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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: How artificial intelligence recognizes diseases by reading our faces
From classifying symptoms through apps to early detection of Parkinson's and diagnosing respiratory distress syndrome through cough recordings, there are broad potential applications. Technology by AT&S powers the data centers that are required to train and run AI systems and helps to reduce their energy consumption.
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 inspire 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.
People are better than numbers – Introducing Pooja V, Senior Officer in Human Resources at AT&S
AT&S owes its success to high-tech and, above all, to the committed employees worldwide. Our category "The people behind AT&S" presents these inspiring colleagues.
#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.
AT&S boosts revenue and earnings to record levels
AT&S significantly increased revenue and earnings in the financial year 2021/22 and continues its strong growth course as part of its strategy implementation.
Big tech leaders Apple, Google, and Microsoft, are heralding the end of annoying passwords
Users have been promised a password-free yet secure online world for a long time. Now it is within reach: The three leading technology giants, Apple, Google, and Microsoft, are joining the industry initiative FIDO and the World Wide Web Consortium and want to replace passwords with smartphone identification by the end of 2022.
Buckle up. We’re accelerating to Metaverse speed!
Ever since Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg predicted the coming of the “Metaverse” six months ago and renamed his company Meta, the buzzword has been on everybody’s lips. An inventory.
Inclusion at work at AT&S
Inclusion of people with disabilities has been a reality at AT&S for many years. There is a long-standing partnership with Cafe Beniva, which supports people with Down syndrome.
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.
AT&S Empowers High-Speed Optical Module PCB Manufacturing
Together with globally renowned optical module manufacturers, find out how AT&S is empowering high-speed Optical Module PCB manufacturing to address the increasing demand.
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: How artificial intelligence recognizes diseases by reading our faces
From classifying symptoms through apps to early detection of Parkinson's and diagnosing respiratory distress syndrome through cough recordings, there are broad potential applications. Technology by AT&S powers the data centers that are required to train and run AI systems and helps to reduce their energy consumption.
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 inspire 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.
People are better than numbers – Introducing Pooja V, Senior Officer in Human Resources at AT&S
AT&S owes its success to high-tech and, above all, to the committed employees worldwide. Our category "The people behind AT&S" presents these inspiring colleagues.
#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.
AT&S boosts revenue and earnings to record levels
AT&S significantly increased revenue and earnings in the financial year 2021/22 and continues its strong growth course as part of its strategy implementation.
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