Industry News
High-performance n-type transistor developed
The unipolar n-type transistor has a high electron mobility performance of up to 7.16 cm2 V−1 s−1, heralding an exciting future for organic electronics. [ + ]
Flexible hybrid electronics innovators awarded
The 2019 FLEXI Awards recognised outstanding accomplishments in the flexible hybrid electronics (FHE) industry over the past 12 months. [ + ]
Registration now open for National Manufacturing Week 2019
The 20th edition of National Manufacturing Week will be held at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre from 14–17 May. The primary focus and theme of the event will be 'Industrial Evolution'. [ + ]
Reducing error in quantum logic gates
Physicists have demonstrated improvement in quantum computers, thanks to the use of codes designed to detect and discard errors in the logic gates of such machines. [ + ]
SEMI Works to provide electronics education programs
SEMI Works is a comprehensive program to attract, develop and retain the talent critical to the worldwide electronics industry's continued innovation and growth. [ + ]
High-power fuel cell enables more electric vehicle types
Researchers have developed a fuel cell with the capacity to power electric vehicles such as planes, ships and submarines which have much higher energy requirements than electric cars. [ + ]
Survey shows hardware plays a growing role in IoT design process
The Premier Farnell Global IoT Survey 2018 shows that design engineers use a range of hardware platforms to accelerate development pace and shorten time to the market. [ + ]
Stretchable fibre with a metallic core
US researchers have developed a fibre that combines the elasticity of rubber with the strength of a metal, resulting in a tough material that could be incorporated into soft robotics. [ + ]
Registration now open for SEMICON Southeast Asia 2019
SEMICON Southeast Asia (SEA) 2019 will be held from 7–9 May at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre in Kuala Lumpur. [ + ]
New material developed for high-voltage supercapacitors
Researchers have developed a new supercapacitor material that exhibits extraordinarily high stability under conditions of high voltage and high temperature. [ + ]
Licensing agreement and a Li-ion battery facility in Aus
Cadenza Innovation, a provider of Li-ion energy storage solutions to battery manufacturers, has announced a licensing agreement with Li-ion battery manufacturer Energy Renaissance. [ + ]
STMicroelectronics sells over 1 billion ST33 secure chips
STMicroelectronics has recorded cumulative sales of over 1 billion units for its ST33 embedded-security ICs, reflecting the growing imperative to protect data and systems in secure mobile-consumer, smart-driving, smart-industry and smart-cities applications. [ + ]
Leading AI researcher receives IEEE award
Dr Zbigniew Michalewicz, Chief Scientist of AI software company Complexica, has received the prestigious 2019 IEEE Pioneer Award for Evolutionary Computation Research. [ + ]
3D printed IoT sensors are more sustainable
Researchers are developing an eco-friendly, 3D-printable solution for producing wireless IoT sensors that can be used and disposed of without contaminating the environment. [ + ]
Universal Robots appoints ANZ Country Manager
Universal Robots, a pioneer in collaborative robot technology, has announced the appointment of industry veteran Peter Hern in the role of ANZ Country Manager. [ + ]
