Industry News
element14 launches Raspberry Pi's new Pi Zero Board
element14 has further expanded its extensive Raspberry Pi product range by launching the smallest form factor Raspberry Pi on the market, the new Raspberry Pi Zero. [ + ]
Graphene improves performance and stability of energy storage devices
A*STAR researchers have developed an 'asymmetric' supercapacitor based on metal nitrides and graphene that could be a viable energy storage solution. [ + ]
RS Components appoints Mikael Malm as chief supply chain officer
Mikael Malm has over 25 years' experience in global sales, manufacturing, supply chain and sourcing, incorporating general management, operations and strategic development across a range of multinational companies. [ + ]
Smart chip analyses battery health
Scientists have developed a smart chip that can tell how healthy a battery is. [ + ]
Neutrons explain ageing process in Li-ion batteries
Researchers have now come a step closer to identifying the cause of lithium-ion battery ageing. [ + ]
Tunable filter for faster internet
Canadian researchers have designed a new tunable filter with the widest tuning span ever demonstrated on a silicon chip that could help provide the low-cost flexibility needed for the next generation of high-speed optical networks. [ + ]
element14 becomes largest global ARM distributor
element14 has signed a franchise agreement with global semiconductor IP supplier ARM to distribute its broad suite of development tool solutions for ARM processor-based system design in the Asia-Pacific region. [ + ]
Industry scouts for digital disrupters at UX show
University of Sydney's annual showcase, Anthelion, is set to open on Thursday, 26 November. [ + ]
Australia's first venture capitalist is the new chair of Innovation Australia
Australia's first venture capitalist, Bill Ferris AC, has been appointed chair of Innovation Australia. [ + ]
National award for UNSW nanoelectronics researcher
Two Australian scientists working in nanoelectronics and health have been recognised for excellence in the science of measurement and metrology. [ + ]
Communications event returns to Melbourne next month
Comms Connect Melbourne, Australia's leading converged communications and radio event, will be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 1–3 December 2015. [ + ]
Australian inventors on MIT's top 10 'Innovators Under 35' list
Two Australian inventors are on MIT Technology Review's top young innovators list. [ + ]
Fool's gold makes better batteries
Researchers at Vanderbilt University have used iron pyrite, commonly known as fool's gold, to produce batteries that charge quickly and work for dozens of cycles. [ + ]
Australia and China to cooperate on cartel investigations
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and the National Development and Reform Commission of the People's Republic of China (NDRC) have signed a memorandum of understanding. [ + ]
BluGlass's RPCVD technology to be evaluated for LED applications
Australian cleantech company BluGlass has announced that it will commence a collaborative evaluation with a Tier-1 LED manufacturer to investigate RPCVD for LED applications. [ + ]