Self-destructing electronic devices
26 May, 2015University of Illinois researchers have developed heat-triggered self-destructing electronic devices, a step towards greatly reducing electronic waste and boosting sustainability in device manufacturing.
Mathworks introduces Robotics System Toolbox
30 April, 2015MathWorks has introduced Robotics System Toolbox, which provides an interface and complete integration between MATLAB and Simulink, and the Robot Operating System (ROS).
CNTs take aircraft manufacturing out of the oven
20 April, 2015Composite materials used in aircraft wings and fuselages are typically manufactured in large, industrial-sized ovens - multiple polymer layers are blasted with temperatures up to 399°C and solidified to form a solid, resilient material.
Australian start-up's breakthrough captures attention of Airbus and Boeing
02 April, 2015Amaero Engineering, a start-up company having its genesis in Monash University's Commercialisation Programme with support from the Advanced Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre, turned heads at the recent Australian International Airshow in Avalon.
Australian start-up's breakthrough captures attention of Airbus and Boeing
02 April, 2015Amaero Engineering, a start-up company having its genesis in Monash University's Commercialisation Programme with support from the Advanced Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre, turned heads at the recent Australian International Airshow in Avalon.
LPMS 500A melt tank series
03 March, 2015For users looking to protect electronics from environmental factors, low-pressure moulding is a suitable solution that should also be flexible in Australian manufacturing conditions. The LPMS 500A melt tank series offers a high level of adaptability, allowing a number of different configurations suitable for low- to high-volume applications.
Warming up the world of superconductors
02 March, 2015A superconductor that works at room temperature was long thought impossible, but scientists at USC may have discovered a family of materials that could make it reality.
Altium CircuitStudio PCB design tool
16 January, 2015Altium has announced a partnership with element14 to distribute CircuitStudio, an easy-to-use PCB design tool based on Altium technology. The product will provide users with an interface that will make it easy for the user to get up to speed and, at the same time, deliver functionality powerful enough for professional use.
Maxim MAXREFDES32 reference design
18 December, 2014Maxim's MAXREFDES32 reference design provides two high-speed, high-accuracy, 400 kSps, 16-bit analog input channels and output channels to meet the factory environments of today's advanced manufacturing.
Tarapath Kappa 1000 moulding unit
22 October, 2014The Kappa 1000 is a horizontal-injection, single-station machine featuring a four-post die set for larger parts. A separate high-volume melt tank enables easy access and interchangeability.
Superconducting circuits, simplified
20 October, 2014MIT researchers have developed a new circuit design that could make simple superconducting devices much cheaper to manufacture. And while the circuits' speed probably wouldn't top that of today's chips, they could solve the problem of reading out the results of calculations performed with Josephson junctions.
Connecting future soldiers
24 September, 2014 by Wes Morgan*With continuing developments in technology, a soldier's equipment must stay that much more ahead of these advances. Here are some big ideas for keeping the future soldier connected.
element14 launches online design resource
11 September, 2014element14 has launched Design Center, a new resource that offers development tool information alongside product details and supporting material.
Maxim Integrated MAXREFDES27# and MAXREFDES36# reference designs
22 August, 2014Subsystem reference designs from Maxim Integrated provide accurate, low-power optical proximity sensing and enhance distributed control with a compact digital-input hub. The subsystems integrate the IO-Link standard for industrial applications.
Five tips for moulded connector construction
20 August, 2014You may know moulded connectors are a good option for harsh environments, but you may not know what to look for when specifying one in particular.
