INNOVATIONS UNPLUGGED – the Rohde & Schwarz technology podcast

Welcome to INNOVATIONS UNPLUGGED - the Rohde & Schwarz technology podcast. Let’s take a behind-the-scenes look at innovations and explore their real-world applications. Think your smartphone, airplane or favorite streaming platform works on its own? Think again! Behind almost every signal – from 5G networks and aerospace systems to artificial intelligence and quantum technologies – there’s an innovation you’ve probably never heard of… but you should. Our guests take you inside the challenges and breakthroughs that drive engineers, researchers and visionaries at Rohde & Schwarz. Whether you’re a high-tech enthusiast, an industry professional or just curious about the invisible engineering shaping our lives – this is the podcast for you.

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From 6G to quantum computing and AI: How a 1950s invention shapes tech giants of today and tomorrow

‧ 23m 24s

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.

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- 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
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Wi-Fi on Mars? Why network technology is mission-critical to keeping analog astronauts connected

‧ 22m 11s

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.

[GERMAN ONLY] Über Quantentechnologie, einen Messtechnik-Geburtstag und eine Reise zum Mars: So spannend geht’s weiter

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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?

[GERMAN ONLY] Aus der Forschung in die Praxis: Wie KI-basierte Robotik die Elektronikproduktion revolutioniert

‧ 22m 10s

Robotik-Anwendungen im Produktionsumfeld sind in der Regel auf Masse ausgelegt. Eine Kleinserienfertigung zu automatisieren, vor allem im Bereich der Elektronikproduktion, ist bislang eine Herausforderung. Künstliche Intelligenz kann Abhilfe schaffen. Wir finden heraus, wie.

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