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6G and beyond: AT&S paves way for mobile networks of the future
New technologies developed by AT&S will soon allow network operators to utilize smaller base stations that can provide faster data transmission and lower latency while using less power. These breakthroughs will enable the upcoming 6th generation of mobile networks, finally fulfilling the promise of mobile broadband internet even in very crowded places.
IPCEI: AT&S successfully completes European development project
After four wildly productive years, AT&S is proud to announce the successful conclusion of the European research project IPCEI ME I. The new technologies and manufacturing processes that were developed for the project are already utilized to great effect, as is a new recycling system that was developed in-house.
Focus AI: When AI goes from talking to acting
From generative to “interactive” AI: AI systems like ChatGPT will soon not only deliver texts but also be able to fulfill tasks as assistants. To do this, they need to learn how to use tools. ChatGPT is already making a start by integrating the image AI DALL-E and other plug-ins.
Focus AI: Let’s talk about the energy, water, and data hunger of artificial intelligence
Other problems than the proposed AI-induced end of the world are closer: These systems have an enormous hunger for energy and data and an insatiable thirst for water.
Focus AI: The first million is always the hardest, especially for an artificial intelligence
Moving from talking to doing is the “Modern Turing Test” for AI systems. In some areas, artificial intelligence is already coming close to this success.
Focus AI: Despite the tremendous hype, chatbots and AI systems are underestimated
Since the debut of ChatGPT last fall, not a day has gone by without new discussions and reports about artificial intelligence (AI). Funny anecdotes about their weaknesses make us underestimate the enormous potential of chatbots and their AI relatives.
Focus AI: Artificial intelligence and the new doomsday machine
First, the hype, then the panic: In six months, ChatGPT managed to gain over 100 million users and provoke countless prophets of doom. Even Elon Musk, otherwise not exactly squeamish, calls for further development to pause.
Focus AI: Artificial intelligence supports earthquake relief and dreams up new medicines
Since OpenAI made its product ChatGPT generally available in November 2022, the “generative AI” (“language-creating” artificial intelligence) reached the mark of 100 million users faster than TikTok. However, remarkable other AI advances are easily overlooked in the shadow of unique and sometimes overpromising systems.
Focus AI: AI systems will be in a hot race in 2023
Artificial intelligence has long played a significant role in many technical developments. Since the premiere of ChatGPT, it’s now in the spotlight – fueling a new race of exciting technologies in 2023.
Focus AI: Artificial intelligence in the fast lane – how it optimises the development of electric cars
AI-based language programmes such as ChatGPT are currently astounding users. However, artificial intelligence is also proving its potential in other areas. Today: What we can learn about AI and e-cars with the help of AI.
When cars talk to cars, bicycles, scooters, and pedestrians, accidents become less common
It beeps and flashes in the modern car cockpit. Nevertheless, there is usually a lack of information among the participants of road traffic. A new communication standard, C-V2X, aims to improve the relationships between those involved.
Smaller, lighter, more efficient: satellite boom in Sputnik’s footsteps
In this decade, a multiple of the approximately 9,000 satellites that have been launched into space since Sputnik 1 will orbit the Earth. The plans of Space X alone, Elon Musk's space company, the British OneWeb, Telesat, and the Amazon project Kuiper envisage more than 46,000 satellites in the next few years.
How car batteries are becoming sexy as building blocks for cars and power grids
Car batteries are often dismissed as the Achilles heel of transforming from combustion to electric cars: too heavy and insufficient storage. However, by integrating them into the supporting car structure, car manufacturers save weight and volume while increasing the range. And network operators see another future for the batteries of nationwide car fleets: as an electricity storage device that can provide peak loads in the electricity grids.
With #startnow, AT&S calls on talented people to join
The new AT&S Research & Development Center in Leoben creates 700 jobs with a wide range of career opportunities. A broad communication campaign will attract talent from different areas for the future-oriented large-scale project at the AT&S company headquarters.
Simulations save customers time and money
While automotive manufacturers have long relied on simulations for designing and planning complex components, the electronics industry still has to catch up. AT&S customers can already test products virtually before implementing circuits as prototypes, thus significantly reducing efforts and costs of development.
NASA greenlights the construction of a commercial space station by Jeff Bezos’ space company Blue Origin
Although NASA's Artemis moon travel program is starting these days, private providers increasingly operate space travel. The commercial space station "Orbital Reef" of the Bezos company Blue Origin is scheduled to go into operation in 2027.
