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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. [ + ]
In-mould electronics: material development opportunities
In-mould electronics (IME) is a process that combines printed electronics with 3D forming and moulding to create 3D objects with embedded electronics. [ + ]
Wearable technology and the future of electronics
Connected wearable devices are expected to have reached over 1.1 billion worldwide by 2022 with the change from 4 to 5G. [ + ]
Intelligent sensing abilities make robots smarter
Researchers have developed a way to equip robots with an exceptional sense of touch, as well as the ability to process sensory information quickly and intelligently. [ + ]
Electric vehicle-to-grid trial coming to Canberra
The Realising Electric Vehicle-to-Grid Services (REVS) project will see 51 Nissan LEAF EVs deployed across the ACT. [ + ]
GaN-on-Si half-bridge circuits developed
Researchers have created a user-friendly, highly integrated GaN voltage converter in a compact package that is extremely resource-efficient and can be used in a modular fashion. [ + ]
New design improves capacity of Li-ion batteries
Scientists have designed a self-healing, protective layer in the battery that significantly slows down the electrolyte and silicon anode degradation process. [ + ]
Faster reaction time helps drones dodge obstacles
Using a novel type of camera, researchers have demonstrated a flying robot that can detect and avoid fast-moving objects. [ + ]
Japan's Fugaku named world's fastest supercomputer
Fugaku has taken out the top spot on the TOP500 list — a ranking of the world's fastest supercomputers that is published twice a year. [ + ]
5 key conclusions from the latest wearables research
IDTechEx has updated and added to its wearable technology market research portfolio, including a dedicated section discussing the impact of COVID-19 on the industry. [ + ]
Data transfer efficiency quintupled in silicon chips
Engineers have developed a technique that allows the transfer of bits across a silicon chip up to five times more efficiently than standard set-ups. [ + ]