Industry News
Aus supercomputing facilities join the battle against COVID-19
NCI Australia and the Pawsey Supercomputing Centre have joined the fight against COVID-19 through the provision of streamlined access to computation and data resources. [ + ]
'Spin capacitor' could enable energy-efficient electronics
A recent breakthrough could result in a new generation of energy-efficient electronics, expected to require less power and generate less heat. [ + ]
High-frequency signals enable terabits-per-second data links
US researchers tested sending extremely high-frequency, 200 GHz signals through a pair of copper wires. [ + ]
Würth Elektronik's virtual conference is now in session
Würth Elektronik has announced its first ever virtual conference, featuring recorded presentations available on demand along with downloadable presentation slides. [ + ]
Ultrathin camera inspired by a wasp
The camera is fully packaged with micro-optical elements such as inverted micro-lenses, multilayered pinhole arrays and gap spacers on the image sensor. [ + ]
Efficient and stable tandem solar cell developed
An international research team has developed a new type of solar cell that can both withstand environmental hazards and has power conversion efficiency of 26.7%. [ + ]
ON Semiconductor names Digi-Key Global High Service Distributor of the Year
The award honours the distributor that led the channel in digital marketing initiatives, increasing customer breadth, and promotion and sales of ON Semiconductor's latest innovative new products. [ + ]
Higher voltage and safer operation for Li-ion batteries
Researchers have improved the performance and safety of lithium-ion batteries, increasing not only the battery's voltage delivery but also its ability to suppress dangerous conditions. [ + ]
Portable sensors powered by waste heat
Scientists have revealed how the thermoelectric effect, or converting temperature differences into electricity, can be optimally used to power small, flexible devices. [ + ]
3D imaging using light's quantum properties
Researchers have created a 3D imaging system that uses light's quantum properties to create images said to be 40,000 times crisper than current technologies. [ + ]
Pandemic drone could detect virus symptoms in crowds
A drone to remotely detect people in crowds with infectious respiratory conditions such as COVID-19 is being developed by SA researchers in partnership with a Canadian tech company. [ + ]
OLEDs stretch two-dimensionally
Korean researchers have created stretchable organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) that are compliant and maintain their performance under high-strain deformation. [ + ]
Remote charging for implantable medical devices
Researchers have detailed the use of soft and flexible materials to ultrasonically charge bioelectronic implants, reducing the need for surgical treatment. [ + ]
Liquid metal pressure sensor suitable for health monitoring
Researchers have developed a highly sensitive wearable pressure sensor that is capable of sensitive, precise and continuous measurement of physiological and physical signals. [ + ]
Safety feature to stop lithium batteries catching on fire
Researchers made a tweak to the part of the battery called the separator, so that it slows down the flow of energy (and thus heat) that builds up inside the battery when it short circuits. [ + ]

