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Progress needs proof: Rohde & Schwarz showcases its trailblazing test solutions at EuMW 2026 in London

Sept 10: When devices under test outperform the instrument measuring them, progress stops. But Rohde & Schwarz keeps innovation moving with advanced test solutions that push beyond the limits of traditional measurement methods. At European Microwave Week (EuMW) 2026 in London, visitors can discover the company’s latest test solutions for RF and microwave components, as well as wireless, radar and satellite systems. Among them are solutions designed to help engineers address the growing demands of today’s electronic warfare (EW) and electromagnetic spectrum operations (EMSO).
 

 Rohde & Schwarz keep progress in RF and microwave technology moving with its T&M solutions at EuMW 2026 in London.

London is calling once again for European Microwave Week, bringing together leading experts in RF, microwave, wireless and radar technology who are pushing the boundaries of design. From October 6 to 8, 2026, Rohde & Schwarz will present at booth B10 in the European Microwave Exhibition at Excel London its latest test and measurement solutions designed to help engineers stay ahead at the cutting edge of design and prepare systems for increasingly contested and complex spectrum environments.

Markus Lörner, Application Segment Manager RF & Microwave Components at Rohde & Schwarz, says: “Our EuMW 2026 motto, ‘Progress needs proof,’ reflects what many engineers are facing today: when DUTs push beyond the limits of conventional methods, innovation slows down. At the show, we will demonstrate how our advanced test solutions support customers across RF and microwave components, satellite and radar systems, phased-array antennas and emerging 6G sensing applications. As R&D moves toward higher frequencies, more integrated designs and increasingly demanding spectrum environments, precise and reliable measurement becomes a key enabler of progress.”

From EW and EMSO scenarios to advanced high-frequency characterization

A highlight at the Rohde & Schwarz booth is the FSWX signal and spectrum analyzer, displayed in a radar and electronic warfare (EW) test scenario within the context of electromagnetic spectrum operations (EMSO), focused on DRFM-based jammers. In this setup, an R&S SMW200A vector signal generator simulates radar signals, while the FSWX uses its multi-channel architecture to analyze jammer input and output signals simultaneously for a comprehensive assessment of deceptive signal behavior. The new, fully integrated R&S FSWX-KM700 pulse analysis option measures both channels in parallel and provides detailed insight into pulsed radar parameters, differences between the channels and the parameter trends over time.

In a second demonstration, Rohde & Schwarz will show how the game-changing multi-channel capabilities of the FSWX can be extended into the E-band and even up to 110 GHz for advanced high-frequency component characterization. Combined with the R&S SFI100A wideband IF vector signal generator and the fully calibrated R&S FE110ST/SR external frontends, the setup supports wideband satellite component testing for next-generation payload and link applications and beyond, helping engineers capture the true characteristics of the device under test and overcoming the limits of traditional measurement equipment.

Advanced testing for low-noise sources and high-power RF frontends

Rohde & Schwarz will also showcase the enhanced R&S FSWP phase noise analyzer and VCO tester platform for advanced component characterization. With support for residual and absolute phase noise measurements up to 56 GHz and further improved internal reference, R&S FSWP-B62, the solution offers high flexibility for testing synthesizers, OCXOs, DROs, VCOs and two-port components such as amplifiers. New options for integrating external signal sources as local oscillators can dramatically accelerate measurements, in some cases by up to a factor of 1,000, making the R&S FSWP well suited for the development of low-noise signal sources for radar, satellite, base station and high-speed digital applications.

Rohde & Schwarz will also present the new R&S SAM200 system amplifier for high-power test applications in the Ka- and V-band up to 53 GHz. In radar, satellite link and backhaul applications, RF frontends must deliver higher power levels so signals can travel farther and cover larger distances. Designed to support validation of these components, the amplifier extends test setups with higher signal power while maintaining precise and reliable level control. At EuMW, Rohde & Schwarz will showcase the R&S SAM200 in two demonstrations: one characterizing a high-power Ka-band amplifier with the R&S ZNA vector network analyzer in a fully integrated and calibrated test setup, and another highlighting the amplifier’s linearity in a wideband modulated test scenario with the R&S SMW200A vector signal generator and the R&S FSW signal and spectrum analyzer.

