Industry News
Generating Bessel beams with customised fibre
Researchers have fabricated intricate optical structures onto the tip of an optical fibre to create a new source of special light beams. [ + ]
3D printing software optimises properties of plastic components
To optimise the 3D printing process for plastics, researchers have created software that can adjust parameters such as temperature and printing speed during printing. [ + ]
A faster-charging hydrogen fuel cell
Researchers have developed a new technique to accelerate the charging of solid-state hydrogen fuel cells. [ + ]
Biofilm generates continuous electricity from sweat
Researchers have engineered a bacterial biofilm that can produce continuous electricity from sweat; a discovery that could revolutionise wearable electronics. [ + ]
Tiny optical sensors could help prevent pressure sores
UniSA scientists have designed small optical fibre sensors that can be attached to hospital mattresses to monitor patient movement and cardiac and respiratory rates. [ + ]
Biden signs US CHIPS and Science Act into law
The legislation provides US$52 billion for semiconductor manufacturing incentives and research investments, as well as a tax credit for facilities that produce semiconductors or chip-making equipment. [ + ]
Sisvel launches patent pool on Wi-Fi 6
Sisvel International has launched a patent pool on Wi-Fi 6 technology, whose initial members are set to include Huawei, Mediatek, Philips, SK Telecom and Wilus. [ + ]
2023 Prism Awards to honour photonics innovations
The awards are a celebration and recognition of the growing range of technical innovations across optics and photonics products on the market today. [ + ]
Disposable paper battery developed: just add water
The study authors suggest that their battery could be used to power a wide range of low-power, single-use disposable electronics. [ + ]
An extra layer for perovskite–silicon tandem solar cells
Inserting a magnesium fluoride layer in multilayered perovskite–silicon tandem solar cells can stall charge recombination and enhance performance. [ + ]
US House of Reps passes CHIPS and Science Act of 2022
The Bill includes provisions that make historic investments to surge production of US-made semiconductors and tackle supply chain vulnerabilities. [ + ]
Würth releases application note on blocking capacitors
Würth Elektronik has released a new publication in its series of application notes dealing in detail with challenging issues regarding the design of circuits. [ + ]
World Cup offside technology validated by Victoria University
Research shows that FIFA's semi-automated offside technology is both accurate and will save time, allowing referees to make offside calls in under 10 seconds. [ + ]
Non-flammable electrolyte developed for sodium batteries
The research team developed a solid polymer electrolyte material that can replace the flammable liquid solvents currently used in sodium batteries. [ + ]
CARIAD and ST to develop chip for software-defined vehicles
The companies are developing tailored hardware for connectivity, energy management and over-the-air updates making vehicles fully software-defined, secure and futureproof. [ + ]