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  • Keysight, UMA Open 6G Research, Innovation Lab

    SANTA ROSA, CA, Jan 31, 2025 – Keysight Technologies and the University of Malaga (UMA) have opened a 6G research and innovation Lab. The facility is dedicated to advancing 6G technology through comprehensive solutions that address key use cases and technological challenges.

    The Malaga 6G Research and Innovation Lab plays a key role in Keysight’s European operations. Keysight Laboratories works with customers, markets, universities, and research groups while contributing to various consortia, industry organizations, and standards committees.

    The lab features three main workspaces: Monitor, Measurement, and Experience. The Monitor workspace enables real-time monitoring of the 5G and 6G mobile network experimentation platform Victoria Network. The Measurement workspace will be equipped with Keysight’s latest hardware and software test and measurement solutions, while the Experience workspace will showcase 6G use cases and technology demonstrations, providing a hands-on experience.

    Research at the lab will focus on the following areas:

    • New Spectrum and Components – Satisfying the demand for high speed and data throughput with innovative frequency technology and novel component design.
    • AI and ML Networks – Enhancing network performance by integrating intelligent and efficient artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions.
    • Digital Twins – Creating virtual replicas of physical entities, providing a zero-risk environment for testing and development.
    • Networked Sensing – Utilizing the network to sense and interact with the world around us, enabling new applications and services.
    • New Network Topologies – Developing open and scalable network architectures to ensure extreme connectivity and reliability.
    • Security and Privacy – Ensuring that network infrastructure components are robust and secure against cyberattacks, supporting critical services with high reliability.

    Giampaolo Tardioli, vice president, 6G and next generation technology at Keysight, said, “The new lab will serve as a hub for innovation and collaboration in the 6G space, driving the development of next-generation technologies that will shape the future of connectivity and communication. By providing an environment that offers a cohesive set of design and development building blocks across interconnected technology domains, we enable researchers to spark new insights. The 6G Research and Innovation lab will be pivotal in bringing use cases to life, enhancing human interactions, improving enterprise efficiencies, and accelerating innovations that will transform society.”

    Pedro Merino, director of Institute of Software Engineering and Technologies (ITIS) at the University of Malaga, said: “The establishment of the Victoria Network and the 6G Keysight-UMA laboratory positions us as an international benchmark for fostering collaborations with companies and governmental bodies in the 6G sector. This initiative represents a significant opportunity for advancing research and innovation, and it is instrumental in driving forward our mission to lead in 6G technology development.”

    About Keysight Technologies:

    Keysight Technologies, established in 2014 as a spin-off from Agilent Technologies, is a leading provider of electronic design and test solutions. Headquartered in Santa Rosa, California, the company offers a portfolio of hardware and software products, including oscilloscopes, signal generators, and electronic design automation (EDA) software. The solutions serve industries, such as telecommunications, aerospace and defense, automotive, energy, semiconductor, and general electronics. As of 2024, Keysight employs approximately 15,500 people and reported annual revenue of $5.0 billion. The company’s global presence spans the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific, supporting over 30,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Keysight is known for driving innovation, with over 3,800 patents and a focus on research and development.

    Source: Keysight

  • Quarter20 Launches CAD-Connected Wiki for Hardware Documentation

    Quarter20 Launches CAD-Connected Wiki for Hardware Documentation

    REDWOOD CITY, CA, Jan 30, 2025 – Quarter20 has announced the availability of its first-generation platform to the public. It launches as the first-ever documentation tool purpose-built for the 3D and visual needs of hardware development. Its platform is optimized to increase engineering efficiency, reduce lead times, and eliminate opportunities for recalls caused by errors in miscommunication. During its private Beta, Quarter20 users generated work instructions and a manufacturing document 10x faster, leading to an average of 66% less time spent on documentation.

    The Quarter20 platform helps engineers and engineering teams create essential CAD-based documents in less time and automatically. Its user-friendly technology allows users to produce content that updates itself, tags automatically, and supports collaboration across teams.

    Quarter20 was founded by Mai Bui, a mechanical engineer and hardware product lead who spent time at SpaceX, Tesla, and Carbon, and Addy First, former product and monetization strategist of Microsoft’s Industrial IoT portfolio.

    “Quarter20 is the tool I’ve always needed in my career as a mechanical engineer,” said CEO Mai Bui, “Documentation drives hardware collaboration, but has long been an overlooked part of the product development process. Relying on generic tools like PowerPoint to create your technical documentation is not only inefficient but leads to inaccuracies. With Quarter20, we optimize engineering efficiency, reduce time to market, and considerably diminish risk of downstream defects.”