Scalable test for SATCOM and phased-array systems

At EuMW, Rohde & Schwarz will also highlight the R&S ZNB3000 vector network analyzer for measurement applications in satellite communications, Earth observation and radio astronomy. Its wide dynamic range and low trace noise provide the sensitivity required for demanding antenna characterization and radar measurements. For higher-frequency applications, optional millimeter wave converters extend coverage up to 330 GHz, including bands used by microwave and millimeter wave radiometers. Together, these capabilities make the R&S ZNB3000 a versatile and cost-effective solution for a broad range of measurement needs in the satellite and space sectors.

Rohde & Schwarz will also demonstrate a phased array antenna test setup highlighting fast and accurate OTA testing and antenna diagram pattern validation for advanced wireless and aerospace and defense applications. Featuring a 5G NR FR2 device under test, the solution combines the R&S ATS1800C CATR-based over-the-air test system with the R&S ZNA vector network analyzer to help reduce test complexity, increase throughput and preserve beamforming accuracy from development through verification to production. A special see-through version of the R&S ATS1800C will be on display at EuMW, featuring a plexiglass wall, giving visitors a rare look at the chamber’s internal CATR technology.

Micro-Doppler emulation for emerging sensing use cases

With the AREG800A radar target generator, Rohde & Schwarz will showcase new test capabilities addressing use cases like 6G integrated sensing and communication (ISAC). As 6G networks evolve beyond data connectivity toward environmental awareness, ISAC is emerging as a key technology for detecting and classifying objects using mobile infrastructure. In addition to emulating distance, speed and radar cross section (RCS), the solution can also generate micro-Doppler signatures, enabling more realistic test scenarios for applications such as drone detection and supporting the development of advanced sensing capabilities.

Rohde & Schwarz at EuMW 2026

Visitors will find Rohde & Schwarz at booth B10 at Excel London from October 6 to 8, 2026, where they can learn how next-generation test solutions support engineers from component characterization to system-level validation across radar, satellite, wireless and aerospace and defense applications. In addition, experts from the company will contribute to the EuMW 2026 with presentations and workshops as part of the European Microwave Conference (EuMC) as well as the European Radar Conference (EuRAD).

Akeyless Announces General Availability of Agentic Runtime Authority for Real-Time Intent-Based Access Control of AI Agent

NEW YORK and TEL AVIV, Israel, 10 September, 2026 — Akeyless, a Runtime Identity Security company protecting enterprise systems and data by securing AI agents, machines, and human identities, today announced the general availability of Akeyless Agentic Runtime Authority, the real-time identity control layer for AI agent actions. It works on top of Akeyless SecretlessAI®, a credential protection layer that keeps credentials out of AI agents and brokers access to enterprise systems. Runtime Authority adds the next layer of control, enforcing intent based access control restricting what agents actually do once they have access.

AI agents today do more than answer questions. They access databases and applications, execute workflows, and make decisions inside live production environments. Traditional access controls can determine whether an agent is allowed into a system, but not whether every action it takes once inside is legitimate. For autonomous agents that can act unexpectedly or be manipulated, the impact can escalate at machine speed, as the July 2026 Hugging Face incident demonstrated. Runtime Authority closes that gap by evaluating agent actions in real time and blocking those that violate policy before they execute.

With general availability, Akeyless is expanding its AI agent ecosystem with new integrations for Claude Enterprise, OpenAI Codex, and Amazon Bedrock AgentCore, alongside new runtime control and investigation capabilities for production deployments. Runtime Authority runs on the same Akeyless Identity Security Platform that already secures over 220 billion machine identity interactions for Fortune 500 organizations, now applied to a new identity class: the AI agent.

“Our customers are the ones defining what security for agentic workflows should actually look like, and we build alongside them as trusted partners in that work.,” said Oded Hareven, CEO and Co-Founder, Akeyless. “Take a coding agent pulling credentials to reach a cloud resource, or a sales executive trusting that an AI assistant will honor a ‘read-only’ permission on a sensitive SaaS application. Both come down to the same question: is there one place issuing, governing, and revoking that authority? Humans and machines will continue interacting with critical systems, so having a  central point of access control and attribution only matters more over time.”

