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Wavelength conversion technology boosts transmission capacity
Fujitsu Laboratories has developed broadband wavelength conversion technology that can batch convert C-band optical signals to new wavelength bands. [ + ]
QD films in displays: major technology and market trends
This article will focus on some of the key frontiers of short-, medium- and long-term change in quantum dot (QD) films. [ + ]
Volumetrics company brings holograms closer to reality
Voxon Photonics, creator of 3D volumetric display technology inspired by the holograms of classic science-fiction, is taking the world by storm. [ + ]
Silicon chip created for a quantum processor
Scientists have engineered a silicon chip that can guide single particles of light known as photons along optical tracks, encoding and processing quantum bits of information (qubits). [ + ]
Creating smart textiles with carbon nanotube-based sensors
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. [ + ]
Making miniaturised wireless medical wearables
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. [ + ]
A history of industrial robots
Driven by advances in software, sensors and electronics, the market for industrial robots has greatly evolved over the past half century. [ + ]
Paper-based battery powered by bacteria
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 on PCBs: a short guide
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. [ + ]
Designing HMIs for mobile devices
Well-designed human-machine interfaces (HMIs) reduce operator error, saving companies millions of dollars by reducing downtime and increasing worker safety. [ + ]
Powering the future of smart homes
Whether it's for security or leisure, tomorrow's IoT devices need consistent power. [ + ]
Six expectations for IoT platforms in 2018
From increased value provided by edge computing to security improvements with blockchain integration, IoT platforms across the board are starting to get interesting. [ + ]
Are wearables the answer for an ageing population?
The growth in wearable devices and the ageing population may seem like two disconnected trends, but what if they were connected? [ + ]
Quantum dot LEDs achieve record luminous efficiency
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. [ + ]
Molecular electronics on the horizon
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. [ + ]