When smaller is no longer possible, microchips become megachips
The physical limits of the miniaturization of microchips have been discussed for years. For electronic gadgets to further overcome these barriers to increase performance, developers are taking a new approach: making chips bigger.
A postage stamp-sized patch provides ultrasound images from the body
Smart patches are revolutionizing medical diagnostic. A new development delivers ultrasound images via patches, replacing the snapshots from expensive and large devices with photos and recordings over extended periods.
Faster charging, extended range, lower costs: New technologies for car batteries are making the leap from the laboratory to the road
For a long time, rechargeable batteries were just the necessary evil to operate electronic devices. Thanks to the switch from combustion engines to e-cars, the development of new battery technologies has become sexy: Developers are on the hunt for the triad of ultra-fast charging times, long-range and lower production costs.
Innovative courses at AT&S enable top athletes to receive high-tech vocational training
The Styrian microelectronics manufacturer AT&S is expanding its range of apprenticeships as part of a broad-based apprenticeship offensive. In cooperation with the trade union and HR Bildungs- und Service GmbH, AT&S developed a concept that enables competitive athletes to complete a promising apprenticeship alongside their training workload.
#transformationtuesday: AT&S starts global innovation talks with employees
The Styrian microelectronics group is breaking new ground in internal communication: the new event series #transformationtuesday brings exciting lectures to the plant in Leoben every week. The events are broadcast live for all employees worldwide.
With artificial intelligence, autonomous drones take over the guardian role in critical infrastructure
Whether it is corrosion of electricity pylons, monitoring gas lines, or controlling port facilities: Autonomous drones and AI systems take on tasks that humans can only do with great effort and at risk of their lives.
Rocket from Austria: Students reaching for the stars
In the Aerospace Team Graz (ASTG), students build rockets with which they take part in international competitions. AT&S contributes to the project with a printed circuit board package enabling electronic controls.
A new way to autonomous vehicles: Going to driving school with AI in London
According to predictions from the 2000s, self-driving cars should populate our roads today. But the revolution is a long time [...]
“Faces of AT&S” present multitude of exciting new career opportunities
The construction of the new R&D center in Leoben will create new research positions and hundreds of exciting jobs in different areas. With the "Faces of AT&S" job offensive, the people who make up AT&S address new talent as future colleagues.
Focus AI: 2023 marks the start of the era of Artificial Intelligence
From ChatGPT to EU regulation of artificial intelligence: 2023 has ushered in a new phase of digitalization that will transform our society.
Focus AI: Indiana Jones for all eternity
The resurrection of the Beatles for new songs and Sean Connery as the best James Bond ever in new films? This will soon no longer be a problem for the brave new world of AI.
Focus AI: If artificial intelligence dreams, then it dreams of new hardware
Glasses that can see, hear, and talk thanks to AI. iPhone designer Jony Ive, who is supposed to develop a new AI device together with OpenAI and an investment of billions: Generative artificial intelligence will influence the shape of future hardware.
6G and beyond: AT&S paves way for mobile networks of the future
New technologies developed by AT&S will soon allow network operators to utilize smaller base stations that can provide faster data transmission and lower latency while using less power. These breakthroughs will enable the upcoming 6th generation of mobile networks, finally fulfilling the promise of mobile broadband internet even in very crowded places.
IPCEI: AT&S successfully completes European development project
After four wildly productive years, AT&S is proud to announce the successful conclusion of the European research project IPCEI ME I. The new technologies and manufacturing processes that were developed for the project are already utilized to great effect, as is a new recycling system that was developed in-house.
Focus AI: When AI goes from talking to acting
From generative to “interactive” AI: AI systems like ChatGPT will soon not only deliver texts but also be able to fulfill tasks as assistants. To do this, they need to learn how to use tools. ChatGPT is already making a start by integrating the image AI DALL-E and other plug-ins.
Focus AI: Let’s talk about the energy, water, and data hunger of artificial intelligence
Other problems than the proposed AI-induced end of the world are closer: These systems have an enormous hunger for energy and data and an insatiable thirst for water.
Focus AI: The first million is always the hardest, especially for an artificial intelligence
Moving from talking to doing is the “Modern Turing Test” for AI systems. In some areas, artificial intelligence is already coming close to this success.
Focus AI: Despite the tremendous hype, chatbots and AI systems are underestimated
Since the debut of ChatGPT last fall, not a day has gone by without new discussions and reports about artificial intelligence (AI). Funny anecdotes about their weaknesses make us underestimate the enormous potential of chatbots and their AI relatives.
