Industry News
Drawing bioelectronics on human skin
One day, people could monitor their own health conditions by simply picking up a pencil and drawing a bioelectronic device on their skin. [ + ]
ST and Fingerprints cooperate on biometric payment card
STMicroelectronics has teamed with Fingerprint Cards to develop a biometric system-on-card solution based on fingerprint-recognition technology. [ + ]
This ultrathin organic solar cell is efficient and durable
The flexible organic cell degrades by less than 5% over 3000 hours in atmospheric conditions and has an energy conversion ratio of 13%. [ + ]
South Korea and Australia create manufacturing partnership
The Kyung-In Synthetic Corporation (KISCO) and CSIRO have agreed to take a minority shareholding in Melbourne-based company Boron Molecular. [ + ]
Engineering leader wins prestigious analytical science prize
Professor Kourosh Kalantar-zadeh has been awarded the 2020 Robert Boyle Prize for Analytical Science by the Royal Society of Chemistry. [ + ]
Three new projects to advance flexible hybrid electronics
The projects will accelerate sensor and sensor system innovations for new applications in industries including health care, automotive, industrial and defence. [ + ]
New guidelines for software updates on embedded systems
The Trusted Computing Group has announced its latest guidelines and best practices for software and firmware updates for embedded systems. [ + ]
Extending the life cycle of lithium–sulfur batteries
Researchers have stabilised one of the most challenging parts of lithium–sulfur batteries, bringing the technology closer to becoming commercially viable. [ + ]
Sustainable components for solar panels
Korean scientists have identified a novel method to create efficient alloy-based solar panels free of toxic metals. [ + ]
Value of quantum computing remains uncertain for next decade
Quantum computing faces many barriers that limit its near-term development, according to Lux Research. [ + ]
Internet of Things Alliance of Australia appoints new Chairman
The Internet of Things Alliance Australia (IoTAA) has announced businessman and senior executive David Spence as its new Chairman. [ + ]
New file format released for 3D printers
A newly published standard is expected to help realise the full potential of additive manufacturing. [ + ]
Improving efficiency in the batteries of the future
Australian and Indian researchers have shown how to improve sulfur utilisation in the batteries of the future, which would make them more efficient. [ + ]
Automotive power semiconductor revenue declines due to COVID-19
With falling demand for motor vehicles, worldwide revenue for power semiconductors used in automotive applications is set to decline by 16% in 2020. [ + ]
Electronex 2020 rescheduled to November
A decision has been made to reschedule Electronex from 9–10 September to 10–11 November 2020, due to the COVID-19 situation. [ + ]
