Industry News
Smart glove made from a sensory film
Researchers took an ultralightweight, highly flexible film made from an elastic polymer and turned it into an adaptable sensory organ for a variety of technical applications. [ + ]
An organic transistor for all purposes
German physicists have developed an organic transistor that functions perfectly under both low and high currents. [ + ]
HPC leaders unite as NVIDIA acquires Mellanox
NVIDIA will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Mellanox for US$125 per share, representing a total enterprise value of approximately US$6.9 billion. [ + ]
New fabrication method for silk fibroin microelectronics
The technology for creating a biodegradable silk fibroin film allows microfabrication with polymer or metal structures manufactured from photolithography. [ + ]
Graphene-based thin film absorbs solar energy
Australian researchers have collaborated to develop a solar-absorbing, ultrathin film that has great potential for use in solar thermal energy harvesting. [ + ]
Virtual buttons and vibrating touch screens
German researchers have developed a film that gives touch screens a third dimension, enabling them to pulse or vibrate on demand. [ + ]
Data61 opens Robotics Innovation Centre
The digital innovation arm of CSIRO has announced the opening of its new Robotics Innovation Centre — a purpose-built research facility for robotics and autonomous systems. [ + ]
Stacking 2D materials changes their properties
When two atomically thin materials like graphene are stacked on top of each other, their properties change and a material with novel hybrid properties emerges. [ + ]
Researchers create a million microscopic robots
Researchers have created bug-shaped robots that are able to walk, able to survive harsh environments and tiny enough to be injected through an ordinary hypodermic needle. [ + ]
Ultrafast 3D printer for high-performance plastics
The 3D printer takes only 18 min to produce a plastic component that is 30 cm high, making it suitable for the additive manufacture of large-volume plastic components. [ + ]
NSW Govt gets behind the Sydney Quantum Academy
An initiative of Macquarie University, UNSW, the University of Sydney and UTS, the Sydney Quantum Academy will help train the next generation of scientists in quantum computing. [ + ]
New forum answers your questions on antenna integration
Antenova has introduced an online forum where product designers can consult with industry experts and other designers to get help with integrating antennas and RF into their product designs. [ + ]
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'. [ + ]