Digi-Key Electronics has announced that it is sponsoring a product training webinar with STMicroelectronics and Truphone focused on how eSIM is forging a new future in IoT. [ + ]

STMicroelectronics has announced the acquisition and integration of the assets of SOMOS Semiconductor, a French fabless semiconductor company. [ + ]

An international research team has created a way for ultralow-power printed electronics to recharge from ambient light or radiofrequency noise. [ + ]

It's played a key role in helping businesses to open up safely during COVID-19, and now the ubiquitous QR Code has received an IEEE Milestone award. [ + ]

Researchers have identified a key point where the performance of thin-film solar cells can be improved for the cell to convert more sunlight into electricity. [ + ]

Researchers have found a way to fabricate tiny energy storage devices that can effectively power flexible and wearable skin sensors along with other electronic devices. [ + ]

Researchers have successfully printed and demonstrated organic transistors — electronic switches that can operate close to their theoretical speed limits. [ + ]

The LaSAR Alliance is focused on meeting the technical challenges required for all-day wearable smart glasses. [ + ]

ARENA has announced $3m in funding for start-up SunDrive to advance commercial development of its low-cost, high-efficiency solar manufacturing process in Australia. [ + ]

NVIDIA will acquire Arm from SoftBank Group and the SoftBank Vision Fund in a transaction valued at $40 billion through a combination of NVIDIA shares and cash. [ + ]

Using a new formulation, manufacturers could adopt inkjet printing as a cheap, easy-to-access strategy for the fabrication of electronic devices and sensors. [ + ]

The committee aims to develop global standards for flexible hybrid electronics spanning design, materials, manufacturing, packaging and systems. [ + ]

MSC Software is working with Deakin University to develop Australia's additive manufacturing skills and ensure strong economic growth. [ + ]

Researchers have developed a highly flexible yet sturdy wearable piezoelectric harvester using the simple fabrication process of hot pressing and tape casting. [ + ]

RadioGlobe is an open-source DesignSpark engineering project that enables users to tune in to internet radio stations from around the world. [ + ]