Industry News
Heavy rain affects object detection by LiDAR sensors
Researchers found that as the rain intensity increased it became more difficult for the sensors to detect objects. [ + ]
Temporary tattoos feature light-emitting technology
Scientists have created a temporary tattoo with light-emitting technology used in TV and smartphone screens, paving the way for a new type of 'smart tattoo' with a range of potential uses. [ + ]
Creating high-strength materials for flexible electronics
An international research team has developed a method that allows for a laser-driven integration of metals into polymers to form electrically conductive composites. [ + ]
Faraday appointed by PPM Test as ANZ distributor
PPM Test has appointed Australian-based Faraday to provide distribution and technical support of PPM Test products across Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
Long-lasting lithium–sulfur battery developed
Researchers have improved the performance and durability of lithium–sulfur batteries, which are attracting attention as a potential next-generation energy storage technology. [ + ]
Competition to communicate technological innovations
The Communications Prizes seek to find the most compelling technological and engineering innovations, communicated in a way to inspire the public and aspiring young technologists. [ + ]
Metromatics partners with RuggON as ANZ distributor
Metromatics has joined forces with RuggON to distribute the company's range of rugged computing and display products in Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
Low levels of backscattering confirmed in hollow-core fibres
Researchers have successfully measured back-reflection in cutting-edge hollow-core fibres that is around 10,000 times lower than conventional optical fibres. [ + ]
Hybrid flow batteries modified to enhance efficiency
Researchers have found a way of enhancing hybrid flow batteries or regenerative fuel cell (RFC) technology that could store electricity for very long durations. [ + ]
Terahertz waves used to transmit 8K video
Researchers employed terahertz waves from the 300 GHz band as an information carrier that allows for the wireless transmission of uncompressed, 8K UHD video. [ + ]
Flexible crystal enables efficient, bendable electronics
When an electric field is applied, the hybrid material can be strained up to 22% — the highest strain reported in a piezoelectric material so far. [ + ]
Scientists create 'armour' for quantum technology
'Body armour' for fragile quantum systems would make them robust enough to be used as the basis for a new generation of low-energy electronics. [ + ]
Electronex rescheduled to September 2021
Electronex – The Electronics Design & Assembly Expo, which was to be held in May this year, has been rescheduled to 15–16 September at Rosehill Gardens in Sydney. [ + ]
Nanometric structure improves solar cell efficiency
Researchers have developed a nanometric structure that can cover the surface of some silicon solar panels and improve their performance by up to 40%. [ + ]
Ferroelectric memory with ultralow power and high speed
A new ferroelectric memory surpasses the performance of a conventional flash memory in terms of operation speed, power consumption and device reliability. [ + ]