Runtime Authority: Enforce Dynamic Policy at the Moment of Action 

Runtime Authority controls how legitimate access is used once an agent is connected, layering intent enforcement on top of the more traditional role- and attribute-based controls. It evaluates an agent’s objectives and actions in real time and blocks activity that violates policy or exceeds its assigned task before it executes. This is a powerful “kill switch” that revokes the authority of the agent to act in real-time when things go wrong. For example, an agent instructed to summarize sales data would be prevented from deleting a database or exfiltrating large quantities of data, even if its underlying permissions would otherwise allow it. 

Securing AI Agents from Credential to Action

SecretlessAI addresses the credential problem by keeping credentials out of AI agents entirely. Instead of giving an agent a password, token, or key that it can store, expose, or reuse, Akeyless brokers access through the Akeyless Gateway, which provisions a short-lived identity directly on the target system, even legacy and on-prem systems that use traditional identity methods. A compromised or prompt-injected agent has nothing to steal and nothing to leak.

Runtime Authority uses that same brokered access path to add control over what the agent can do once connected and prevents risky actions before they cause damage. Together, SecretlessAI and Runtime Authority protect the full path from credential to action.

Governance & Visibility to Agent Action

Across both the credential and action layers, Akeyless gives security teams the visibility and control needed to monitor, investigate, and respond to agent activity. Every action is logged and traced back to the human, application, or agent that triggered it.

General availability adds new operational controls for production environments. The Agentic Access Dashboard provides a live view of active agent sessions, including the ability to terminate a session immediately, while new investigation capabilities show why a session was blocked. Enriched security events can also be forwarded to Splunk, Datadog, and Microsoft Sentinel for centralized monitoring and investigation.

Expanded AI Agent Ecosystem

The new integrations with Claude Enterprise, OpenAI Codex, and Amazon Bedrock AgentCore join existing support for a broad range of AI models, agent frameworks, and developer environments, including Google Gemini, xAI Grok, Claude Desktop, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, JetBrains IDEs, and n8n. This gives organizations a consistent way to apply SecretlessAI credential protection and Runtime Authority controls across the mix of AI platforms and tools used across the enterprise.

Agentic Runtime Authority works within the Akeyless Identity Security Platform that organizations already use for secrets management, certificate lifecycle management, privileged account security, and password management. 

Akeyless will showcase these capabilities in an upcoming live webinar together with Software Analyst Cyber Research (SACR), including product demonstrations and real-world use cases.

Akeyless Agentic Runtime Authority is generally available today for all Akeyless customers. To request a demo or learn more, visit www.akeyless.io/secure-ai-agents/runtime-authority/.

Gartner Identifies 4 Shifts Shaping the Future of Work

By 2029, 30% of Employees Laid Off Due to Replacement by AI Will Need to Be Rehired

STAMFORD, Conn., Sept 09– As AI continues to accelerate the pace and scope of work, CIOs must prepare for four shifts that will influence the future of work, said Gartner, Inc., a business and technology insights company.

“When business and IT executives look back on the early AI-era, they will realize their greatest mistake was believing that work automation was the point, when workforce amplification was the opportunity,” said Tori Paulman, VP Analyst at Gartner. “The competitive advantage will go to the CIOs and business executives who build an AI-shaped organization where AI value compounds by reshaping roles and allowing workflows to cross traditional boundaries, increasing velocity and reducing friction.”

While workforce cuts may deliver short-term financial gains, they deplete talent pipelines and erode institutional knowledge. With labor force growth flat or declining worldwide, competition for the talent organizations need will be high, ultimately increasing recruitment, training and onboarding costs.

Gartner predicts that by 2029, 30% of employees laid off due to replacement by AI will need to be rehired, often at a significantly higher cost.

“Business and IT executives who use AI primarily as a tool for cost cutting risk making reductions that are too deep and too soon, affecting their ability to innovate their business model and compete in new markets as AI continues to mature. Instead, they should develop a “talent remix” strategy that uses AI to reshape roles and redirect workers from less productive work, to new opportunities.” said Paulman.

The most effective organizations will resist the temptation to automate every task and delegate every decision to AI. “The Gartner 2026 Hype Cycle for the Future of Work shows that as early AI investments hit the Trough of Disillusionment the challenge facing CIOs and business executives is no longer technological; it is using AI to amplify human intelligence, expertise and creativity (see Figure 1),” said Paulman.

