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Electrically driven 'topological' laser developed
The electrically driven 'topological' laser has the ability to route light particles around corners — and to cope with defects in the manufacture of the device. [ + ]
The chicken or the egg? The box or the PCB?
If the enclosure is thoroughly thought about and planned for at the early stages of the design cycle instead of the end, time and money will be saved. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
