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Silicon Valley VC firm partners with Waterloo engineering

The University of Waterloo is partnering with a Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm to provide a new entrepreneurship program for students that includes access to a $2-million venture capital fund and expertise from the world’s leading startup ecosystem. » Read full article

Graphene nanoflake-based films developed as thermal interface materials

Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have developed a new approach to cooling electronics using graphene nanoflake-based film. Heat dissipation in electronics and optoelectronics is a major obstacle to further technology development. » Read full article

Ottawa medical OEM Epocal gains provincial support

Ottawa-based medical OEM plans to expand production and grown its business, based on a partnership with the Ministry of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure Ontario. The firm expects to create 48 new jobs, while retaining 263 positions. » Read full article

Feds invest in Western Canada’s aerospace, defence industry

The Federal Government has illustrated its support for the aerospace and defence industry in Western Canada with its recent announcement of $507,370 in funding to support the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC). » Read full article

EMA launches ‘Can you spot the difference?’ contest

EMA Design Automation, a full-service provider of electronic design automation (EDA) solutions, has launched a ‘Can You Spot the Difference’ Contest for electrical engineers. The contest highlights the design compare function added in the new OrCAD 17.2 2016 release which helps users quickly identify what changes are made between printed circuit board design revisions. » Read full article

Worldwide wearables market increases 67.2%

A combination of device releases, price reductions and company rationalizations marked the first quarter of 2016 in the worldwide wearables market. » Read full article

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