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New technologies in power supplies and management, board-level electronics, electronics and computers, and battery systems provide wide-ranging applications essential to military, aviation, medical, and automotive.

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Briefs: Electronics & Computers
The model helps researchers fine-tune battery performance.
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Briefs: Photonics/Optics
The approach achieves near 100% light emission efficiency at all brightness levels.
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Briefs: Aerospace
Growing large-area graphene on optical substrates enables use in photonics devices.
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Briefs: Software
Modern PLCs now include IT-capable software and communications protocols, empowering users to easily access edge-sourced data and integrate it with the enterprise.
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Briefs: RF & Microwave Electronics
This method could help firefighters find victims inside buildings and could track hypersonic objects such as missiles and space debris.
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Articles: Electronics & Computers
Metamaterial printing, high-efficiency solar cells, and a noise-reduction material.
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Briefs: Nanotechnology
With this advance, so-called “flextronics” move closer to reality.
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Briefs: Electronics & Computers
The new printing method coaxes particles and droplets into precise patterns using the power of sound.
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Briefs: Aerospace
The camera was designed for use in space and other extreme environments.
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Blog: Energy
A NASA expert explains why the Artemis mission will rely on a fascinating orbit known as the "Gateway."
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Question of the Week: Manufacturing & Prototyping
Will Laser Cooking Catch On?
Our lead story today looked at a cutting-edge way to prepare food: Laser cooking.
Blog: Electronics & Computers
With the help of additive-manufacturing techniques and software-controlled lasers, Blutinger and his colleagues are digitizing the cooking process.
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Blog: Electronics & Computers
An industry expert explains why automotive manufacturers are turning to a "floating" board-to-board connection.
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Question of the Week: Design
Will Stretchable Smartphones Catch On?
Our “5 Ws” feature this month highlighted skin-like electronic circuits being developed at Virginia Tech.
INSIDER: Energy
Molten sodium batteries have been used for many years to store energy from renewable sources, such as solar panels and wind turbines. However, commercially available molten sodium-sulfur...
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INSIDER: Automotive
The demand for clean energy has never been higher, and it has created a global race to develop new technologies as alternatives to fossil fuels. Fuel cells are among the promising green energy technologies....
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INSIDER: Electronics & Computers
While researchers around the globe are working on free-position wireless charging — which would unchain devices from set charging points — the most common solutions...
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INSIDER: Energy
If we are to transition to a world powered by renewable energy, efficient long-distance transport of electricity is essential, since the supply — renewable energy...
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Question of the Week: Electronics & Computers
Will ‘Charging Rooms’ Catch On?
Our Question of the Week focuses on today’s lead story – the creation of an aluminum test area that wirelessly powered lamps, fans, and cell phones.
Articles: Automotive
CEO Keith Moore tells Tech Briefs about the unique challenges facing testing engineers in aerospace.
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Blog: Electronics & Computers
Prof. Alanson Sample and his team want to turn entire buildings into wireless charging zones. Learn how their system delivers electricity over the air.
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Special Reports: Energy
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Moisture & Pressure Protection - September 2021
Engineers face multiple challenges when battling moisture and condensation buildup in their projects. Knowing what types of products – such as desiccants, pressure relief valves, etc. – are...

Special Reports: Manufacturing & Prototyping
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Test & Measurement - September 2021
An automated CT system “sees” deep inside electronics to spot hidden defects...a NASA moon mission spinoff now monitors forest fire emissions...a novel way to test bonded structures in critical aerospace...

Products: Electronics & Computers
The SHT40 Smart Gadget comes with a humidity and temperature sensor.
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Briefs: Energy
The rechargeable batteries could be a safer and more environmentally friendly alternative to lithium-ion batteries.
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Briefs: Lighting
An entire 20-story concrete building could store energy like a giant battery.
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Articles: Test & Measurement
An R&D project indirectly leads to potentially greater power density, EV range, and battery life.
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Briefs: Energy
The battery can withstand thousands of charge and discharge cycles and years of storage before being composted.
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Articles: Transportation
The Battery Show North America is a forum for advanced battery technology for electric and hybrid vehicles, utility and renewable energy support, portable electronics, medical technology, military, and telecommunications.
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