Industry News
Waterproof electronic circuits made of graphene
When graphene is integrated with the metal of an electronic circuit, the contact resistance is not affected by moisture. [ + ]
Grant to accelerate lithium-oxygen battery research
The US National Science Foundation has awarded a US$219,312, two-year grant to push forward research into cutting-edge lithium-oxygen batteries. [ + ]
World Electronics Forum coming to Adelaide
The 2019 Annual Meeting of the World Electronics Forum (WEF) will be held in Adelaide from 4–6 December 2019, in conjunction with an international conference. [ + ]
New polymeric material for transparent and flexible displays
Korean researchers have developed a polymeric material that could be key to the displays of the future. [ + ]
Farewell to faulty electronics with defect detection tool
A powerful new tool could help manufacturers spot defects or unwanted features in everyday technology — such as mobile phones and solar cells — early in the fabrication process. [ + ]
maxon motor named official supplier to America's Cup champs
Emirates Team New Zealand's vigorous defence of the 36th America's Cup will be assisted with the support of maxon DC motors. [ + ]
ST and Arilou collaborate to detect automotive hacking
The project seeks to address emerging requests for protection against intrusion via communication buses in automotive body and gateway applications. [ + ]
3D atomic-scale quantum chip architecture demonstrated
UNSW scientists have shown for the first time that they can build atomic-precision qubits in a 3D device — a major step towards a universal quantum computer. [ + ]
Anticipating and correcting faults in 'failsafe' chips
Spanish researchers have made it possible to anticipate the possible faults a chip may suffer and reduce their impact in the design phase, before they become operational. [ + ]
Electrolube achieves global aerospace standard AS 9100
Electrochemicals manufacturer Electrolube has been awarded the AS 9100 internationally recognised Quality Management System standard. [ + ]
'Data superhighway' under construction for future internet
Data being shared on the highly anticipated 'quantum internet' would be stored in light particles, which can store vast amounts of information. [ + ]
eCOUNT embedded signs ED2 as ANZ distribution partner
ED2 will sell eCOUNT embedded's flat-panel controllers, ultralow power computer-on-modules and RFID reader platforms in Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
Program to prepare businesses for Fourth Industrial Revolution
The Industry 4.0 Testlabs for Australia program is designed to prepare businesses for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, with the help of six selected Australian universities. [ + ]
Cree and STMicroelectronics announce silicon carbide wafer supply agreement
Electronics company Cree has signed a multiyear agreement to produce and supply its Wolfspeed silicon carbide (SiC) wafers to STMicroelectronics. [ + ]
Shape-conformable batteries based on 3D printing technology
Researchers have successfully manufactured various kinds of battery shapes — such as ring-type, H-shape and U-shape — using 3D printing technology. [ + ]
