Uni-Pixel, the developer of a colour display technology called time multiplexed optical shutter (TMOS), has been awarded a contract by the FlexTech Alliance for further research into its roll-to-roll conductor patterning capabilities that it has developed for its Opcuity active layer films.

Laird Technologies has published Advanced Materials and Design for Electromagnetic Interference Shielding by one of its subject-matter experts, EMI materials engineer Dr Xingcun Colin Tong.

The 35th Taipei International Electronics Show (TAITRONICS) and the 3rd Taiwan International RFID Applications Show (Taiwan RFID), jointly hosted by Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) and Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (TEEMA),will unfold from 8-11 October 2009 at TWTC Nangang Exhibition Hall.

The GSMA has announced new developments in its embedded mobile initiative, including work to establish standard design guidelines for embedded mobile applications and the kick-off of a competition to drive development in the embedded mobile market.

Littelfuse, producer of in-circuit protection products, has appointed Premier Farnell as the company's franchised high-service, low-volume partner in greater China, Southeast Asia, India, Australia and New Zealand.

IMEC has used selective epitaxial growth and chemical mechanical polishing to obtain Ge virtual substrates with low threading dislocation density.

AEP Networks has opened an office in Chatswood, Sydney.

Magna Electronics and Semikron have formed a joint venture to develop and produce power electronics for future electric and hybrid vehicle applications.

Belden has appointed Ecco Pacific to distribute all its cabling and connectivity products to the electrical wholesale market.

DuPont Displays says it has developed a proprietary third-generation, solution-based, organic light emitting diode (OLED) materials technology which has led to substantial performance gains for printable OLED light-emitting materials.

National Semiconductor and Suntech Power Holdings have signed a memorandum of understanding to evaluate National's SolarMagic technology with the intention of jointly promoting the technology and developing future solutions.

IMEC, Europe’s independent nanoelectronics research centre on process technology for the next generations of IC manufacturing, has signed a new and expanded research agreement with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC).

Belden Australia has created a division that will provide greater support for distributors of its Hirschmann Automation and Control and Lumberg Automation brands.

Fluke Networks has signed a definitive agreement to acquire AirMagnet, producer of security and compliance solutions for wireless local area networks.

More accurate global weather forecasts and a better understanding of climate change are in prospect following research by engineers at Queen’s University Belfast’s Institute of Electronics, Communications and Information Technology.