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'Doughnut' beams reveal secrets of tiny electronics
Researchers have harnessed doughnut-shaped beams of light to capture detailed images of minuscule objects that traditional microscopes struggle to visualise. [ + ]
Diamond device for next-gen semiconductors
Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed a semiconductor device made using diamond that has a high breakdown voltage and low leakage current. [ + ]
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The benefits of using cellular services and Wi-Fi to keep track of valuable goods. [ + ]
Laminates and prototype PCBs
'DIY' PCB-making techniques are not just reserved for hobbyists — they are also used by professionals and small manufacturers, especially for PCB prototyping. [ + ]
A game changer for building robust distributed systems
Researchers have developed a new distributed algorithm that solves one of the key performance and reliability problems affecting most of the currently deployed consensus protocols. [ + ]
Robot performs autonomous experiments in the laboratory
Researchers have developed a cost-friendly, customisable electrochemistry robot called the Electrolab to perform autonomous experiments in the laboratory. [ + ]
Researchers design a pulsing nanomotor
An international team of researchers have designed a pulsing nanomotor that is driven by an innovative mechanism to perform pulsing movements. [ + ]
Preventing catastrophes with next-gen sensors
UBCO researchers are investigating ways to ensure wear-resistant coatings, designed to protect turbines, propellers, bridges and other structures, are not deteriorating over time. [ + ]
Enhancing force detection with electronic 'stickers'
Engineers have developed electronic 'stickers' that measure the force exerted by one object upon another. The stickers are wireless and can be run without batteries. [ + ]
Advanced 'light switch' to control data transmission
The novel class of optical modulators can make data transfer over optical fibre communication faster and more efficient. [ + ]
New battery holds promise for green energy
Chemists from the University of Cincinnati have developed a novel battery designed for storing energy from wind or solar farms. [ + ]
Consortium to make batteries for electric vehicles more sustainable
Lithium-ion batteries could get a significant boost in energy density from disordered rock salt (DRX), a versatile battery material that can be made with almost any transition metal instead of nickel and cobalt. [ + ]
The fundamentals of Australian RCM compliance
The following information aims to help readers understand the Australian compliance requirements specific to EMC and electrical safety. [ + ]
Are our electronics watertight?
Fraunhofer IZM has developed a test kit to gain insights into how changes to the layout or materials inside electronic systems may affect the performance of electronic casings or components. [ + ]
There's no such thing as a simple component
Behind every 'seemingly simple' component — even the basic resistor — there's a lot to consider. [ + ]
