Industry News
Optically rewritable LCDs are as flexible and thin as paper
Optoelectronic engineers have manufactured a liquid crystal display (LCD) that is paper-thin, flexible, light and tough, not to mention cheap. [ + ]
Lasers made of quantum dots could work with silicon
US researchers are looking to break the 'silicon bottleneck' that occurs when the signal from fibre-optic cables arrives at data centres. [ + ]
UNSW opens e-waste microfactory
UNSW's e-waste microfactory can transform the components from discarded smartphones and laptops into valuable materials for re-use. [ + ]
The secret ingredient to stable lithium-sulfur batteries
In an effort to lengthen the battery life of common devices, US researchers have developed a high-powered, environmentally safe lithium-sulfur substitute. [ + ]
One step closer to terahertz computer chips
Scientists have created technology that will enable our computers, and all optic communication devices, to run 100 times faster through terahertz microchips. [ + ]
The next generation of HD
An international research team is paving the way for brighter, lighter and more energy-efficient TVs and smart devices. [ + ]
STMicroelectronics sensors complete Alibaba IoT validation
STMicroelectronics has announced the validation of its LSM6DSL 6-axis inertial sensor and LPS22HB pressure sensor for Alibaba IoT's ecosystem, which enables users to create complete IoT nodes and gateway solutions with good time to market. [ + ]
Solar cell manufacturing myth busted
Researchers have busted a 20-year-old myth surrounding solar cell production, finding that previous assumptions about the chemical processes involved are inaccurate. [ + ]
Graphite-coated relays can withstand harsh environments
Researchers have created microelectromechanical relays suitable for harsh environments — by coating the contacts with nanocrystalline layers of graphite. [ + ]
STMicroelectronics and Sigfox to connect billions of devices
STMicroelectronics and Sigfox have announced a collaboration agreement to support the demand for connected devices for a broad range of applications. [ + ]
Historic software editor released for general use
One of the world's early computer software editors, which is still in use today, is being released for free use by developers around the world. [ + ]
Metalenses for MEMS chips
Researchers have developed a new type of lens using standard computer-chip technology that could replace the bulky layers and complex geometries of traditional curved lenses. [ + ]
US professor honoured by Power Electronics Society
Professor Jian Sun has been awarded the 2017 R. David Middlebrook Outstanding Achievement Award from the IEEE Power Electronics Society (PELS). [ + ]
Layered oxides enable rechargeable zinc batteries
Researchers are developing layered oxides for zinc-ion batteries, in a study that seeks to overcome the issues associated with scaling up lithium-ion batteries. [ + ]
Doping simulated in organic semiconductors
German and Japanese researchers have successfully demonstrated how the doping of organic semiconductors can be simulated and experimentally verified. [ + ]
