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MEMS and sensors for autonomous automotive applications
How will MEMS and sensors enable the evolution of the automotive industry? Davide Bruno explains how we're edging closer to a future of fully autonomous vehicles. [ + ]
Manufacturing in the new normal
Just like society as a whole, manufacturers are experiencing a lot of additional challenges they didn't expect, and to top it all many are facing reduced budgets. [ + ]
How facial recognition technology benefits and harms us
Ever since the growth of facial recognition technology (FRT), the world's been cautiously optimistic about the benefits it brings to the table. [ + ]
Electronic implants could restore sight to the blind
A cortical vision device could one day help restore sight to the blind, thanks to the use of miniaturised, wireless electronic implants that sit on the surface of the brain. [ + ]
Industry 4.0: edge computing power is key
Edge computing used in conjunction with cloud computing is becoming an increasingly indispensable element of the burgeoning Industry 4.0 concept. [ + ]
Faster and faster, further and further
Electric vehicle manufacturers are competing with shorter charging times and longer ranges — but this procedure is anything but beneficial for the service life of a vehicle. [ + ]
Quantum network paves way for safer online communication
The world is one step closer to having a totally secure internet and a solution to the growing problem of cyber attacks. [ + ]
Biomorphic batteries could provide more energy for robots
Similar to how biological fat reserves store energy in animals, a new rechargeable zinc battery integrates into the structure of a robot to provide much more energy. [ + ]
The reflow process: convection versus vapour phase
Two of the main technologies deployed on the shop floor are based on either convection or vapour phase technology. In this article we look at both. [ + ]
What is accelerated ageing testing, and why consider it?
Accelerated ageing testing uses a combination of accelerated stresses to expose product flaws in the design and manufacturing of a product. [ + ]
New design enables brighter LEDs
A new design for light-emitting diodes (LEDs) may hold the key to overcoming a longstanding limitation in the light sources' efficiency. [ + ]
Australia, 5G and RF exposure
Suppliers are required by law to demonstrate that their wireless device complies with ACMA's requirements for the Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM). [ + ]
AI system for precise recognition of hand gestures
Scientists have developed an artificial intelligence system that recognises hand gestures by combining skin-like electronics with computer vision. [ + ]
Optical data transmission record broken
An international research team claims to have broken the spectral efficiency world record for optical data transmission with a single integrated photonic chip. [ + ]
Beyond the crisis: strengthening manufacturing's tech backbone
Cutting-edge innovation, combined with agility and digitalisation, are likely to be key factors in remaining competitive in the wake of the pandemic. To support them, manufacturers need a strong tech backbone — here's how they achieve it. [ + ]
