http://www.idtechex.com/research/topics/applications_and_markets_000222.asp IDTechEx provides independent analysis on the development and application of RFID, smart packaging and printed electronics en Copyright (C) IDTechEx Ltd 222 /research/topics/applications_and_markets_000222.asp 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.idtechex.com/research/articles/zephyr_technology_and_adinstruments_pty_ltd_forge_alliance_00001155.asp?rsstopicid=222http://www.idtechex.com/research/articles/zephyr_technology_and_adinstruments_pty_ltd_forge_alliance_00001155.asp?rsstopicid=22202 Dec 2008 Synopsys, Inc, a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design and manufacturing, has announced the launch of its IP OEM partner program with leading fabless ASIC companies and supply channel partners. Arrow Electronics, Inc and Global Unichip Corp.http://www.idtechex.com/research/articles/synopsys_unveils_ip_oem_partner_program_00001152.asp?rsstopicid=222http://www.idtechex.com/research/articles/synopsys_unveils_ip_oem_partner_program_00001152.asp?rsstopicid=22201 Dec 2008 Synopsys, Inc, a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design and manufacturing, has announced that Creative Chips has adopted Synopsys' Galaxy Custom Designer(TM) custom implementation solution.http://www.idtechex.com/research/articles/creative_chips_adopts_synopsys_galaxy_custom_designer_00001154.asp?rsstopicid=222http://www.idtechex.com/research/articles/creative_chips_adopts_synopsys_galaxy_custom_designer_00001154.asp?rsstopicid=22201 Dec 2008 At a time of financial uncertainty, companies know they must accelerate their move into the future. That is why there is a huge interest in printed electronics, a subject that pushes all the right buttons - environmental, affordable and leading to a new market of $300 billion that is just there for the taking. That is why the giant corporations are attending Printed Electronics USA, December 3-4 in San Jose, California. http://www.idtechex.com/research/articles/wider_interest_in_printed_electronics_00001158.asp?rsstopicid=222http://www.idtechex.com/research/articles/wider_interest_in_printed_electronics_00001158.asp?rsstopicid=22201 Dec 2008 G24 Innovations (G24i), a solar energy pioneer, has announced the appointment of John Hartnett as chief executive officer.http://www.idtechex.com/research/articles/g24i_innovations_names_john_hartnett_as_ceo_00001145.asp?rsstopicid=222http://www.idtechex.com/research/articles/g24i_innovations_names_john_hartnett_as_ceo_00001145.asp?rsstopicid=22228 Nov 2008 Nextreme reports that solid-state thermoelectric devices have long been sought after as a solution for challenging thermal management and energy harvesting problems. http://www.idtechex.com/research/articles/thin_films_enhance_thermoelectrics_00001144.asp?rsstopicid=222http://www.idtechex.com/research/articles/thin_films_enhance_thermoelectrics_00001144.asp?rsstopicid=22227 Nov 2008 The ISRA VISION Smash PCB™ inspection system can be used in printed electronics applications to detect defects to include: mis-registration, shorts, opens, cracks, "mouse bites", and substrate defects.http://www.idtechex.com/research/articles/reduced_waste_and_increased_quality_through_yield_management_00001136.asp?rsstopicid=222http://www.idtechex.com/research/articles/reduced_waste_and_increased_quality_through_yield_management_00001136.asp?rsstopicid=22220 Nov 2008 Researchers discover method for mass production of nanomaterial graphene.http://www.idtechex.com/research/articles/graphene_the_hottest_new_material_in_nanotechnology_00001137.asp?rsstopicid=222http://www.idtechex.com/research/articles/graphene_the_hottest_new_material_in_nanotechnology_00001137.asp?rsstopicid=22220 Nov 2008 Researchers have developed a new type of small-scale electric power generator able to produce alternating current through the cyclical stretching and releasing of zinc oxide wires encapsulated in a flexible plastic substrate with two ends bonded. http://www.idtechex.com/research/articles/flexible_charge_pump_offers_another_means_of_producing_electricity_00001134.asp?rsstopicid=222http://www.idtechex.com/research/articles/flexible_charge_pump_offers_another_means_of_producing_electricity_00001134.asp?rsstopicid=22218 Nov 2008 Printed Electronics is now reaching tipping point with the first major new products being launched - from flexible e-readers to fully printed RFID tags. To find out more attend Printed Electronics USA on 2 - 5, 2008 in San Jose.http://www.idtechex.com/research/articles/large_end_user_companies_attend_printed_electronics_usa_2008_00001131.asp?rsstopicid=222http://www.idtechex.com/research/articles/large_end_user_companies_attend_printed_electronics_usa_2008_00001131.asp?rsstopicid=22217 Nov 2008 A neat "robot" terminal has just been announced by electronics giant NEC. It combines a touch-sensitive screen in its chest with an RFID reader terminal for gathering data from the e-money phones that are popular in Japan. http://www.idtechex.com/research/articles/rfid_robot_shop_of_the_future_00001132.asp?rsstopicid=222http://www.idtechex.com/research/articles/rfid_robot_shop_of_the_future_00001132.asp?rsstopicid=22217 Nov 2008 Printed Electronics World Review Magazine is to be launched at the World's biggest annual gathering of the industry - Printed Electronics USA 2008 in San Jose.http://www.idtechex.com/research/articles/idtechex_to_launch_printed_electronics_world_review_magazine_00001130.asp?rsstopicid=222http://www.idtechex.com/research/articles/idtechex_to_launch_printed_electronics_world_review_magazine_00001130.asp?rsstopicid=22214 Nov 2008 How Printed Electronics is changing consumer goods and services - highlights from the forthcoming Printed Electronics USA eventhttp://www.idtechex.com/research/articles/printed_electronics_the_magic_arrives_00001128.asp?rsstopicid=222http://www.idtechex.com/research/articles/printed_electronics_the_magic_arrives_00001128.asp?rsstopicid=22213 Nov 2008 ImageXpert software is used for image analysis including drop trajectory, velocity, volume, radius, ligament and break off length, as well as other features as desired. http://www.idtechex.com/research/articles/imagexpert_announces_jetxpert_a_new_drop_in_flight_analysis_system_00001126.asp?rsstopicid=222http://www.idtechex.com/research/articles/imagexpert_announces_jetxpert_a_new_drop_in_flight_analysis_system_00001126.asp?rsstopicid=22212 Nov 2008 Smart packaging company Stora Enso has joined forces with Medixine to market a new electronic compliance monitoring service.http://www.idtechex.com/research/articles/stora_enso_joins_medixine_in_electronic_compliance_monitoring_service_00001127.asp?rsstopicid=222http://www.idtechex.com/research/articles/stora_enso_joins_medixine_in_electronic_compliance_monitoring_service_00001127.asp?rsstopicid=22212 Nov 2008