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New composite material is smart, stretchable and conductive
The smart composite material shows properties that have not previously been observed: it increases in electrical conductivity as it is deformed, especially when elongated. [ + ]
Australian researchers create artificial graphene
A combination of nanofabrication techniques and conventional semiconductor materials has been used to engineer an artificial version of graphene — one which can be manufactured on an industrial scale. [ + ]
Printing OLED displays: has the time finally come?
Commercialisation of light-emitting organic materials has so far remained elusive. [ + ]
The positive outcomes of antistatic flooring
State-of-the-art technology can achieve incredible things — but only if each and every delicate component and piece of equipment is protected from a wide range of issues. [ + ]
Bioelectronics made of melanin?
Italian scientists have achieved a billion-fold increase in the electrical conductivity of melanin, which could unleash its potential in safe, sustainable bioelectronics. [ + ]
Electrical safety compliance requirements in AU/NZ
Robert Norris, the General Manager of test laboratory Comtest Group in Melbourne, provides answers to some key compliance questions. [ + ]
Self-healing electronic skin inspired by jellyfish
Electronic skin developed by the National University of Singapore is transparent, stretchable, touch-sensitive and self-healing in aquatic environments. [ + ]
Polyurethane encapsulants — enhanced protection for LEDs in challenging environments
The use of an encapsulation resin to protect LEDs has become increasingly common over the past few years. [ + ]
3 technologies to watch in 2019
IDTechEx CEO Raghu Das identifies three of the most important technology trends that you need to know about this year. [ + ]
5G ushers in a new era of wireless test
Testing 5G components and devices with over-the-air methods instead of the cabled methods currently in use will be necessary to validate the performance of 5G technology. [ + ]
The importance of cable verification, qualification and certification
When it comes to testing a cabling installation, there are essentially three choices: verification, qualification and certification. [ + ]
Spin waves could replace electrical currents in chips
Researchers have been exploring the use of spin waves as an alternative for transporting information in compact microchips, in order to keep up with the data demands of the future. [ + ]
Component design: what comes after Moore's law?
Moore's law, which has predicted the rate of technological advancement for the past 50 years, is coming to an end. What does this mean for component design? [ + ]
Is flexible glass the ultimate solution?
For more than a decade, companies and research institutes have been developing flexible, transparent and high-performance barriers. [ + ]
From the old to the new: transparent conductive films and materials
The market composition of transparent conductive films (TCF) and materials (TCM) has not dramatically shifted for some years. [ + ]
