Built-in obsolescence — a fact or an urban myth?
16 September, 2015Is built-in obsolescence a fact or an urban myth? Does household equipment really have a finite life determined by the manufacturer or is it something we consumers have conned ourselves into believing every time there is a gadget breakdown?
Intellectual property toolkit to drive collaboration
14 September, 2015The new Australian IP Toolkit for Collaboration, a joint project between the Department of Industry and Science and IP Australia, will help drive greater collaboration between researchers and business.
Significant advances in electric energy independent vehicles reported
11 September, 2015The report 'Energy Independent Vehicles 2016–2026' explains why electric energy independent vehicles (EIVs) will be one of the most significant advances this century.
Arrow collaborates with NetComm Wireless to simplify IoT deployments
10 September, 2015 | Supplied by: Arrow Electronics Australia Pty LtdArrow Electronics has announced a collaboration with NetComm Wireless, an ASX-listed developer of wireless machine-to-machine (M2M) devices, to provide an 'Intelligent Gateway'.
Electric vehicle industry to drive SiC growth
03 September, 2015The electric and hybrid electric vehicle market is set to drive the silicon carbide (SiC) technology adoption, according to research firm Yole Développement.
u-blox opens new China office
02 September, 2015 | Supplied by: u-blox Singapore Pte Ltdu-blox has opened a new office in Chongqing, China, with an aim to bolster its automotive and industrial applications, in particular GNSS and short-range products.
Bridging a gap between study and work
31 August, 2015Tertiary science and ICT students are being disadvantaged by a lack of industry experience to help them prepare for the workplace after graduating.
CSIRO and NICTA join forces to create new digital research entity
28 August, 2015Researchers from CSIRO's Digital Productivity flagship and NICTA will come together to form a new CSIRO entity called Data61, led by Australian technology entrepreneur Adrian Turner.
Small electronics companies offer semiconductor vendors fast growth
21 August, 2015Semiconductor companies need to diversify their sales strategy to focus on the large number of smaller organisations that offer fast and stable growth, rather than relying on big deals from large customers that are in a constant state of flux.
Smart utilities drive smart meter semiconductors sales
20 August, 2015The global market for smart meter semiconductors will continue to expand in the coming years, providing significant growth opportunities to semiconductor manufacturers, according to IHS Inc.
Questacon and Samsung announce technology partnership
14 August, 2015Questacon — The National Science and Technology Centre and Samsung Electronics Australia have announced the launch of a technology partnership to support Australia's future inventors, technologists and entrepreneurs.
M2M Connectivity to distribute Cradlepoint's 4G LTE solutions
13 August, 2015 | Supplied by: M2M ConnectivityM2M Connectivity has signed a partnership deal with Cradlepoint to distribute and support its cloud-managed 4G/LTE networking solutions.
Controlling noise and EMI
13 August, 2015 | Supplied by: SMCBAPCB design expert Rick Hartley will present a two-day workshop on control of noise, signal integrity and EMI in high-speed circuits and printed circuit boards at the SMCBA 2015 conference to be held at the Melbourne Park Function Centre, Melbourne, on 9-10 September.
QualiEco Circuits 'PCB Wizards with QualiEco — Your Monthly Technical Guide'
10 August, 2015 | Supplied by: QualiEco Circuits Pty Ltd'PCB Wizards with QualiEco — Your Monthly Technical Guide' is an easy-to-read publication in which the QualiEco technical team can share its vast experience and practical ideas. The company says its helpful articles will save readers time and money by enriching knowledge and simplifying the complexities of PCB manufacturing.
Engineering a more balanced workforce
10 August, 2015The University of Queensland has been announced as a winner in its 2015 Gender Diversity Awards, in the category of Most Encouraging Student or Non-Profit Group in Gender Diversity.
