Industry News
SEMICON Southeast Asia to explore the growing semiconductor market
Participants in the electronics supply chain will convene at SEMICON Southeast Asia from 26–28 April to explore new opportunities and technology. [ + ]
The world's smallest diode
US and Israeli researchers have created and characterised the world's smallest diode — one molecule small, to be precise. [ + ]
How to measure electric car batteries
To better estimate the state of charge in lithium iron phosphate batteries, researchers have developed an algorithm that can separately measure the charging and discharging states of the battery. [ + ]
SIGFOX IoT network extended to ANZ
The SIGFOX IoT network is being extended to Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
Sierra Wireless and Richardson RFPD sign global distribution agreement
Richardson RFPD has announced an expanded global franchise agreement with wireless communications equipment manufacturer Sierra Wireless. [ + ]
Manufacturing microbatteries with organic electrode materials
With the rising popularity of smaller electronic devices, smaller energy storage systems are needed. Researchers have demonstrated the fabrication of electrochemically active organic lithium electrode thin films, which help make microbatteries more efficient than before. [ + ]
On-demand cooling for small-scale systems
Researchers have developed a novel hybrid dielectric material that allows electrocaloric materials to hold absorbed heat even after an external field has been switched off. [ + ]
Aluminium paste market to grow due to use in electronics, photovoltaics
The use of aluminium paste in photovoltaic and electronics applications is set to boost the aluminium powder, flakes and paste market to 332,000 metric tons in shipments by 2019, according to a new research study from Technavio. [ + ]
GaN RF devices market to double in five years
The gallium nitride (GaN) market saw a healthy increase in 2015 and the GaN RF devices market is expected to double in the next five years, according to a new report from Yole Développement. [ + ]
Waste industry cashes in on precious metals in electronics waste
There's a gold rush happening in the waste industry. Waste businesses are cashing in on the precious metals in electronic goods waste. Laptops could contain up to £25 (AU$46) worth of gold, while high-end desktop machines could contain even more. [ + ]
Strong expansion in Australian manufacturing in March, PMI shows
Australian manufacturing experienced its strongest expansion in activity in 12 years, with the Australian Industry Group Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) rising by 4.6 points to 58.1 in March 2016. [ + ]
Entries open for Create the Future Design Contest
The 14th annual Create the Future Design Contest is now open. Mouser Electronics is once again sponsoring the contest, which challenges engineers and students around the world to create an innovative product idea that benefits society and the economy. [ + ]
Free microcontroller software tool from STMicroelectronics
STMicroelectronics has extended incentives for designers to choose its STM8 microcontrollers for economical computing tasks in the smart devices that support modern work and life. [ + ]
Using Google Glass to monitor organs-on-chips
Researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital have harnessed the capabilities of Google Glass to monitor organs-on-chips when testing the effects of drug compounds. [ + ]
Marriage of photonics and electronics to improve cybersecurity
University of Sydney researchers have made a breakthrough that they say could revolutionise our ability to exchange data securely, as well as advancing quantum computing. [ + ]
