Industry News
Siemens launches AI agent to automate PCD design workflows
Siemens has introduced the Fuse EDA AI Agent to automate workflows across semiconductor, 3D integrated circuit and printed circuit board system design. [ + ]
Electronex 2026 to bring electronics innovation to Sydney
Electronex 2026 will return to Sydney's Rosehill Gardens in June, with over 100 electronics suppliers, free industry seminars and a hand soldering contest. [ + ]
Flexible fibre actuator converts electricity into motion
Researchers have developed ultra-thin soft fibres that bend and move when powered by electricity, creating flexible actuators that could power next-gen wearable tech. [ + ]
Cortical Labs launches biological data centre in Melbourne
Startup Cortical Labs says it is offering the government a practical alternative to energy-intensive AI expansion using living brain-like cells. [ + ]
Ultra-thin membranes enhance clean energy device performance
Chemical engineers have found a way to fabricate thin-film membranes imbued with super strength that could extend the durability of decarbonisation technologies. [ + ]
$6.9m funding to boost Aussie semiconductor packaging tech
The Australian Government has invested $6.9 million to accelerate semiconductor packaging and printed solar manufacturing, supporting pilot production and global scale-up. [ + ]
Quantum effect could power battery-free devices
A bismuth telluride flake turns alternating current into direct current via a quantum effect, paving the way for battery-free sensors and chips. [ + ]
Generating electricity using durable piezo-active nylon
Researchers from RMIT University have generated electricity from compression using a flexible nylon-film device that keeps working even after being run over by a car multiple times. [ + ]
Next-gen polymer IR lens technology for thermal imaging
Flinders University researchers have developed a sustainable, repairable and recyclable polymer lens for thermal imaging cameras, thereby replacing the need for traditional lenses that use expensive elements such as silicon. [ + ]
Red OLED microdisplay for energy-efficient AR/VR
Researchers have developed a CMOS-based red OLED microdisplay with luminance and improved power efficiency, enabling compact AR/VR and industrial optical systems. [ + ]
Designing smarter circuits with intelligent tools
Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence technology to automate analog semiconductor design. [ + ]
Next-gen semiconductor material for light-based electronics
Scientists from the University of Edinburgh have created a new type of material that could enable common electronic devices to work faster and use less energy. [ + ]
Ultra-thin fibre microphone monitors power grid systems
Immune to extreme heat and high voltage, the new device could listen for problems inside high-voltage transformers, detecting early signs of failure before power outages occur. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Internal quantum batteries to power scalable quantum CPUs
A new quantum-battery‑powered architecture, developed by researchers from CSIRO and the University of Melbourne, could make future quantum computers more efficient and easier to scale. [ + ]

