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Madison Technologies acquires Shepelec Instrumentation, expands IoT portfolio

26 September, 2017 | Supplied by: Madison Technologies

Madison Technologies has acquired the business and assets of Shepelec Instrumentation. The acquisition includes Shepelec's flagship industrial IoT product, the MultiPar Multi-IO Device.


Managing intelligent electronic devices via automated systems

20 September, 2017 by Matthew Oong, Business Development Manager – Energy Automation Solutions | Supplied by: Eaton Electrical (Australia) Pty Ltd

As part of their recent funding for smart grid initiatives, utilities in the USA have been deploying large numbers of intelligent electronic devices (IEDs) to implement advanced automation systems.


Avnet announces acquisition of Dragon Innovation

19 September, 2017 | Supplied by: Avnet Electronics Marketing

Components distributor Avnet has announced its acquisition of Dragon Innovation, expanding its portfolio of offerings for customers as they move from design to prototype to volume production.


Funding for a flexible laminate to power electronics

14 September, 2017

A Canadian scientist is receiving federal funding that will help further develop a stretchable, flexible laminate that can provide power to a wide range of electronic devices.


Automated parking and more announced for Nissan LEAF

13 September, 2017 | Supplied by: Renesas Electronics

The 2018 model of the Nissan LEAF, the next generation of the company's zero-emission electric vehicle, includes an automated parking system utilising components from semiconductor supplier Renesas Electronics.


ST Partner Program connects customers with qualified third parties

05 September, 2017 | Supplied by: STMicroelectronics Pty Ltd

STMicroelectronics has launched a Partner Program that connects customers with qualified technical specialists capable of strategically supporting their projects.


Mouser signs distribution agreement with robotics manufacturer

04 September, 2017 | Supplied by: Mouser Electronics (Hong Kong) Ltd

Mouser Electronics has entered into a global distribution agreement with ROBOTIS, a developer and manufacturer of modular robotics and specialised smart servos, industrial actuators, manipulators, open-source humanoid platforms and robotic development solutions.


Quantum computing company launched at UNSW

25 August, 2017

Australia's first hardware quantum computing company, Silicon Quantum Computing, has been launched at the University of New South Wales (UNSW).


Smart Industry: four principles powering this industrial revolution

25 August, 2017 | Supplied by: STMicroelectronics Pty Ltd

'Smart Industry' isn’t a random label one can just throw around, but the current industrial revolution brought on by a sophisticated and precise set of technologies that are changing man's relation to manufacturing.


Celebrating 40 years since Voyager 2

24 August, 2017

Frequency Electronics (FEI) is celebrating the launch of the Voyager 2 spacecraft by NASA on 20 August 1977 — 40 years ago this week.


Stretchable and transparent electronics markets set to grow substantially

22 August, 2017

The global stretchable electronics market is expected to rise at a CAGR of about 105% from 2016–2023, while the transparent electronics market will be a bit more conservative at 59%.


Omron appoints new director for Oceania

21 August, 2017 | Supplied by: Omron Electronics Pty Ltd

Automation company Omron Asia Pacific has appointed a new director for its operations in the Oceania region.


Autonomous robotics competition to be held in Sydney next month

18 August, 2017 | Supplied by: National Instruments Aust Pty Ltd

Two dozen autonomous robots designed by engineering students from across Australia and New Zealand will compete for robot supremacy in the 7th Annual National Instruments Autonomous Robotics Competition (NIARC), to be held at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) on 5 September.


Diamonds are a scientist's best friend

16 August, 2017

Researchers in the lab of Professor Robert Nemanich, one of the world's foremost experts on diamonds, are utilising the unique characteristics of these precious gemstones in some innovative applications.


Australian academic awarded for contribution to 3D printing

15 August, 2017 | Supplied by: Deakin University

Professor Ian Gibson has become the first Australian academic to receive a prestigious international award recognising his lifetime contribution to the world of 3D printing.


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