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On September 18th, Vast is hosting a private, invite-only social in Irvine for engineers who are shaping—or curious about shaping—the future human space exploration. If you're working in human spaceflight or just deeply interested in what it takes to engineer life in orbit, this is for you. No pitches. No slide decks. Just good conversation, food, and connection. https://luma.com/5uji6yg7 How often do you get to meet the people (like Adrianne Jackson, Jim Martz, Nicholas Spera, Tyler Slone, Brent VanDyke, Philip Lawson, and James Wahawisan) who building the first-ever commercial space station? Let’s talk space, systems, and what it means to be a human... not on Earth.

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🚨 Another significant workforce shift hits the Pacific Northwest tech ecosystem.  MicroVision — a long‑standing Seattle‑area lidar and perception‑software company — has announced 49 layoffs at its Redmond headquarters, with cuts landing heavily on senior engineering and technical leadership roles. This move comes at a pivotal moment for the company, following two major acquisitions (Luminar assets and Scantinel Photonics) and ahead of its upcoming Q4 earnings report. The concentration of impacted roles tells a deeper story about how organizations are restructuring to navigate capital constraints, product pivots, and the evolving economics of autonomy and sensor technology. 🔍 Key Takeaways for Tech Professionals & Leaders  📉 Senior technical leadership impacted: Director‑level roles in Supply Chain, IT, and Operations were among those cut — a signal that restructuring is reaching deeper into strategic layers of the org.  🔧 Engineering-heavy reductions: The majority of affected employees sit within engineering and technical functions, reflecting shifting priorities in R&D and product roadmaps.  🤝 M&A integration pressures: Recent acquisitions often trigger overlapping functions, consolidation, and reprioritization — especially in hardware‑intensive sectors like lidar.  🌐 Industry-wide ripple effects: As autonomous systems, robotics, and sensor companies recalibrate, we’re seeing a broader trend of orgs tightening around core competencies and near-term revenue paths.  📊 Workforce resilience remains critical: These shifts underscore the importance of adaptable skill sets, cross-functional fluency, and operational resilience across tech disciplines. 💬 Why This Matters  Layoffs at this scale — especially at senior levels — are more than cost-cutting. They reflect strategic repositioning in a sector where timelines, capital cycles, and competitive pressures are rapidly evolving. For job seekers, leaders, and recruiters, this is another reminder that technical depth + business alignment is becoming the new baseline for long-term career durability. 🤝 To those impacted  The Pacific Northwest tech community is strong, connected, and resilient. If you were affected, please feel free to reach out — happy to help with networking, referrals, or resume/LinkedIn optimization. If anyone from #MicroVision sees this post, you can use my network to see if anyone can help you move forward in your career. Here is the article link and let me know your thoughts. Article Link - https://lnkd.in/gJJsEfNi    #Layoffs #WorkforceTrends #EngineeringLeadership #AutonomousSystems #LidarTechnology #TechCareers #PNWTech #OperationsLeadership #ITLeadership #JobMarketInsights #TechNews #MicroVision #Seattle #Washington

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We are thrilled to partner with MiraCosta College's Technology Career Institute (TCI) as a dedicated workforce collaborator. In an industry facing a persistent skills gap in advanced manufacturing, TCI is making a real difference. Their hands-on, industry-aligned programs equip graduates with practical, immediately applicable skills—from precision machining and CNC operations to engineering technology and automation. The result? New team members who hit the ground running, contribute from day one, and help drive innovation and efficiency on our production floor. Thank you to the MiraCosta TCI team for your commitment to bridging the talent gap and preparing the next generation of manufacturing professionals. Excited for continued collaboration and the bright future ahead! #AdvancedManufacturing #WorkforceDevelopment #SkillsTraining #Partnership #ManufacturingCareers #MiraCostaTCI #PalomarTechnologies #SEMIFoundation #SEMI MiraCosta College Community Education & Workforce Development Kate MacArevey-Colello

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"The city is almost certainly going to investigate what happened and what safeguards are needed so autonomous vehicles do not impede emergency response. But if we only talk about Waymo, we will miss a critical, broader conversation around how San Francisco’s innovation policy still treats the city as a laboratory first and a community second." https://lnkd.in/gQUnM7ms

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𝗚𝗣𝗨 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘇𝗲𝗿𝗼. 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝟯𝟲 𝘁𝗼 𝟱𝟮 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀. 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗮 𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲. 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲. 3Fourteen Research tracks real-time GPU availability as a proprietary signal. Right now it shows almost no ability to get a GPU at all. Their analyst said it plainly on live TV ahead of GTC. Jensen said the same thing on the earnings call: "Blackwell sales are off the charts, and cloud GPUs are sold out." Two independent signals. Same conclusion. Data Center Networking revenue at NVIDIA grew 263% year-over-year to $10.98 billion in Q4, per their earnings report. When you can't get enough GPUs, you build out the fabric connecting the ones you already have. That tells you something about how deep this demand goes. The companies still waiting for single-vendor allocation to solve this problem are going to be waiting a long time. The constraint is real. The timeline is long. And a market that can't get enough of one architecture is a market that is going to start seriously evaluating alternatives. Open platforms. Modular silicon. Architectures that don't require you to win a lottery to deploy. Scarcity has a way of accelerating exactly that kind of rethinking. At Oxmiq Labs, we are creating fully licensable GPU IP, customizable for any use case, which will change this dynamic in the future. To get all the stories I cover, follow The Hirsch Report: https://lnkd.in/g4paiTYR #AI #Semiconductors #GPU #AIInfrastructure #DataCenter #OpenPlatforms #Compute

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So proud to share what our team has been building! Mark shared our exciting announcements at Meta Connect. As we're focused on building the deepest lineup of AI glasses in the world, here’s what we announced: 😎 Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2): Up to 8 hours of battery life, 3K Ultra HD video capture, and new styles. 🚴 Oakley Meta Vanguard: The Next Era for Performance AI glasses. Built for athletes who want to capture every moment, push their limits, and stay connected to their goals. 👓 Meta Ray-Ban Display: The most advanced AI glasses ever built, featuring a visual display and controlled by the revolutionary Meta Neural Band. #MetaConnect #AI #AIglasses #innovation

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