INNOVATIONS UNPLUGGED – the Rohde & Schwarz technology podcast

This episode drops just before Mobile World Congress 2026, where Rohde & Schwarz will showcase cutting-edge solutions for 5G-Advanced, AI-driven networks, and satellite-enabled connectivity. Tune in early to stay ahead of the curve – and join the conversation in Barcelona.

In a world where seamless connectivity is non-negotiable, how can AI ensure your calls don’t drop and your data streams effortlessly? This episode of Innovations Unplugged dives into AI-RAN. From smarter signal processing to future-proofing 6G, discover how artificial intelligence can make mobile communication faster, more reliable, and energy-efficient.

This episode drops just before Mobile World Congress 2026, where Rohde & Schwarz will showcase cutting-edge solutions for 5G-Advanced, AI-driven networks, and satellite-enabled connectivity. Tune in early to stay ahead of the curve – and join the conversation in Barcelona.

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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.

This episode drops just before Mobile World Congress 2026, where Rohde & Schwarz will showcase cutting-edge solutions for 5G-Advanced, AI-driven networks, and satellite-enabled connectivity. Tune in early to stay ahead of the curve – and join the conversation in Barcelona.

Tim Seyler, senior technology expert at Rohde & Schwarz, works at the forefront of non-terrestrial networks (NTN). He not only explains what makes NTN technically demanding, but also why it is essential – and why test & measurement innovation is mission‑critical to making the idea real.

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Find out everything about connecting the world with 5G-NTN

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Learn how to shape the future of connectivity in a conversation with Rohde & Schwarz Public Affairs Director Uwe Bäder on collaboration with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

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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.

Wireless keeps the world moving, until it doesn’t. From airports and stadiums to city centers, the radio spectrum is more crowded, and mission‑critical, than ever. In this episode of Innovations Unplugged, we reveal how Rohde & Schwarz technology keeps our invisible radio frequency highway safe, and how a new partnership with European-based laser expert TRUMPF tackles the toughest threat of all: autonomous dark drones. Expect clear tech explanations, insights of inside a Formula 1 circus, and a story about a faulty washing machine disrupting airport operations.

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Ronny Stiffel, Senior System Engineer at Rohde & Schwarz, is a spectrum monitoring and counter drone expert who has supported high-stake missions from major airports to the Dutch Grand Prix in Formula 1.

Alexander Orellano, Executive Vice President Technology Systems at Rohde & Schwarz, explains why joining forces with TRUMPF seems to be a perfect match.

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

public safety, critical infrastructure, RF spectrum, spectrum monitoring, interference hunting, direction finding, triangulation, air traffic control, airport safety, Formula 1, Dutch Grand Prix, drone detection, counterUAS, dark drones, laser effector, sovereignty, European production, vertical integration, corporate culture, Trumpf, Rohde & Schwarz

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Find out everything about countering drones

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Take a deep dive on how to protect critical infrastructure

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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.

Think radar is only for fighter jets? Think again. From automatic toilet flushes to advanced driver assistance and airport security scanners, radar is everywhere – and it’s getting a hyper-realistic upgrade.

Drones grounding airports. Cars that must “see” hundreds of meters ahead. AI that learns only as fast as you can feed it clean, labeled data. More and more industries ask for faster, safer testing and reliable AI – without endless, costly real-world trials.

This episode explores how digital radar twins and synthetic, perfectly labeled data help accelerate development, lower risk and cost, and power next level radar AI to ensure a safer and connected world.

Marcel Hoffman and Michael Stelzig, co founders and managing directors of fiveD, share how their university research evolved into an innovation leader for hyper realistic radar simulation.

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Find out everything about fiveD, the hyper-realistic radar simulation expert

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Learn about the strategic partnership and hyper-realistic radar simulation

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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.

2025 has been the year the second quantum revolution took center stage. With UNESCO’s International Year of Quantum Science & Technology and the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics spotlighting quantum breakthroughs, the world is watching as theory transforms into reality. In this episode of “Innovations Unplugged”, we embrace a century of quantum innovation – from atomic clocks underpinning GPS to quantum computing’s potential to solve global challenges.

Claudius Riek from Zurich Instruments is a physicist with a PhD in quantum electrodynamics. He bridges the gap between fundamental quantum science and real-world applications, empowering researchers and industries worldwide to build quantum computers.

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Find out everything about Zurich Instruments, a member of the Rohde & Schwarz technology group

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Read the latest news about Zurich Instruments’ collaboration with NVIDIA to integrate CPUs, GPUs, and QPUs into a single powerful hybrid computing system

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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.

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.

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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

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Find out everything about the R&S Imager and its limitless possibilities

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Discover Swiss-based pharma inspection specialist Obviotec

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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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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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Find out more about the history of 75 years of vector network analyzers

Discover the full Rohde & Schwarz vector network analyzer portfolio

Watch this video learn when to use an LCR meter vs a VNA

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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.

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.

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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.

In den ersten acht Folgen haben wir spannende Gespräche mit großartigen Experten geführt. Wir haben über die Entwicklung des Mobilfunks gesprochen. Wir konnten über den Schutz kritischer Infrastrukturen diskutieren. Wir haben erfahren, wie Rohde & Schwarz das Deutsche Museum bereichert, oder welche Rolle Künstliche Intelligenz schon heute in unserer Fertigung spielt.

Bald geht es genauso interessant auf Englisch weiter. Die UNESCO hat das International Year of Quantum Physics für 2025 ausgerufen. Ein echter Messtechnik-Allrounder wird 75 Jahre alt. Und unsere Tochterfirma LANCOM stattet Analog-Missionen auf den Mars mit Netzwerktechnik aus.

In diesem Sinne: Stay tuned and spread the word.

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