Figure 1: Hype Cycle for the Future of Work, 2026

Source: Gartner (September 2026)

To navigate the evolving landscape of human-AI workforce transformation, CIOs and business executives must consider those changes that influence how work gets done and where organizations create value.

Shift 1: Expand Human Capability Through the Human-AI Relationship

As AI evolves into a “toolmate,” organizations must create richer forms of collaboration that enhance human capability while preserving accountability. The most successful companies will use AI to strengthen employees’ judgment, creativity, leadership and decision making rather than replace them.

Technologies that can help enable this shift include AI avatar of the employee, AI toolmate, digital coaching applications, employee digital twin and emotion AI.

Shift 2: Empower an AI-Ready Workforce That Adapts (Not Just Adopts)

The pace of technological change is exposing critical gaps in skills, adaptability and workforce readiness. Organizations need employees who can continuously learn, collaborate across disciplines and thrive in increasingly fluid roles.

Future-ready organizations will invest in building AI literacy, AI-enabled skills management, digital dexterity and workstyle analytics among their workforce, and ensure their executives are “AI savvy”.

Shift 3: Deepen Context, Judgment and Meaning

As AI becomes embedded in more business processes, organizations face a growing risk that context, human judgement and institutional knowledge could be lost. Future-ready companies will design systems that strengthen decision quality, maintain human oversight and ensure workers understand not only how a process is performed, but also why it is performed that way.

Technologies that CIOs can consider include conversational user interfaces, decision intelligence platforms and generative UI.

Shift 4: Build a Foundation for Compound Value

Long-term success will depend on going beyond the adoption of everyday AI tools by creating the conditions where each use case is faster, less expensive and safer than the one before it.

Gartner predicts that by 2027, 75% of organizations that prioritize capturing AI productivity gains as cost savings will be eclipsed by competitors that aggressively reinvest those gains into innovation, modernization and upskilling.

Technologies that can help CIOs enable this shift include AI-powered wearables, domain-specific GenAI models, embodied AI and vibe coding.

Additional Insights Available

Gartner clients can read more in the report Hype Cycle for the Future of Work, 2026.The Gartner 2026 Hype Cycles Special Reportexamines five interconnected themes emerging across more than 150 Gartner Hype Cycles that highlight how organizations can strengthen resilience, build trust and create sustainable value in an increasingly dynamic environment.

Gartner is the World Authority on AI

Gartner is the indispensable partner to C-Level executives and technology providers as they implement AI strategies to achieve their mission-critical priorities. The independence and objectivity of Gartner insights provide clients with the confidence to make informed decisions and unlock the full potential of AI. Clients across the C-Level are using Gartner’s proprietary AskGartnerAI tool to determine how to leverage AI in their business. With more than 2,500 business and technology experts, 6,000 written insights, as well as more than 4,000 AI use cases and case studies, Gartner is the world authority on AI. 

At Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo, CIOs and IT executives will learn how to become agents of change in their organizations and harness AI for successful digital transformation. Follow news and updates from the conferences on X and LinkedIn using#GartnerSYM, and on the Gartner Newsroom.

Zithara.AI Partners with Tyaani Jewellery to Enable Smarter Customer Engagement

Hyderabad, Sep 09: Zithara.AI, an AI native customer engagement platform for offline retailers, has partnered with Tyaani Jewellery by Karan Johar to strengthen customer engagement through technology and data driven insights across the brand’s retail operations.

Through the partnership, Tyaani Jewellery will leverage Zithara.AI’s AI native CRM platform to bring greater structure to customer engagement and relationship management. The platform will enable the brand to organise customer information, understand engagement patterns, and create a more connected view of customer interactions. The platform will help Tyaani Jewellery strengthen its approach to customer engagement by enabling more structured and data driven interactions with its customers.

The collaboration is aimed at helping Tyaani Jewellery build stronger relationships with customers beyond individual transactions while creating greater opportunities to increase sales and repeat purchases. By using customer insights to identify relevant engagement opportunities, the platform will support the brand in following up with potential customers, re engaging existing customers and delivering more personalized communication based on customer preferences and purchase behaviour. This can help improve customer conversions, strengthen retention and enable retail teams to turn customer data into actionable insights that contribute to increased sales, stronger customer lifetime value and long term revenue growth.

