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Photocatalytic optical fibers convert water into hydrogen

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Researchers at the University of Southampton have transformed optical fibers into photocatalytic microreactors that convert water into hydrogen fuel using solar energy. The microstructured optical fiber canes (MOFCs) with photocatalyst generate hydrogen that could power a wide range of sustainable applications. Potter, Daniel J.

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BMW i Ventures invests in optical AI software company Alitheon

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BMW i Ventures has invested in Alitheon , an optical AI software creator and deep-tech startup developing generative engineering software aimed at automating the product development process. All objects—even those that are indistinguishable to the human eye—have unique surface characteristics.

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U of Melbourne team demonstrates direct hydrogen production from air; direct air electrolysis (DAE)

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Researchers at the University of Melbourne (Australia) have demonstrated a method of direct hydrogen production from air— in situ capture of freshwater from the atmosphere using hygroscopic electrolyte and subsequent electrolysis powered by solar or wind with a current density up to 574 mA cm ?2. 2022) “Hydrogen production from the air.”

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Aeva and ZF to bring first FMCW LiDAR to production for autonomous driving applications

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The partnership, combining Aeva’s expertise in FMCW LiDAR technology with ZF’s experience in industrialization of automotive grade sensors, represents a key commitment to accelerate mass production of safe and scalable 4D LiDAR technology for autonomous driving applications.

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Lean Software, Power Electronics, and the Return of Optical Storage

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People just really want to get their products out. Some companies like to abandon old products as soon as the new one comes out. And this is optical disk technology. And this is this optical disk technology where you can make a disk that’s about the size of just a regular DVD. They want to move very quickly. We had CDs.

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Audi putting a centralized server solution into test operation in cycle-dependent production; edge solution gets rid of individual PCs

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Audi is putting a centralized server solution into test operation in cycle-dependent production; it says it is the first manufacturer to do so. With this Edge Cloud 4 Production local server solution, Audi is initiating a paradigm shift in automation technology. That is the crucial step toward IT-based production.

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KAUST team finds Fe2O3 makes excellent co-catalyst for GaN solar H2 production

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Researchers at KAUST have discovered that a form of iron oxide—Fe 2 O 3 —makes an excellent co-catalyst for a promising photocatalytic material called gallium nitride for the production f hydrogen. Photocorrosion damage was visible after just two hours of photoelectrochemical hydrogen production, the team showed.

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