Chip Technology

You ask ChatGPT to rewrite a paragraph, get Spotify to generate a new playlist, or have Midjourney create an image for your presentation. Super convenient! In just a few seconds, you get exactly what you need. But behind these seemingly simple actions, massive data centres around the world are running at full capacity. Artificial Intelligence (AI) consumes a great deal of energy. But how much, exactly? And could it be done smarter? Researchers at the University of Twente believe it can.

Every time you use your smartphone – whether it’s to open an app, send a message, or watch a video – you’re benefitting from a remarkable invention from Twente. At the core of the technology enabling modern smartphones lies the Nauta circuit, a design by Professor Bram Nauta of the University of Twente. This innovation has made it possible for your phone to work quickly and efficiently. But what exactly is this circuit, how does it work, and why is it so important?

UT PhD candidate Thomas Leigh Hackett has devised a way to improve the air speed measurements of a so-called flow sensor by as much as 511%. This could lead to better sensors for horticulture and better air flow in data centers.

The smartphone in your pocket and other electronic devices are packed with microchips. With a huge demand for smartphones, computers, and other smart technologies, there is a global shortage of these chips. Production processes simply cannot keep pace with the immense demand. But why does making a computer chip take so long?

Every year, cardiovascular disease impacts over 126 million people worldwide. In the quest for effective treatments, researchers are tirelessly working to develop better solutions. However, current animal and test-tube models often fall short in predictive accuracy. Prof. Dr. Robert Passier is at the forefront of this research, combining advanced technologies to create innovative human heart models that function like real human hearts. This groundbreaking invention could lead to safer medications and reduced reliance on animal testing in research.