Speaking about the partnership Mr. Manraj Singh, Chief Marketing Officer, Tyaani Jewellery said,

 “Jewellery is a highly personal category, and the relationship between a brand and its customer extends well beyond a single purchase. As customer expectations evolve, it is important for us to understand their preferences and interactions better and use that understanding to create more meaningful experiences. Our association with Zithara.AI will help us bring greater intelligence and personalisation into our customer engagement, while enabling us to build stronger and more lasting relationships with our customers.”

Varun Kashyap, Co-Founder, Zithara.AI, said,

“Tyaani Jewellery has created a distinctive identity in the contemporary jewellery space, and its approach to engaging with modern consumers makes this partnership particularly meaningful for us. We see a strong opportunity to help the brand make better use of customer data and translate those insights into relevant, timely and personalised engagement. Our platform is designed to help retailers strengthen relationships throughout the customer journey rather than limit engagement to the point of purchase.”

Sridevi Reddy, Co-founder, Zithara.AI, added:

 “Customer engagement in jewellery retail is increasingly about understanding the individual behind every transaction. With AI native capabilities, retailers can move from broad based communication towards experiences that are more relevant to customer preferences, behaviour and purchase journeys. Through our partnership with Tyaani Jewellery, we aim to support the brand in creating a more connected and intelligent customer engagement framework at scale.”

The partnership reflects the growing role of AI and customer data in shaping the next phase of jewellery retail, where personalised engagement and long term customer relationships are becoming increasingly important. Through the collaboration, Tyaani Jewellery and Zithara.AI aim to create a more connected and data driven approach to customer engagement that supports stronger relationships and the brand’s continued retail growth.

Negative Impacts From Growing Use of AI Set to Worsen, Say Professional Investors

Robocap research finds the technology will be detrimental to ESG issues and cost jobs over the next three years

Sept 09: New global research1 with institutional investors and wealth managers managing assets of $513 billion from leading fund manager Robocap, finds almost all (97%) believe the negative impact from AI on major ESG issues – such as energy consumption and weakening of democratic rights – will worsen over the next three years.

More than two-fifths (44%) of respondents say these negative impacts will dramatically increase, while 53% they will worsen slightly.

Further, while 71% of investors say there is enough transparency around the potential impact on ESG issues from certain AI technology and programmes, 29% say the level of clarity is poor.

The study – which covered global senior executives at insurance asset managers, pension funds, family offices and wealth managers – also reveals widespread concern about the erosion of job security by AI in the financial sector.

More than two-fifths (43%) of investors say AI will impact all finance roles to some extent; 38% say it will fundamentally redefine every role, while creating reconstructing some roles; and 5% expect all finance roles will ultimately be replaced by AI.

When asked to identify the biggest threats from the burgeoning technology, 87% of research participants say the biggest threat from technology is autonomous AI systems making decisions without human intervention, while 71% point to technological vulnerabilities and the potential for AI to be hacked or manipulated.

Seventy percent are concerned about the potential for AI to be used for surveillance or control purposes; almost two thirds (64%) note the ethical implications and potential misuse of AI; and 62% identify issues with privacy and data security.

However, despite concerns about the growing impact from AI, survey participants also highlight multiple positive outcomes from the technology.

When asked to rank the benefits from AI, the majority (59%) of investors say it will increase production output rates, followed by improving manufacturing flexibility and bettering product quality and consistency.

Jonathan Cohen, Founder and CIO at Robocap, said: “There is a growing recognition among institutional investors that the opportunities presented by AI are accompanied by significant responsibilities. While investors remain highly optimistic about AI’s potential to improve productivity, efficiency and innovation across industries, they are equally aware of the challenges relating to energy consumption, governance, privacy, security and the future of work.

“Our research findings suggest that investors expect companies developing and deploying AI technologies to demonstrate strong governance frameworks, transparency and accountability. As AI adoption accelerates, success will not be measured solely by technological capability, but also by how effectively organisations manage the societal and environmental implications of these powerful tools.

