http://www.idtechex.com/research/topics/printed-electronics-000089.asp IDTechEx provides independent analysis on the development and application of RFID, Printed Electronics, Photovoltaics and Energy Harvesting en Copyright (C) IDTechEx Ltd 89 /research/topics/printed-electronics-000089.asp Researchers at the Fraunhofer IWS Dresden inexpensively produce single-walled carbon nanotubes for industrial applications using a process that is worldwide unique. http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/production-of-low-defect-single-walled-carbon-nanotubes-00004439.asp?rsstopicid=89http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/production-of-low-defect-single-walled-carbon-nanotubes-00004439.asp?rsstopicid=8925 May 2012 New inexpensive, environmentally friendly solar cell shines with potential.http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/taking-solar-technology-up-a-notch-00004438.asp?rsstopicid=89http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/taking-solar-technology-up-a-notch-00004438.asp?rsstopicid=8924 May 2012 The PEC4 cluster has been created to bring together the actors involved in printed electronics and promote research, development and specialised training.http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/electronics-on-paper-plastic-and-textiles-00004431.asp?rsstopicid=89http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/electronics-on-paper-plastic-and-textiles-00004431.asp?rsstopicid=8923 May 2012 Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology, the core R&D incubator for Samsung Electronics, has developed a new transistor structure utilizing graphene, touted as the "miracle material." http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/samsung-electronics-presents-a-new-graphene-device-structure-00004429.asp?rsstopicid=89http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/samsung-electronics-presents-a-new-graphene-device-structure-00004429.asp?rsstopicid=8922 May 2012 Following an extensive review by the expert judging panel, the award was given to G24i for the launch of the most valuable new energy harvesting product in the last 24 months, based on a criteria which included technical development of the product, its market potential and benefits it brings over alternative solutions in the market. http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/g24-innovations-energy-harvesting-device-wins-2012-idtechex-award-00004421.asp?rsstopicid=89http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/g24-innovations-energy-harvesting-device-wins-2012-idtechex-award-00004421.asp?rsstopicid=8921 May 2012 QTC™ materials change their resistance when a force is applied and, in this case, the polymer content of the composite swells when exposed to VOCs.http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/peratech-creates-fast-acting-electronic-nose-using-qtc-technology-00004425.asp?rsstopicid=89http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/peratech-creates-fast-acting-electronic-nose-using-qtc-technology-00004425.asp?rsstopicid=8921 May 2012 Plastic Logic will move from being a fully vertically integrated rigid e-reader product company to one that develops, manufactures, markets and sells its unique flexible plastic display technology.http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/plastic-logics-new-strategy-to-expand-market-reach-00004419.asp?rsstopicid=89http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/plastic-logics-new-strategy-to-expand-market-reach-00004419.asp?rsstopicid=8918 May 2012 Bridgestone Corporation plans to withdraw from electronic paper business. http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/bridgestone-withdraw-from-electronic-paper-business-00004417.asp?rsstopicid=89http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/bridgestone-withdraw-from-electronic-paper-business-00004417.asp?rsstopicid=8917 May 2012 Real-­world data will accelerate product developmenthttp://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/eight19-begins-organic-solar-trials-in-africa-00004413.asp?rsstopicid=89http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/eight19-begins-organic-solar-trials-in-africa-00004413.asp?rsstopicid=8916 May 2012 Intrinsiq CP-002 a novel 85wt% copper screen print paste formulation.http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/intrinsiq-materials-new-cp-002-low-cost-copper-screen-print-paste-00004408.asp?rsstopicid=89http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/intrinsiq-materials-new-cp-002-low-cost-copper-screen-print-paste-00004408.asp?rsstopicid=8915 May 2012 The Clean4Yield project will work to develop new technologies capable of inspecting moving foils for micro- and nanoscale dust particles and defects, and for cleaning / repairing layers as necessary.http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/the-clean4yield-project-00004410.asp?rsstopicid=89http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/the-clean4yield-project-00004410.asp?rsstopicid=8915 May 2012 Researchers at Oregon State University have tapped into the extraordinary power of carbon "nanotubes" to increase the speed of biological sensors, a technology that might one day allow a doctor to routinely perform lab tests in minutes, speeding diagnosis and treatment while reducing costs.http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/nanotube-technology-leading-to-fast-lower-cost-medical-diagnostics-00004405.asp?rsstopicid=89http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/nanotube-technology-leading-to-fast-lower-cost-medical-diagnostics-00004405.asp?rsstopicid=8914 May 2012 At drupa print media fair, the Institute for Print and Media Technology of Chemnitz University of Technology presents printed loudspeakers on paper substrate and a solar tree with printed solar cells.http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/paper-with-good-sound-quality-00004400.asp?rsstopicid=89http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/paper-with-good-sound-quality-00004400.asp?rsstopicid=8911 May 2012 Be it betrayal or euthanasia, Clinton Card's demise was due to a dearth of innovation, however the intrigues of the trio Barclays, Lloyds and American Greetings remain a mystery. What we do know is that Clinton has failed where many thrive - not least MoonPig®, Card Factory® and American Greetings®.http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/et-tu-barcl-233-00004403.asp?rsstopicid=89http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/et-tu-barcl-233-00004403.asp?rsstopicid=8911 May 2012 The new PulseForge variant offers increased production speeds and decreased consumables cost in comparison to the other PulseForge tools, which already lead the industry. Additionally, the new X2 variant optimizes the high-speed drying capabilities of the PulseForge tools.http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/novacentrix-launches-new-pulseforge-00004397.asp?rsstopicid=89http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/novacentrix-launches-new-pulseforge-00004397.asp?rsstopicid=8910 May 2012