Industry News
New nanomaterial takes shape
Researchers from Flinders University have used used a novel process, known as photostriction, to shape ferroelectric thin films for micro-devices. [ + ]
'Liquid metal' composite for greener electronics
A newly developed liquid metal composite material offers a promising solution to the growing challenge of electronic waste. [ + ]
Sodium-ion battery breakthrough boosts energy storage
Scientists have discovered that leaving water inside a key material, rather than removing it, improves the performance of sodium-ion batteries. [ + ]
Electronex expo returns to Sydney in 2026
Following the success of Melbourne's Electronex expo, the launch of Electronex 2026 in Sydney has generated strong interest, with 85% of exhibition space booked. [ + ]
Turning waste wood into biodegradable PCBs
Researchers have developed fully biodegradable printed circuit boards made from lignocellulose, a wood-based composite of cellulose and lignin. [ + ]
Setting a new standard for solar efficiency testing
Researchers from Simon Fraser University have proposed a new framework to standardise testing of indoor photovoltaics. [ + ]
Light-speed analog computing — the future of technology?
Aussie researchers have designed an analog computer circuit which uses radio and microwave signals to do massive calculations while using less energy than conventional digital electronics. [ + ]
Magnesium battery prototype operates at room temperature
Researchers have developed a prototype rechargeable magnesium battery that demonstrates stable, reversible operation at room temperature, marking a step towards sustainable, large-scale energy storage solutions. [ + ]
Scientists build fluid-based chip with brain-like memory
Researchers at Monash University have developed a nanofluidic chip that mimics neural pathways in the brain, paving the way for new approaches to computing hardware. [ + ]
Light-controlled ferroelectrics for future electronics
Researchers have discovered a way to manipulate the properties of ferroelectric materials quickly and precisely with light, paving the way for faster memory devices or electronic components. [ + ]
3D-printed diamond device powers medical implants
Researchers from RMIT University have developed a 3D-printed diamond–titanium device that generates electricity from flowing liquid and receives wireless power through tissue. [ + ]
Zinc electrolyte enables safe, sustainable energy storage
Researchers from the University of Adelaide have developed a dual-salt electrolyte to advance aqueous zinc batteries (AZBs). [ + ]
'Wiggling' atoms for smaller electronics
Researchers have unveiled a novel technique to manipulate the atomic structure of quantum materials using ultrafast laser pulses. [ + ]
Advancing perovskite solar cell commercialisation with AI
Researchers have utilised artificial intelligence (AI) to develop a road map for low-cost, high-efficiency perovskite solar cells. [ + ]
Catalyst enhances zinc–air battery performance
Engineers at Monash University have developed a new catalyst that could bring zinc–air batteries closer to real-world, grid-scale and transport uses. [ + ]


