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From wearable sensors to digital twins for practical well-being in Europe
Written by I Juan Antonio Montiel / University of Las Palmas de Gran CanariaKeijo Haataja / University of Eastern FinlandAnnika Hangleiter / Wearable Technologies AG / Published on March 02, 2026 H2TRAIN is a European innovation action funded under the CHIPS Joint Undertaking. It addresses a central challenge in digital well-being. The challenge is how…
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A new classof non-volatilememory forenergy-efficientEdge AI
Written by James Ashforth-Pok / Quinas / Published on March 02, 2026 Edge AI systems are increasingly constrained by the energy, latency, and memory bottlenecks of conventional computing architectures. As workloads move closer to the sensor and away from the data centre, memory technologies play a decisive role in determining system efficiency and scalability. This…
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PMiR Project Management in Research
Written by Alexandra Espinosa Hortelano / PMiRGunnar Widforss / PMiR / Published on March 02, 2026 In recent years, collaborative research projects in Europe have grown not only in ambition, but also in complexity. Large consortia, multi-level funding schemes, diverse national rules, and the need to bridge academic excellence with industrial relevance place increasing demands…
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Bio-inspired vision for the era of physical AI
Written by Fabio Gallo / AI4IV s.r.l. / Published on March 02, 2026 As artificial intelligence moves beyond the digital domain and into the physical world, vision is emerging as a critical layer of industrial infrastructure. Physical AI systems embed intelligence directly into machines that sense, decide, and act in real environments, making perception a…
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Why chip autonomy matters
Written by Carin Lagerstedt / Semicon Sweden / Published on March 02, 2026 As the global semiconductor landscape undergoes geopolitical shifts and supply chain shocks, Sweden is betting on specialization over scale. One of the most advanced examples of this strategy in action is Axis Communications, a pioneer in secure video surveillance and a rare…
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From ecosystem vision to operational reality in Europe’s Cloud–Edge–IoT continuum
Written by Veronica Vuotto / Trust IT services / Published on March 02, 2026 Europe’s digital transformation increasingly depends on its ability to move from isolated innovation efforts to coherent, interoperable ecosystems. The recently released MetaOS Insights publication provides an important backdrop to this evolution, highlighting how early initiatives explored the concept of “Meta Operating…
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Finding the right metrology is crucial
In an industry where nanometer-scale precision defines success, advanced semiconductor metrology plays a critical role in enabling technological progress across electronics, mobility, energy, and digital infrastructure. The demand for continuous product development requires precisely controlled manufacturing processes that can be established by rapid and accurate metrology solutions – optimizing productivity while minimizing resources and risks.…
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From IPCEI to industrial scale
Written by Ivan Rodero / Chief Innovation OfficerFilippos Perdikos / Innovation Scientist EngineerGuillermo Talavera / Senior Scientist Engineer / Openchip / Published on March 02, 2026 In Europe, digital sovereignty is often discussed in political terms. In practice, however, it is fundamentally an engineering and industrial challenge. Modern digital systems are highly complex. Artificial intelligence,…
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Training the next generation of CPS architects
Written by Christian Pilato / Associate Professor / Politecnico di MilanoFrancesca Palumbo / Associate Professor / University of CagliariFrancesco Regazzoni / Associate Professor / University of Amsterdam / Published on March 02, 2026 As cyber-physical systems become central to mobility, industry, and energy infrastructures, Europe’s competitiveness increasingly depends on system-level expertise. The CPS Summer School, traditionally held…
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From roadmap to reality
Written by Maha Karim-Hosselet / INSIDE Industry Association / Published on March 02, 2026 EFECS 2025 marked a visible turning point for Europe’s electronic components and systems (ECS) community. The conversation has evolved beyond strategic declarations and policy ambition; the ecosystem is now entering a phase of tangible delivery. Under the banner “Accelerate Innovation: Building European Competitiveness,” the…
