Industry News
Tuning thermal conductivity of materials 'on the fly'
Researchers have discovered a method to tune the thermal conductivity of materials 'on the fly' to lower the energy consumption of electronic devices. [ + ]
Power electronics fair returns to Asia in 2023
PCIM Asia is set to make its return from 29–31 August 2023, providing insights on the latest trends shaping the power electronics landscape. [ + ]
Researchers find way to cut overheating of semiconductors
Researchers have found a way to improve thermal diffusion in nanoscale-thin metal films by using surface plasmon polaritons (SPP). [ + ]
Soapstone, granite rocks used as energy storage materials
A team of scientists has uncovered the potential of soapstone and granite samples from Tanzania as suitable materials for storing solar heat. [ + ]
Flexible AR display enables real-time digital content
Researchers have developed a flexible, transparent polymer-based augmented reality display screen that could advance how AR is used across a range of industries. [ + ]
E-nose to sniff out volatile organic compounds
Researchers have created a fluid mechanics-based chamber design for an electronic nose that can detect volatile organic compounds at low concentrations. [ + ]
A 'superlattice' of semiconductor quantum dots
Researchers have reported high electrical conductivity and enhanced metallic behaviour of semiconducting colloidal quantum dots made of lead sulfide. [ + ]
Quantum key distribution system achieves high transmission speed
Researchers have developed a quantum key distribution system based on integrated photonics that lays the groundwork for network implementation. [ + ]
DigiKey debuts rebrand with new logo, brand identity
Global distributor DigiKey has refreshed its look to mark its 50th anniversary, with a new logo, colour palette, typeface, tagline, simplified name and brand voice. [ + ]
Standard optical fibre created with 19 cores
Researchers from Macquarie University have taken part in the development of a high-speed optical fibre that carries the equivalent of more than 10 million home broadband connections. [ + ]
Researchers create wearable medical patch with nanotech, AI
Researchers have developed a skin patch equipped with nanotechnology and personalised artificial intelligence technology to monitor 11 human health signals. [ + ]
Low-energy, environmentally friendly polymer production
Researchers have developed a new way to make 'green' polymers from low-cost building blocks using a small amount of electricity. [ + ]
Niobium-graphene batteries developed with 30-year lifecycles
Researchers have developed niobium-graphene batteries that could have applications in medical devices, electric vehicles, aerospace equipment and more. [ + ]
Breakthrough in computer chip energy efficiency could cut data centre electricity use
Researchers have developed a new method to reduce the energy consumption of photonic chips used in data centres and supercomputers. [ + ]
Researchers engineer metal oxidation using epitaxial strain
Researchers have developed a technique that paves the way for easy oxidation of historically 'stubborn' metals. [ + ]
