Stacks of ceramic plates are capable of transforming fuels like natural gas into electricity using an electrochemical process.

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania propose to shrink circuits to save space and power and, more importantly, accommodate electronic applications at much higher frequencies than are possible with current models - applications that include nano-optics, optical information storage and molecular signalling.

The science fiction of the 1970s TV program Six Million Dollar Man is just around the corner with the development of wearable muscles by Australian electrochemists, scientists at the international conference Connect 2005 were told.

Farnell InOne has become the first company in Australia to achieve the Standards Mark for the Certification of Electrostatic Sensitive Devices from the certified testing body SAI Global.

Erni has appointed two distributors in Japan - Tokyo Electron Device (TED) and Takumi Shoji Co.

A recent study in NSW by the Australian Government National Measurement Institute concludes an on-running dilemma for battery owners; should I be using purified water to top up my batteries or can I get away with normal tap water?

Tech-Rentals has acquired Bear Communication Australia.

Researchers at the University of Auckland have taken the first step towards developing the next generation of optoelectronic materials for use in devices such as screen displays, solar cells and lasers which display information using electrical signals and light emission.

Solar panels that can be painted on the wall is a dream of one of the Bio21 Institute's recruits, organic chemist Prof Andrew Holmes.

AEEMA and the Major Fraud Investigation Division of Victoria Police have signed a memorandum of understanding to help prevent, detect and investigate serious fraud and electronic environment management issues.

The new venue, which has been overwhelmingly rated the one of choice in extensive surveys to existing and potential visitors, is in Australia's fastest growing catchment area in the heart of Sydney's industrial and manufacturing hub.

National Instruments has acquired the Toronto, Canada-based Electronics Workbench, a supplier of electronics design automation software.

Techmetal has completed the first stage of an installation of P-series racking systems at Foxtel's Digital Centre, to house the specialised equipment involved in Foxtel's digital television upgrade.

Ceramic Fuel Cells and Central Gippsland Institute of TAFE announce an agreement for Australia's first field trial of a fuel cell powered micro-CHP (combined heat and power) generator appliance.

Researchers from the British universities of Southampton and Glasgow have succeeded in tying knots in light beams.