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Engineering
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Tektronix supports International Women in Engineering Day
T&M leader recognizes former engineer Connie Wilson, a self-taught woman engineer who led the CRT engineering group
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Applied Brain Research recognized as technology pioneer
World Economic Forum selects Waterloo-based AI software firm among the world’s most promising and diverse class of such pioneers
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Self-driving cars require standards says BlackBerry CEO
BlackBerry Inc.’s strength in security, privacy and interconnectivity will enable it to be a major player in the emerging market for self-driving and connected cars _ but it may take a decade for them to become common, BlackBerry chairman and…
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IEEE releases international roadmap for devices, systems (IRDS)
IEEE Rebooting Computing (IEEE RC) Initiative fosters global collaboration on tracking industry trends and projecting technology requirements to advance the computing ecosystem
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NVIDIA to open AI research lab in Toronto
Nvidia, a global leader in visual computing technologies, has announced its plans to open an AI research lab in Toronto. Nvidia recognizes Toronto as a thriving hub for AI experts, thanks in part to foundational work out of the University…
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Samsung Research America to establish AI lab in Toronto
Joins UK and Russia as part of a network of global AI centres
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UofWaterloo injects research support into blockchain, cryptocurrency
The University of Waterloo will join top universities across the globe on an initiative designed to advance research and innovation in blockchain, cryptography and digital payment systems. As the only Canadian participant in Ripple’s University Blockchain Research Initiative, Waterloo will…
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CMC partners with Advanced Micro Foundry to accelerate photonics R&D
CMC Microsystems, Kingston ON, and Advanced Micro Foundry (AMF), a Singapore-based manufacturer of silicon photonics integrated circuits, are partnering to develop a new design automation platform for silicon photonics that will let Canadian university researchers take the lead in developing…
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#movethedial Global Summit aims to rally biz leaders
Toronto conference is aims to inspire and advance women in technology
Product
Professional maker kit comes in form of PCAP touchscreen
SCHURTER Engineering TouchKit is a professional maker kit in the form of a PCAP touchscreen for development engineers to experience first-hand the advantages of projected-capacitive technology. Kit contains Plug & Play 10.1” PCAP touchscreen sensor with controller based on an…
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Innovative IoT firms to gather in Vancouver
Four day LoRa Alliance summit includes Smart City panel featuring director general of Canada’s Smart City challenge and public-sector leaders
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New consortium to address smart city needs
A number of Quebec-based technologies companies have banded with some international players to announce the creation of a marketing consortium aimed at addressing emerging tech needs in North America, including smart and electric land transportation systems, as well as smart…
