3D white graphene could keep miniature electronics cool
RESEARCHERS at Rice University say 3D structures of “white graphene” could help keep small electronics cool.
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Discovered: massless Weyl fermions could lead to faster electronics
SCIENTISTS have discovered Weyl fermions, a massless particle that could lead to faster and more efficient electronics.
NHP and Alstom partner up in substation equipment and automation
NHP and Alstom Grid have officially signed a distribution agreement to jointly supply and integrate substation equipment and automation to utilities.
Free up-to-date guide on electrical industry workplace safety
THE NATIONAL Electrical and Communications Association has partnered with Pro-Visual Publishing to release the latest version of its Electrical...
Motherboard gives Intel Edison developers Raspberry Pi IO headers
AN Australian startup is crowd-funding a multifunctional motherboard for the Intel Edison, bridging the gap between Raspberry Pi and the Edison.
Executive scalps on the line at Toshiba
TOSHIBA president Hisao Tanaka may resign in the face of a major accounting scandal at the Japanese conglomerate and semiconductor firm.
Smart steering wheels will detect micro-sleep
FUTURE smart cars will be able to detect if the driver has fallen asleep – thanks to pressure sensors within the steering wheel.
Resonance Health collaborates with CSIRO to enhance liver measurements
RESONANCE Health, which develops non-invasive liver scanners, will collaborate with CSIRO to enhance its ability to measure liver fibrosis.
Dyesol partners with Solliance to accelerate development of steel-based solar technology
DYESOL has signed on as an Industrial Partner to Solliance, a solar energy consortium in Eindhoven, The Netherlands.
Contract represents major growth for Australian sleep diagnostics company
COMPUMEDICS has signed a new $7.5 million three-year distribution contract for its sleep diagnostics and monitoring systems with its Chinese...
Injectable nano-electronics
HARVARD researchers are developing nano-electronics that can be injected into the brain.
Atmel considers selling
SEMICONDUCTOR industry sources say microcontroller manufacturer Atmel is looking to get acquired.
Microchips made of nano-scale wood
RESEARCHERS at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have developed a semiconductor chip made almost entirely of wood.
Anti-counterfeit tracers to protect cigarettes and alcohol in China
ANTI-counterfeiting group YPB says it has started to supply invisible tracer, ink master batch and scanners to its customers in China.
LPDDR4 a new hope for DRAM makers
GLOBAL mobile DRAM prices have bottomed out, according to TrendForce.
Front-End module offers high power density and fast time to market
Vicor Corporation today introduced its high density, low profile, integrated VIA PFM AC-DC front-end power modules. VIA PFM AC-DC front-end converter...
Samsung’ Arduino-compatible platform to boost IoT development
SAMSUNG has joined the Arduino Certified Program, with the launch of its new ARTIK platform of processors and development boards.
Tablets declining, but smart phones and wearables experience strong demand
The demand for consumer electronics continues to grow, according to the GfK TEMAX report on Technical Consumer Goods for Q1 2015.
Chinese industry gets an overhaul but there’s no end in sight to cheap labour
China’s industrial landscape is in a process of rapid transformation. As low-end industries are squeezed by rising costs for land, labour and other...
3D printable graphene opens door to next generation of electronic devices
GRAPHENE is now available as a 3D printable material, allowing 3D printing of an object along with its circuits.
Samsung seeks to extend fab leadership with massive Semiconductor Valley
SAMSUNG is investing US$14.26 billion into what it calls the “Samsung Semiconductor Valley”, a massive semiconductor production facility in South Korea.
We need new jobs as the machines do more of our work
We might be living longer than ever before, but the Australian government’s plan to keep older people in the workforce may not be that easy.
Bionic ants demonstrate power of laser direct structuring processes
LASER-produced electronic ants which collaborate with each other were the focus at this year’s Hannover Fair.
More STEM education won’t protect our jobs from robots
Care to guess what is the world’s fastest growing industry? Health care? Biotech? Energy? Nope. According to a recent report, it’s robotics.
