Solar photovoltaic firms seeking profitability
27 January, 2012Solar companies will face the challenge of rebuilding margins during a period of increasing diversity as global demand is projected to grow 6% in 2012.
Robot research to help elderly
26 January, 2012A multirobotic study at an Auckland retirement village has been launched.
Richardson and RECOM power up
25 January, 2012Richardson has entered into a global distribution agreement with RECOM.
Organic solar cells at 8.3% efficiency
25 January, 2012Three companies have made what they claim is a crucial step towards successful commercialisation of organic photovoltaic cells.
Certification updated
25 January, 2012 | Supplied by: Comtest GroupThe Telecommunication Labelling Notice has recognised the IECEE Certification Body Scheme.
Engineering or science?
19 December, 2011According to a survey of over 300 engineers, the most influential factor in choosing engineering as a career is “a talent for mathematics/science”. Universities in Australia have produced 61% more domestic graduate scientists than engineers, yet there are 10 times the number of engineering jobs listed than scientific roles.
Tablet PC resolution set to improve
15 December, 2011The NPD DisplaySearch shipment forecast indicates that the average resolution of tablet PC displays will grow to more than 200 pixels per inch in the second quarter of 2012.
North American PV market may double
15 December, 2011According to a report, in Q3’11, the US PV market grew by 32% from Q2’11 and could reach 1.9 GW for the year, which would mean that the market has doubled in size for the second consecutive year.
Mouser Electronics medical knowledge site
14 December, 2011 | Supplied by: Mouser Electronics
Mouser Electronics has launched a second medical applications product knowledge centre training site, devoted to medical therapies.
China’s PV installations forecast to surpass Japanese markets
12 December, 2011
The photovoltaic market is forecast to grow 39% Q/Q and 130% Y/Y in Q4’11.
TV panel shipments decline in 2011
09 December, 2011
Panel makers are targeting a 2% growth in shipments for Q4’11, as downstream manufacturers and brands are expected to prepare for the holiday season.
Noisy solution wins award
06 December, 2011
Liang Chen's noisy solution has won him a 2011 Victoria Fellowship.
Marl invests $187,000 in prototyping
01 December, 2011 | Supplied by: Aerospace & Defence ProductsMarl International has invested $187,000 in tools for prototype and small batch production in order to handle growing demand for its specialist LED lighting assemblies. The investment will allow Marl to turn around prototypes of its bespoke lighting solutions significantly faster.
LCD TV panel shipments expected to slide
25 November, 2011
A report shows that although an increase in loading rates from 68 to 75% has been recorded in October, shipments are set to decline from November until the end of the year.
Chinese photovoltaics reach US levels
23 November, 2011
The non-residential PV project pipeline in China grew to 16 GW at the end of October.
