Acer and MediaTek sign MoU for wearables and cloud
05 June, 2014Acer and MediaTek have signed an MoU for cloud and wearable technologies. The companies hope to create more opportunities for innovation and develop a wide range of products in this emerging field.
Fab equipment spending increases by 24%
04 June, 2014After two years of decline, fab equipment spending is expected to increase 24% in 2014 to US$35.7 billion, according to SEMI.
Toshiba sues Powerchip over flash memory patent
03 June, 2014Chipmaker Toshiba has filed a suit against Taiwan's Powerchip Technology Corporation and three companies, Powerflash Technology Corporation, Zentel Electronics Corporation, and C.T.C. Co. together, for infringement of Toshiba's Taiwan patents for NAND flash memory.
Organic electronics pioneer takes over academy presidency
29 May, 2014Professor Andrew Holmes, a pioneer in organic electronics, has become the Australian Academy of Science's new president.
Ethics of drone warfare
29 May, 2014With the increasing use of drones, it is perhaps only a matter of time before robots replace soldiers. A Swedish researcher suggests that it is necessary to reconsider the international laws of war.
RS Components and Allied Electronics recognise top suppliers
28 May, 2014 | Supplied by: RSRS Components and Allied Electronics have recognised Siemens, Phoenix Contact, Arduino and Schneider Electric with 2014 Global Supplier Awards.
Nominations open for Engineers Australia Awards
28 May, 2014Engineers Australia is calling for nominations for Sydney Engineering Individual Excellence Awards.
Comtest Laboratories increases accreditations in EPODs and low-voltage sockets
27 May, 2014 | Supplied by: Comtest GroupComtest has increased its capability by being accredited for testing low-voltage mains power sockets to AS/NZS 3112 and the standard AS/NZS 3105.
Apple, Google and Samsung ... is it peacetime in the patent wars?
21 May, 2014 by Bruce Baer Arnold*, University of CanberraApple and Google agreed last week to abandon mutual litigation over smartphone software and hardware patents. Yesterday the Korea Times reported that it appears likely Apple and Samsung will also reach a similar agreement soon.
Anti-dumping inquiry into Chinese solar
19 May, 2014The Australian Government has initiated an anti-dumping investigation on certain Chinese crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules or panels, following an application lodged by Tindo Manufacturing.
RECOM warns against counterfeits
16 May, 2014RECOM is warning customers against counterfeit electronic components.
Wearable technology investment frenzy
12 May, 2014 by Dr Peter HarropMany giant electronics manufacturers, computer services companies and conglomerates have tens of billions of dollars in the bank that is instantly available for investment to counter their saturating sales in mature markets. Samsung, General Electric and Google are examples and Apple even has $133 billion available.
Mouser receives TE Connectivity's catalogue distributor award
12 May, 2014Mouser Electronics has received the 2013 Catalog Global Distributor of the Year Award from TE Connectivity. This annual Electronic Distributor Award was presented to Mouser executives at TE's recent Global Distribution Summit in Los Angeles, CA.
World's top fabless IC suppliers
09 May, 2014The top 25 worldwide fabless IC sales leaders for 2013 include 14 suppliers headquartered in the US, five in Taiwan, two in China, two in Europe, one in Japan and one in Singapore.
RS Components signs distribution deal with PR electronics
09 May, 2014RS Components has signed a global distribution agreement with PR electronics, a manufacturer of signal conditioning solutions for factory automation and process industries.
