Industry News
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. [ + ]
Inkjet-printed switches to manage multiple frequency bands
Researchers have created inkjet-printed switches that enable control over frequency-tuneable communication modules, such as antennas and filters. [ + ]
Advantech acquires 80% of OMRON Nohgata
Following the acquisition, OMRON Nohgata will now be known as Advantech Technologies Japan (ATJ). [ + ]
Data-transmitting light signal gets power boost
Researchers have made a breakthrough in photonics, using a nanosized amplifier to improve the propagation of data inside a microchip. [ + ]
STMicroelectronics to acquire majority stake in SiC wafer manufacturer Norstel
STMicroelectronics will acquire 55% of Norstel's share capital, with an option to acquire the remaining 45% subject to certain conditions. [ + ]
You could be a Master of Quantum Technology
The University of Queensland is launching a new quantum technology program that is set to prepare students for highly skilled, highly paid positions. [ + ]
Asian power electronics fair opens in June
The 2019 edition of PCIM Asia is coming to Shanghai in June to showcase the most recent innovations and solutions in power electronics. [ + ]
Transparent transistors developed
Researchers have engineered a zinc-oxide-based transparent material that displays tuneable electronic properties depending on the tweaking of a new type of dopant. [ + ]
Waterproof electronic circuits made of graphene
When graphene is integrated with the metal of an electronic circuit, the contact resistance is not affected by moisture. [ + ]
Grant to accelerate lithium-oxygen battery research
The US National Science Foundation has awarded a US$219,312, two-year grant to push forward research into cutting-edge lithium-oxygen batteries. [ + ]
World Electronics Forum coming to Adelaide
The 2019 Annual Meeting of the World Electronics Forum (WEF) will be held in Adelaide from 4–6 December 2019, in conjunction with an international conference. [ + ]
New polymeric material for transparent and flexible displays
Korean researchers have developed a polymeric material that could be key to the displays of the future. [ + ]
Farewell to faulty electronics with defect detection tool
A powerful new tool could help manufacturers spot defects or unwanted features in everyday technology — such as mobile phones and solar cells — early in the fabrication process. [ + ]
maxon motor named official supplier to America's Cup champs
Emirates Team New Zealand's vigorous defence of the 36th America's Cup will be assisted with the support of maxon DC motors. [ + ]
ST and Arilou collaborate to detect automotive hacking
The project seeks to address emerging requests for protection against intrusion via communication buses in automotive body and gateway applications. [ + ]
