Industry News
Partnership to bring more lithium-ion batteries to Australia
Lithium Australia and DLG Battery have signed a letter of intent to form a joint venture for the supply and sale of DLG lithium-ion batteries, packs and modules in Australia. [ + ]
Superfast, low-energy computing using light pulses
Scientists have created superfast data processing using light pulses instead of electricity, using the power of magnets to record computer data. [ + ]
EMC Technologies receives further NATA accreditation
Testing house EMC Technologies has advised that it can now provide NATA accredited testing to IEC 61000-4-18 or EN 61000-4-18. [ + ]
Smallest pixels ever created could light up entire buildings
The smallest pixels yet created, made by trapping particles of light under tiny rocks of gold, could be used for new types of large-scale flexible displays. [ + ]
High-frequency transmission line based on graphene
South Korean researchers have developed a graphene-based high-performance transmission line with a faster operating speed than those using existing metals. [ + ]
Labor commits to Geelong-based battery manufacturing facility
Deakin University has welcomed the Labor Party's pledge to support a battery manufacturing plant in Geelong if it wins the federal election, to help accelerate an electric vehicle future. [ + ]
Online calculator to predict MTBF
Digi-Key Electronics and BQR Reliability Engineering have collaborated to deliver a simple yet powerful mean time between failure (MTBF) calculator to support Digi-Key's global customers. [ + ]
Advanced manufacturing centre proposed for SA
A proposed $50 million Australian Centre for Innovative Manufacturing (ACIM), to be led by Flinders University, has welcomed a $20 million commitment from federal Labor. [ + ]
Smart sensors keep medication secure
New sensor technology could be used as part of a smart pill bottle that sends wireless alerts when it detects tampering, overdose or unsafe storage conditions. [ + ]
5G signalling test conducted by Rohde & Schwarz and OPPO
The test set-up provides a 5G network simulation to test a mobile phone in real time using a signalling connection. [ + ]
Graphene-based battery devices generate their own power
Due to its excellent electrical conductivity and light and thin characteristics, single-layer graphene film is ideal for electronics that require batteries. [ + ]
Flexible circuits created through 3D printing
German researchers have developed a process suitable for 3D printing that can be used to produce transparent and mechanically flexible electronic circuits. [ + ]
Solar cells perform better with caffeine — no, really!
Researchers have discovered that caffeine can increase the efficiency of perovskite solar cells, enhancing their thermal stability and ability to convert light to electricity. [ + ]
National AI centre could be coming to Melbourne
The Victorian Government has revealed plans to contribute $1 million towards establishing an international-standard artificial intelligence centre in Melbourne. [ + ]
Govt seeking feedback on the ethics of AI
The Australian Government is seeking feedback to create guidelines that will ensure AI is developed and applied responsibly in Australia. [ + ]
