Industry News
5G signalling test conducted by Rohde & Schwarz and OPPO
The test set-up provides a 5G network simulation to test a mobile phone in real time using a signalling connection. [ + ]
Graphene-based battery devices generate their own power
Due to its excellent electrical conductivity and light and thin characteristics, single-layer graphene film is ideal for electronics that require batteries. [ + ]
Flexible circuits created through 3D printing
German researchers have developed a process suitable for 3D printing that can be used to produce transparent and mechanically flexible electronic circuits. [ + ]
Solar cells perform better with caffeine — no, really!
Researchers have discovered that caffeine can increase the efficiency of perovskite solar cells, enhancing their thermal stability and ability to convert light to electricity. [ + ]
National AI centre could be coming to Melbourne
The Victorian Government has revealed plans to contribute $1 million towards establishing an international-standard artificial intelligence centre in Melbourne. [ + ]
Govt seeking feedback on the ethics of AI
The Australian Government is seeking feedback to create guidelines that will ensure AI is developed and applied responsibly in Australia. [ + ]
OEM Technology Solutions merges with DUAGON-MEN-GROUP
OEM Technology Solutions is now part of the DUAGON-MEN-GROUP, following the latter's decision to acquire 100% of OEM Technology Solutions' shares. [ + ]
Construction commences on room-temperature quantum device
Archer Exploration has commenced its maiden quantum technology project — to build a carbon-based quantum computing device that operates at room temperature. [ + ]
Conference line-up released for 2019 National Manufacturing Week
The 20th edition of National Manufacturing Week is set to feature over 90 leading industry experts as part of this year's conference program, participating across two content streams. [ + ]
Electrocomponents launches global tech company OKdo
Electrocomponents has launched OKdo, a new global technology business to focus on single-board computing (SBC) and the Internet of Things (IoT). [ + ]
Future Battery Industries CRC coming to WA
The CRC will help tackle industry-identified gaps in the battery industries value chain, support battery deployment and optimise the circular economy for battery waste recycling. [ + ]
Electronic fibres printed directly onto fabrics
Seeking a solution for comfortable wearable electronics, Chinese researchers have developed a way to simply print flexible fibres onto transitional textiles or clothes. [ + ]
Truly wearable displays are self-powered and washable
Korean researchers have developed a textile-based wearable display module technology that is washable and does not require an external power source. [ + ]
High energy density achieved in all-solid-state batteries
Japanese researchers have developed a new complex hydride lithium superionic conductor that could result in all-solid-state batteries with the highest energy density to date. [ + ]
Program developed to detect 'leakage' in quantum computers
A new quantum computer program can detect the presence of 'leakage', where information being processed by a quantum computer escapes from the states of 0 and 1. [ + ]