Fab equipment spending set to grow
09 December, 2015Worldwide semiconductor fab equipment capital expenditure for 2015 is expected to grow to US$36.7 billion (AU$50.83bn) in 2016.
Australian electronics researcher among world's best
30 November, 2015UNSW Scientia Professor Michelle Simmons has been named a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) for her groundbreaking research developing atomic-scale electronics.
RS Components appoints Mikael Malm as chief supply chain officer
27 November, 2015Mikael Malm has over 25 years' experience in global sales, manufacturing, supply chain and sourcing, incorporating general management, operations and strategic development across a range of multinational companies.
Counterfeit components — a growing concern
20 November, 2015 by Joe Longo*
As the volume of counterfeit components increases in the marketplace, new solutions are needed to improve electronics supply chain integrity and stability.
element14 becomes largest global ARM distributor
19 November, 2015 | Supplied by: element14element14 has signed a franchise agreement with global semiconductor IP supplier ARM to distribute its broad suite of development tool solutions for ARM processor-based system design in the Asia-Pacific region.
Industry scouts for digital disrupters at UX show
18 November, 2015University of Sydney's annual showcase, Anthelion, is set to open on Thursday, 26 November.
Australia's first venture capitalist is the new chair of Innovation Australia
17 November, 2015Australia's first venture capitalist, Bill Ferris AC, has been appointed chair of Innovation Australia.
National award for UNSW nanoelectronics researcher
17 November, 2015Two Australian scientists working in nanoelectronics and health have been recognised for excellence in the science of measurement and metrology.
Australian inventors on MIT's top 10 'Innovators Under 35' list
13 November, 2015Two Australian inventors are on MIT Technology Review's top young innovators list.
Communications event returns to Melbourne next month
13 November, 2015Comms Connect Melbourne, Australia's leading converged communications and radio event, will be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 1–3 December 2015.
Australia and China to cooperate on cartel investigations
11 November, 2015The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and the National Development and Reform Commission of the People's Republic of China (NDRC) have signed a memorandum of understanding.
Former Cochlear CEO receives Engineers Australia award
09 November, 2015Dr Christopher Roberts, former CEO of Cochlear, has received the Professional Engineer of the Year award from Engineers Australia.
Automotive IC market to display strongest growth through 2019
09 November, 2015The automotive IC market is forecast to increase at an average annual growth rate of 6.7% from 2014 through 2019, registering highest growth among the six major end-use IC applications (computer, consumer, communications, automotive, industrial/medical and government/military).
Anritsu's Ian Fraser to retire
09 November, 2015 | Supplied by: Anritsu Pty LtdAfter almost 20 years as country manager of Anritsu in Australia, communications test and measurement veteran Ian Fraser has announced that he will retire at the end of 2015.
UNSW launches industry research fellowships
05 November, 2015The UNSW Faculty of Engineering has launched 25 industry research fellowships to boost collaboration with business.
