Fabric coated with the sensing technology could be used in future 'smart garments', with the sensors slipped into the soles of shoes or stitched into clothing. [ + ]

For the medical industry, the future is now when it comes to miniature battery-powered sensor devices that can be located near, attached to or implanted in the body. [ + ]

Driven by advances in software, sensors and electronics, the market for industrial robots has greatly evolved over the past half century. [ + ]

In an effort to bring portable power sources to remote parts of the world, US researchers have developed a new type of battery — made of paper and fuelled by bacteria. [ + ]

Edge plating requires precision handling of printed circuit boards, while fabricators face several challenges — chiefly around preparing the edges for plating and creating a lifetime adhesion for the plated material. [ + ]

Well-designed human-machine interfaces (HMIs) reduce operator error, saving companies millions of dollars by reducing downtime and increasing worker safety. [ + ]

Whether it's for security or leisure, tomorrow's IoT devices need consistent power. [ + ]

From increased value provided by edge computing to security improvements with blockchain integration, IoT platforms across the board are starting to get interesting. [ + ]

The growth in wearable devices and the ageing population may seem like two disconnected trends, but what if they were connected? [ + ]

Koç University's white light-emitting diodes (LEDs) exhibit a luminous efficiency of 105 lumens per watt (lm/W) — better than any other quantum dot-based white LEDs. [ + ]

We may not be able to cram any more processing power into silicon-based computer chips, but we can make electronic devices 10 times smaller and use molecules to build electronic circuits instead. [ + ]

Crystals made of boron arsenide have excellent thermal properties that can effectively dissipate the heat generated in electronic devices. [ + ]

Every machine with moving parts suffers some wear and tear and will inevitably need to be serviced or have some parts replaced. The question is, when is the best time to do this? [ + ]

Conductive inks are a wonderfully adaptive technology, enabling them to stay relevant and to rejuvenate themselves over the past several decades. [ + ]

Advanced materials company Talga Resources has achieved high levels of electrical conductivity in concrete. [ + ]