Sandia and Maxwell Labs Explore Photonic Laser Cooling for Data Center Chips

Maxwell Labs, a Minnesota-based startup, has entered a collaborative research agreement with Sandia National Laboratories and the University of New Mexico to test laser-based photonic cooling for computer chips. The project aims to regulate chip temperatures using light rather than conventional air or water-based systems, potentially reducing energy usage and improving overall efficiency. “About 30 […]

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Quantum Brilliance Raises $20M to Scale Diamond Quantum Tech

Quantum Brilliance (QB), a developer of room-temperature diamond quantum devices, has raised $20 million in a Series A funding round. The investment will support the creation of a quantum diamond foundry, co-development of quantum sensing prototypes, advancement of proprietary IP with semiconductor partners, and fulfillment of current technology delivery commitments. The round includes participation from […]

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GlobalFoundries Joins LOT Network to Strengthen Patent Protection

GlobalFoundries has joined the LOT Network, a global non-profit patent licensing platform that protects its members from litigation by patent assertion entities (PAEs), commonly referred to as “patent trolls.” Semiconductor leader joins the world’s largest patent protection community to shield customers and the ecosystem from patent assertion entities. This move places GF among more than […]

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