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.
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).
UNSW launches industry research fellowships
05 November, 2015The UNSW Faculty of Engineering has launched 25 industry research fellowships to boost collaboration with business.
Electronex event a success
02 November, 2015Electronex 2015, the Electronics Design & Assembly Expo and Conference, held in September at Melbourne Park Function Centre, saw over 1000 trade visitors and delegates attend the two-day event.
Semiconductor sales to fall
14 October, 2015Weakness in key electronic equipment segments, including smartphones and PCs, is expected to lead to a decline in semiconductor revenues.
Engineers take action to mitigate gender bias
08 October, 2015Engineers Australia's Women in Engineering committee has launched the Action Plan for Mitigating Gender Bias in engineering workplaces.
Adelaide's new electronics industry association
01 October, 2015A new organisation, Electronics Industry Development Adelaide (EIDA), has been established to focus specifically on the development, promotion and representation of the Adelaide electronics industry.
UAV Challenge 2015–16
24 September, 2015Insitu Pacific, the Australia-based subsidiary of Insitu Inc., has announced its continued sponsorship for the 2015–2016 UAV Challenge.
Star Trek-inspired medical kit wins design challenge
23 September, 2015 | Supplied by: element14A Star Trek-inspired medical examination kit has won element14's 'Sci Fi Your Pi' design competition, sponsored by Pi Trading.
UQ to boost gender equity in STEM
22 September, 2015The University of Queensland will help boost gender equity in Australia's science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) organisations as part of an Australian-first pilot program.
Deakin and GM partner to design cars of the future
17 September, 2015Deakin University has partnered with General Motors to design cars of the future.
Built-in obsolescence — a fact or an urban myth?
16 September, 2015Is built-in obsolescence a fact or an urban myth? Does household equipment really have a finite life determined by the manufacturer or is it something we consumers have conned ourselves into believing every time there is a gadget breakdown?
Intellectual property toolkit to drive collaboration
14 September, 2015The new Australian IP Toolkit for Collaboration, a joint project between the Department of Industry and Science and IP Australia, will help drive greater collaboration between researchers and business.
Significant advances in electric energy independent vehicles reported
11 September, 2015The report 'Energy Independent Vehicles 2016–2026' explains why electric energy independent vehicles (EIVs) will be one of the most significant advances this century.
