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Topological transistors could enable ultralow-energy electronics
Researchers have announced a major advancement towards the creation of a topological transistor, which would burn much less energy than conventional electronics. [ + ]
Silicon contamination halves graphene performance
Researchers have revealed how to fully harness the potential of graphene, the so-called 'supermaterial' anticipated to transform the electronics industry. [ + ]
Medtech security and the role of battery manufacturers
Neil Oliver explains how battery manufacturers can play a role in improving the safety and security of medical devices. [ + ]
Patterning tiny devices with atomic precision
US scientists have discovered a more precise method to create nanosize electromechanical devices. [ + ]
NFC in automotive applications
A subset of RFID, near-field communication (NFC) appears poised to expand beyond mobile phones to automotive applications. [ + ]
'Twisted light' could enable 100x faster internet speeds
Researchers have built a nanophotonic device that encodes more data and processes it much faster than conventional fibre optics. [ + ]
Integrated quantum chip operations are now possible
Two fundamental quantum techniques have been combined by researchers in an integrated silicon chip, confirming the promise of using silicon for quantum computing. [ + ]
How to 'design out' production problems
Electrolube's Phil Kinner provides some design pointers that will help you avoid some common pitfalls when applying conformal coatings. [ + ]
AI on the agenda
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer on the horizon — it's here, and we need to be ready to make use of it. [ + ]
The powerful impact of protecting LED lighting applications
Modern protective compounds and thermal management materials are prolonging the life of LED lighting units exposed to challenging environments. [ + ]
Auxiliary power supply for single-phase and phase-to-phase applications
While there are many wide input voltage AC/DC power supplies on the market, this article will explain why a new low-power AC/DC converter with a 6:1 input voltage range was developed. [ + ]
Autonomous systems: big data in products, services and operations
What data scientists and engineers need to know when working with big data as they move from 'conceptualisation' to 'operationalisation' of their designs. [ + ]
Silicon Mallee
Dr Ronald Grill, Managing Director, Technology Management Pty Ltd, explains how the city of Adelaide has come to be considered the home of Australia's high technology electronics industry. [ + ]
Towards a 5G future with TWEETHER
The European Commission Horizon 2020 TWEETHER project, headed by Lancaster University, is producing the future communication 'arteries' of 5G. [ + ]
'Touch' virtual objects with these ultralight gloves
The DextrES haptic glove enables users to touch, grasp and manipulate virtual objects while feeling like they are actually touching something in the real world. [ + ]
