A cortical vision device could one day help restore sight to the blind, thanks to the use of miniaturised, wireless electronic implants that sit on the surface of the brain. [ + ]

Edge computing used in conjunction with cloud computing is becoming an increasingly indispensable element of the burgeoning Industry 4.0 concept. [ + ]

Electric vehicle manufacturers are competing with shorter charging times and longer ranges — but this procedure is anything but beneficial for the service life of a vehicle. [ + ]

The world is one step closer to having a totally secure internet and a solution to the growing problem of cyber attacks. [ + ]

Similar to how biological fat reserves store energy in animals, a new rechargeable zinc battery integrates into the structure of a robot to provide much more energy. [ + ]

Two of the main technologies deployed on the shop floor are based on either convection or vapour phase technology. In this article we look at both. [ + ]

Accelerated ageing testing uses a combination of accelerated stresses to expose product flaws in the design and manufacturing of a product. [ + ]

A new design for light-emitting diodes (LEDs) may hold the key to overcoming a longstanding limitation in the light sources' efficiency. [ + ]

Suppliers are required by law to demonstrate that their wireless device complies with ACMA's requirements for the Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM). [ + ]

Scientists have developed an artificial intelligence system that recognises hand gestures by combining skin-like electronics with computer vision. [ + ]

An international research team claims to have broken the spectral efficiency world record for optical data transmission with a single integrated photonic chip. [ + ]

Cutting-edge innovation, combined with agility and digitalisation, are likely to be key factors in remaining competitive in the wake of the pandemic. To support them, manufacturers need a strong tech backbone — here's how they achieve it. [ + ]

In-mould electronics (IME) is a process that combines printed electronics with 3D forming and moulding to create 3D objects with embedded electronics. [ + ]

Connected wearable devices are expected to have reached over 1.1 billion worldwide by 2022 with the change from 4 to 5G. [ + ]

Researchers have developed a way to equip robots with an exceptional sense of touch, as well as the ability to process sensory information quickly and intelligently. [ + ]