Researchers from Queensland University of Technology have developed flexible thermoelectric films that convert body heat into power for next-gen wearables. [ + ]

Researchers have captured atomic motion behind memory switching, revealing how data is written and opening paths to faster, more energy-efficient devices. [ + ]

The Semiconductor Sector Service Bureau is leading the development of Australia's National Semiconductor Roadmap. [ + ]

A new terahertz-based method lets scientists observe electronic chips while they run, providing real-time insights into performance and faults without damaging the devices. [ + ]

Scientists have developed a quantum battery that could pave the way for long-distance charging of devices and super-fast charging of electric cars. [ + ]

Siemens has introduced the Fuse EDA AI Agent to automate workflows across semiconductor, 3D integrated circuit and printed circuit board system design. [ + ]

Electronex 2026 will return to Sydney's Rosehill Gardens in June, with over 100 electronics suppliers, free industry seminars and a hand soldering contest. [ + ]

Researchers have developed ultra-thin soft fibres that bend and move when powered by electricity, creating flexible actuators that could power next-gen wearable tech. [ + ]

Startup Cortical Labs says it is offering the government a practical alternative to energy‍-‍intensive AI expansion using living brain‍-‍like cells. [ + ]

Chemical engineers have found a way to fabricate thin-film membranes imbued with super strength that could extend the durability of decarbonisation technologies. [ + ]

The Australian Government has invested $6.9 million to accelerate semiconductor packaging and printed solar manufacturing, supporting pilot production and global scale-up. [ + ]

A bismuth telluride flake turns alternating current into direct current via a quantum effect, paving the way for battery-free sensors and chips. [ + ]

Researchers from RMIT University have generated electricity from compression using a flexible nylon-film device that keeps working even after being run over by a car multiple times. [ + ]

Flinders University researchers have developed a sustainable, repairable and recyclable polymer lens for thermal imaging cameras, thereby replacing the need for traditional lenses that use expensive elements such as silicon. [ + ]

Researchers have developed a CMOS-based red OLED microdisplay with luminance and improved power efficiency, enabling compact AR/VR and industrial optical systems. [ + ]