INNOVATIONS UNPLUGGED – the Rohde & Schwarz technology podcast

Let’s imagine being a superhero for a moment. What if you could see through closed containers or sealed packages – without actually opening any of them? What if you could verify what’s in there, find out what’s missing, or even detect hidden threats in seconds – without damaging the box?

Metaphorically, millimeter-wave imaging technology is a reality check on Schrödinger’s Paradox. The non-invasive imaging technology is already a game-changer in airport security scanners around the world. Now, curiosity drives Rohde & Schwarz engineers to ask a simple yet powerful question: “What’s next?”

In this episode, we’ll take a closer listen...

Ever wondered what makes your smartphone, satellite, or self-driving car function flawlessly? Meet an unsung hero behind it all: the Vector Network Analyzer (VNA). This 75-year-old technology was invented by Rohde & Schwarz pioneers and is an invisible enabler of RF engineering. In this episode, we unravel its journey from analog labs to AI-driven precision, and why it’s more vital now than ever.

**Explore with us**

- The Birth of a Game-Changer: How the Z-g-Diagraph pioneered Smith chart visualization in 1950
- Everyday Tech, Supercharged: Why to rely on VNAs to test 12M+ smartphone filters per week
- Beyond the...

Let’s leave Earth’s digital comfort zone and explore the simulated Martian wilderness—where the sand is real, the space suits are bulky, and connectivity is crucial. The Austrian Space Forum (ÖWF) regularly emulates the astronautical exploration of the Red Planet, to prepare for future manned missions to Mars.
Network technology from LANCOM Systems keeps the analog missions online, even in the most extreme conditions. From high-stakes field tests to digital sovereignty and beyond, this episode blends curiosity and cutting-edge tech to keep Earthlings listening.

Wir arbeiten bereits mit Hochdruck an neuen Themen für eine neue Staffel. Damit noch mehr Hörerinnen und Hörer uns folgen können, geht es bald auf Englisch weiter. Welche Technologien werden wir uns genauer anschauen? Welche Themen und Gäste haben uns bis jetzt begeistert?