Industry News
ST micro-mirror deployed in Intel LiDAR camera
STMicroelectronics has collaborated with Intel on the development of a tiny MEMS mirror, enabling spatial scanning of an environment. [ + ]
Smoltek says it has created the world's thinnest capacitor
Smoltek has developed what it claims is the world's thinnest capacitor, demonstrating a prototype of a CNF-MIM capacitor with a total height of just under 40 µm. [ + ]
Is your robot vacuum cleaner spying on you?
Computer scientists have demonstrated that it is possible to spy on private conversations using a common robot vacuum cleaner and its built-in LiDAR sensor. [ + ]
Highly efficient LEDs based on 2D perovskite films
The quest for better light-emitting diodes (LEDs), offering both lower costs and brighter colours, has drawn scientists to a material called perovskite. [ + ]
Printing with the power of ultrasound
It is possible to create precise, predetermined patterns on surfaces from aerosol droplets or particles, using computer-controlled ultrasound. [ + ]
Register now for Keysight Technologies' virtual conference
Keysight Technologies has announced it will be holding the Keysight Multi-Industry Virtual Live Conference from 23 to 25 March 2021. [ + ]
Cellulose thread enables electronic textiles
Researchers have succeeded in producing a thermoelectric textile that produces a small amount of electricity when it is heated on one side. [ + ]
ON Semiconductor names Digi-Key Global High Service Distributor of the Year
This is the second year in a row that Digi-Key has been recognised with the Global High Service Distribution Partner Award. [ + ]
Solar panels can't stand the heat
Lowering the operating temperature of solar panels by just a few degrees can dramatically increase the amount of electricity they generate over their lifetime. [ + ]
Stable silver wire measures just one atom wide
Researchers developed a stable silver wire that is just one atom wide, in a major step towards the goal of shrinking electronic devices to the molecular scale. [ + ]
Heavy rain affects object detection by LiDAR sensors
Researchers found that as the rain intensity increased it became more difficult for the sensors to detect objects. [ + ]
Temporary tattoos feature light-emitting technology
Scientists have created a temporary tattoo with light-emitting technology used in TV and smartphone screens, paving the way for a new type of 'smart tattoo' with a range of potential uses. [ + ]
Creating high-strength materials for flexible electronics
An international research team has developed a method that allows for a laser-driven integration of metals into polymers to form electrically conductive composites. [ + ]
Faraday appointed by PPM Test as ANZ distributor
PPM Test has appointed Australian-based Faraday to provide distribution and technical support of PPM Test products across Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
Long-lasting lithium–sulfur battery developed
Researchers have improved the performance and durability of lithium–sulfur batteries, which are attracting attention as a potential next-generation energy storage technology. [ + ]
