Cruising toward self-driving cars: standards and testing will help keep autonomous vehicles moving safely on the road
01 March, 2023 by Edward Griffor, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)NIST is building consensus on measurements needed to test automated vehicle safety and developing reliable measurement methods for testing driverless cars.
Global semiconductor revenue reached $600 billion in 2022
19 January, 2023Gartner, Inc. has revealed that worldwide semiconductor revenue grew by 1.1% in 2022 to total $601.7 billion.
NIST to phase out SHA-1 cryptographic algorithm by 2030
21 December, 2022The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology has announced that it is retiring SHA-1, a hash function used in cryptography that has been deemed broken.
Exponential Technology Group acquires Sydney-based Braemac
21 December, 2022Exponential Technology Group has announced plans to acquire Sydney-headquartered Braemac, a specialist in the supply of semiconductors and electronic components.
Tech Mahindra, IQM Quantum Computers partner for quantum computing research
21 December, 2022Tech Mahindra and IQM Quantum Computers have partnered to co-create quantum computing offerings for a range of sectors, including health care, banking, and cybersecurity.
NVIDIA, Microsoft team up to build large-scale AI cloud computer
21 November, 2022NVIDIA and Microsoft will partner to build a large-scale cloud computer focused on AI, using thousands of high-end NVIDIA GPUs for deep learning.
Network puts Australia at the forefront of quantum development
10 November, 2022A new network of scientists, entrepreneurs and industry partners aims to drive Australia to the forefront of quantum software research and development.
Digi-Key launches Season 2 of Factory Tomorrow video series
03 November, 2022Digi-Key Electronics has launched the second season of its Factory Tomorrow video series, which explores Industry 4.0 technologies such as AI and edge computing.
Australian quantum industry poised to reach $6 billion by 2045
27 October, 2022Updated market projections from CSIRO have forecast that quantum technology could reach $6 billion and generate more than 19,000 jobs in Australia by 2045.
Global Semiconductor Alliance announces recipient of Exemplary Leadership Award
26 October, 2022Steve Sanghi, Executive Chair of Microchip Technology, is set to receive the Dr Morris Chang Exemplary Leadership Award for his contributions to the industry.
Australia establishes National Quantum Advisory Committee
06 October, 2022The Australian Government has appointed a National Quantum Advisory Committee to help support the country's National Quantum Strategy.
SPIE Startup Challenge 2023 accepting applications
05 October, 2022Participants with an optics or photonics technology or application as the basis for a viable business are encouraged to apply to the SPIE Startup Challenge.
Altium, ICPEF and Arduino announce electronics design competition
21 September, 2022Altium LLC, the IPC Education Foundation and Arduino are partnering to launch the student electronics design challenge, to promote STEM innovation for environmental change.
Aussie chip maker Morse Micro raises $140m in funding for Wi-Fi tech
08 September, 2022Australian semiconductor developer Morse Micro has received $140 million in funding and entered into a strategic partnership with lead investor MegaChips.
Physics discovery could enable super-efficient electrical power
08 September, 2022Researchers at the University of Oxford and University College Cork have developed two new microscopy techniques to unlock the secret of high-temperature superconductors.
