Drive of a lifetime boosts data storage

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IBM has developed a new hard disk architecture, known as microdrive, which has a storage capacity 200 times greater than a floppy disk and is slightly larger than a coin. IBM suggests the device, which is available in 340Mb and 170Mb versions, could be used in handheld PCs, digital cameras and GPS systems. The device is being evaluated by Hewlett Packard, Canon and Hitachi for inclusion in future handheld and mobile applications.

Innovations, International Business Machines Corp., Computer storage devices, Hard disk drives, Hard disks

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State-of-the-art plumbing for laptops

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Various thermal problems created by potent integrated chips used in the computer industry can be dealt with the help of heat pipes. The technology used in these heat pipes copies existing thermal management method so redesign is not required.

Facilities & equipment, Computer and Office Equipment, Fabricated plate work (boiler shops), Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing, Heat Pipes, Usage, Heating-pipes, Computer hardware industry

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Picking up good vibrations

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A technology that enables skis to adapt to different settings by checking vibrations created by skiing on different snow types has been designed. This technology is also useful in automotive and building industries.

Science & research, Sporting and athletic goods, not elsewhere classified, Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing, Snow Skis, Research, Skis and skiing, Skis, Actuators

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