Industry News
Aluminium paste market to grow due to use in electronics, photovoltaics
The use of aluminium paste in photovoltaic and electronics applications is set to boost the aluminium powder, flakes and paste market to 332,000 metric tons in shipments by 2019, according to a new research study from Technavio. [ + ]
GaN RF devices market to double in five years
The gallium nitride (GaN) market saw a healthy increase in 2015 and the GaN RF devices market is expected to double in the next five years, according to a new report from Yole Développement. [ + ]
Waste industry cashes in on precious metals in electronics waste
There's a gold rush happening in the waste industry. Waste businesses are cashing in on the precious metals in electronic goods waste. Laptops could contain up to £25 (AU$46) worth of gold, while high-end desktop machines could contain even more. [ + ]
Strong expansion in Australian manufacturing in March, PMI shows
Australian manufacturing experienced its strongest expansion in activity in 12 years, with the Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) rising by 4.6 points to 58.1 in March 2016. [ + ]
Entries open for Create the Future Design Contest
The 14th annual Create the Future Design Contest is now open. Mouser Electronics is once again sponsoring the contest, which challenges engineers and students around the world to create an innovative product idea that benefits society and the economy. [ + ]
Free microcontroller software tool from STMicroelectronics
STMicroelectronics has extended incentives for designers to choose its STM8 microcontrollers for economical computing tasks in the smart devices that support modern work and life. [ + ]
Using Google Glass to monitor organs-on-chips
Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital have harnessed the capabilities of Google Glass to monitor organs-on-chips when testing the effects of drug compounds. [ + ]
Marriage of photonics and electronics to improve cybersecurity
University of Sydney researchers have made a breakthrough that they say could revolutionise our ability to exchange data securely, as well as advancing quantum computing. [ + ]
STMicroelectronics brings smart things to IoT Asia 2016
STMicroelectronics will be demonstrating its latest innovative solutions for the Internet of Things and a smarter world at IoT Asia, to be held at Singapore Expo from 30–31 March 2016. [ + ]
Building smaller computer chips with DNA 'origami'
The key to faster, cheaper computer chips could be inside your brain — literally. Researchers are harnessing DNA and using techniques similar to origami to make nanoscale structures that could shrink component sizes. [ + ]
US Defense electronics forecast to be worth $134 billion from 2016–2025
The US defence electronics market is forecast to be worth at least US$134 billion from 2016–2025, according to Forecast International's 'The Market for U.S. Defense Electronics' report. [ + ]
Mouldy bread leads to better rechargeable batteries
Reporting in the Cell Press journal Current Biology, researchers show that the red bread mould Neurospora crassa can transform manganese into a mineral composite with favourable electrochemical properties. [ + ]
Optoelectronic devices heat up
New transatlantic research has created materials that enable the manipulation of excitons at room temperature — a previously unthinkable feat. The research has the potential to facilitate the creation of a new generation of optoelectronic devices. [ + ]
Using perovskites to make ceramic capacitors safer
Electronic components manufacturer TDK and Hokkaido University are using perovskites to make ceramic capacitors safer. [ + ]
STMicroelectronics attending electronica China
STMicroelectronics is showcasing its latest technologies and products for smart driving, smart environments and smart things at electronica China. [ + ]
