https://www.idtechex.com/ IDTechEx provides independent analysis on the development and application of RFID, Printed Electronics, Photovoltaics and Energy Harvesting en Copyright (C) IDTechEx Ltd Historically, the aerogel market has experienced slow and steady growth. With the newly found demand for thermal insulation and fire protection in electric vehicle (EV) batteries, aerogel manufacturers are making big plans and investments in order to scale up in preparation to serve this new market.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/aerogel-manufacturing-scaling-to-meet-ev-demand/30253?rsst2id=15https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/aerogel-manufacturing-scaling-to-meet-ev-demand/30253?rsst2id=15Wed, 29 Nov 2023 ZZZj.edmondson@idtechex.com (Dr James Edmondson) Researchers have designed smart, colour-controllable white light devices from quantum dots - tiny semiconductors just a few billionths of a metre in size - which are more efficient and have better colour saturation than standard LEDs, and can dynamically reproduce daylight conditions in a single light.https://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/27374/smart-lighting-system-based-on-quantum-dots?rsst2id=15https://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/27374/smart-lighting-system-based-on-quantum-dots?rsst2id=15Mon, 08 Aug 2022 ZZZ Milling rice to separate the grain from the husks produces about 100 million tons of rice husk waste globally each year. Scientists searching for a scalable method to fabricate quantum dots have developed a way to recycle rice husks to create the first silicon quantum dot LED light. Their new method transforms agricultural waste into state-of-the-art light-emitting diodes in a low-cost, environmentally friendly way.https://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/26445/worlds-first-quantum-dot-led-lights-developed-from-rice-husks?rsst2id=15https://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/26445/worlds-first-quantum-dot-led-lights-developed-from-rice-husks?rsst2id=15Fri, 15 Apr 2022 ZZZ The glare-free, homogeneous light of large-area organic light-emitting diodes is perceived as very pleasant and offers many advantages for product design. In the recently completed LAOLA project, OLEDs were therefore developed as planar lighting for a wide range of applications on flexible substrates.https://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/26001/flexible-oled-for-homogeneous-light-in-the-operating-room?rsst2id=15https://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/26001/flexible-oled-for-homogeneous-light-in-the-operating-room?rsst2id=15Wed, 23 Feb 2022 ZZZ We are looking for entrepreneurial, enthusiastic people to join IDTechEx to apply their technical knowledge. You will be involved with technology scouting, market research and consultancy in a rapidly growing, exciting, global firm.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/technology-analyst-careers-at-idtechex-positions-available/21785?rsst2id=15https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/technology-analyst-careers-at-idtechex-positions-available/21785?rsst2id=15Wed, 24 Mar 2021 ZZZn.fifield@idtechex.com (Natalie Fifield) This webinar will include an introduction to quantum dots; value propositions of quantum dots; integration methods of QDs for display applications; comparison of QDs and phosphors; and QDs for micro-LED displays.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/join-the-idtechex-webinar-quantum-dots-for-micro-led-displays/21918?rsst2id=15https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/join-the-idtechex-webinar-quantum-dots-for-micro-led-displays/21918?rsst2id=15Tue, 13 Oct 2020 ZZZa.garrington@idtechex.com (Annick Garrington) The new IDTechEx report, "Sensors 2021-2041" uniquely analyses the whole subject in the light of such seismic changes as the COVID-19 virus. The sensor business is in turmoil. The industries that spend most on sensors are changing as are the sensors.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/sensors-post-covid-electrification-bionics-technology-breakthroughs/21427?rsst2id=15https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/sensors-post-covid-electrification-bionics-technology-breakthroughs/21427?rsst2id=15Sun, 16 Aug 2020 ZZZp.harrop@IDTechEx.com (Dr Peter Harrop) Vertical farming is an emerging technique within agriculture that involves growing crops indoors under controlled environmental conditions. By carefully tailoring the environment to the exact requirements of the crop, such through using LED lighting to produce the exact light spectrum needed for optimal photosynthesis, it is possible to obtain yields hundreds of times higher than traditional agriculture.https://www.globalbiotechinsights.com/articles/20842/how-to-succeed-in-vertical-farming?rsst2id=15https://www.globalbiotechinsights.com/articles/20842/how-to-succeed-in-vertical-farming?rsst2id=15Wed, 03 Jun 2020 ZZZm.dent@idtechex.com (Dr Michael Dent) In this article, we discuss the challenges and prospects faced by QDs in the general lighting market. This article draws from the report "Quantum Dot Materials and Technologies 2020-2030: Trends, Markets, Players".https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/quantum-dots-progress-challenges-and-future-in-led-lighting/20391?rsst2id=15https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/quantum-dots-progress-challenges-and-future-in-led-lighting/20391?rsst2id=15Wed, 08 Apr 2020 ZZZKhasha@IDTechEx.com (Dr Khasha Ghaffarzadeh) CPI's Printable Electronics Centre is a design, development and prototyping facility. We provide support in bringing new printable electronics products and processes to market quickly by offering facilities and expertise that help reduce our clients' level of R&D risk and capital investment. Taking advantage of our state of the art deposition, patterning and printing equipment leads to faster, more efficient development and production enabling clients to enter new markets quickly and with minimal risk. CPI can accelerate new product development by providing access to proven performance conducting, semiconductor, resistive materials and inks.https://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/20135/integrated-device-printed-directly-onto-label?rsst2id=15https://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/20135/integrated-device-printed-directly-onto-label?rsst2id=15Thu, 12 Mar 2020 ZZZs.rahman@idtechex.com (Selima Rahman) In this article, IDTechEx highlight the trends, challenges, and innovation opportunities, shedding light on the likely technology roadmap towards QLED.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/quantum-dots-the-long-road-towards-emissive-qleds/19699?rsst2id=15https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/quantum-dots-the-long-road-towards-emissive-qleds/19699?rsst2id=15Wed, 05 Feb 2020 ZZZKhasha@IDTechEx.com (Dr Khasha Ghaffarzadeh) NthDegree manufactures revolutionary printed lights using micro LEDs.https://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/19575/medical-grade-printed-led-can-cure-pain?rsst2id=15https://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/19575/medical-grade-printed-led-can-cure-pain?rsst2id=15Wed, 29 Jan 2020 ZZZs.rahman@idtechex.com (Selima Rahman) Adobe Research team is pushing the boundaries with an early-stage mixed reality exploration called Project Glasswing. An experimental display prototype, Project Glasswing explores the possibility of bringing Adobe's design tools to the physical world, creating the illusion of a Photoshop, After Effects or XD layer appearing in space in front of 3D real objects, without the need for phones or special glasses.https://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/17832/adobes-new-transparent-display?rsst2id=15https://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/17832/adobes-new-transparent-display?rsst2id=15Thu, 01 Aug 2019 ZZZ Organic light-emitting diodes are components that no longer consist of compounds containing the semiconducting material gallium, but of so-called organic compounds in which carbon is a main component. Compared to conventional light-emitting diodes, however, the luminosity and lifetime of OLEDs are currently lower, which is why they represent a current field of research.https://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/17696/researchers-are-developing-an-efficient-oled-consisting-of-one-layer?rsst2id=15https://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/17696/researchers-are-developing-an-efficient-oled-consisting-of-one-layer?rsst2id=15Fri, 26 Jul 2019 ZZZ Our future TV and smartphone screens could have double the energy efficiency, thanks to a technique invented by scientists. https://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/17637/new-technique-could-brighten-screens-make-smartphone-batteries-last?rsst2id=15https://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/17637/new-technique-could-brighten-screens-make-smartphone-batteries-last?rsst2id=15Mon, 15 Jul 2019 ZZZ