“Importantly, investors do not see these concerns as a reason to step back from AI. Rather, they view responsible innovation as essential to unlocking the technology’s long-term value. The companies best positioned for sustainable growth will be those that combine cutting-edge AI capabilities with robust risk management and a clear commitment to ethical development.”

The Robocap UCITS Fund, which is a thematic equity fund focusing on pure-play robotics, automation and AI listed stocks globally, was launched in January 2016 and is managed by a London based specialist team. It has delivered compound annualised net returns (CAGR) of 15.38% and a net return of  359.95% since its inception.

FPT Brings the Art of Marine Propulsion to the Cannes Yachting Festival

Sept 09: FPT, the Iveco Group company dedicated to the design, production, and sale of powertrains and solutions for on- and off-road vehicles, as well as marine and power generation applications, is ready to cause a sensation once again at the Cannes Yachting Festival alongside its official distributor Bimotor. The event is scheduled for September 8-13, 2026, in the beautiful city of the French Riviera.
 

Spread between Vieux Port and Port Canto, the Cannes Yachting Festival brings together the world’s most prestigious yachts and beautiful sailing vessels from one end of the legendary Croisette to the other, and it is an unmissable event for the most renowned operators, as well as being the ideal setting to present marine engines dedicated to the recreational segment.

FPT is indeed experiencing exponential growth in interest and customers in this very market area, thanks to the remarkable and world-renowned characteristics of its products: reliability, efficiency, torque density, and high power-to-weight ratio.

One of the emblems of this commercial success is the star of the stand (Palais 079, 32 NU): the N67 570 EVO presented for the first time with the exclusive top cover by Van Orton, the renowned Italian creative duo whose vibrant, impactful pop style is globally recognized. Launched at Agritechnica 2025, the partnership between FPT and Van Orton is now expanding to marine engines as well.

N67 570 EVO – Van Orton top cover limited edition
The new fruit of FPT’s collaboration with Van Orton is a striking engine cover, made by employing their peculiar, kaleidoscopic perspective to create a unique visual narrative, inspired by the groundbreaking Pop Art movement of artists such as Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein. The result masterfully blends precision engineering with artistic vision, giving the usually “undercover” FPT engines one more reason to be admired.

N67 570 EVO – Best-in-class performance in its power range
With its 6.7-liter displacement, the N67 570 EVO marine engine generates up to 419 kW, delivering maximum torque at low RPMs and rapid load response, setting performance benchmarks in its category. Purpose-built for marine applications, its architecture features engine and turbocharging cooling systems tailored specifically for maritime operations. To simplify installation, key components – including the oil cooler, oil pump, water pump, and blow-by system – are fully integrated into the engine design. Maintenance is made straightforward via advanced diagnostics, while extended oil and filter service intervals of up to 300 hours significantly reduce downtime.

N67 570 EVO – Technical Specifications
Cylinder layout: 6L
Turbocharger: TCA
Displacement [liters]: 6.7
Injection system: Common Rail
Max power [hp @ rpm]: 570 @ 3000
Dry weight [kg]: 721

Full specifications are available
on the FPT website.

FPT has had a presence in the marine propulsion market since 1965, offering a complete range of class-leading engines with displacements from 3 to 15.9 liters, and rated engine power of between 85 and 1,000 hp, while the specific yacht lineup ranges from 230 to 1,000 hp. Designed to power vessels from 8 to 24 meters, FPT’s range of marine engines meets the requirements of a wide range of boat types, from pleasure boats to light-, medium- and heavy-duty vessels.

Every day in Italy, two new boats powered by FPT marine engines are launched. The presence of over 200 service points in the Mediterranean area is a strong guarantee of continuous support and a prompt response to any issues.

 
FPT is a brand of Iveco Group N.V. (EXM: IVG), dedicated to the design, production, and sale of powertrains and solutions for on- and off-road vehicles, as well as marine and power generation applications. Over 8,000 people across ten production sites and ten R&D centers work for FPT all around the world. Active in nearly 100 different countries, its global sales and its Customer Service department supports all Brand customers. The extensive product offering includes six engine ranges with power outputs from 30 hp to over 1,000 hp, transmissions with torque up to 500 Nm, and front and rear axles from 2.45 to 32 tonne GAW (Gross Axle Weight). FPT offers the most complete line-up of natural gas engines for industrial applications on the market, with power outputs ranging from 50 to 520 hp. A dedicated ePowertrain division is accelerating the path towards net zero-emissions mobility, with electric drivelines, battery packs, and battery management systems. This extensive offering, and its strong focus on R&D, makes FPT a world leader in industrial powertrains and solutions. For more information, visit www.fptindustrial.com.

