Researchers at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and KIT-founded Helmholtz Institute Ulm (HIU) have developed a new cathode material based on a new storage principle, because of which energy storage densities can be increased beyond those of systems known so far. [ + ]

Scientists in Japan are finding that perovskites have the potential to improve the fabrication of electrodes and wiring in ceramic-based electronics such as spark plugs. [ + ]

Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have developed a high-performance ultrathin polymeric insulator for field-effect transistors (FETs). [ + ]

Scientists have developed a new way to boost the performance of lithium-ion batteries - with a material derived from silk. [ + ]

The Australian Government has announced a $6 million investment in a series of projects worth $16 million from the first round of an innovative transition program to support SA and Victorian communities affected by the wind-down in domestic car manufacturing. [ + ]

A Kansas State University professor has received a patent for his invention 'Off-axis silicon carbide substrates', which is a process for building better semiconductors. [ + ]

Wearable electronics are gaining traction among consumers, but these gadgets’ versatility is still held back by the stiff, short-lived batteries. These limitations, however, could soon be overcome. Scientists have developed a durable, flexible cloth that harnesses human motion to generate energy. [ + ]

Organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs), made from carbon-containing materials, have the potential to revolutionise future display technologies, making low-power displays so thin they will wrap or fold around other structures, for instance. [ + ]

After two years of stagnancy, the power semiconductor devices market is set to prosper, according to research and consulting firm Yole Développement (Yole).

After two years of stagnancy, the power semiconductor devices market is set to prosper, according to research and consulting firm Yole Développement (Yole). [ + ]

MathWorks has detailed its contribution to the successful completion of NASA's Orion spacecraft test flight. [ + ]

MathWorks has detailed its contribution to the successful completion of NASA's Orion spacecraft test flight. [ + ]

A superconductor that works at room temperature was long thought impossible, but scientists at USC may have discovered a family of materials that could make it reality. [ + ]

Mouser is partnering with celebrity engineer Grant Imahara to call on engineers of all levels to join them on a journey to Empower Innovation Together. [ + ]

RS Components has made a number of important enhancements to its website to make the customer's purchasing journey quicker and simpler. [ + ]