Industry News
Three new projects to advance flexible hybrid electronics
The projects will accelerate sensor and sensor system innovations for new applications in industries including health care, automotive, industrial and defence. [ + ]
New guidelines for software updates on embedded systems
The Trusted Computing Group has announced its latest guidelines and best practices for software and firmware updates for embedded systems. [ + ]
Extending the life cycle of lithium–sulfur batteries
Researchers have stabilised one of the most challenging parts of lithium–sulfur batteries, bringing the technology closer to becoming commercially viable. [ + ]
Sustainable components for solar panels
Korean scientists have identified a novel method to create efficient alloy-based solar panels free of toxic metals. [ + ]
Value of quantum computing remains uncertain for next decade
Quantum computing faces many barriers that limit its near-term development, according to Lux Research. [ + ]
Internet of Things Alliance of Australia appoints new Chairman
The Internet of Things Alliance Australia (IoTAA) has announced businessman and senior executive David Spence as its new Chairman. [ + ]
New file format released for 3D printers
A newly published standard is expected to help realise the full potential of additive manufacturing. [ + ]
Improving efficiency in the batteries of the future
Australian and Indian researchers have shown how to improve sulfur utilisation in the batteries of the future, which would make them more efficient. [ + ]
Automotive power semiconductor revenue declines due to COVID-19
With falling demand for motor vehicles, worldwide revenue for power semiconductors used in automotive applications is set to decline by 16% in 2020. [ + ]
Electronex 2020 rescheduled to November
A decision has been made to reschedule Electronex from 9–10 September to 10–11 November 2020, due to the COVID-19 situation. [ + ]
Underwater Wi-Fi would benefit divers
Aquatic internet that sends data through light beams could enable divers to instantly transmit footage from under the sea to the surface. [ + ]
New application standard for IT and AV equipment
In recent decades, information and communication technology (ICT) and audio/video (AV) equipment has technologically advanced in similar directions. For this reason, a new common safety standard has been developed. [ + ]
STMicroelectronics joins Silicon Catalyst start-up incubator
Semiconductor company STMicroelectronics has joined Silicon Catalyst, a specialist incubator focused exclusively on accelerating solutions in silicon, as both a Strategic and In-Kind Partner. [ + ]
Smart molecules could enable computers with bigger memories
Researchers have discovered a single-molecule 'switch', around 5 nm2 in size, that can act like a transistor and offers the potential to store binary information. [ + ]
Silica cathode enables long-lasting lithium–sulfur batteries
With the development of a novel silica-based cathode, scientists have realised lithium–sulfur batteries that can last for over 2000 charge/discharge cycles. [ + ]
