Industry News
Tweaked synthetic polymers boost conductivity
Synthetic polymers have emerged as a potential alternative to expensive, unsustainable minerals for use in semiconductors and other electronic devices. [ + ]
AI-powered wearable turns gestures into robot commands
A new wearable system uses stretchable electronics and artificial intelligence to interpret human gestures with high accuracy in high-motion environments. [ + ]
Boosting performance of aqueous zinc–iodine batteries
Engineers from the University of Adelaide have enhanced aqueous zinc–iodine batteries using ferrocene in the iodine cathode, cutting discharge and boosting energy density. [ + ]
Graphene-based solar cells power temperature sensors
Researchers have demonstrated the ultra-low-power temperature sensors powered by graphene-based solar cells, overcoming challenges in energy autonomy and sensor longevity. [ + ]
Aussie scientists prove feasibility of Earth-to-space quantum beams
Researchers have shown that it is feasible to send quantum signals from Earth to a satellite, paving the way for stronger quantum communication networks. [ + ]
Nanoscale pixels to advance augmented reality eyewear
Physicists have developed extremely small pixels that can be used in compact AR glasses, using optical antennas. [ + ]
Novel semiconductor shows superconducting promise
Researchers from The University of Queensland have demonstrated superconductivity in gallium-doped epitaxial germanium, fabricated using industry-standard semiconductor tools. [ + ]
New nanomaterial takes shape
Researchers from Flinders University have used used a novel process, known as photostriction, to shape ferroelectric thin films for micro-devices. [ + ]
'Liquid metal' composite for greener electronics
A newly developed liquid metal composite material offers a promising solution to the growing challenge of electronic waste. [ + ]
Sodium-ion battery breakthrough boosts energy storage
Scientists have discovered that leaving water inside a key material, rather than removing it, improves the performance of sodium-ion batteries. [ + ]
Electronex expo returns to Sydney in 2026
Following the success of Melbourne's Electronex expo, the launch of Electronex 2026 in Sydney has generated strong interest, with 85% of exhibition space booked. [ + ]
Turning waste wood into biodegradable PCBs
Researchers have developed fully biodegradable printed circuit boards made from lignocellulose, a wood-based composite of cellulose and lignin. [ + ]
Setting a new standard for solar efficiency testing
Researchers from Simon Fraser University have proposed a new framework to standardise testing of indoor photovoltaics. [ + ]
Light-speed analog computing — the future of technology?
Aussie researchers have designed an analog computer circuit which uses radio and microwave signals to do massive calculations while using less energy than conventional digital electronics. [ + ]
Magnesium battery prototype operates at room temperature
Researchers have developed a prototype rechargeable magnesium battery that demonstrates stable, reversible operation at room temperature, marking a step towards sustainable, large-scale energy storage solutions. [ + ]


