Pulse Electronics Corporation and Powertec Telecommunications have announced a distribution agreement to promote and deliver infrastructure antennas throughout Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]

element14 has announced its partnership with Startupbootcamp IoT | Connected Devices, a dedicated Internet of Things (IoT) accelerator program. The program is seeking applications from start-ups across the world with a focus on innovation in consumer or industrial IoT. [ + ]

Self-healing electronics are a step closer after scientists have built self-propelled nanomotors inspired by the human immune system. The researchers say their work could lead to flexible batteries, electrodes, solar cells and other gadgets that heal themselves. [ + ]

Codan has won a US$7.9 million contract to supply HF radio equipment to a longstanding military customer. [ + ]

This year's Australian Regional FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) will run from 17–19 March at Sydney Olympic Park. [ + ]

A new type of fuel cell could replace lithium-ion batteries in drones, smartphones, laptops and other small electronic devices. [ + ]

Today's tiny market for flexible, printed and thin-film batteries is expected to grow to $471m in 2026, according to market intelligence firm IDTechEx. [ + ]

New proof-of-concept solar cells, developed by researchers at MIT, could help power the next generation of portable electronic devices. [ + ]

A new proof-of-concept device takes advantage of the spin of electrons to create more energy-efficient electronics. [ + ]

Australian distributor M Rutty & Co and German drive technology manufacturer Dunkermotoren are celebrating their 10-year partnership this year. [ + ]

A new approach, demonstrated by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, detects hidden flaws in ceramic capacitors, which store energy in the electronics for medical implants and spacecraft. [ + ]

STMicroelectronics and ARCCORE have announced a strategic cooperation that reduces the cost, risk and time to market for users developing embedded automotive systems based on the AUTOSAR framework. [ + ]

Scientists have proven a link between silicon chips and 'rare-earth' metals used in internet signalling. [ + ]

A hydroponic 'modular farm' project has been named the winner of element14's Vertical Farming Design Challenge. [ + ]

Semiconductors continue to be a massive export product for the United States, according to recently released government export statistics for 2015, fuelling US jobs, economic growth and innovation. [ + ]