Industry News
Stacking 2D materials changes their properties
When two atomically thin materials like graphene are stacked on top of each other, their properties change and a material with novel hybrid properties emerges. [ + ]
Researchers create a million microscopic robots
Researchers have created bug-shaped robots that are able to walk, able to survive harsh environments and tiny enough to be injected through an ordinary hypodermic needle. [ + ]
Ultrafast 3D printer for high-performance plastics
The 3D printer takes only 18 min to produce a plastic component that is 30 cm high, making it suitable for the additive manufacture of large-volume plastic components. [ + ]
NSW Govt gets behind the Sydney Quantum Academy
An initiative of Macquarie University, UNSW, the University of Sydney and UTS, the Sydney Quantum Academy will help train the next generation of scientists in quantum computing. [ + ]
New forum answers your questions on antenna integration
Antenova has introduced an online forum where product designers can consult with industry experts and other designers to get help with integrating antennas and RF into their product designs. [ + ]
High-performance n-type transistor developed
The unipolar n-type transistor has a high electron mobility performance of up to 7.16 cm2 V−1 s−1, heralding an exciting future for organic electronics. [ + ]
Flexible hybrid electronics innovators awarded
The 2019 FLEXI Awards recognised outstanding accomplishments in the flexible hybrid electronics (FHE) industry over the past 12 months. [ + ]
Registration now open for National Manufacturing Week 2019
The 20th edition of National Manufacturing Week will be held at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre from 14–17 May. The primary focus and theme of the event will be 'Industrial Evolution'. [ + ]
Reducing error in quantum logic gates
Physicists have demonstrated improvement in quantum computers, thanks to the use of codes designed to detect and discard errors in the logic gates of such machines. [ + ]
SEMI Works to provide electronics education programs
SEMI Works is a comprehensive program to attract, develop and retain the talent critical to the worldwide electronics industry's continued innovation and growth. [ + ]
High-power fuel cell enables more electric vehicle types
Researchers have developed a fuel cell with the capacity to power electric vehicles such as planes, ships and submarines which have much higher energy requirements than electric cars. [ + ]
Survey shows hardware plays a growing role in IoT design process
The Premier Farnell Global IoT Survey 2018 shows that design engineers use a range of hardware platforms to accelerate development pace and shorten time to the market. [ + ]
Stretchable fibre with a metallic core
US researchers have developed a fibre that combines the elasticity of rubber with the strength of a metal, resulting in a tough material that could be incorporated into soft robotics. [ + ]
Registration now open for SEMICON Southeast Asia 2019
SEMICON Southeast Asia (SEA) 2019 will be held from 7–9 May at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre in Kuala Lumpur. [ + ]
New material developed for high-voltage supercapacitors
Researchers have developed a new supercapacitor material that exhibits extraordinarily high stability under conditions of high voltage and high temperature. [ + ]
