INNOVATIONS UNPLUGGED – the Rohde & Schwarz technology podcast
Rohde & Schwarz
12 episodes
2 weeks ago
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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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.
See the unseen: When airport security meets pharma packaging or how to check in on Schrödinger’s cat
INNOVATIONS UNPLUGGED – the Rohde & Schwarz technology podcast
24 minutes
2 weeks ago
See the unseen: When airport security meets pharma packaging or how to check in on Schrödinger’s cat
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 to one of their answers and check in with an industry expert on phar-maceutical quality control.
**Explore with us**
1. Airport security 2.0: How 100+ images/second enable real-time threat detection in walk-through scanners now certified in Europe.
2. The “first image” moment: Why every new scan is a live experiment and each sample reveals new, real-time data, inspiring innovation.
3. X-Ray vs. millimeter-wave: Why the latter is a solution to verify drug packaging integrity without damaging sensitive biologics.
4. Speed meets precision: Innovations like inverse synthetic aperture radar (ISAR) to process 160 packages/minute in pharma lines.
5. Future-proof tech: From submarine glass to logistics, how mm-wave imaging tech is able to adapt to diverse industries.
**Our guest**
- Kaspar Widmer-Cantz, industry expert and co-founder of pharma inspection specialist Obviotec, reveals the potential to bridge critical gaps in end-of-line pharmaceutical checks.
- Andreas von Lösecke, a Rohde & Schwarz expert for millimeter-wave imaging, breaks down the engineering behind the technology, and explores its potential for future applications across industries.
**Our hosts**
- Markus Haller, Rohde & Schwarz, blends his expertise as a physicist, former tech journalist, and corporate communications professional to make scientific insights and technological innovations accessible.
- Inga Müller-Siedentopp, Rohde & Schwarz, combines a background in economics and political science with experiences in journalism and a passion for corporate storytelling to translate complex technology into stories that stick.
**Our topics**
mm-wave imaging, pharma quality control, airport security, non-invasive inspection, ISAR technology, Obvi-otec, Rohde & Schwarz, AI, end-of-line testing, material penetration, industrial applications
**Join the conversation**
Do you have suggestions? What topics are you interested in? We look forward to your email at pod-cast@rohde-schwarz.com
**Deep dive**
[Find out everything about the R&S Imager and its limitless possibilities](https://www.rohde-schwarz.com/de/loesungen/security/security-screening/imager_256948.html)
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[Discover Swiss-based pharma inspection specialist Obviotec](https://www.obviotec.com/)
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**About us**
Rohde & Schwarz is striving for a safer and connected world with its leading-edge solutions. Committed to innovation for more than 90 years, the independent technology group acts long-term and sustainably, making it a reliable partner to its industry and government customers worldwide.
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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.
