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June 13, 2017 Graphene offers new functionalities in molecular electronics
The researchers performed the characterization of graphene-based molecular electronic devices at room-temperature and demonstrated that molecules covalently attached to mechanically robust graphene substrates are ideal candidates for next-generation molecular electronic devices. Credit: Alexander Rudnev, University of Bern An international team of researchers led by the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) and the University of Bern has […]
ELECTRONICS June 13, 2017 India’s growing electronics demand to create import gap of USD 300 billion
New Delhi [India], June 13 : With an ever growing demand for electronic products in India, domestic production may touch USD 104 billion by 2020, thus leaving an import gap of USD 300 billion, according to a study conducted by the assocham and NEC Technologies. Demand for electronics in India has been projected to grow […]
ELECTRONICS June 13, 2017 Indian electronics market expected to reach $400B
According to a joint study by industry lobby Assocham and IT company NEC Technologies, the domestic production of electronic products—which is currently growing at a CAGR of 27 percent may touch $104 billion, leaving a huge gap for import to the extent of $300 billion. “India is becoming home to a growing middle-class population. Increasing […]
ELECTRONICS June 3, 2017 Great GST sale: It’s raining discounts as electronics retailers clear stock
If you are looking to buy a new television set, washing machine, refrigerator or air-conditioner this year, then do it now. The reason for this being that consumer durables and electronics retailers are expected to push heavy discounts and consumer offers this month as they look to liquidate their existing stocks in the run-up to […]
ELECTRONICS May 29, 2017 Samsung Electronics considers adding capacity at China chip plant
Samsung, the world’s No.1 memory chip maker, has already invested billion in the Xi’an facility to make 3D NAND memory chips. (Reuters) Tech giant Samsung Electronics Co Ltd said on Monday it is considering adding memory chip production capacity at its manufacturing base in China amid an industry-wide boom that will likely fuel record sales […]
ELECTRONICS May 27, 2017 Bharat Electronics Limited: Empowering India’s armed forces
Guided by a farsighted vision to make the country self-reliant in Defence electronics, Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) was set up in Bangalore in 1954 by the Government of India under the Ministry of Defence (MoD). From a humble beginning, BEL has come a long way. It is now a Navratna PSU and India’s foremost Defence […]
ELECTRONICS May 26, 2017 Samsung Electronics to set up fund to help suppliers amid President Moon Jae-in’s reform push
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd said it would set up a 500 billion won ($445 million) fund to help small suppliers, the highest-profile South Korean firm to unveil steps in the wake of new President Moon Jae-in’s call to protect small businesses. Samsung Electronics said the fund will allow its suppliers to borrow cash interest-free for […]
ELECTRONICS May 24, 2017 Tech power: Clothes may soon power small electronics
Researchers have invented a way to apply metal-free electrodes to fabric and off-the-shelf clothing so that it feels good to the touch and also transports enough electricity to power small electronics. Such clothes may one day power wearable electronic devices. Powering advanced fabrics that can monitor health data remotely are important to the military and […]
ELECTRONICS May 16, 2017 Dickson ‘treasure’ Oraha a vintage electronics virtuoso
Jahn Oraha’s movements alternate between quick and slow, but always precise. Tools and parts are snatched rapidly. The electronic device he’s repairing is handled like a newborn. Jahn Oraha, an Iraq native and Little Rock, Ark. resident for 30 years, moved to Dickson a few years ago and opened Sound Stage Electronics. Oraha has quickly […]
ELECTRONICS May 11, 2017 US ‘likely’ to expand electronics ban to UK flights
The ban would frustrate both business travellers and holidaymakers / Getty The US is considering expanding its electronics ban to all flights departing UK and European airports, according to a new report. Passengers travelling to the US would not be able to board a US-bound plane carrying any electronics larger than a mobile phone. Laptops, […]
ELECTRONICS May 6, 2017 New device can harvest indoor light to power electronics
Enlarge / This probably isn’t the first lightbulb you’ve ever seen. We spend a fair bit of energy creating stray electromagnetic fields in order to make sure our cellular and WiFi devices are constantly fed with data. Every now and again, someone suggests that there must be a way to harvest these fields in order […]
ELECTRONICS May 4, 2017 Xiaomi India Offers Discounts in Exchange for Recycling Your Old Electronics
Xiaomi has announced an e-waste management programme called Mi India Product Take-Back & Recycling Program for the country. As the name of the programme suggests, the company will be taking non-operational electronic products, irrespective of their brand, for recycling purposes and, in exchange, provide them with Rs. 100 discount coupons, which can be used at […]
