Industry News
Lockheed Martin joins Australia's space race
Lockheed Martin is partnering with the University of Sydney and RMIT University to develop advanced technologies that will have significant implications for both defence and commercial space-based applications. [ + ]
STMicroelectronics and Objenious connecting IoT nodes to LoRa networks
STMicroelectronics is working together with Internet of Things (IoT) specialist Objenious, a founding member of the LoRa Alliance, to accelerate the connection of IoT nodes to LoRa networks. [ + ]
Superconductivity discovered in thin films of titanium oxide
Japanese researchers have discovered superconductivity in thin films of titanium oxide (Ti4O7) and gamma-phase trititanium pentoxide (γ-Ti3O5), in a breakthrough that could one day be used to develop ultrafast computers. [ + ]
Supercooled platform for detecting single photons
UK researchers have developed a supercooled detector platform, capable of detecting single photons, which could find applications in cancer treatment, driverless cars and practical quantum communications. [ + ]
Electronex 2017 declared a success
From 6–7 September, Electronex — The Electronics Design & Assembly Expo and Conference was held at the Melbourne Park Function Centre. Around 1000 trade visitors and delegates attended the two-day event, which alternates annually between Melbourne and Sydney, leading event organiser Australasian Exhibitions and Events (AEE) to declare the expo an outstanding success. [ + ]
Wearable sensors market to hit $1 billion this year
The global market for wearable sensors is expected to record its first billion-dollar year in 2017, according to market research company IDTechEx. [ + ]
Polymer-based capacitor could improve electrical circuitry
Saudi Arabian researchers have used a blend of polymer materials to develop a novel type of component — one that could substantially improve the performance of electrical circuits. [ + ]
High-efficiency SiC power device developed
Mitsubishi Electric has developed a silicon carbide (SiC) power device with what is claimed to be the world's highest power efficiency in a device of its type, thanks to the use of a proprietary source structure. [ + ]
STMicroelectronics selected as technical partner for smart meter platform
Semiconductor company STMicroelectronics is supporting E-Distribuzione in the deployment of second-generation smart meter platform Open Meter. [ + ]
Madison Technologies acquires Shepelec Instrumentation, expands IoT portfolio
Madison Technologies has acquired the business and assets of Shepelec Instrumentation. The acquisition includes Shepelec's flagship industrial IoT product, the MultiPar Multi-IO Device. [ + ]
MATLAB adds deep learning capabilities with Release 2017b
MathWorks has introduced Release 2017b (R2017b), which includes new features in its MATLAB and Simulink design software, six new products, and updates and bug fixes to 86 other products. [ + ]
Lithium-ion batteries created at QUT
Queensland University of Technology has established a facility capable of manufacturing rechargeable lithium-ion batteries — the first in Australia at a commercial scale, according to QUT Professor Peter Talbot. [ + ]
Storing photonic information as sound waves
Australian researchers have achieved a massive breakthrough in the field of optical information processing, dramatically slowing digital information carried as light waves by transferring the data into sound waves in an integrated circuit. [ + ]
Avnet announces acquisition of Dragon Innovation
Components distributor Avnet has announced its acquisition of Dragon Innovation, expanding its portfolio of offerings for customers as they move from design to prototype to volume production. [ + ]
Data storage breakthrough brings quantum internet one step closer
Scientists have discovered a new and improved way to store quantum data, thus taking a major leap forward to providing the building blocks for a global quantum internet. [ + ]