Industry News
Stretchable, washable batteries designed for wearables
The battery works even when twisted or stretched to twice its normal length, or after being tossed in the laundry. [ + ]
Rohde & Schwarz and Audi partner on C-V2X traffic testing
C-V2X is a key technology that is set to increase traffic efficiency, improve road safety and enhance autonomous driving in the coming years. [ + ]
Introductory MATLAB course now open for registration
MATLAB Essentials was created as an introductory course for students and professionals who need to learn MATLAB to advance their education or careers. [ + ]
Record efficiency for lead halide perovskite solar cells
Researchers achieved a power conversion efficiency of 23.7% — the highest reported to date for an inverted architecture perovskite solar cell. [ + ]
FTC sues to block NVIDIA's acquisition of Arm
The US Federal Trade Commission has sued to block chip supplier NVIDIA's $40 billion acquisition of UK chip design provider Arm. [ + ]
Digi-Key and Make: announce 2021 Boards Guide and AR app
The guide helps students, makers and professional engineers identify the latest technology available to help bring innovation to life. [ + ]
NSW opens Quantum Terminal, Aus and US partner on quantum future
Tech Central's Quantum Terminal has welcomed its first tenants, while Australia and the US have signed a landmark statement of intent. [ + ]
IME and ST collaborate on silicon carbide R&D
The collaboration sets a foundation for a comprehensive SiC ecosystem in Singapore and creates opportunities for other companies to engage in SiC research. [ + ]
Free webinar on eSIM technology for the IoT
The webinar will showcase the power of eSIM technology and how it helps IoT devices connect more quickly and efficiently. [ + ]
Using nuclear radiation to transmit digital data wirelessly
Radio waves and mobile phone signals rely on electromagnetic radiation for communication; now engineers have transferred digitally encoded information using nuclear radiation instead. [ + ]
Light sensors optimised for the IoT era
Scientists have developed a compact and robust optical sensor that can convert light to digital signals, making it ideal for the Internet of Things. [ + ]
Academics honoured for excellence in semiconductor research
Two Stanford University professors are the 2021 recipients of SIA-SRC University Research Awards. [ + ]
Govt invests $111m in Australia's quantum future
The funding will support the commercialisation, adoption and use of quantum technology to create jobs, support Australian business and keep Australians safe. [ + ]
Simultaneous coating and drying for fast electrode production
Drying times can be reduced to less than 20 seconds, which corresponds to half down to one-third of the usual production time, without capacity losses. [ + ]
Rohde & Schwarz supports smartphone-to-car communications
Rohde & Schwarz has joined the Car Connectivity Consortium to foster industry-wide standards for communications between vehicles and smartphones. [ + ]
