Industry News
Significant advances in electric energy independent vehicles reported
The report 'Energy Independent Vehicles 2016–2026' explains why electric energy independent vehicles (EIVs) will be one of the most significant advances this century. [ + ]
Arrow collaborates with NetComm Wireless to simplify IoT deployments
Arrow Electronics has announced a collaboration with NetComm Wireless, an ASX-listed developer of wireless machine-to-machine (M2M) devices, to provide an 'Intelligent Gateway'. [ + ]
Converting the sun's heat and light into electricity
South Korean scientists have developed a hybrid solar energy system that harnesses the full spectrum of the sun's radiation. [ + ]
Single-layer LEDs
Researchers have developed a new highly efficient and low-cost LED that could spur more widespread adoption of the technology. [ + ]
Electric vehicle industry to drive SiC growth
The electric and hybrid electric vehicle market is set to drive the silicon carbide (SiC) technology adoption, according to research firm Yole Développement. [ + ]
u-blox opens new China office
u-blox has opened a new office in Chongqing, China, with an aim to bolster its automotive and industrial applications, in particular GNSS and short-range products. [ + ]
Bridging a gap between study and work
Tertiary science and ICT students are being disadvantaged by a lack of industry experience to help them prepare for the workplace after graduating. [ + ]
Charging lithium-ion batteries with solar cells
Most solar cells fail to meet the power requirements needed to directly charge lithium-ion batteries used in today's all-electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. [ + ]
Radio-tracking drones used to track wildlife
Australian researchers have developed a world-first radio-tracking drone to locate radio-tagged wildlife. [ + ]
element14 launches Raspberry Pi space sensor module
element14 has globally launched the Raspberry Pi Sense HAT that allows enthusiasts to control the same hardware used in space. [ + ]
CSIRO and NICTA join forces to create new digital research entity
Researchers from CSIRO's Digital Productivity flagship and NICTA will come together to form a new CSIRO entity called Data61, led by Australian technology entrepreneur Adrian Turner. [ + ]
Small electronics companies offer semiconductor vendors fast growth
Semiconductor companies need to diversify their sales strategy to focus on the large number of smaller organisations that offer fast and stable growth, rather than relying on big deals from large customers that are in a constant state of flux. [ + ]
Smart utilities drive smart meter semiconductors sales
The global market for smart meter semiconductors will continue to expand in the coming years, providing significant growth opportunities to semiconductor manufacturers, according to IHS Inc. [ + ]
Electronic ribbon can monitor health, infrastructure
Researchers are developing flexible, bendable, even stretchable electronics for applications in harsh environments for aircraft, explosive devices and even combatants themselves. [ + ]
Breakthrough optics pave way for new technologies
A new approach to designing optical technologies could give optics the kind of versatility we see in electronics. [ + ]
