Liquid metal marbles: a new platform for nanomaterials
14 January, 2013Researchers at RMIT University have created ‘liquid metal marbles’ - droplets of liquid metal coated in nanoparticles - in what is claimed to be a world-first breakthrough that advances research into soft electronics and industrial sensing technologies.
RoHS legislation guidelines
14 January, 2013 | Supplied by: element14Premier Farnell has released guidelines for electronics companies to help them understand the new obligations of RoHS legislation, which comes into force on 2 January 2013.
Worthwhile gifts for engineers
11 January, 2013 by Janette WoodhouseYes, Christmas is all over and now we are all back at work doing sensible, work things. But it is still worth considering what gifts you’d like to give yourself in lieu of those useless ties, socks and novelty toilet paper you received for Christmas.
Rohde & Schwarz updates its website
08 January, 2013 | Supplied by: Rohde & Schwarz (Australia) Pty LtdElectronics company Rohde & Schwarz has been working intensively over the last year on relaunching its website.
Glyn and Energy Micro sign distribution agreement
12 December, 2012 | Supplied by: Glyn LtdGlyn and Energy Micro, a Norwegian manufacturer of ARM-based ultralow-power microcontrollers, have signed a distribution agreement which includes all activities in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, BeNeLux, Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, New Zealand and Australia.
Laird Technologies Thin Film Thermoelectric Handbook
11 December, 2012 | Supplied by: Lastek Pty LtdLaird Technologies, a designer and manufacturer of customised, performance-critical components for wireless systems and other advanced electronics applications, has published its Thin Film Thermoelectric Handbook.
Next-generation memory market worth $90.74 million by 2017
03 December, 2012According to a new market research report, emerging memories are expected to replace most of the conventional technologies like flash memory as the market for next-generation memory reaches more than $90 million by 2017.
UK investing in a power electronics competition - why can’t we?
03 December, 2012The UK’s Technology Strategy Board (TSB), in partnership with the Welsh Government and the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council, is to invest up to £5.4m to stimulate innovation and develop UK supply chains between the power electronics and energy sectors.
Electronic waste removal service
29 November, 2012 | Supplied by: Dimension Data AustraliaResearch indicates that the number of electronic devices at end-of-life will double from 2010 to 2025, and it’s estimated that over 60 million tonnes of electronic waste (e-waste) will be at the decision point for re-use, recycle or landfill in 2013.
Embedded consumer electronics device revenues to double in the next two years
28 November, 2012Juniper Research has predicted that revenues from products and services delivered over embedded consumer electronics devices will reach $6.4 billion in 2014, as the sector emerges as a key anchor for the M2M industry.
The mad man behind the company name
23 November, 2012 by Mike Smyth, specialist technical writerThe award-winning Tesla Model S car is built by a company whose aim is to accelerate the world’s transition to affordable electric mobility. However, the man behind the company name was basically a mad scientist. Interesting, prolific, but pretty nuts.
Semiconductor job growth on the up and up
16 November, 2012Semiconductor manufacturing jobs have outpaced US job growth and increased 3.7% over last year, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA).
Hameg product availability
16 November, 2012Hameg’s T&M products are now available directly from Rohde & Schwarz in Europe, catching up with Australia’s distribution system.
Texas Instruments cuts 1700 jobs as part of strategic plan
16 November, 2012Consistent with previously stated strategic plans, Texas Instruments has announced it will reduce costs, including the elimination of about 1700 jobs worldwide, so it can focus investments in its wireless business on embedded markets with greater potential for sustainable growth.
M2M market to reach 400 million units by 2017
13 November, 2012A new study forecasts that the market for M2M and embedded devices will reach 400 million by the end of 2017, up from a little over 110 million at present.
