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AI-Driven Electronics Design by N. Mughees
The use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) for designing and manufacturing electronic circuits is changing the game by making it possible to develop modern, high-quality products. Electronics manufacturers are improving efficiency of their products by leveraging AI tools throughout the
Global Electric Vehicle Sales Up 25% in Record 2024 by Alessandro Parodib
Global sales of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles were up 25% to more than 17 million units in 2024, driven by strong performance in China and a stabilized European market, according to research outfit Rho Motion. China saw a 36.5%
Deals on Leases Drive EV Market by Christopher Otts
Toyota Motor’s only electric vehicle widely on sale in the U.S. starts at about $37,000. But practically nobody plunks down that much for the mid size SUV, named bZ4X. “Almost everyone leases the car,” Toyota U.S. sales chief David Christ
Passenger Screening: Reimagining Imaging at the Airport
In 2024, TSA screened three million people in a single day for the very first time. With unprecedented numbers of travelers passing through airports, S&T is focused on improving the airport experience of the future so passengers can move to their
Constellation Energy Awarded More Than $1B in Government Contracts
Constellation Energy signed two contracts awarded by the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) worth more than $1 billion. The contracts are to supply power to more than 13 government agencies and perform energy savings and conservation measures at five GSA-owned
2025’s Energy Crossroads: 6 Trends Redefining the Global Power Sector
The report prominently highlights new uncertainties embedded in volatile shifts in power demand and supply dynamics, an ever-more urgent need for grid modernization, and the growing precariousness of supply chains amid geopolitical tensions. Electricity Demand Is Set to Skyrocket. Can
Why Amazon, Microsoft, Google and Meta Are Investing in Nuclear Power
Tech leaders are exploring nuclear power as a solution to the massive energy needs of their data centers, sustainability challenges, and the growing demands of their AI initiatives. SMRs, a new type of nuclear reactor, are gaining attention for their
Ireland Embraced Data Centers That Now Consume Too Much Energy by Matt O’Brien
Dozens of massive data centers humming at the outskirts of Dublin are consuming more electricity than all of the urban homes in Ireland and starting to wear out the warm welcome that brought them here. Now, a country that made
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These AI-Skilled 20-Somethings Are Making Hundreds of Thousands a Year
It’s a tough time to be a young person looking for a job—unless you’re in artificial intelligence. While AI is part of the reason for the doldrums, there is a bright spot when it comes to workers with actual experience in machine learning. They’re in their early 20s, they have
The Digital Nervous System: The Internet of Things Is Becoming the Internet of Everything By Jeff Beavers
When we think of the internet of things(IoT), it’s easy to picture smart buildings, energy-efficient thermostats and intelligent lighting systems. But IoT is so much more than that. From connected power grids to emergency services, transportation and water infrastructure, IoT is becoming the digital nervous system of the real world. The
Lighting Trends in the Health Care Space by Patricia Rizzo
Contractors must track emerging technologies if they want to thrive in this market. Health care environments are complex. The requirements for lighting a patient room, an operating room, an MRI suite, or a behavioral health dayroom vary significantly. Across all disciplines, however, lighting dedicated to the health and well-being of
