ANU research on the use of magnets to steer light could lead to new communications systems that are smaller, cheaper and more agile than fibre optics.
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Hybrid vehicle connectors for PHEV servicing
RS Components (RS) has announced availability of two connectors from Amphenol that are designed to meet the rigorous demands of use in hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs).
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Long-range rail communications to be enabled in Australia
Siemens and Denmark’s DAMM, a provider of the TETRA communication platform, have announced an agreement to combine the international train control standard ETCS with the long range radio communication system TETRA for rail operators in Australia.
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Using household chemicals to send messages
Researchers have built a machine that sends messages using common chemicals. Among many potential applications, this system could relay secret messages or allow tiny devices to communicate inside the human body.
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Australia enters the quantum communications race
Australia has entered the bid for quantum encrypted communications with a new cloning method that surpasses previous cloning limits, and can be realised using existing fibre optic infrastructure.
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Aussie engineers make waves in quantum computing
Two UNSW professors have won global awards for their contribution to quantum computing, a field which is becoming increasingly important for industry.
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Keeping modern manufacturing secure
In the classic factory of the 1950s, security was simple. Managers strolled from their offices on a floor that towered over plant activity, closely observing whether shift crews below were doing what they were supposed to do.
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Aussie firm to help with Ganga River project
An inexpensive, portable and safe water disinfection system from Australia could be one solution to rehabilitating the Ganga River in Rajasthan.
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The Switch to acquire Wärtsilä Drives’ business
The Switch, a technology specialist of advanced drive trains, has announced its acquisition of Wärtsilä’s marine drives business that encompasses specialised megawatt-class power drives targeting marine applications.
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The West racing China to achieve quantum communications
A group of physicists from the University of Calgary in Canada have set a new record for distance of transferring a quantum state by teleportation, which is an important step towards achieving quantum communications.
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