http://www.idtechex.com/research/topics/sensors_000243.asp IDTechEx provides independent analysis on the development and application of RFID, Printed Electronics, Photovoltaics and Energy Harvesting en Copyright (C) IDTechEx Ltd 243 /research/topics/sensors_000243.asp The subject of energy harvesting making small electronic and electric devices self-sufficient, usually for decades - is changing rapidly.http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/unique_conference_energy_harvesting_focuses_on_printing_00001424.asp?rsstopicid=243http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/unique_conference_energy_harvesting_focuses_on_printing_00001424.asp?rsstopicid=24315 May 2009 http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/report_on_active_amp_intelligent_packaging_2009_00001411.asp?rsstopicid=243http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/report_on_active_amp_intelligent_packaging_2009_00001411.asp?rsstopicid=24308 May 2009 London researchers published details of new sensor structures, which they claim could be used in novel security devices to detect poisons and explosives or proteins in patients' blood. http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/new_security_sensor_devices_made_possible_by_metallic_nanostructures_00001365.asp?rsstopicid=243http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/new_security_sensor_devices_made_possible_by_metallic_nanostructures_00001365.asp?rsstopicid=24314 Apr 2009 Researchers at the Center for Printed Intelligence (CPI) of the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland have developed an electronic spoilage sensor concept for poultry.http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/organic_and_printed_electronics_excellent_packaging_00001350.asp?rsstopicid=243http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/organic_and_printed_electronics_excellent_packaging_00001350.asp?rsstopicid=24306 Apr 2009 Dr Peter Harrop of IDTechEx gave a video interview and animations, concerning the future use of printed electronics in supermarkets.http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/printed_electronics_in_supermarkets_00001315.asp?rsstopicid=243http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/printed_electronics_in_supermarkets_00001315.asp?rsstopicid=24330 Mar 2009 A five year Smart Brigdge project will look at an infrastructure monitoring system that uses surface and penetrating sensors to detect cracks, corrosion and any other signs of weakness.http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/smart_bridge_system_aids_ailing_bridges_00001311.asp?rsstopicid=243http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/smart_bridge_system_aids_ailing_bridges_00001311.asp?rsstopicid=24326 Mar 2009 US university researchers have created a portable "sixth sense" device powered by commercial products that can seamlessly channel Internet information into daily routines.http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/mit_researchers_make_sixth_sense_device_00001252.asp?rsstopicid=243http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/mit_researchers_make_sixth_sense_device_00001252.asp?rsstopicid=24323 Feb 2009 There were many users and potential users at the Energy Harvesting Workshop and they were far from being hooked on any one technology - Read part II of Dr Peter's Harrop's report.http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/report_from_energy_harvesting_workshop_part_two_00001222.asp?rsstopicid=243http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/report_from_energy_harvesting_workshop_part_two_00001222.asp?rsstopicid=24330 Jan 2009 Printed RFID tags that could be cheap enough to use on consumable packaging to monitor temperature, store and transmit data may only be a year way claim scientists at the Fraunhofer Institute of Integrated Systems and Device Technology IISB in Erlangen. http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/cheap_printed_rfid_tags_performing_simple_functions_may_be_here_soon_00001206.asp?rsstopicid=243http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/cheap_printed_rfid_tags_performing_simple_functions_may_be_here_soon_00001206.asp?rsstopicid=24316 Jan 2009 A Swedish research centre has been established for intelligent pharmaceutical packaging, smart foods packaging, hospital logistics and patient care.http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/ipack_striving_for_a_ubiquitous_intelligent_world_00001195.asp?rsstopicid=243http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/ipack_striving_for_a_ubiquitous_intelligent_world_00001195.asp?rsstopicid=24308 Jan 2009 IDTechEx is offering a multiclient study of the e-label of the future. It will lead participants to billion dollar businesses in the materials, the labels and the extra sales of consumer, healthcare, military and other products that will result. http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/scientists_at_mit_work_in_biomimetics_00001192.asp?rsstopicid=243http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/scientists_at_mit_work_in_biomimetics_00001192.asp?rsstopicid=24306 Jan 2009 K-state engineers working with peregrine semiconductor to develop energy-harvesting radios that could make monitoring safety of bridges easier.http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/scientists_developing_energy_harvesting_radios_00001190.asp?rsstopicid=243http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/scientists_developing_energy_harvesting_radios_00001190.asp?rsstopicid=24305 Jan 2009 A carbon nanotube-coated "smart yarn" that conducts electricity could be woven into soft fabrics that detect blood and monitor health, engineers at the University of Michigan have demonstrated.http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/smart_fabrics_that_monitor_health_00001185.asp?rsstopicid=243http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/smart_fabrics_that_monitor_health_00001185.asp?rsstopicid=24329 Dec 2008 Gentag are due to speed up the introduction of their advanced mobile RFID sensor technology with a distribution agreement with Brightcard, Inc. http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/gentag_due_to_speed_up_introduction_of_mobile_rfid_sensor_technology_00001181.asp?rsstopicid=243http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/gentag_due_to_speed_up_introduction_of_mobile_rfid_sensor_technology_00001181.asp?rsstopicid=24326 Dec 2008 Zephyr™ Technology Ltd and ADInstruments have announced the signing of a supply agreement, whereby Zephyr™ will provide ADInstruments with the Zephyr™ BioHarness™ wireless physiological monitoring device. http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/zephyr_technology_and_adinstruments_pty_ltd_forge_alliance_00001155.asp?rsstopicid=243http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/zephyr_technology_and_adinstruments_pty_ltd_forge_alliance_00001155.asp?rsstopicid=24302 Dec 2008