In an effort to bring portable power sources to remote parts of the world, US researchers have developed a new type of battery — made of paper and fuelled by bacteria. [ + ]

Edge plating requires precision handling of printed circuit boards, while fabricators face several challenges — chiefly around preparing the edges for plating and creating a lifetime adhesion for the plated material. [ + ]

Well-designed human-machine interfaces (HMIs) reduce operator error, saving companies millions of dollars by reducing downtime and increasing worker safety. [ + ]

Whether it's for security or leisure, tomorrow's IoT devices need consistent power. [ + ]

From increased value provided by edge computing to security improvements with blockchain integration, IoT platforms across the board are starting to get interesting. [ + ]

The growth in wearable devices and the ageing population may seem like two disconnected trends, but what if they were connected? [ + ]

Koç University's white light-emitting diodes (LEDs) exhibit a luminous efficiency of 105 lumens per watt (lm/W) — better than any other quantum dot-based white LEDs. [ + ]

We may not be able to cram any more processing power into silicon-based computer chips, but we can make electronic devices 10 times smaller and use molecules to build electronic circuits instead. [ + ]

Crystals made of boron arsenide have excellent thermal properties that can effectively dissipate the heat generated in electronic devices. [ + ]

Every machine with moving parts suffers some wear and tear and will inevitably need to be serviced or have some parts replaced. The question is, when is the best time to do this? [ + ]

Conductive inks are a wonderfully adaptive technology, enabling them to stay relevant and to rejuvenate themselves over the past several decades. [ + ]

Advanced materials company Talga Resources has achieved high levels of electrical conductivity in concrete. [ + ]

Which packages are suitable for fast switching silicon carbide devices? [ + ]

Electronex – The Electronics Design and Assembly Expo will be staged from 5–6 September at Rosehill Gardens Event Centre with free parking for visitors. [ + ]

US researchers have developed a cathode material from iron fluoride that surpasses the capacity limits of traditional lithium-ion batteries. [ + ]