10 Jun 2014

Silicon alternatives key to future computers, consumer electronics
Researchers are reporting key milestones in developing new semiconductors to potentially replace silicon in future computer chips and for applications in flexible electronics.
External press release
30 May 2014

Industry's first non-ITO film-based 42
Cima NanoTech, a smart nanomaterials company specializing in high performance transparent conductive films, has announced the industry's first ultra responsive, non-ITO film-based, 42-inch projected capacitive multi-touch module for large format touch applications.
14 May 2014

Why the interest in e-textiles?
The heart of the e-textile business as it emerges is electric and electronic functionality from sensing to light emission, achieved entirely by use of e-fibers.
28 Apr 2014

Internet of Things: The King has no clothes
Some use the term Internet of Things (IoT) to rename a large number of existing topics including the burgeoning world of cellphones, tablets and wearable connected devices, better referred to as the Internet of People (IoP).
10 Apr 2014

Highlights from IDTechEx's Berlin 2014 show
This year's IDTechEx event on energy harvesting and storage was held in Berlin, Europe. Following attendee feedback and a successful introduction of parallel tracks on the topic of the Internet of Things (IoT) in Santa Clara, California at the end of 2013, the event saw the transformation of the wireless sensor networks (WSN) part of the conference to an event that incorporated significant attention to the advent of the IoT and the way the technologies covered would interact in order to create further adoption and proliferation.
26 Mar 2014

What do you need to know about printed, organic, flexible electronics?
What do you need to know about printed, organic and flexible electronics to drive your business in this field?
21 Mar 2014

Internet of things conference reveals the monetary opportunity
But where and how, in the scale of hype to reality, can the Internet of Things profit suppliers and users today?
13 Mar 2014

The Internet of Things: Opportunities Beyond the Hype
The Internet of Things is dead. It should be the Internet of Everything. No, wait - what does that really mean?
12 Mar 2014

Smart Packaging: One-off gimmick or sustained use?
In new research for the report Smart Packaging Comes To Market: Brand Enhancement with Electronics 2014-2024, IDTechEx conducted extensive interviews with end-users in order to understand the challenges and opportunities they see for smart packaging.
5 Mar 2014

Hear what end users want at Printed Electronics Europe
IDTechEx has found that firms are spending from a few hundred thousand to a few million dollars to fund the creation of printed electronics prototypes. Leading end users will present their needs at Printed Electronics Europe 2014 in Berlin early next month.
External press release
24 Jan 2014

Thinfilm acquires Kovio Technology
Thin Film Electronics ASA has announced that it has completed acquisition of Kovio technology, intellectual property, and manufacturing assets, and has opened the Thinfilm NFC Innovation Center in the heart of Silicon Valley.
Full profile interview
17 Dec 2013

JSR Micro, Inc. / JM Energy Corp.
JSR Micro of Japan makes materials for semiconductors and displays such . In energy storage for EVs etc its JM Energy makes both lithium-ion and lithium capacitor devices and materials. It also has a life sciences division.
IDTechEx had a conversation with Jeff Myron and Hasegawa-San, both in charge of the supercapacitor business.
24 Oct 2013

The rise of thermoelectrics
There has been varying levels of interest in different types of energy harvesters over the past few years. For powering small or mobile devices, photovoltaics dominate - they are widely produced, robust and relatively low cost.
10 Oct 2013

Realizing the Internet of Things: what comes next
The advent of the Internet of Things (IoT) promises to redefine the way humans and machines interface and the way they interact with the world around them. Attributing a virtual signature to everyone and everything allows for new concepts of managing systems, optimizing processes and adding versatility to existing ways of exchanging information.
8 Oct 2013

Plastic Logic PaperTab a runner-up for T3 Innovation of the Year
Plastic Logic's 'flexible multi-display' earns runner-up position for T3 Innovation of the Year in Gadget Awards.
1 Oct 2013

Stanford engineers build basic computer using carbon nanotubes
Unprecedented feat points toward a new generation of energy-efficient electronics.
18 Sep 2013

China sets caps for rare earths exploration
The Ministry of Land and Resources announced on Thursday the maximum amount of rare earths for the exploration has been set at 93,800 metric tons for 2013.
2 Aug 2013

Supercapacitors gain ascendancy
Life is good for supercapacitors manufacturers and developers.