AAEON Release Micro-ATX Duo with Intel Core Ultra Desktop Processors

The MAX-Q870A and MAX-H810A showcase AAEON’s agile approach to supporting diverse market needs.

Taipei, Taiwan – Sept 9:  AAEON (Stock Code: 6579),  announced the release of two new Micro-ATX industrial motherboards featuring Intel® Core™ Ultra 200S Series Processors (formerly Arrow Lake-S), the MAX-Q870A and MAX-H810A.

The two boards are compatible with a range of Arrow Lake-S CPUs, with the MAX-Q870A supporting up to 125W SKUs and the MAX-H810A supporting up to 65W SKUs. This difference reflects the market positioning of the two boards, with the former marketed for advanced AI and machine vision use and the latter for more cost-efficient industrial automation and HMI applications.

The MAX-Q870A provides four CU/U-DIMM slots for up to 256GB DDR5, with storage options including two M.2 M-Key slots with NVMe support and two SATA 6Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, 5 support. The board also provides simultaneous support for four PCIe devices through one PCIe Gen 5 x16, two PCIe Gen 4 x4, and one PCIe Gen 4 x1 slot. For both Wi-Fi and 5G module support, the board offers an M.2 E-Key slot with CNVi support and M.2 B-Key slot.

The board’s rear I/O features three LAN ports, two of which run at 2.5GbE speed, six USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-A) ports, and one DB-9 port for RS-232/422/485. Joining these are four physical display outputs, two HDMI 2.1 and two DP 1.4a, all of which grant 4K resolution at 60 Hz. On top of this, the MAX-Q870A’s internal connectors grant access to a co-lay 40-pin LVDS/eDP connector. Additional internal I/Os include pin headers for an additional eight USB, a box header for five RS-232 interfaces, and a DIO 8-bit.

The MAX-H810A, meanwhile, is designed to deliver the essential features required for modern industrial automation and HMI applications at a cost-efficient price point. In addition to its Arrow Lake processor support, the board can host up to 128GB DDR5 via two CU/U-DIMM slots, with storage available through dual SATA 6Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1 support and an M.2 M-Key slot. For expansion, the board comes with PCIe Gen 5 x16, PCIe Gen 4 x4, and PCIe Gen 4 x1 slots, as well as an M.2 E-Key for wireless module support.

The MAX-H810A’s rear I/O features two USB 3.2 Gen 2×1 (10Gbps), two USB 3.2 Gen 1×1 (5Gbps), and two USB 2.0 ports. Alongside these are dual 2.5GbE LAN ports, both HDMI 2.1 and DP 1.4a, and a DB-9 port for RS-232/422/485. The board also offers the same LVDS/eDP connector, DIO 8-bit, and box header for five RS-232 interfaces as its counterpart, with six USB 2.0 interfaces also available through pin headers.

Both the MAX-Q870A and MAX-H810A support Windows® 11 and Linux Ubuntu 24.04.2, and hold the unusual distinction of -20°C to 60°C operating temperature ranges, an upgrade on the 0°C to 60°C for AAEON’s previous Micro-ATX offerings.

Both platforms are now in mass production, with samples available via the AAEON eShop. 

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Samsung’s Pioneering Foldable Vision Transforms the Global Mobile Landscape

Gurugram, Sep 08: Since Samsung Electronics pioneered the foldable phone category in 2019, the market has grown into a dynamic arena where global mobile brands now compete. To mark this milestone, Samsung has launched “Welcome to Foldables,” a large-scale digital OOH campaign featuring the Galaxy Z8 series across major cities worldwide. The campaign extends a warm welcome to a rapidly expanding market while reaffirming Samsung’s longstanding leadership in the category.

