Industry News
3D printing micrometre-sized parts in the blink of an eye
A group of researchers in Australia and Germany have created a 3D-printing resin, along with a dedicated 3D printer, to complete ultrafast printouts of an entire microstructure. [ + ]
Global Semiconductor Alliance announces recipient of Exemplary Leadership Award
Steve Sanghi, Executive Chair of Microchip Technology, is set to receive the Dr Morris Chang Exemplary Leadership Award for his contributions to the industry. [ + ]
MXene composite used to reduce electromagnetic interference
Researchers from Drexel University have demonstrated how an MXene polymer coating can block and absorb electromagnetic interference. [ + ]
Light-activated smart plastic a step towards flexible electronics
Researchers have created a plastic-like material that can be soft and stretchy or hard and rigid with the application of a catalyst and visible light. [ + ]
CEA's RF chip enables IoT connectivity for remote devices
CEA and Astrocast have collaborated on a low-cost, bidirectional communication module that enables corporations to communicate with their remote assets. [ + ]
Electrode material used to enhance all-solid-state sodium batteries
The new material is expected to improve high-capacity rechargeable batteries and make them cheaper by using common materials. [ + ]
Using exciton pairs to enable next-gen technology
Researchers from Australian National University have developed a new semiconductor structure involving exciton pairs that could pave the way for next-generation technologies. [ + ]
Nanofabrication used to develop metal superlattices
Researchers have used a routine nanofabrication procedure to prepare a metal superlattice that could enhance the utility of microelectronics in common technologies. [ + ]
Strategy to reduce power consumption of semiconductor devices
A research team has reduced the power consumption and maximised the switching efficiency of semiconductor devices by embedding platinum nanoparticles. [ + ]
Disposable circuit board made from paper
Researchers have developed a circuit board that is made of paper with fully integrated electrical components; when no longer needed, the circuit board can be burned or left to degrade. [ + ]
Researchers introduce ionic circuits that compute in water
Researchers at Harvard have created an ionic circuit consisting of hundreds of ionic transistors that perform the core process of neural network computing. [ + ]
Australia establishes National Quantum Advisory Committee
The Australian Government has appointed a National Quantum Advisory Committee to help support the country's National Quantum Strategy. [ + ]
Gelion opens zinc bromide battery manufacturing facility in Sydney
Zinc bromide battery developer Gelion has launched a manufacturing facility in Western Sydney, capable of producing two megawatt hours of batteries annually. [ + ]
Wearable medical sensors enhanced with ultrathin mesh
Researchers have designed an ultrathin mesh-type polymer PTC thermistor that can stretch and bend, thereby enhancing the flexibility of wearable medical sensors. [ + ]
USB-C charger to be standardised across Europe by 2024
The European Parliament has adopted a law to make USB-C charging mandatory on phones and other small devices by 2024 to reduce electronic waste. [ + ]