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Electric vehicle-to-grid trial coming to Canberra
The Realising Electric Vehicle-to-Grid Services (REVS) project will see 51 Nissan LEAF EVs deployed across the ACT. [ + ]
GaN-on-Si half-bridge circuits developed
Researchers have created a user-friendly, highly integrated GaN voltage converter in a compact package that is extremely resource-efficient and can be used in a modular fashion. [ + ]
New design improves capacity of Li-ion batteries
Scientists have designed a self-healing, protective layer in the battery that significantly slows down the electrolyte and silicon anode degradation process. [ + ]
Faster reaction time helps drones dodge obstacles
Using a novel type of camera, researchers have demonstrated a flying robot that can detect and avoid fast-moving objects. [ + ]
Japan's Fugaku named world's fastest supercomputer
Fugaku has taken out the top spot on the TOP500 list — a ranking of the world's fastest supercomputers that is published twice a year. [ + ]
5 key conclusions from the latest wearables research
IDTechEx has updated and added to its wearable technology market research portfolio, including a dedicated section discussing the impact of COVID-19 on the industry. [ + ]
Data transfer efficiency quintupled in silicon chips
Engineers have developed a technique that allows the transfer of bits across a silicon chip up to five times more efficiently than standard set-ups. [ + ]
Selecting the right industrial joystick for your application
Costing aside, choosing the right industrial joystick when such requirement is called for can be a daunting task. [ + ]
Next-gen solar cells pass strict international tests
The experimental solar energy cells pass strict International Electrotechnical Commission testing standards for heat and humidity. [ + ]
How to save costs when making a custom enclosure
Here are some tips that can help minimise time/cost and maximise value in the process of making a custom enclosure. [ + ]
The component placement process: challenges and considerations 101
As components get smaller, there begins a constant battle to ensure they are mounted accurately. [ + ]
AI is only as smart as our influence
It is unfair to claim that AI or sensor tracking failed because it didn't meet our outcome, especially if we supplied the data and the parameters of success. [ + ]
World's fastest internet speed recorded, researchers claim
Australian researchers have successfully tested and recorded what is claimed to be the world's fastest internet data speed from a single optical chip. [ + ]
Colour-changing crystals could enable smarter sensors
The colour-changing, flexible photonic crystals could be used to develop sensors that warn when an earthquake might strike next. [ + ]
COM-HPC carrier board designs: preparation is half the battle
COM-HPC is the upcoming new standard for modular high-end edge servers. It provides significantly faster and almost twice as many interfaces as COM Express. [ + ]