The foldable has firmly established itself as an intuitive daily companion, supported by continuous advancements in thinness, durability, multitasking, camera performance, and software optimization. This sustained progress has earned the trust of consumers worldwide. Millions of users now rely on Galaxy foldables, with the latest Galaxy Z8 series available across 106 global markets.

The global campaign is rolling out across six iconic landmarks, including Times Square in New York, Piccadilly Circus and Outernet in London, Shibuya Station in Tokyo, and COEX K-POP LIVE and KT Square in Seoul.

Through this campaign, Samsung showcases the confidence built over eight generations of engineering refinement and the enduring market leadership established under the name ‘Fold’. Samsung’s ‘Fold’ has grown into a symbol of mobile innovation and a benchmark for the foldable smartphone market.

Samsung has continually refined the foldable user experience through dedicated craftsmanship and close attention to user feedback. The Galaxy Z8 series has helped transform foldables into versatile daily essentials, combining advanced hardware engineering with software optimization, Galaxy AI integration and seamless connected experiences across the Galaxy ecosystem. This innovation heritage is brought to life through the campaign’s three central themes: ‘Ultra Thin’, ‘The World’s Lightest Fold’ and ‘Built to Outlast.’ Together, the messages reflect Samsung’s continued focus on making foldables thinner and lighter while advancing the durability expected from an everyday smartphone.

What began as a bold new form factor has grown into a category attracting greater investment from across the mobile industry. For Samsung, growing competition and consumer choice are signs of the category’s continued momentum – and new reasons to keep pushing foldable innovation forward. ‘Welcome to Foldables’ is both a welcome to that next chapter and a reminder of the generations of experience that helped bring the category here.

OGP Introduces SmartScope E18 High-Capacity Benchtop Video Measurement System

Compact, fully automatic 3-axis system delivers expanded XY measuring range for manufacturers with limited floor space

Sept 08: Optical Gaging Products (OGP®), a leading manufacturer of precision optical and multisensor metrology systems, has introduced SmartScope® E18, a high-capacity benchtop video measurement system that delivers fully automatic 3-axis measurement performance in a compact footprint.

SmartScope E18 combines a generous XY measuring range with a space-efficient benchtop design for manufacturers that need automated dimensional inspection without dedicating significant floor space to a measurement system. Its compact design makes it well suited for production environments, quality laboratories, and other applications where available space is at a premium.

At the heart of the SmartScope E18 is OGP’s IntelliCentric™-E fixed-lens optical system, which provides high-resolution imaging for precise video measurement. VIRTUAL ZOOM™ technology further enhances image detail and measurement capability, helping operators efficiently inspect a wide range of part features.

“With its 300 x 300 mm stage in a benchtop format, SmartScope E18 brings the capabilities manufacturers need for automated video measurement into a compact and cost-effective platform,” said Shreyansh B Hippargi, Managing Director, QVI India. “By maximizing the available XY measuring range while minimizing the system footprint, the E18 gives manufacturers a practical way to increase measurement automation without compromising valuable production space.”

Advanced Illumination Comes Standard
SmartScope E18 includes a comprehensive LED lighting system as standard equipment. Coaxial, substage profile, and SmartRing™ illumination provide flexible lighting options for highlighting different part features and optimizing image contrast during measurement.

Built for Measurement Stability
A new, compact fixed-bridge design combined with a heavy-duty base provides a rigid, stable structure engineered to support accurate, repeatable measurements. The system’s orthogonal construction helps maintain measurement stability while keeping the overall footprint compact.

Multisensor Capability
For applications requiring more than video measurement, SmartScope E18 can be equipped with an optional touch probe, extending the system’s capabilities to provide multisensor measurement coverage. This allows manufacturers to combine optical and tactile measurement within a single automated platform.

With its combination of high XY capacity, automated 3-axis video measurement, advanced LED illumination, rigid construction and optional multisensor capability, SmartScope E18 provides manufacturers with a versatile inspection solution when measurement performance and floor space are equally important.

Metrology Software Capability
As with all E-Series systems, the SmartScope E18 comes standard with easy-to-use Measure-X software. For applications requiring full 3D capability and other advanced software functionality, ZONE3 software is now also available on SmartScope E-Series systems.

SmartScope E18 is available through OGP Authorized Representatives worldwide. To find your local OGP Representative, visit ogp.com/find-a-rep