Battery test system
01 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Master Instruments Pty Ltd
The Cadex C8000 is a battery test system for performing complex life cycle tests that may include discharging a battery with GSM, CDMA or other pulses.
Researchers demonstrate ‘avalanche effect’ in solar cells
27 June, 2008
Proof that the ‘avalanche effect’ by electrons occurs in specific, very small semiconducting crystals could pave the way for cheap high-output solar cells.
Nanotechnology improves battery life
27 June, 2008
Nanotechnology 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 Ltd
Powerbox has introduced the XTR series of programmable DC power supplies from Xantrex.
More safety for mobile batteries
06 May, 2008
The 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, 2008
Hebrew University of Jerusalem scientists and others have revealed the electronic structure of single DNA molecules.
Power module
10 March, 2008 | Supplied by: Semikron Danfoss
Semikron has released SKiiP, an intelligent power module with matched cooling, gate driver, current sensors and protective functions already integrated.
One to put your shirt on!
10 March, 2008 by Elizabeth Latham, Journalist
Nanotechnology researchers are working on a 'power shirt' which aims to replace batteries
Battery-powered clothes
11 February, 2008
Textiles 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, 2008
New-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, 2007
Eaton 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, 2007
The 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, 2007
Emona 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, Journalist
Do 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, 2007
Powerbox Australia has launched a new website to showcase its wide range of products and services.
