Tag: semiconductors

A university ‘spin-in’ to drive the semiconductor sector

Posted on   |  by James Riley
Macquarie University has ratcheted-up ambitions for commercialising technology in the semiconductor industry, launching an on-campus Silicon Platforms Lab (SiP Lab) in collaboration with local startup Atto Devices. The structure...

Semiconductor expertise is a key economic building block

Posted on   |  by Dr Nadia Court
Any casual conversation about Australian invention usually starts with the humble Hills Hoist – a simple mechanical system known for its practicality and durability. The conversation often progresses to...

Material returns for the next generation of semiconductors

Posted on   |  by Dr Ian Mann and Stef Winwood
Rapid geopolitical, economic, social and environmental disruptions have highlighted the increased global reliance on semiconductors and microchips. This trend is set to continue as the world accelerates its electrification...

BluGlass raises $4.3m to scale laser diode production

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Semiconductor tech developer BluGlass has raised $4.3 million from institutional and sophisticated investors to scale production, just weeks after making the first sale of its gallium nitride distributed feedback...

Export control reforms threaten our fabless chipmakers

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
Proposed reforms to defence export controls pose a threat to Australia’s competitiveness in the global semiconductor industry and could ultimately push fabless chipmakers with local operations to move offshore....

BluGlass lands first purchase order for prototype laser

Posted on   |  by Brandon How
Sydney-based laser diode manufacturer BluGlass has made the first sale of its innovative distributed feedback laser, demonstrating demand for the cutting-edge technology. The alpha prototypes of its gallium nitride...

Advanced Navigation to make its own photonics chips

Posted on   |  by Justin Hendry
AI robotics innovator Advanced Navigation plans to become Australia’s first mass producer of photonic chips after receiving a grant from the Department of Defence to kickstart the sovereign capability. Photonics...