    Quarter20’s Key Capabilities

    • Smart Screenshots and Self-Updating Metadata: By syncing with CAD, all visuals and data created in Quarter20 auto-update as designs change. Never re-take a screenshot again.
    • Quarter20 Toolkit for Advanced Search and Reuse: All Quarter20 content is tagged and can be linked across documents. Advanced search functionality enables easy data retrieval and reuse across projects.
    • Collaboration for All Technical Types: Quarter20 fosters collaboration across teams—from engineers to non-technical staff—so all stakeholders are kept up to date on design and process decisions.

    About Quarter20

    Founded in 2023, Quarter20 is a U.S.-based company specializing in automated documentation solutions for hardware engineering teams. Their platform restructures the creation of technical documents by auto-generating up-to-date engineering documentation, supporting teams to focus more on building and less on manual tasks. This service is beneficial for industries involved in hardware development and manufacturing, where precise and current documentation is crucial.

    Source: Quarter20

  • Outsight, Hesai, and Embotech Collaborate for BMW’s AVM System

    Outsight, Hesai, and Embotech Collaborate for BMW’s AVM System

    STUTTGART, Germany, Jan 30, 2025 – Hesai Technology, Outsight, and Embotech AG has announced a collaboration to deliver cutting-edge lidar technology and perception software for Embotech’s AVM technology deployed in BMW facilities and known internally at BMW as Automated Driving In-Plant (AFW). The collaboration brings together industry leaders in autonomous driving solutions and sensing technology.

    Hesai lidar at a BMW facility equipped with the Automated Driving In-Plant solution. ©BMW AG

    Embotech is the system provider for BMW’s recently announced Automated Driving In-Plant series operation and global rollout. For the AVM solution, Outsight plays a key role with its advanced lidar software platform that tracks the ego-vehicle and the surrounding obstacles within BMW’s production facilities, while Hesai supplies its industry-leading lidar sensors, renowned for their accuracy and reliability, which act as the “eyes” of the AVM system.

    Embotech, Outsight and Hesai have successfully collaborated for several years, jointly advancing lidar and perception solutions for autonomous driving. The companies are global leaders in their respective fields, driving innovation in lidar as well as perception technology. This latest strategic collaboration builds upon a strong foundation, enabling the companies to provide best-in-class technology for AVM, which is safety rated, fulfilling the highest performance and availability requirements.

    A BMW vehicle operating autonomously in a production facility. ©BMW AG

    “Hesai is proud to partner with Embotech and Outsight to deliver cutting-edge lidar technology for BMW’s AVM system,” says Dr. David Li, CEO and co-founder of Hesai Technology. “This state-of-the-art technology demonstrates the high level of precision and safety offered by our lidar and Outsight’s perception software for Embotech’s autonomous driving solutions. We look forward to continuing our collaboration and bringing this technology to more factories around the world.”

    “The combination of Outsight’s sophisticated lidar software platform and Hesai’s reliable lidar sensors perfectly complements Embotech’s autonomous driving expertise,” says Dr. Alexander Domahidi, CTO and founder of Embotech. “This collaboration ensures the highest standards of safety and efficiency in BMW’s automated vehicle operations.”

    According to Raul Bravo, president and co-founder at Outsight, “Our collaboration with Embotech, Hesai, and BMW highlights the increasing maturity of LiDAR technology, particularly the software underpinning it. Its application to real-world factory conditions demonstrates its ability to enhance industrial safety and efficiency, while underlining the importance of a comprehensive framework to realise the potential of autonomous driving.”

    The integrated system is managing the movement of new vehicles through production and logistics steps at three BMW plants. This launch is the first stage of a broader rollout to several facilities in Europe and North America.

    This partnership marks a major advancement in industrial automation. It integrates Embotech’s trusted autonomous driving expertise with Outsight and Hesai’s leading perception technology.

    About Hesai Technology

    Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Shanghai, China, Hesai Technology is a global leader in three-dimensional light detection and ranging (LiDAR) solutions. The company develops, manufactures, and sells LiDAR products that serve a broad spectrum of applications, including Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) for passenger and commercial vehicles, autonomous driving vehicles, and various robotic applications such as last-mile delivery robots and automated guided vehicles (AGVs). The company supplies ADAS lidar to 6 of the top 10 global OEMs by revenue and is ranked No. 1 in the ADAS lidar market globally, with a 26% market share. As of 2023, Hesai employs over 1,100 people and has established offices in Shanghai, Palo Alto, and Stuttgart, with customers spanning over 40 countries. In 2023, the company reported revenues of approximately $250 million. Hesai integrates its in-house manufacturing process with LiDAR research and development, enabling rapid product iteration and ensuring performance, quality, and affordability.

    Source: Hesai Technology