Atmel @ CES 2014: Day 1 in pictures

Atmel is showcasing its cutting-edge technology powering the latest devices in living rooms, garages and Makerspaces. As you can see in the pictures below, Atmel’s technology zones are filled with CES attendees who visited our booths to see the hottest smartphones, tablets, Ultrabooks, smart TVs, gaming, lighting and thermostats – all powered by Atmel’s latest […]

Atmel showcases AvantCar concept at CES 2014



Atmel is showcasing its AvantCar curved touch screen console concept at CES 2014 in Las Vegas. According to Atmel Marketing Director Stephan Thaler, the exhibit demonstrates the future of human machine interface (HMI) in upcoming vehicles. “Today’s drivers are demanding richer user experiences in the automobile, similar to smart devices in the consumer market,” Thaler […]

Video: Atmel CES 2014 sneak peek

Join the Atmel team for an early peek at what the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show has to offer. We’ll be looking at the trends and technology driving this year’s mega conference, where you can see the hottest smartphones, tablets, Ultrabooks, smart TVs, gaming, lighting, thermostats and more – powered by Atmel’s latest innovations. We’ll also be […]

Atmel @ CES 2014

Are you stopping by Atmel’s Technology Zones at CES 2014? This year, we will be showcasing our cutting-edge technology powering the latest devices in your living room, garage and Makerspace. You can see the hottest smartphones, tablets, Ultrabooks, smart TVs, gaming, lighting, thermostats and more – powered by Atmel’s latest innovations. We’ll also be showcasing […]

Connected cars @ CES 2014

By 2016, the majority of average car buyers for a standard brand vehicle in mature markets will expect at least basic Web-based information availability in their new automobiles. According to Gartner analysts, this tipping point will be achieved in 2014 for premium brand vehicles. By year-end 2020, more than 80 percent of all new vehicles […]

Atmel is building the Internet of Things (IoT)

The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to a future world where all types of electronic devices link to each other via the Internet. In 2009, there were 2.5 billion connected devices; most of these were mobile phones, PCs and tablets. By 2020, there will be over 30 billion connected devices of far greater variety. According […]

Infographic: tracing the touchscreen back to the future

Just a few decades ago, touchscreen technology could only be found in science fiction books and film. However, touchscreens have become so ubiquitous that, today, most children believe displays lacking touch-based interactivity are broken. Interestingly, the underlying technology for touchscreens can actually be traced back to the 1940s, although they weren’t even remotely physically feasible […]

Sir Mix A Lot hearts Atmel swag

Last week, the Atmel social team engaged in a bit of rap battle banter with our friends from Mouser Electronics and… of all people… Sir Mix A Lot. Chiming in with some chipper rap rhymes, SMA, Anthony Ray, proved he had mad maker skillz to go with his other more famous talents. Taking advantage of […]

Electronics Weekly talks Atmel touch chips

Earlier this week, Atmel expanded its popular maXTouch T lineup of touchscreen controllers with the mXT640T, mXT336T and mXT224T. The new devices offer a comprehensive set of features, supporting next-gen mobile devices such as smartphones, phablets and mid-size tablets with touchscreens ranging from 3.2”-8.3.” In covering the launch, Steve Bush of Electronics Weekly (EW) noted […]

Carclo and Atmel: Transforming the mobile market

This week, touch screen developer Carclo told the Yorkshire Post that it is well positioned to meet the requirements for the expected ramp up in XSense, the touch screen sensor launched by US business partner Atmel. “Full-scale manufacture of coated film to support the XSense program has started,” the Yorkshire Post reported. “Carclo [confirmed] that […]