Industry News
Licensing agreement and a Li-ion battery facility in Aus
Cadenza Innovation, a provider of Li-ion energy storage solutions to battery manufacturers, has announced a licensing agreement with Li-ion battery manufacturer Energy Renaissance. [ + ]
STMicroelectronics sells over 1 billion ST33 secure chips
STMicroelectronics has recorded cumulative sales of over 1 billion units for its ST33 embedded-security ICs, reflecting the growing imperative to protect data and systems in secure mobile-consumer, smart-driving, smart-industry and smart-cities applications. [ + ]
Leading AI researcher receives IEEE award
Dr Zbigniew Michalewicz, Chief Scientist of AI software company Complexica, has received the prestigious 2019 IEEE Pioneer Award for Evolutionary Computation Research. [ + ]
3D printed IoT sensors are more sustainable
Researchers are developing an eco-friendly, 3D-printable solution for producing wireless IoT sensors that can be used and disposed of without contaminating the environment. [ + ]
Universal Robots appoints ANZ Country Manager
Universal Robots, a pioneer in collaborative robot technology, has announced the appointment of industry veteran Peter Hern in the role of ANZ Country Manager. [ + ]
Developing quantum sensors for autonomous vehicles
UQ researchers are working to develop next-generation quantum sensors which could revolutionise navigation and communications in unmanned and autonomous vehicles. [ + ]
Graphene wearables at Mobile World Congress 2019
The Graphene Pavilion is returning to Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 with over 20 graphene-based prototypes. [ + ]
Solar supercapacitors for flexible and wearable electronics
Engineers have used layers of graphene and polyurethane to create a flexible supercapacitor that can generate power from the sun and store excess energy for later use. [ + ]
Inkjet-printed switches to manage multiple frequency bands
Researchers have created inkjet-printed switches that enable control over frequency-tuneable communication modules, such as antennas and filters. [ + ]
Advantech acquires 80% of OMRON Nohgata
Following the acquisition, OMRON Nohgata will now be known as Advantech Technologies Japan (ATJ). [ + ]
Data-transmitting light signal gets power boost
Researchers have made a breakthrough in photonics, using a nanosized amplifier to improve the propagation of data inside a microchip. [ + ]
STMicroelectronics to acquire majority stake in SiC wafer manufacturer Norstel
STMicroelectronics will acquire 55% of Norstel's share capital, with an option to acquire the remaining 45% subject to certain conditions. [ + ]
You could be a Master of Quantum Technology
The University of Queensland is launching a new quantum technology program that is set to prepare students for highly skilled, highly paid positions. [ + ]
Asian power electronics fair opens in June
The 2019 edition of PCIM Asia is coming to Shanghai in June to showcase the most recent innovations and solutions in power electronics. [ + ]
Transparent transistors developed
Researchers have engineered a zinc-oxide-based transparent material that displays tuneable electronic properties depending on the tweaking of a new type of dopant. [ + ]
