Articles
Self-assembling nanomaterials increase solar cell efficiency
Scientists used a process called singlet fission to produce and extend the life of harvestable light-generated electrons. [ + ]
Outsourcing a key determiner of success in dynamic markets
In order to remain profitable, companies must reduce their development times, recoup their initial investment costs sooner and bring products into markets more rapidly. [ + ]
The Tactile Internet — as fast as human perception
Korean researchers have developed technology capable of sending packets of digital information at 25 Gbps — 10 times faster than currently available speeds. [ + ]
AI processing for IoT: where clouds give way to a smart edge
AI processing capabilities are moving from the cloud into the smart edge and are providing game-changing, intelligent ways to enable tomorrow's IoT. [ + ]
New material to replace silicon-based power electronics
In the foreseeable future, electronic components based on silicon will no longer be able to meet industrial requirements. [ + ]
Where nanotechnology, the IoT and Industry 4.0 meet
While nanotechnology is not everybody's first thought when they think of the IoT, there are ways in which nanotechnology is helping to propel this area of data optimisation. [ + ]
Fast 3D printing with liquid resin
A new approach to 3D printing, which involves lifting complex shapes from a vat of liquid resin, could run up to 100 times faster than conventional processes. [ + ]
Doubling the efficiency of organic electronics
Researchers have made a breakthrough in efficiency that has the potential to benefit technologies including OLED displays, plastic-based solar cells and bioelectronics. [ + ]
Benefits of digital microscopes in quality control
Using a digital microscope instead of traditional magnification tools to repair defective boards will improve the operator's user experience and pave the way for more efficient quality control. [ + ]
Predictive maintenance — not just for industrial applications
Predictive maintenance is outgrowing industrial applications to transform consumer products in part because our products make this new field more accessible and cost-effective. [ + ]
Topological transistors could enable ultralow-energy electronics
Researchers have announced a major advancement towards the creation of a topological transistor, which would burn much less energy than conventional electronics. [ + ]
Silicon contamination halves graphene performance
Researchers have revealed how to fully harness the potential of graphene, the so-called 'supermaterial' anticipated to transform the electronics industry. [ + ]
Medtech security and the role of battery manufacturers
Neil Oliver explains how battery manufacturers can play a role in improving the safety and security of medical devices. [ + ]
Patterning tiny devices with atomic precision
US scientists have discovered a more precise method to create nanosize electromechanical devices. [ + ]
NFC in automotive applications
A subset of RFID, near-field communication (NFC) appears poised to expand beyond mobile phones to automotive applications. [ + ]
