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Get charged up for Taitronics 2015
Electronics enthusiasts from all over the world will soon be swarming to Taitronics 2015 — the 41st Taipei International Electronics Show. [ + ]
Leaf-inspired micro-supercapacitor
Scientists have developed a new micro-supercapacitor structure inspired by the intricate design of leaves in order to take advantage of the natural transport pathways. [ + ]
Start-up reinvents lithium-ion battery manufacturing process
A new manufacturing approach for lithium-ion batteries is said to significantly reduce the manufacturing cost. [ + ]
Spaghetti, meatballs and solar cell storage
UCLA researchers have developed a new technology that is capable of storing solar energy for up to several weeks — an advance that could change the way scientists think about designing solar cells. [ + ]
Computer that operates on water droplets
Engineers have developed a synchronous computer that operates using the unique physics of moving water droplets. [ + ]
Connectors for drone applications
Erich Reichenbach, founder, Reichenbach International Inc., offers tips on how to specify connectors for drones, which require versatile, lightweight and reliable components that perform in demanding environments. [ + ]
Why you need to attend ElectroneX 2015
More than 80 companies will be showcasing and demonstrating their products at this year's annual electronics design and assembly expo, ElectroneX. The event will be held on 9-10 September at Melbourne Park Function Centre. [ + ]
Self-destructing electronic devices
University of Illinois researchers have developed heat-triggered self-destructing electronic devices, a step towards greatly reducing electronic waste and boosting sustainability in device manufacturing. [ + ]
LED lighting: why the connection counts
Everywhere you turn, you can find LEDs in almost any lighting form factor, and connections are more challenging than a screw-in light bulb. Andrew Bogaczyk of Phoenix Contact explains how to connect LEDs and why the connection counts. [ + ]
Connector technology fuels embedded computing growth
The latest connector technology fuels growth in embedded computing as system efficiency is a critical component for today's embedded industry. [ + ]
Please do not disturb
We have all been there. Sitting in the car, listening to our favourite song on the radio. And then the music suddenly turns into a deafening humming and crackling noise. Our eyes turn to our mobile on the dashboard. Seconds later, we receive a call. When thinking about it, we might realise that our experience is due to a highly complex phenomenon, namely electromagnetic interference. [ + ]
Flexible glass for flexible electronics
German technology companies SCHOTT AG, tesa SE and VON ARDENNE GmbH have formed an industry consortium to develop new technologies for the use of glass on roll in organic electronics. [ + ]
Why don't we take science seriously?
Why is it we don't take science and research half as seriously as many of us take footballers who are paid obscene amounts of money just to kick a misshapen ball around a field in front of a hysterically screaming crowd? [ + ]
Drones and standards
At a time when drones have become a regular feature in the news and are about to proliferate our airspace, it's a good idea to take a step back and examine some very basic and important questions. [ + ]
Researchers pinpoint defects in perovskites
University of Washington and University of Oxford researchers have discovered that perovskite materials, generally believed to be uniform in composition, actually contain flaws that can be engineered to improve solar devices even further. [ + ]