Smartrac (Amsterdam, The Netherlands) is further extending its Animal ID portfolio by launching its new Cattle Ear Tag. The RAIN RFID product comprises a chip module that is inductively coupled to an advanced RFID antenna design, which ensures outstanding ruggedness in demanding applications. Its UHF-based technology allows reading of multiple tags simultaneously, at high speed and at distances of up to five metres.
Imec.xpand, an independent early-stage and growth fund that was initiated by imec, a leading research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics and digital technology based in Leuven, Belgium, announced the closing of its first fund at €117M in committed capital. The amount raised exceeds the initial target of €100M and positions imec.xpand as a major player in the deep tech venture capital ecosystem.
Optomec (Albuqerque, New Mexico), a global supplier of production-grade additive manufacturing systems for 3D printed metals, recently announced the LENS 860 Hybrid Controlled Atmosphere (CA) System. The new addition to the Optomec LENS Machine Tool Series has a larger build volume and supports higher laser power, providing more capabilities for affordable, high-quality metal hybrid manufacturing.