Chinese electronics factory prepares to be run by robots
Construction is underway for an “all robot” electronics factory in Dongguan, southern China.
Microsoft and Arduino partnership opens up new dimension of functionality
MICROSOFT and Arduino are in a new partnership, with Windows 10 declared the world’s first Arduino certified OS.
Taiwan Semiconductor extends agreement with RS globally
RS Components and Allied Electronics have established a new global distribution agreement with Taiwan Semiconductor.
Further accuracy and a safe lane change for motorbike turn indicator
Riding a motorcycle with a faulty turn indicator is dangerous for both the driver and the other vehicles on the road. Turn signals tell the other...
Microsoft could open Indian factories due to new taxes
Microsoft is considering making phone handsets in India, following the Indian government’s introduction of new duties on imported phones to encourage...
Minelab Electronics expands to cover entry level metal detection market
MINELAB Electronics, part of the Codan group of businesses, is looking to expand its market by releasing a new series of metal detectors at...
Samsung to manufacture Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 820 chip
SAMSUNG will manufacture Qualcomm’s next-generation Snapdragon 820 processor, industry insiders say.
Moore’s Law now half-century old
MOORE’S Law, the theory that has held more-or-less true for the semiconductor industry since it was first formulated, has turned 50.
Bluetooth wireless audio streaming continues to grow
BLUETOOTH is now ubiquitous, claims SAR Insight & Consulting, with 80 million Bluetooth-enabled speakers to ship in 2015.
M2M Connectivity to demonstrate new AirPrime HL7549 LTE module at CONNECT EXPO and CeBIT
M2M Connectivity will be showcasing the new AirPrime HL7549 LTE embedded module from Sierra Wireless at CONNECT EXPO in Melbourne and CeBIT in Sydney...
Unify communications to grab a piece of the IoT pie: TrendForce
TRENDFORCE says unifying communication technologies will be key to seizing opportunities in the Internet of Things sector.
Hammond adds IP65 version to its ergonomic 1553 handheld enclosure family
Hammond Electronics introduces a new IP65 sealed version to its stylish and ergonomically designed 1553 handheld enclosure series.
Compumedics’ German division gets protection for stroke diagnosis transducer
MEDICAL device company Compumedics says its Germany-based division has been awarded a European patent for a new approach to diagnose and treat strokes...
New research identifies ways to improve doping of organic semiconductors
RESEARCHERS from the University of Bath are investigating ways to improve the electrical performance of organic semiconductors via doping.
Research finds graphene preserves electron spins
GRAPHENE could play a large role in the future of spintronics, research from Chalmers University of Technology has revealed.
Semiconductor sales save Samsung from flagging smartphone profits
SAMSUNG says the first quarter of 2015 has yielded better-than-expected profits, thanks to rising demand for memory chips.
Explore the future of nanotech in a five-day school and workshop
THE QUEENSLAND University of Technology is holding an international workshop and school on Nanotechnology.
NI AWR releases two new antenna design application examples
NI has released two new antenna design application examples using NI AWR Design Environment software.
element14 launches GIZMO Explorer Board
element14 Pty Ltd announces the release of a new companion board for the GIZMO 2 platform from GIZMOSPHERE.
Reusing gallium arsenide wafers for cheaper, higher performance devices
Stanford researchers have invented a manufacturing process that could dramatically reduce the cost of making gallium arsenide electronic devices.
Sensors: Technology, Modernization and Innovation
Sensors refer to the electronic devices with intelligence to sense their surroundings. Sensors are not a new innovation or field but evolving...
IBM to invest in enterprise IoT business
IBM will invest $3 billion over four years to create a new business unit dedicated to Internet of Things systems.
Samsung’s new national headquarters ready to roll
SAMSUNG’s new Australian headquarters at Sydney Olympic Park is now completed.
TLC NAND flash to dominate memory market as it matures
TLC NAND flash will account for nearly half of the total NAND flash memory output of the fourth quarter of 2015.
Margrit Harting, entrepreneur, promoter and sponsor celebrates her 70th birthday
Margrit Harting, a strong willed and passionate entrepreneur with charm and esprit, and creative head of the globally active technology group, Harting...
