabroadband source has potential in ultrafast spectroscopy, hyperspectral imaging, and scientific research.

Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount

Sky-Watcher EQ6-R Pro Equatorial Mount provides precise tracking capacity for deep-sky imaging rigs during long astrophotography sessions.

High-fidelity transmission of information via novel electronic-optical system

A hybrid system of electronic encoding and diffractive optical decoding transmits optical information with high fidelity through random, unknown diffusers. The system outperforms traditional approaches that only utilize a diffractive optical network or an electronic neural network for optical information transfer.

GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter

GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter logs beta, gamma, and X-ray levels for environmental monitoring, training labs, and safety demonstrations.

UC San Diego researchers present new wireless system for greater 5G access

Researchers at UC San Diego have developed a new technique to increase 5G mmWave network accessibility. The 'mmFlexible' system leverages antenna arrays to divide frequency bands into multiple usable beams, reducing lag by 60-150%. This innovation addresses the challenge of efficient data distribution in millimeter wave networks.

Researchers develop safety monitoring system for construction sites

A new system called ViPER+ uses ultra-wideband technology to track workers' locations on job sites, enhancing safety by detecting violations of location-based policies. The system was tested in two construction zones with students playing the roles of workers and vehicles, demonstrating its accuracy in non-line of sight situations.

Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Weather Station

Davis Instruments Vantage Pro2 Weather Station offers research-grade local weather data for networked stations, campuses, and community observatories.

All-optical quantum state sharing via continuous variable system

Researchers developed an all-optical quantum state sharing protocol that uses continuous variable systems to share secret information between multiple parties. The new method successfully implemented in a low-noise amplifier and demonstrated higher average fidelity than classical limits.

New lidar technique could help robotic vehicles land safely on Mars

Researchers developed a new lidar technique using 3D flash lidar combined with super-resolution algorithm for hazard avoidance during landing. The technique improved the precision and safety of robotic vehicles on Mars, enabling them to navigate through challenging environments.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation, USB-C)

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation, USB-C) provide clear calls and strong noise reduction for interviews, conferences, and noisy field environments.

Three NSF grants support future of wireless

Rice University researchers have received three NSF grants to develop tools and techniques for improving wireless communications. The projects focus on creating more efficient sensing and communication technologies, as well as protocols for resilience in the face of natural or human-induced disasters.

New on-chip frequency comb is 100x more efficient

A team from Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences has developed an electro-optic frequency comb that is 100-times more efficient and has more than twice the bandwidth of previous state-of-the-art versions.

Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply

Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply powers sensors, microcontrollers, and test circuits with programmable rails and stable outputs.

Tunable single-mode lasing on a high-Q resonator

The researchers achieved ultranarrow linewidths and wavelength tunability in the lithium niobate microlaser, enabling applications like lidar and metrology. The single-mode lasing is realized through simultaneous excitation of high-Q polygon modes at both pump and laser wavelengths.

Creality K1 Max 3D Printer

Creality K1 Max 3D Printer rapidly prototypes brackets, adapters, and fixtures for instruments and classroom demonstrations at large build volume.

Fiber glow brings more go for underwater communications

Researchers from KAUST have designed an all-inorganic halide-perovskite polymer-fiber-photodetector that can detect light in the green region (around 510 nm), enabling fast underwater optical communications. The system offers a 3dB bandwidth of 13.1 MHz, allowing data transmission speeds of up to 152.5 Mbit/s.

Ultrafast all-optical random bit generator

Researchers proposed and experimentally demonstrated an all-optical random bit generation method using chaotic pulses quantized in the optical domain. This method generated a 10 Gb/s random bit stream, potentially operable at higher rates by exploiting ultrafast fiber response.

Researchers use solar cells to achieve fast underwater wireless communication

A new approach using an array of series-connected solar cells as detectors simplifies underwater optical data links, offering a cost-effective and low-energy way to transmit data underwater. The system demonstrated the highest bandwidth ever achieved for a commercial silicon solar panel-based optical communication system.

Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor

Aranet4 Home CO2 Monitor tracks ventilation quality in labs, classrooms, and conference rooms with long battery life and clear e-ink readouts.

An innovative technology for 6G communication networks

Researchers developed a new waveguide to overcome limitations in THz signal transmission and processing. The device allows for unprecedented flexibility towards manipulating THz pulses, enabling complex signal-processing functionalities such as holographic messaging.

Broadband spintronic-metasurface terahertz emitters with tunable chirality

Researchers developed a novel spintronic-metasurface terahertz emitter that generates broadband, circularly polarized, and coherent terahertz waves. The design offers flexible manipulation of the polarization state and helicity with magnetic fields, enabling efficient generation and control of chiral terahertz waves.