Madison Technologies acquires Shepelec Instrumentation, expands IoT portfolio
26 September, 2017 | Supplied by: Madison TechnologiesMadison 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 LtdAs 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 MarketingComponents 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, 2017A 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 ElectronicsThe 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 LtdSTMicroelectronics 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) LtdMouser 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, 2017Australia'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, 2017Frequency 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, 2017The 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 LtdAutomation 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 LtdTwo 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, 2017Researchers 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 UniversityProfessor Ian Gibson has become the first Australian academic to receive a prestigious international award recognising his lifetime contribution to the world of 3D printing.

