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2015

Canada's printable electronics industry is gaining steam

The Canadian Printable Electronics Industry Association is working to achieve market-driven collaboration among their membership for Canada to compete on the global stage.

CPEIA, PAC launch IntelliPACK

The Canadian Printable Electronics Industry Association and PAC, Packaging Consortium are advancing the development and adoption of new products and applications enabled with printable, organic and flexible electronics for the global packaging industry with IntelliPACK.

Utilizing vitamin C to develop lithium-sulfur batteries

Korean researchers have developed a new type of lithium-sulfur battery that uses vitamin C with a 20% improvement in performance over current batteries.

Printable Electronics - Growing a Thriving Ecosystem in Canada

National Research Council Canada, Canada

Graphene and organic composites in electronics

Chemists from Europe's Graphene Flagship review the potential for graphene-organic composite materials in electronics. The researchers show how organic semiconductors can be used to better process graphene, and to tune its properties for particular applications.

NRC Printable Electronics initiative - interview with IDTechEx

The National Research Council (NRC) is the Government of Canada's premier organization for research and technology development.

Unconquered Sun, University Of Windsor join forces

Sun Solar Technologies Inc has received the green light on government funding for an exciting new R&D collaboration with The University of Windsor aimed at optimizing Unconquered Sun's already popular Solar Fueled Electric Vehicle Powertrain technology.

2014

Canada scores a hat trick at printed electronics' top industry event

In true national form, Canada's delegation to the Printed Electronics USA 2014 conference made a lasting impression, thanks in no small part to a strong performance on the ice.

Raymor Industries receive outstanding award at IDTechEx PE 2014

The National Research Council of Canada was proud to see Raymor Industries receive an outstanding award during the IDTechEx Printed Electronics USA 2014 Awards.

Carbon Nanotubes - Materials, Inks and Devices

National Research Council Canada, Canada

IDTechEx Printed Electronics USA 2014 Award Winners

Printed, flexible and organic electronics will eventually impact most aspects of human endeavor, with the enabling materials, equipment, components and manufacturing being developed and launched today.

Play Hockey with Team Canada Printed Electronics at PE USA

Time for some fun - and there's plenty to be had at the world's largest event on printed electronics, which will be hosted by IDTechEx in Santa Clara, CA in just a few days' time on Nov 19-20 (www.PrintedElectronicsUSA.com External Link).

2nd annual Canadian Printed Electronics Symposium

The National Research Council (NRC), CMC Microsystems and the Printability and Graphic Communications Institute (ICI) have joined forces again this year to lead the 2nd annual Canadian Printed Electronics Symposium.

Canada National Research Council

The National Research Council of Canada (NRC) is an agency of the Government of Canada, reporting to Parliament through the Minister of Industry. It was established in 1916. The Printable Electronics program, a $40-million NRC investment over five years, will develop applications in smart labels, smart drug packaging, anti-counterfeiting, and NFC.

New high mobility SWCNT ink technology from National Research Council

Researchers at the National Research Council (NRC) in Canada are developing new materials and processes for printable electronics applications as part of a 5 year research effort working collaboratively with industrial partners.

2013

Thin Film Transistors based on Semiconducting Single Wall Carbon Nanotubes

National Research Council Canada, Canada

AEPI

AEPI, the Grenoble-Isère Economic Development Agency, is in charge of promoting Grenoble-Isère (France). The organization's prime added value is its experience and know-how for identifying, attracting, locating and keeping productive activities in Grenoble-Isère.

Next generation printing innovations with electronic intelligence

The Honourable Greg Rickford, Canadian Minister of State (Science and Technology), along with the National Research Council of Canada and industry partners, announced a new program and an industrial consortium that will develop interactive products for consumers, by adding electronic intelligence capabilities to printed materials.

Greenhouse gas emissions of automobiles could drop 80 percent by 2050

A new National Research Council report finds that by the year 2050, the U.S. may be able to reduce petroleum consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by 80 percent for light-duty vehicles, cars and small trucks via a combination of more efficient vehicles; the use of alternative fuels like biofuels, electricity, and hydrogen; and strong government policies to overcome high costs and influence consumer choices.

2012

Multifunctional graphene nanocomposite foams for space applications

Materials combined with a small amount of nanoparticles offer new possibilities in the synthesizing of multifunctional materials.