innovation

This week US scientists announced they have developed an algorithm, or a computerised tool, to identify skin cancers through analysis of photographs. Rather than relying on human eyes, the new method scans a photo of a patch of skin to look for common and dangerous forms of skin cancer. The authors report their approach performs … Continue reading Algorithm allows computer to identify skin cancer →

Panasonic has commercialised its Low Transmission Loss Flexible Multi-layer Circuit Board Materials, suitable for high-speed large-volume data transmission and thinner designs of mobile devices, including smartphones and tablet computers. The combination of a liquid-crystal polymer (LCP) core material and a bonding sheet material that can be laminated at a low temperature and stored at room … Continue reading Panasonic ramps up production of circuit board materials →

The CSIRO $200 million Innovation Fund is designed to commercialise early stage innovations from CSIRO, universities and other publicly funded research bodies. The CSIRO Innovation Fund will support co-investment in new spin-out and start-up companies, and SMEs engaged in the translation of research generated in the publicly funded research sector. The fund, established as part … Continue reading $200 million fund for innovation →

A new study claims that the global DIY home automation market is expected to reach almost AUD$28 billion by 2020 at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 37.9 per cent between 2016 and 2020. The Americas and Europe hold the major share of the market, whereas APAC is the fastest growing region. The DIY … Continue reading Massive growth in home automation over next four years →

Apple has started to ship the LG UltraFine 4K Display to customers who placed orders in October, with deliveries expected to arrive on consumer’s doorsteps in mid November. The LG UltraFine 4K Display, which is a co-production between Apple and LG, and its larger 5K sibling, debuted with the redesigned MacBook Pro in October. The … Continue reading Apple ships first LG UltraFine 4K display →

Ericsson and Cisco have announced a global business and technology partnership to create the networks of the future. The multi-faceted relationship will offer customers expertise on routing, data center, networking, cloud, mobility, management and control, and global services capabilities. The companies intend to: Offer service provider customers an end-to-end product and services portfolio, and joint … Continue reading Ericsson and Cisco partnership for IoT, 5G and cloud innovations →

Chevrolet has started manufacturing its Bolt electric hatchback vehicles at Orion Township, Michigan, which will sell for $US 30,000 after a federal tax break. AP reports that the Bolt claims a range of 238 miles (383 kilometres) for a single charge. The vehicles will go on sale by the end of 2016 in Oregon and … Continue reading Production begins for Chevy Volt EV →

Motorola recently released the world’s thinnest smartphone, the Moto Z. Having gotten his hands on a device at the launch in October, Mike Wheeler wondered how they could fit all the functionality into such a small space without affecting performance. He spoke with Motorola Lenovo’s US-based Australian vice president of engineering, device innovation and architecture, … Continue reading Inside the world’s thinnest smartphone →

I remember growing up in the mid-1970s when our department stores were flooded with Japanese consumer electronic (CE) goods – or the more colloquial term– “Jap Crap”, a xenophobic-tinged phrase that soon became synonymous with anything that was badly made. If the truth be told, the term was also a hangover from WWII where veterans … Continue reading China – the latest CE Juggernaut →

Arguably the first commercially viable OLED television was Samsung’s 21-inch version that it showcased at CES 2005. Since then, manufacturers have been working on improvements including making the blacks deeper. So how does the technology work? OLED pixels can emit light on their own, which allows an OLED TV to create perfect shades of black … Continue reading The technology behind LG TV’s deeper blacks →

Matrox’s Monarch HDX streaming appliance has been named a finalist in the 10th annual Streaming Media Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards. Nominated by fans and peers, the dual-channel device was noted for its powerful, yet cost effective nature in the “Portable Live Streaming Appliance (Less than $7,000)” category. “Streaming Media readers are sophisticated users of technology … Continue reading Matrox finalist in readers’ choice awards →

Nordson EFD has released a new guide, “Nordson EFD Solutions: Fluid Positioning & Precision Dispensing in Mobile Device and Wearables Manufacturing.” It features the dispensing solutions available to help manufacturers meet growing consumer demand for thinner, lighter, and more sophisticated, yet durable electronic devices. The guide covers a number of applications common to the industry, … Continue reading Guide for manufacturers of electronics devices →

What next after OLED televisions? How about an invisible television? One that ‘melts’ into the background when it is switched off. Earlier this week Panasonic unveiled its latest version of a television that is almost invisible to the naked eye when in ‘off’ mode. Shown at the CEATEC electronics expo in Japan, the unit looks … Continue reading Invisible television on its way →

Gerard Lighting has been presented an ‘Award of Commendation’ in the Luminaire Design Award IESANZ NSW Chapter 2016 for its Sylvania Briteline LED Raptor has taken the prize in the ‘In Production’ award category. The Sylvania Briteline LED Raptor is said to be a high power, high-performance, energy-efficient new generation LED flood light delivering 138,000Lm … Continue reading Gerard Lighting win commendation for Raptor →

360fly has announced software and firmware updates to its camera and app across both iOS and Android platforms. The updates serve to further enhance recordings, shareability and filming and editing functionality on-the-fly, allowing users to manipulate and share videos instantaneously with family and friends, says the company. One such update gives the device the ability … Continue reading Firmware/software updates for 360-degree camera →

With the new Apple Watch making its debut last month, Apple also decided to rebrand the original version as the ‘Series 1”. Along with the rebrand comes a few cosmetic changes including having the newer version’s dual-core processor, as well as the recently released watchOS 3 update. Features it won’t have that come standard with … Continue reading Apple watch rebranded →

Gerard Lighting has announced a new range of Diginet LEDSmart+ dimmers, timers and electronic light switches. It features MultiMate Technology, which allows electricians to provide a solution for both single-point and multi-way dimming solutions. “Dimming from one location was always the accepted industry standard,” said Jason Gerard, Group General Manager, Research and Development, Gerard Lighting. … Continue reading New dimming solution for LED lighting →

Kensington has released a new dishwasher proof IP68 keyboard and mouse. According to recent studies, on average, workplace offices contain more bacteria than toilet seats, with new research from the University of San Diego revealing more than 500 types of bacteria reportedly appear across shared office spaces and facilities, claims the manufacturer. The keyboard and … Continue reading Dishwasher proof keyboard for rugged conditions →

Automotive supplier Valeo has partnered with digital security specialist Gemalto to ensure the security of its virtual car key system called Valeo InBlue. The system allows car drivers to use their smartphone or connected watch to lock, unlock and start their car, control applications and remotely access useful vehicle data using Bluetooth. This innovation is … Continue reading Turning your smartphone into a car key →

Murata Manufacturing is introducing a Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) duplexer (1.8mm x1.4mm) that is claimed to adopt original technology to achieve higher steepness, a lower dissipation factor and more stable temperature characteristics than SAW devices up till now. As a result, frequency bands that could not be supported by conventional SAW devices are now supported. … Continue reading New SAW device assists previously unsupported frequency bands →