Photovoltaic coatings startup first target for Google investor
UNSW spinoff Future Solar Technologies is the first Australian investment for Chilean private equity firm Grupo Arcano.
Aziana to acquire AI chip company
AUSTRALIAN resources exploration firm Aziana is planning to acquire BrainChip, an artificial intelligence R&D company.
Element14 launches sci-fi inspired Raspberry Pi 2 design challenge
ELEMENT14 has launched a “Sci Fi Your Pi”, challenging engineers and enthusiasts to design applications from science fiction using the Raspberry Pi 2.
A hybrid energy approach
While commodity prices have dropped significantly, unfortunately for many miners operating costs have not.
Fujitsu prototypes iris biometric authentication in smartphone
FUJITSU has developed an iris authentication system and built it into a prototype smartphone.
Apple Watch a massive boost to China’s sapphire industry
CHINA’s sapphire industry is due for a major boom off the back of the Apple Watch, which features a watch cover made of sapphire glass.
Battery makers pivot towards energy storage, automotive markets
AS GOVERNMENTS and green industries move towards sustainable development, cylindrical batteries will take centre stage, claims TrendForce.
NI AWR software helps speed design of 35GHz phase shifter
A STUDENT at the Middle East Technical University in Turkey has successfully designed a 35GHz phase shifter using the NI AWR Design Environment.
Superconductive secrets discovered
RESEARCHERS in Japan have uncovered the underlying structures and behaviour that give Si(111) its superconductive properties.
Mouser and Grant Imahara launch robotics innovation challenge
MOUSER has launched a series of webisodes and resources centred around robotics, with its Empowering Innovation Challenge program.
Cones in eyes inspire solar efficiency improvements
GERMAN researchers are using silicon micro-funnels inspired by mammalian eyes to improve the efficiency of solar cells.
$2 million contract for remote plant isolation systems
REMSAFE has a $2 million contract to supply its Remote Isolation Systems at Pilbara Iron Ore mine sites in WA.
Metromatics releases new low bias miniature accelerometers by Dytran Instruments
Dytran Instruments has launched a new range of high performance IEPE accelerometers designed for down-hole drill head vibration monitoring and various...
Photoelectric effect crashes camera-shy Raspberry Pi 2
THE RASPBERRY Pi 2 has a bug where it will crash when subject to xenon flashes or laser light, due to an unexpected photoelectric effect.
Solid oxide fuel cell achieves high efficiency at reduced power outputs
CERAMIC Fuel Cells says its BlueGEN product has successfully demonstrated ultra high efficiency over an extreme operating range.
Maxon launches aerospace division
Maxon motor has established a dedicated Aerospace team in Switzerland, in order to develop and promote its motors for aviation, defence and space...
Japanese start mass production of GaN power devices
FUJITSU and Transphorm have started mass producing Gallium Nitride power devices for switching applications.
First silicene transistor successfully created
SILICENE, a material consisting of an atom-thick layer of silicon, has been successfully used to make a transistor.
Ultra-thin LEDs a portent of flexible smart devices
RESEARCHERS at the University of Manchester have created LEDs that are engineered on an atomic level.
Toyota trialling silicon carbide power semiconductors
TOYOTA will trial the performance of silicon carbide power semiconductors in test vehicles on the streets of Japan.
Second wave energy converter installed in one day
CARNEGIE Wave Energy says it has installed a second CETO 5 wave energy generator unit, and it is now operational.
Raspberry Pi 2 released; can run Windows 10
THE RASPBERRY Pi 2 has been announced, with a more powerful processor and twice as much RAM as the original, while keeping the original price point.
Metromatics releases RE0814 fanless rugged embedded computer from Crystal Group
Crystal Group has launched a new range of rugged embedded computers designed for use in environments with restrictions on moving parts and physical...
The future of the automotive cockpit is LTE
LTE possesses the speed, low latency and IP-connectivity (voice, video and data are all transmitted over IP), to enable a new generation of high...
