Smart Industry: four principles powering this industrial revolution
25 August, 2017 | Supplied by: STMicroelectronics Pty Ltd'Smart Industry' isn’t a random label one can just throw around, but the current industrial revolution brought on by a sophisticated and precise set of technologies that are changing man's relation to manufacturing.
Celebrating 40 years since Voyager 2
24 August, 2017Frequency Electronics (FEI) is celebrating the launch of the Voyager 2 spacecraft by NASA on 20 August 1977 — 40 years ago this week.
Stretchable and transparent electronics markets set to grow substantially
22 August, 2017The global stretchable electronics market is expected to rise at a CAGR of about 105% from 2016–2023, while the transparent electronics market will be a bit more conservative at 59%.
Omron appoints new director for Oceania
21 August, 2017 | Supplied by: Omron Electronics Pty LtdAutomation company Omron Asia Pacific has appointed a new director for its operations in the Oceania region.
Autonomous robotics competition to be held in Sydney next month
18 August, 2017 | Supplied by: National Instruments Aust Pty LtdTwo dozen autonomous robots designed by engineering students from across Australia and New Zealand will compete for robot supremacy in the 7th Annual National Instruments Autonomous Robotics Competition (NIARC), to be held at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) on 5 September.
Diamonds are a scientist's best friend
16 August, 2017Researchers in the lab of Professor Robert Nemanich, one of the world's foremost experts on diamonds, are utilising the unique characteristics of these precious gemstones in some innovative applications.
Australian academic awarded for contribution to 3D printing
15 August, 2017 | Supplied by: Deakin UniversityProfessor Ian Gibson has become the first Australian academic to receive a prestigious international award recognising his lifetime contribution to the world of 3D printing.
Power Integrations and Future Electronics sign distribution agreement
14 August, 2017 | Supplied by: Future ElectronicsPower Integrations has announced a worldwide distribution agreement with Future Electronics, a distributor of electronics components.
Are health, safety and wellness important to your company?
02 August, 2017Over 400 professionals have already signed up to attend the world-class SAFETYconnect conference and expo, to be held from 16–17 August at Rosehill Gardens, Sydney.
STMicroelectronics reports solid first-half results for 2017
28 July, 2017Semiconductor company STMicroelectronics has reported its financial results for the second quarter and first half of 2017, ending 1 July.
Mouser signs global distribution deal with InvenSense
27 July, 2017 | Supplied by: Mouser Electronics (Hong Kong) LtdMouser Electronics has announced a global distribution agreement with InvenSense, a provider of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) sensor platforms.
Zond loses patent infringement lawsuit
26 July, 2017 | Supplied by: Renesas ElectronicsThe United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts (Boston) has ruled in favour of Renesas Electronics Corporation and Renesas Electronics America in a patent infringement lawsuit brought against it by Zond.
Azoteq touch control products now available from Digi-Key Electronics
24 July, 2017 | Supplied by: Digi-Key ElectronicsTouch-sensing products from Azoteq are now available worldwide through Digi-Key Electronics, a global electronic components distributor, as the result of a new distribution agreement.
Flying high: long-lasting drone developed
20 July, 2017Tom Maclaurin has invented an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that is capable of flying for five times longer than many drones currently on the market, as well as conducting aerial surveillance at a fraction of the cost of current manned aircraft.
Versum Materials acquires cleaning solutions supplier Dynaloy
19 July, 2017Versum Materials has agreed to acquire cleaning solutions supplier Dynaloy from Eastman Chemical Company for approximately US$13 million.