Industry News
Digi-Key launches Season 2 of Factory Tomorrow video series
Digi-Key Electronics has launched the second season of its Factory Tomorrow video series, which explores Industry 4.0 technologies such as AI and edge computing. [ + ]
'Metamaterials' from quantum dots show promise for optoelectronics
Researchers from the University of Groningen have made an extremely conductive optoelectronic metamaterial via the self-organisation of quantum dots. [ + ]
Australian quantum industry poised to reach $6 billion by 2045
Updated market projections from CSIRO have forecast that quantum technology could reach $6 billion and generate more than 19,000 jobs in Australia by 2045. [ + ]
AI powers all-in-one miniature spectrometer
An international team of researchers has designed an ultra-small spectrometer that can be positioned on a microchip and is worked using artificial intelligence (AI). [ + ]
Beyond qubits: unlocking the potential of quantum computing
Researchers from the University of Tokyo have analysed the potential of two hybrid computing systems to overcome the limitations of qubits for quantum computing. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Strength in numbers when it comes to inertial sensors
Researchers working in navigation have developed a method that allows several low-cost inertial sensors working in combination to replace a single expensive sensor. [ + ]
MXene composite used to reduce electromagnetic interference
Researchers from Drexel University have demonstrated how an MXene polymer coating can block and absorb electromagnetic interference. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
