Samsung hope OLED is the new LCD
With the liquid-crystal display (LCD) market becoming increasingly crowded and unprofitable, Samsung has taken a big step this week in securing its future competitiveness
Sectors - Hi Tech
Nanolaser: Small but powerful
The days of laser beams being the work of pure science-fiction are far behind us, lasers beams have become synonymous with the current digital revolution
Nokia Finnish phone manufacturing
Nokia plan to cut 4,000 jobs in its plants across Europe and the South Americas
The future of television: 3D today, 4D tomorrow
Even though 3D television is only starting to enter the mainstream, 4D entertainment is already being touted as the industry's next big thing
First molybdenite microchip developed to rival silicon
The first molybdenite (MoS2) microchip has been developed which aims to rival and surpass silicon
Microsoft's vision of the future
A concept video produced by Microsoft's Office Division reveals a future full of interactive touch screens, but will this technology result in greater productivity?
World's lightest material developed by US engineers
A team of US engineers say they have developed the world's lightest material which is one hundred times lighter than Styrofoam
CSR unveils 'breakthrough' GPS chip
Cambridge Silicon Radio has unveiled a new Global Positioning System (GPS) chip which will improve location and navigation accuracy
ARM chip means cheaper phones and better battery life
Chip manufacturer ARM unveils a new processor which will lead to cheaper smartphones with longer lasting batteries
Scientists develop wireless bicycle brake system
Scientists at Saarland University have developed a wireless bicycle brake system which will only fail three times out of a trillion
RIM profits more than halve for second quarter
The smartphone and tablet manufacturer saw a major drop in profits for the second quarter, but forecasts improvements for the third quarter
Polymer jelly could lead to more efficient batteries
Leeds scientists develop new polymer gel which could lead to smaller, more efficient lithium batteries
Toshiba launches first SDHC memory card with Wi-Fi
Toshiba Corporation launches world's first SDHC memory card with embedded wireless LAN technology at IFA 2011 in Berlin
IBM unveils chip that mimics human thought
Technology giant reveals cognitive computer chips designed 'to emulate the brain's abilities for perception, action and cognition'
Apple's A6 chip enters trial production
Tech giant's latest processor likely to feature in next generation of iPads and iPhones
LCD screens could be used to power future smartphones
UCLA engineers develop LCD screen with built-in photovoltaic technology
Intel to invest $300 million in Ultrabook development
In a bid to rival the MacBook Air, Intel will invest in companies that develop hardware and software for use in Ultrabooks
Apple starts test production of A6 processor
Sources claim that computer giant has contracted Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company to trial production of new A6 chip in favour of electronics rivals Samsung
Fujitsu Design Award 2011 - The Winners
Manufacturing Digital takes a look at the futuristic concepts from this year's winning designs
Prius Project concept bicycle changes gears via brain
Prius X Parlee bike features thought-controlled interface which enables rider to change gear through brainwaves
High-tech manufacturers positive but cautious on growth
GE Capital report shows that while high-tech manufacturing companies remain positive, international competition curbs growth
New radio system uses TV white space for broadband
Cambridge-based Neul unveils system which capitalises on unused TV white space for wireless applications
Bowers and Wilkins Nautilus Loudspeaker
Perfect sound quality has never looked so good
The Race Is On: Glasses-Free 3D TVs
Toshiba and Samsung are competing to see who will bring home the hottest trend in audio-video technology since HD: glasses-free 3D television sets.
Samsung starts producing world's fastest NAND flash memory chip
Chip can process data at 400Mbps, approximately 10 times faster than current technology
Google launches Android@Home wireless protocol
Users will be able to control home devices through Android software
New kind of plastic can repair itself when exposed to light
Scientists develop self-healing plastic which could eradicate scratches on car
Anti-diving shin pads aimed at football cheats
Technology has been designed and manufactured to expose divers in football
