Stretching wires produces power

Researchers have developed a type of small-scale electric power generator able to produce alternating current through the cyclical stretching and releasing of zinc oxide wires encapsulated in a flexible plastic substrate with two ends bonded. Read more »

Taking the strain of silicon

University of Wisconsin-Madison engineers and physicists have developed a method of measuring how strain affects thin films of silicon that could lay the foundation for faster flexible electronics. Read more »

Biggest Taitronics draws the crowd

As one of the biggest electronics shows in Asia, attendees were able to see the latest developments and equipment on broadband, RFID, componentry and photovoltaic devices at more than 1260 stands at two locations within the capital city. Read more »

Featured Products

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In-road safety warning system
PNE Electronics has released SafeZone, an in-pavement flashing warning beacon system that is radio controlled and battery powered.
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Hermetically sealed bi-lobe connectors
Hermetic connectors are suitable for high-pressure applications that require low leakage rates such as optics, cryogenics, petroleum...
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100,000 count datalogger multimeter
Altronic Distributors has released an advanced autoranging multimeter designed for field servicing, labs and R&D centres.
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Ethernet on GSM/GPRS modem
M2M Connectivity has announced the launch of the FSUE04 IESM (internal expansion socket module) ethernet board for the Wavecom Fastrack S...
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Portable spectrum analyser
The R&S FSH 4/8 portable spectrum analyser is ready for all-day use on the road and in the field.
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Handheld digital multimeter equipped with OLED display
Agilent Technologies has introduced the U1253A handheld digital multimeter (DMM) which features an organic light-emitting diode (OLED) di...
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Controller area network (CAN)
Embedded Logic Solutions supplies a range of controller area network (CAN)-based solutions. Whether the user needs a plug-in card for the...
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Versatile 19" aluminium rack cases
The family of 19" rack cases from Hammond Electronics is available in 1, 2 and 3U heights and depths of 203, 330 and 457 mm.
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High current remote management power switches
The vertically mounted high current MPC-Series Managed Power Controllers allow secure power management of rack-mount equipment via IP, ex...
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Industrial, medical and sunlight readable monitors
Sunlight readable monitors are suitable for situations where the monitor is exposed to direct sunlight. The monitors exhibit wide viewing...

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