Printed and flexible electronics: key technology highlights in 2020
26 November, 2020 by Dr Matthew Dyson, Technology Analyst | Supplied by: IDTechExPrinted/flexible electronics is a constantly evolving area with extensive scope for innovation. IDTechEx outlines three of the most exciting technological highlights in the sector.
Fugaku retains title as world's fastest supercomputer
19 November, 2020The supercomputer Fugaku has once again taken out the top spot on the TOP500 list — a ranking of the world's fastest supercomputers that is published twice a year.
'Lab-in-Fab' to advance adoption of piezoelectric MEMS
06 November, 2020 | Supplied by: STMicroelectronics Pty LtdSTMicroelectronics, A*STAR's Institute of Microelectronics and ULVAC will jointly set up and operate an 8″ (200 mm) R&D line focused on piezo MEMS technology.
Webinar: How eSIM is forging a new future in IoT
26 October, 2020Digi-Key Electronics has announced that it is sponsoring a product training webinar with STMicroelectronics and Truphone focused on how eSIM is forging a new future in IoT.
STMicroelectronics acquires SOMOS Semiconductor
23 October, 2020 | Supplied by: STMicroelectronics Pty LtdSTMicroelectronics has announced the acquisition and integration of the assets of SOMOS Semiconductor, a French fabless semiconductor company.
QR Code receives IEEE Milestone award
20 October, 2020 | Supplied by: Denso International AustraliaIt's played a key role in helping businesses to open up safely during COVID-19, and now the ubiquitous QR Code has received an IEEE Milestone award.
Lowest ever noise levels recorded for qubits
13 October, 2020The level of charge noise in semiconductor qubits has been a critical obstacle to achieving the accuracy levels needed for large-scale error-corrected quantum computers.
LaSAR Alliance to accelerate AR eyewear adoption
12 October, 2020 | Supplied by: STMicroelectronics Pty LtdThe LaSAR Alliance is focused on meeting the technical challenges required for all-day wearable smart glasses.
Electronic blood vessels implanted in rabbits
08 October, 2020Researchers have developed electronic blood vessels that can be actively tuned to address subtle changes in the body after implantation.
NVIDIA set to acquire Arm for $40 billion
07 October, 2020NVIDIA will acquire Arm from SoftBank Group and the SoftBank Vision Fund in a transaction valued at $40 billion through a combination of NVIDIA shares and cash.
SEMI launches flexible hybrid electronics standards committee
01 October, 2020The committee aims to develop global standards for flexible hybrid electronics spanning design, materials, manufacturing, packaging and systems.
Deakin Uni course to build additive manufacturing skills
29 September, 2020 | Supplied by: MSC Software AustraliaMSC Software is working with Deakin University to develop Australia's additive manufacturing skills and ensure strong economic growth.
Manufacturing in the new normal
28 September, 2020 | Supplied by: Mitsubishi Electric AustraliaJust like society as a whole, manufacturers are experiencing a lot of additional challenges they didn't expect, and to top it all many are facing reduced budgets.
How facial recognition technology benefits and harms us
24 September, 2020 by Amy Cavendish*Ever since the growth of facial recognition technology (FRT), the world's been cautiously optimistic about the benefits it brings to the table.
Vicor announces global distribution agreement with Arrow Electronics
22 September, 2020 | Supplied by: Vicor CorporationVicor has announced the expansion of its Europe, Middle East and Africa relationship with Arrow Electronics to a global distribution agreement.
