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Optical fibre could boost superconducting quantum computers
The secret to building superconducting quantum computers with massive processing power may be an ordinary telecommunications technology. [ + ]
Structural battery could enable 'massless' energy storage
Swedish researchers have produced a structural battery that is claimed to perform 10 times better than all previous versions. [ + ]
Copolymer binder extends Li-ion battery life
The capacity of lithium-ion batteries decreases over time partly due to the degradation of the binder that protects the graphite anode. [ + ]
Smart materials move when activated by light
Researchers created light-activated composite devices able to execute precise, visible movements and form complex three-dimensional shapes without the need for wires. [ + ]
Hall sensors — how to check their operation
When we deal with an unidentified element, we should have at least some basic knowledge of how a Hall sensor works in order to be able to check the system's operation. [ + ]
Connected devices: four cybersecurity predictions for 2021
While the benefits of connected devices can't be denied, they are also creating additional challenges from a security point of view. [ + ]
Soft sensor for robots mimics human skin
Researchers have developed a soft tactile sensor with skin-comparable characteristics. A robotic gripper with the sensor mounted at the fingertip could accomplish challenging tasks. [ + ]
Don't trust your data sheet sampling rate
Engineers often assume that oscilloscopes with the highest sample rates produce the most accurate digital measurements. But is this true? [ + ]
New electrode material improves all-solid-state batteries
Researchers have developed a novel electrode material for all-solid-state lithium secondary batteries by combining lithium sulfate and lithium ruthenate. [ + ]
Sensor-based diagnostics in modern medicine
Objective tests, measurements and interpretations are replacing subjective ones of days past thanks to advances in sensors and artificial intelligence. [ + ]
Top five innovative printed/flexible sensor technologies
Printed/flexible sensors can measure a wide range of parameters and can be employed in emerging applications, including IIoT, wearables, automotive interiors and smart buildings. [ + ]
2D materials integrated into semiconductor manufacturing lines
Europe's Graphene Flagship has reported a new method to integrate graphene and 2D materials into semiconductor manufacturing lines. [ + ]
Vision-guided artificial skin gives robots a sense of touch
Researchers have constructed a 3D vision-guided artificial skin for robots that enables tactile sensing with high performance, opening doors to several applications. [ + ]
High-capacity magnetic tape developed for the big data era
The latest development in magnetic tape technology should see magnetic tapes with 10 times the current capacities within five to 10 years. [ + ]
Top 5 green materials for electronics
While it may be cheaper to use materials considered to be more toxic, many electronics producers are choosing to invest in greener materials. [ + ]