PCRange lights up new Smart Home range
Australian broadband specialist PCRange announces the launch of two Bluetooth-controlled LED light products as part of its new range of Smart Home...
Carbon nanotube transistor breakthrough
FLEXIBLE and stretchable electronics that balance high performance with long battery life could soon be a reality, thanks to new state-of-the-art...
Classic computer to be resurrected
UK-based SMS Electronics will bring the classic ZX Spectrum back to life, by manufacturing a reincarnation called the Sinclair Spectrum Vega.
Industrial and wireless to drive semiconductor growth for 2015
SMARTPHONES, ultramobile devices and solid-state drives are driving the growth of semiconductor revenue worldwide, but industrial electronics will see...
New power output record for multi-Si solar modules
JA Solar says the output power of its solar modules made up of an assembly of 60 multi-crystalline silicon cells has reached a new record of above 280W.
Arduino Day scheduled for March 2015
28 March 2015 will be the second annual worldwide Arduino Day, with official and self-organised gatherings around the open-source platform.
Prepare for wearable technology to reap its benefits, says report
IT departments and workplaces in the Asia-Pacific need to prepare for wearable technology, according to new research from the ISACA.
FIRST Robotics brings Regional event to Australia in 2015
Robot mania is set to hit Sydney as robots race to compete in the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics...
element14 launches affordable 3D printer from kickstarter project Robox
element14 Pty Ltd announces the launch of the first truly plug and print 3D printer from Robox.
element14 releases Lark Board full-featured SoC FPGA development kit
element14 Pty Ltd announces the launch of the Lark Board, a new high-performance development board based on Altera’s Cyclone V SoC, and designed for...
NEC Australia to invest $25m into Wollongong region
NEC will invest approximately $25 million into the Wollongong initiative through a new corporate office at University of Wollongong’s (UOW) Innovation...
Microchip PIC32MZ microcontroller has higher memory and processing power
Mouser Electronics announces the availability of the PIC32MZ 32-bit Embedded Connectivity (EC) microcontroller family from Microchip Technology.
Dyesol enters UK partnership, prelude to a commercial base in Europe?
DYESOL is one step closer to establishing a commercial base in the UK to develop, manufacture and distribute its solid-state DSC technology.
Motion sensing fascinator wins element14 wearable design challenge
element14 Pty Ltd announces Barbara Eldredge from the U.S. as the winner of the ‘Hats Off’ wearable design challenge.
STMicroelectronics launches new automotive audio processors to speed up time-to-market
Leading supplier of semiconductor solutions for car infotainment, STMicroelectronics Pty Ltd announces the launch of a new generation of processors for...
New licensing program jump-starts MEMS-based product development
DESIGNERS who wish to utilise MEMS components and sensors can now boost their time to development with a new licensing program from STMicroelectronics.
NI Technical Symposiums to be held across Australia and New Zealand
National Instruments recently announced open registrations for the 2014 NI Technical Symposiums, the company’s free annual professional development...
Big growth for next-generation power semiconductors
NEXT-generation power semiconductors will see explosive growth, claims the Information Network.
Polarised light cameras to help diagnose cancers
IT MAY soon be possible to spot cancers and visualise brain activity using a camera.
Self-organising quantum dots for high efficiency solar cells
SELF-organising indium arsenide quantum dots could be used to construct solar cells, claim a researcher from Tokyo’s University of Electro-Communications.
iBase IB980 PICMG 1.3 full-size SBC supporting 4th Generation Intel Core processor
Backplane Systems Technology announces the release of iBase’s IB980 PICMG 1.3 full-size CPU card that utilises Intel’s Q87 chipset to support the 4th...
GNSS Antenna Modules: global positioning made easy
For designers without RF/antenna tuning expertise, a GNSS antenna module which combines both satellite receiver chip and antenna is a good idea.
Global internet of things market revenues to reach US$756.8 billion in 2014
The total value of the Internet of Things market revenues will reach US$756.8 billion by the end of 2014, fuelled by an ever increasing demand from...