What do we want from the electronics of the future?
22 August, 2018Over 80% of consumers all around the world would like 'electronic devices of the future' to make their lives easier, according to the electronica Trend Index.
Six expectations for IoT platforms in 2018
06 August, 2018 by Joseph Zulick*From increased value provided by edge computing to security improvements with blockchain integration, IoT platforms across the board are starting to get interesting.
Record-breaking semiconductor equipment sales for 2018
03 August, 2018Worldwide sales of new semiconductor manufacturing equipment are projected to increase 10.8% to $62.7 billion in 2018.
In-mould electronics become commercial once again
10 July, 2018 by Dr Khasha Ghaffarzadeh, Research DirectorConductive inks are a wonderfully adaptive technology, enabling them to stay relevant and to rejuvenate themselves over the past several decades.
The hidden value of the Adelaide electronics industry
08 June, 2018 by Dr Ronald Grill, Managing Director, Technology Management Pty LtdThe electronics design and manufacturing industry in Adelaide is significantly larger and more valuable to our regional economy than you might think.
Almost everything you know about e-waste is wrong
23 May, 2018 by Josh Lepawsky, Memorial University of NewfoundlandMany of us think we know what electronic waste is because we wonder what to do with devices we no longer want or need.
Market rapidly changing for transparent conductive films
20 April, 2018 by Dr Khasha Ghaffarzadeh, Research DirectorThis article provides a brief overview of the past, present and the future of the TCF industry, tracing and forecasting the status of applications, technologies and materials.
Haptics in Ready Player One: an analysis of fact and fiction
12 April, 2018 by James Hayward, Senior Technology AnalystThe cinema release of Ready Player One is a significant moment for the virtual reality industry, drawing on strong, familiar themes recognisable by everyone today.
Electric vehicles: everything is changing
04 April, 2018 by Franco Gonzalez, Principal AnalystElectric vehicles used to have a set of different challenges for broad adoption, among them range, price and the availability of charging stations.
Demand growing for SiC power devices
21 March, 2018The global silicon carbide (SiC) power devices market is set to rise dramatically over the next four years, according to market research company Technavio.
Are there toxins in your electronics?
13 March, 2018New electronic and electrical devices are reintroducing toxins very similar to those in tobacco smoke, diesel fumes, asbestos and other killers, according to IDTechEx.
The growing market for conductive inks and pastes
02 March, 2018The emerging conductive inks and pastes markets will grow to represent a $580 million opportunity by 2028, according to IDTechEx.
Is there a standard for smart manufacturing?
15 February, 2018 by Dave Vasko*Waiting for smart manufacturing standards to develop before implementing the Industrial Internet of Things into your operations may not be the most productive choice.
Thomson Reuters names Top 100 tech companies
08 February, 2018Thomson Reuters' inaugural Top 100 Global Technology Leaders listing identifies the industry's most operationally sound and financially successful organisations.
Transparent conductive film companies at a crossroads
30 January, 2018The market for transparent conducting films is at an interesting juncture. ITO (indium tin oxide) has managed to stay highly relevant thanks to its low cost, despite not being the best technology — at least on paper.