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Magnesium batteries are one step closer to reality
A newly discovered cathode material is said to enable magnesium batteries with higher energy density, as well as advances in safety, cost and performance, in comparison to their lithium-ion counterparts. [ + ]
Digitalisation and the future of medtech
Neil Oliver, Technical Marketing Manager at professional battery manufacturer Accutronics, looks at the three trends dominating the current healthcare market. [ + ]
A diamond-based sensor the size of an atom
Researchers are developing an atom-sized quantum sensor that will be able to measure the tiny magnetic fields we can expect to see in the next generation of hard discs. [ + ]
Transparent conductive film companies at a crossroads
The market for transparent conducting films is at an interesting juncture. ITO (indium tin oxide) has managed to stay highly relevant thanks to its low cost, despite not being the best technology — at least on paper. [ + ]
Smart Industry and the factories of the future
With a new year comes new hope for the promises of Smart Industry — a phenomenon that is revolutionising manufacturing in ways we could previously only dream of. [ + ]
The rise of the digital twin
There are great advantages in the use of simulation models. Even before the first physical design, a new machine can be completely digitally designed and its full functionality can be checked by virtual test runs. [ + ]
From hazy to clear, and back again: glass with switchable opacity
Using nanoscale grass-like structures, US researchers have created glass that lets through a large amount of light while still appearing hazy. [ + ]
Design unveiled for a silicon quantum computer chip
As research teams worldwide explore ways to design a computer chip that can integrate quantum interactions, UNSW engineers believe they have found the solution. [ + ]
Remotely monitor your motors over Ethernet
By using current sensing transducers and Ethernet I/O modules, remote motors located anywhere in your operation can be easily monitored. [ + ]
Addressing data overload in driverless cars
EnSilica has announced an award-winning innovation that is expected to accelerate the commercialisation of autonomous vehicles, solving the problem of radar data overload and resolution by handling this in a dedicated co-processor. [ + ]
How do you childproof the IoT?
Keeping our kids safe on the internet is one thing — how do we expand that to include the Internet of Things? [ + ]
Gone in 60 seconds: five ways next-gen ultrafast-charging EV batteries are about to change everything
A big change is on the horizon: a new generation of batteries for electric vehicles that can get a significant charge in five minutes. [ + ]
Amplifying light with designer quantum dots
US scientists have successfully amplified light using electrically excited films of chemically synthesised semiconductor nanocrystals, known as quantum dots. [ + ]
Nine technology predictions for 2018
Keysight Technologies takes a look at key technology trends and offers insights and predictions for 2018. [ + ]
Avoid the automotive cybersecurity speed trap
Among connected-car enthusiasts, cybersecurity is the looming speed trap. If, as Gartner Research projects, there will be a quarter of a billion cars on the road by 2020 connected with Wi-Fi hotspots and Bluetooth, something will need to keep hackers from exploiting those connections. [ + ]
