Industry News
Intelligent grids in focus at Hannover Messe
The transition from centralised, conventional energy sources to decentralised photovoltaic and wind power plants is forcing the development of new power grid designs, with major pilot projects already underway. [ + ]
Micro-supercapacitors built directly on a chip
A new method of carbon thin-film deposition is said to allow microchips and their energy sources to be collocated on a silicon wafer. [ + ]
Apple-based sustainable batteries
A carbon-based active material produced from apple leftovers and a material of layered oxides might help reduce the costs of future energy storage systems. [ + ]
Perth's Talga makes Li-ion battery breakthrough
Perth-based advanced materials company Talga Resources' preparation of graphite for the Li-ion battery eliminates a number of processing steps otherwise required under conventional graphite refining pathways to meet commercial-level performance in capacity over 100 cycles in a cell test. [ + ]
Obama to sign bill combating counterfeit semiconductors
US President Barack Obama will sign into law a bill that will strengthen trade enforcement, stop evasion of trade laws and provide tools to address unfair currency practices. [ + ]
STMicroelectronics development tools now free for Linux users
STMicroelectronics now enables Linux system users, including professional engineers, academics and hobbyists, to design free of charge with its STM32 microcontrollers. [ + ]
New 2D semiconducting material could lead to faster electronics
A new kind of 2D semiconducting material for electronics could lead to faster computers and smartphones that also consume less power. [ + ]
Glass optimises graphene's electronic properties
Scientists have developed a new method for creating resilient, customised and high-performing graphene: layering it on top of common glass. [ + ]
Room-temperature lithium metal battery closer to reality?
Rechargeable lithium metal batteries have been known to offer energy storage capabilities but they are not in common use today because, when recharged, they spontaneously grow treelike bumps called dendrites on the surface of the negative electrode. [ + ]
Semiconductor conference returns to Penang
Global semiconductor association SEMI will be hosting SEMICON Southeast Asia from 26–28 April 2016 in Penang, Malaysia. [ + ]
New transistor could revolutionise thin-film electronics
A new transistor could open the door to the development of flexible electronic devices in areas such as biomedical imaging and renewable energy. [ + ]
Electronics companies accused of forced and child labour
Over 50 electronics companies fail to make the grade on forced labour, child labour and exploitation, according to The 2016 Electronics Industry Trends report released by Baptist World Aid and Not For Sale. [ + ]
58% of pure-play foundry capacity in earthquake-prone areas
Many of the world's largest foundry facilities lie directly within the earthquake-prone Ring of Fire. [ + ]
Global wireless medical devices market to reach $11bn
The global market for wireless medical devices is expected to increase from $3.6 billion in 2015 to about $11 billion by 2020. [ + ]
Australian scientists transform contact lenses into screens
Australian scientists have made a breakthrough in optoelectronics that could turn contact lenses into computer screens. [ + ]
