Industry News
Universal computer memory could replace DRAM
The inventors of the device used quantum mechanics to solve the dilemma of choosing between stable, long-term data storage and low-energy writing and erasing. [ + ]
New battery design for the 5G world
A newly created formula more than doubles the energy a battery can carry without changing the weight, according to its designers. [ + ]
Architecture developed for ultrahigh-speed wireless networks
Researchers have developed ubiquitous, robust, flexible, interoperable and cost-effective wireless network technology that operates in previously unused high-frequency bands. [ + ]
Weidi Zhu promoted to Business President of element14
Development distributor Farnell has appointed Weidi Zhu to the role of Business President of element14, its distribution business in APAC. [ + ]
Oritech extends partnership with Nordson Corporation
Oritech has announced it has extended its distribution and service support partnership with Nordson Corporation within Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
On-Track Technology relocates to Milperra
Contract electronic manufacturer On-Track Technology has decided to relocate from its Mascot manufacturing facility. [ + ]
Wirelessly charge your devices in a room-sized power system
The wireless power transfer system uses magnetic fields to simultaneously charge multiple devices — or nodes — within the confines of a room. [ + ]
Electrolube to host conformal coatings seminar at Electronex
Beth Turner will provide a comprehensive overview of next-generation conformal coatings for harsh environments as well as a useful insight into coating vs encapsulation. [ + ]
Unex and STMicroelectronics collaborate on V2X and secure telematics
Unex's SOM-301 V2X system-on-module has been integrataed on STMicroelectronics' Telemaco3P Modular Telematics Platform (TC3P-MTP). [ + ]
Magnetic switching component suitable for spintronics
Researchers have created an electronic component that demonstrates functions and abilities important to future generations of computational logic and memory devices. [ + ]
Straightening single-molecule nanowires improves conductivity
Forcing single-molecule nanowires to be flat significantly improved their conductivity compared with a twisted conformation. [ + ]
Engineer awarded for teaching driverless cars to navigate
Professor Michael Milford's research looks at how the brain handles navigation and perception to see how they can be applied to all-weather, anytime positioning for autonomous vehicles. [ + ]
Analysing semiconductor crystals with a sphere of light
The approach improves on current photoluminescence spectroscopy techniques and could lead to energy savings for mass producers, and thus consumers, of power devices. [ + ]
Switched on to silicon-based electronics
Seeking to further increase the conversion efficiency of silicon-based components in power electronics, researchers developed a power switching device that surpasses previous performance limits. [ + ]
Two additives are better than one in Li-ion capacitors
Seeking a low-cost, simple and efficient way to incorporate lithium into capacitors for electrical energy storage, researchers have proposed using two additives instead of one. [ + ]
