Industry News
Quantum-inspired wireless tech to boost 6G performance
Researchers have developed a quantum-inspired method for optical wireless communication, to improve the performance of future 6G networks in indoor environments. [ + ]
How power rivalry is reshaping semiconductor supply chains
Rising tensions between the US and China are changing how companies design global supply chains in strategic industries such as semiconductors and rare earths. [ + ]
Molecular Velcro coating boosts solar cell efficiency
Researchers have developed a new coating layer that enhances the durability and efficiency of perovskite solar cells, using multivalent amidinium ligands. [ + ]
A greener method to produce high-performance graphene
Monash University researchers have developed a green, solvent-free method to produce nitrogen-doped graphene nanoplatelets using a bio-derived nitrogen source. [ + ]
Novel network cuts latency and energy in smart factories
New research has shown why 5G alone won't meet smart factory demands, and proposed a hybrid wireless framework to cut latency, boost security and reduce energy use. [ + ]
Electrodes created with light
Researchers have shown that visible light can be used to form electrodes made from conductive plastics without relying on hazardous chemicals. [ + ]
Siemens, NVIDIA to build industrial AI operating system
Siemens and NVIDIA have expanded their partnership to develop industrial and physical AI solutions that will bring AI-driven innovation to manufacturing. [ + ]
Electronex Sydney nears sell-out
Following a strong Melbourne show, Electronex 2026 Sydney has sold over 90% of exhibition space and will run from 3–4 June alongside the SMCBA Conference for the electronics sector. [ + ]
Rohde & Schwarz opens Auckland office
Rohde & Schwarz Australia has launched a new office in New Zealand, expanding its presence through a long-standard partnership with test and measurement partner Nichecom. [ + ]
Organic transistor 'limitation' improves stability
Researchers have shown that a longstanding organic transistor design limitation actually improves device stability, challenging conventional contact engineering approaches. [ + ]
Predictive AI model enhances solid-state battery design
ECU researchers are working on ways to make solid-state batteries more reliable with the help of artificial intelligence and machine learning. [ + ]
Preventing radiation-induced faults in electronics
Researchers are developing an open-source tool to enhance the prevention of radiation-induced functional degradation in electronic systems. [ + ]
Nano framework unlocks printable 2D electronics
Researchers have developed a predictive framework for 2D-material exfoliation — enabling low-cost, printable electronics including transistors, circuits and flexible sensors. [ + ]
Advantech signs Centralian Controls as channel partner
Advantech has announced that it has signed Centralian Controls as its authorised channel partner for SA and the NT. [ + ]
OLED circular polarisation is now electrically switchable
Researchers have discovered a way to control left- or right-handed polarised light via charge balance in single chiral polymer. [ + ]

