Registration opened for development conference
02 February, 2012 | Supplied by: National Instruments Aust Pty LtdNational Instruments has opened registration for the 2012 NI Technical Symposiums.
AMOLED revenues surge in 2011
01 February, 2012With strong growth in smartphones, AMOLED shipments are estimated to have reached 90 million units in 2011.
LEAF batteries being evaluated
01 February, 2012Four companies have formed a partnership to evaluate the re-use of lithium-ion battery packs that power the Nissan LEAF electric car.
Thermography workshop
01 February, 2012Trio Smartcal is holding a training workshop on thermography in February.
Microchip Microstick II development tool
31 January, 2012 | Supplied by: Microchip Technology AustraliaA low-cost development tool from Microchip Technology, that supports 3.3 V 16-bit and 32-bit PIC microcontrollers as well as 16-bit dsPIC digital signal controllers in 28-pin SPDIP packages, features most components designers need to start designing with these MCUs and DSCs including an integrated debugger and programmer, user LED, reset button and DUT socket for device swapping.
New materials for solar cells
30 January, 2012Imec is working together with Flamac to develop new materials for solar cell applications.
Vishay resistors video
30 January, 2012 | Supplied by: Braemac Pty LtdVishay has unveiled a video that presents a demonstration of the high energy pulse capabilities of two resistor technologies: thin film and bulk metal foil.
Solar photovoltaic firms seeking profitability
27 January, 2012Solar companies will face the challenge of rebuilding margins during a period of increasing diversity as global demand is projected to grow 6% in 2012.
Tablet growth alters LCD strategies
27 January, 2012In response to falling large-area TFT LCD panel prices in 2011, panel makers have minimised their production.
Robot research to help elderly
26 January, 2012A multirobotic study at an Auckland retirement village has been launched.
Certification updated
25 January, 2012 | Supplied by: Comtest GroupThe Telecommunication Labelling Notice has recognised the IECEE Certification Body Scheme.
Richardson and RECOM power up
25 January, 2012Richardson has entered into a global distribution agreement with RECOM.
Organic solar cells at 8.3% efficiency
25 January, 2012Three companies have made what they claim is a crucial step towards successful commercialisation of organic photovoltaic cells.
Engineering or science?
19 December, 2011According to a survey of over 300 engineers, the most influential factor in choosing engineering as a career is “a talent for mathematics/science”. Universities in Australia have produced 61% more domestic graduate scientists than engineers, yet there are 10 times the number of engineering jobs listed than scientific roles.
North American PV market may double
15 December, 2011According to a report, in Q3’11, the US PV market grew by 32% from Q2’11 and could reach 1.9 GW for the year, which would mean that the market has doubled in size for the second consecutive year.
