3+ hour, 59+ min ago  (729+ words) The first prototype of the SIT SRE-2216-D-M-PSU server platform, which is built around two 16-core Elbrus-16S processors developed by MCST (Moscow Center of SPARC Technologies), was announced in early July 2026. The platform is intended to accommodate challenging enterprise workloads,…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago  (415+ words) Russia’s proprietary, government-exclusive Elbrus-8SV processors have flooded the secondary civilian market at a fraction of their original cost. This shift allows tech enthusiasts to experiment firsthand with the nation's VLIW sovereign silicon Shigorin also disclosed the setup of an “Elbrus…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (919+ words) Russia has launched two major semiconductor equipment projects worth nearly 2 billion rubles to develop domestic epitaxy systems capable of replacing key Western technologies. The initiative targets advanced chip manufacturing capabilities and seeks to localize critical components ranging from vacuum systems…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1343+ words) Russia has unveiled ambitious plans to build its own AI accelerator chips to rival NVIDIA, signaling a major push toward technological independence amid sanctions and the global AI race. Baikal Electronics says its future processors could power everything from Russian…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (655+ words) Russia is conducting a rare experiment outside the International Space Station to grow ultra-pure semiconductors directly in the vacuum of space. Scientists believe orbital manufacturing could eventually produce next-generation materials for smartphones, satellites, lasers, and military electronics with purity levels…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1397+ words) Russia has unveiled a revolutionary 3D-printed train wheel featuring a futuristic internal lattice structure that can absorb shocks and vibrations while remaining strong enough for heavy rail operations. The breakthrough could transform railway manufacturing by reducing costs, cutting dependence on…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1197+ words) Russia’s United Engine Corporation has revealed how helicopter gearboxes convert turbine speeds of 15,000 RPM into stable rotor motion for aircraft like the Mi-8 and Mi-24. The technology sits at the heart of Russian helicopter aviation, powering everything from rotor systems…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1573+ words) Russia’s PD-35 is being described as far more than just a new aircraft engine, with officials calling it a future technological platform for aviation and even power engineering. With 35 tons of thrust, advanced composites, and modular architecture, the giant engine…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (606+ words) The chip operates at frequencies of up to 300 MHz and consumes less than 0.5 volts of power. It is also suitable for severe industrial environments, as it operates within the industrial temperature range of minus 40 to plus 85 degrees Celsius. Upon initial…...

2+ mon, 1+ day ago  (1011+ words) If feasible, this concept could allow Russia to bypass multiple generations of conventional semiconductor manufacturing and reduce reliance on foreign lithography systems dominated by ASML. Lithography systems are essential for producing modern chips, as they project microscopic patterns onto silicon…...