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Super-sensitive electronic skin for robots and prosthetics
Asynchronous Coded Electronic Skin has ultrahigh responsiveness and robustness to damage, and can be paired with any kind of sensor skin layers to function effectively as an electronic skin. [ + ]
Wireless connectivity boosted for wearables
Researchers have invented a new way for wearable devices to interconnect, incorporating conductive textiles into clothing to dynamically connect several wearable devices at once. [ + ]
Direct diode lasers opening new markets
Technology consulting firm IDTechEx demonstrates how advances in semiconductor laser technology enable novel applications in laser material processing and industrial manufacturing. [ + ]
Two-qubit gate achieves superfast quantum operations
Scientists have achieved what they claim is the first two-qubit gate between atom qubits in silicon, operating around 200 times faster than other existing spin-based two-qubit gates. [ + ]
A new technology superpower: AIoT
Even though AI and IoT are still in their relative infancy, these two technology superpowers are now being combined across every industry. [ + ]
Inductive charging could shorten your phone's lifespan
The use of inductive charging, while highly convenient, risks depleting the life of mobile phones using typical lithium-ion batteries. [ + ]
Keep pace with a standardised development process
Test engineering teams must begin the process of adopting and standardising on iterative software development to keep pace with product development teams. [ + ]
Electronex moves to MCEC
Electronex – The Electronics Design and Assembly Expo has relocated to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre after outgrowing its previous venue. [ + ]
Automation will assist labour, not replace it
Electronics design and manufacturing companies are set to update, improve and increase productivity through the use of automation. This automation is intended to assist, not replace. [ + ]
Touch in flexible displays: which technologies will prevail?
How will different technology options fare given that the paradigm shift towards flexible displays is finally upon us? [ + ]
Top 3 applications for machine learning in manufacturing
Allowing people to break away from monotony and make their own choices is known to increase engagement and motivation. A similar principle can be applied to machines. [ + ]
The key to success in test and measurement
In an era of 5G, IoT, wearables, smart devices and more, how do you ensure your electronics company stands out from the crowd? [ + ]
The future lies with HMIs
John Young, Sales Director at industrial parts supplier EU Automation, explains how modern human-machine interface (HMI) technology can improve output in Asia. [ + ]
Shielding qubits from environmental noise
Scientists have launched a new project to develop a 'noise-cancelling headphone' for quantum computers, set to increase the stability of fragile quantum building blocks. [ + ]
Why does selenium increase solar panel efficiency?
A PhD student from Loughborough University has helped shed light (no pun intended) on a solar panel puzzle that could lead to more efficient devices being developed. [ + ]
