Using a new formulation, manufacturers could adopt inkjet printing as a cheap, easy-to-access strategy for the fabrication of electronic devices and sensors. [ + ]

The committee aims to develop global standards for flexible hybrid electronics spanning design, materials, manufacturing, packaging and systems. [ + ]

MSC Software is working with Deakin University to develop Australia's additive manufacturing skills and ensure strong economic growth. [ + ]

Researchers have developed a highly flexible yet sturdy wearable piezoelectric harvester using the simple fabrication process of hot pressing and tape casting. [ + ]

RadioGlobe is an open-source DesignSpark engineering project that enables users to tune in to internet radio stations from around the world. [ + ]

Vicor has announced the expansion of its Europe, Middle East and Africa relationship with Arrow Electronics to a global distribution agreement. [ + ]

Fruit peel waste can be used to extract and re-use precious metals from spent lithium-ion batteries in order to create new batteries. [ + ]

Forcite's smart helmet is designed to deliver road alerts and visual and audio turn-by-turn navigation without a phone. [ + ]

The EPIC project aims to accelerate the drying of high-quality electrodes for lithium-ion batteries, increasing the energy efficiency of this process. [ + ]

Altium has announced the launch of the Upverter Education program based on Upverter — a free, web-based PCB design tool that is easy to learn and use. [ + ]

A newly developed electrocatalyst for hydrogen fuel cells does not require a carbon carrier and is therefore much more stable than the catalysts commonly used today. [ + ]

The InfinityGlove allows users to mimic a variety of in-game controls using simple hand gestures, without the need for additional wiring to connect it to a computer. [ + ]

BluGlass has been awarded a co-funding grant by the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre to establish a laser diode foundry business onshore in Australia. [ + ]

The live virtual events will be held from 22–24 September in the Americas, Europe and Asia in English (in appropriate time zones). [ + ]

Researchers have utilised inkjet printing to develop solar cells so thin, light and flexible that they can rest on a soap bubble. [ + ]