Industry News
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Developing quantum sensors for autonomous vehicles
UQ researchers are working to develop next-generation quantum sensors which could revolutionise navigation and communications in unmanned and autonomous vehicles. [ + ]
Graphene wearables at Mobile World Congress 2019
The Graphene Pavilion is returning to Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 with over 20 graphene-based prototypes. [ + ]
Solar supercapacitors for flexible and wearable electronics
Engineers have used layers of graphene and polyurethane to create a flexible supercapacitor that can generate power from the sun and store excess energy for later use. [ + ]