Focus AI: Artificial intelligence and the new doomsday machine
First, the hype, then the panic: In six months, ChatGPT managed to gain over 100 million users and provoke countless prophets of doom. Even Elon Musk, otherwise not exactly squeamish, calls for further development to pause.
Focus AI: Artificial intelligence supports earthquake relief and dreams up new medicines
Since OpenAI made its product ChatGPT generally available in November 2022, the “generative AI” (“language-creating” artificial intelligence) reached the mark of 100 million users faster than TikTok. However, remarkable other AI advances are easily overlooked in the shadow of unique and sometimes overpromising systems.
Focus AI: AI systems will be in a hot race in 2023
Artificial intelligence has long played a significant role in many technical developments. Since the premiere of ChatGPT, it’s now in the spotlight – fueling a new race of exciting technologies in 2023.
Focus AI: Artificial intelligence in the fast lane – how it optimises the development of electric cars
AI-based language programmes such as ChatGPT are currently astounding users. However, artificial intelligence is also proving its potential in other areas. Today: What we can learn about AI and e-cars with the help of AI.
When cars talk to cars, bicycles, scooters, and pedestrians, accidents become less common
It beeps and flashes in the modern car cockpit. Nevertheless, there is usually a lack of information among the participants of road traffic. A new communication standard, C-V2X, aims to improve the relationships between those involved.
Smaller, lighter, more efficient: satellite boom in Sputnik’s footsteps
In this decade, a multiple of the approximately 9,000 satellites that have been launched into space since Sputnik 1 will orbit the Earth. The plans of Space X alone, Elon Musk's space company, the British OneWeb, Telesat, and the Amazon project Kuiper envisage more than 46,000 satellites in the next few years.
How car batteries are becoming sexy as building blocks for cars and power grids
Car batteries are often dismissed as the Achilles heel of transforming from combustion to electric cars: too heavy and insufficient storage. However, by integrating them into the supporting car structure, car manufacturers save weight and volume while increasing the range. And network operators see another future for the batteries of nationwide car fleets: as an electricity storage device that can provide peak loads in the electricity grids.
With #startnow, AT&S calls on talented people to join
The new AT&S Research & Development Center in Leoben creates 700 jobs with a wide range of career opportunities. A broad communication campaign will attract talent from different areas for the future-oriented large-scale project at the AT&S company headquarters.
Simulations save customers time and money
While automotive manufacturers have long relied on simulations for designing and planning complex components, the electronics industry still has to catch up. AT&S customers can already test products virtually before implementing circuits as prototypes, thus significantly reducing efforts and costs of development.
NASA greenlights the construction of a commercial space station by Jeff Bezos’ space company Blue Origin
Although NASA's Artemis moon travel program is starting these days, private providers increasingly operate space travel. The commercial space station "Orbital Reef" of the Bezos company Blue Origin is scheduled to go into operation in 2027.
When smaller is no longer possible, microchips become megachips
The physical limits of the miniaturization of microchips have been discussed for years. For electronic gadgets to further overcome these barriers to increase performance, developers are taking a new approach: making chips bigger.
A postage stamp-sized patch provides ultrasound images from the body
Smart patches are revolutionizing medical diagnostic. A new development delivers ultrasound images via patches, replacing the snapshots from expensive and large devices with photos and recordings over extended periods.
Faster charging, extended range, lower costs: New technologies for car batteries are making the leap from the laboratory to the road
For a long time, rechargeable batteries were just the necessary evil to operate electronic devices. Thanks to the switch from combustion engines to e-cars, the development of new battery technologies has become sexy: Developers are on the hunt for the triad of ultra-fast charging times, long-range and lower production costs.
Innovative courses at AT&S enable top athletes to receive high-tech vocational training
The Styrian microelectronics manufacturer AT&S is expanding its range of apprenticeships as part of a broad-based apprenticeship offensive. In cooperation with the trade union and HR Bildungs- und Service GmbH, AT&S developed a concept that enables competitive athletes to complete a promising apprenticeship alongside their training workload.
#transformationtuesday: AT&S starts global innovation talks with employees
The Styrian microelectronics group is breaking new ground in internal communication: the new event series #transformationtuesday brings exciting lectures to the plant in Leoben every week. The events are broadcast live for all employees worldwide.
With artificial intelligence, autonomous drones take over the guardian role in critical infrastructure
Whether it is corrosion of electricity pylons, monitoring gas lines, or controlling port facilities: Autonomous drones and AI systems take on tasks that humans can only do with great effort and at risk of their lives.