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Profilometry Revision Simplifies 3D Modelling

A (relatively) simple way to create a virtual model of a 3D object, with a single camera, has been hit upon by a group at the Centro de Investigaciones en Optica in Mexico. The discovery builds on earlier work on profilometry, which involves projecting a pattern of parallel lines onto an object and photographing it. … Read more

Christie Appoints Steljes Ireland

Christie has signed a partnership with Steljes Ireland to distribute Christie’s business products portfolio in the Irish Republic. Steljes Ireland will carry Christie mobile demo stock and will set up a demonstration facility in the territory, which will be available to end users. The facility will contain a broad range of products, including the new … Read more

Footfall Across UK Fell 1.1% in August

Footfall in August was 1.1% down year on year, down on the 0.6% fall in July and below the three-month average of a 0.8% decline, according to the latest report from the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Despite the decline, retail sales in August performed well. BRC director general Helen Dickinson commented: “Taking account of the … Read more

AMD: ‘If 28nm Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix it’

Rory Read, AMD’s CEO, has detailed the company’s two-year roadmap at a presentation for Deutsche Bank in Germany. He said that 28nm would remain a major process for the company for some time, but added that AMD is planning to invest in 20nm and 16/14nm FinFET nodes – on certain products. For example, K12 and … Read more

Intel Seeks Sub-10nm

At Intel’s developer forum (IDF), the company said that it is working to drive processes down to 7nm, without advances in lithography. EUV (extreme ultraviolet) lithography, rather than today’s deep UV lithography, is commonly thought to be required for 10nm and lower processes. Intel fellow Mark Bohr said that he is “very interested” in EUV, … Read more