Nanotechnology improves battery life
27 June, 2008Nanotechnology could improve the life of the lithium batteries used in portable devices, including laptop computers, MP3 players and mobile phones. Research has demonstrated that carbon nanotubes can prevent batteries from losing charge capacity over time.
Programmable DC
01 June, 2008 | Supplied by: Powerbox Australia Pty LtdPowerbox has introduced the XTR series of programmable DC power supplies from Xantrex.
More safety for mobile batteries
06 May, 2008The safety of lithium-ion batteries has been improved so that in future they could replace motor vehicle lead acid batteries. At the same time, lithium-ion batteries used in computers and other small devices have been made safer following research at the Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research ISC in Würzburg.
Electronic structure of DNA revealed
07 April, 2008Hebrew University of Jerusalem scientists and others have revealed the electronic structure of single DNA molecules.
One to put your shirt on!
10 March, 2008 by Elizabeth Latham, JournalistNanotechnology researchers are working on a 'power shirt' which aims to replace batteries
Power module
10 March, 2008 | Supplied by: Semikron Pty LtdSemikron has released SKiiP, an intelligent power module with matched cooling, gate driver, current sensors and protective functions already integrated.
Battery-powered clothes
11 February, 2008Textiles that glow in the dark may be about to make the world a safer place for cyclists, joggers and pedestrians during bad light and at night
Fuel cells may power laptop computers
11 January, 2008New-generation fuel cells may soon replace rechargeable batteries in laptop computers, following work carried out by Cambridge-based company CMR Fuel Cells of Britain
Power quality business expanded
19 November, 2007Eaton Corporation has expanded its global Power Quality business by acquiring Schneider Electric’s small systems business of MGE, known as MGE Office Protection Systems.
Thin-film/printable batteries market to reach $5.6 billion
15 November, 2007The value of the thin-film and printed battery market will reach $5.6 billion by 2015, according to a report from NanoMarkets, an industry analyst firm.
Distributor for hydrogen fuel cells announced
13 November, 2007Emona Instruments has been appointed the Australian distributor of the Berlin-based manufacturer of hydrogen fuel cell teaching and research equipment, Heliocentris.
Electricity drawn from body heat
08 November, 2007 by Elizabeth Latham, JournalistDo you dream of a future where your phone battery never goes flat? You may not have much longer to wait now that researchers have created new circuits that are making it possible to harness body heat for generating electricity
Website launched
02 October, 2007Powerbox Australia has launched a new website to showcase its wide range of products and services.
Watts what with personal computer power supplies? Part Two
10 September, 2007 by Peter BrownleePeter Brownlee looks at the power and heat management issues arising from the new generation of PSUs and what you can do to maximise the energy efficiency of your computer systems
Watts what with personal computer power supplies? Part One
08 August, 2007 by Peter BrownleeComputer power supply units are now hot components, in more than one sense of the word. Peter Brownlee explores the issues as PSUs double in power — then double again
