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'Spray-on antennas' can transmit and direct radio waves
Thanks to a breakthrough from Drexel University's College of Engineering, installing an antenna could soon be as easy as applying some bug spray. [ + ]
Transparent conductive films: a step behind the technology curve?
ITO alternatives (TCFs) are no longer a young technology — so why has the commercialisation process been prolonged for so long? [ + ]
High-speed data processing in distributed storage
Fujitsu Laboratories has developed a technology that offers both high-speed data processing and high-capacity storage in distributed storage systems. [ + ]
How to power wearables without sacrificing energy density
Powering wearable sensors without wires calls for pliable batteries that can adapt to the specific material and deliver the power the system requires. [ + ]
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. [ + ]