25 May 2017

Controlling signalling circuits in living cells with flashes of light
Researchers have invented new tools to decode and control signalling circuits in living cells with flashes of light.
Full profile interview
26 Jan 2017

Syndiant Inc
IDTechEx interviewed David Chang, Director of System Software Development at Syndiant's booth at CES 2017. They are a provider of LCoS digital light modulators, mostly for pico projectors today, but also for use in AR.
14 Jul 2014

Updates in printed electronics from Japan
IDTechEx recently visited Japan for the FineTech expo in Tokyo. This article summarises the latest findings and updates from Japanese companies in the field of printed electronics.
Full profile interview
2 Jul 2014

SK Electronics Co Ltd
SK Electronics was established in 2001 as a spin-off from the Electronics Division of SHASHIN KAGAKU Co., Ltd. SK Electronics' main business is photomasks for the LCD and OLED industry (up to gen 10). Using their expertise in photomask manufacturing, they have developed other patterning processes related to printed electronics, such as imprint and stamping.
2 Jun 2014

Supercapacitors Leap Ahead: Electric Vehicles, Graphene & Printing
Consider three supercapacitor riddles as we reveal how the supercapacitor industry is in good health in 2014 with added potential. What takes a lot of space and no space? What has a rival that is a partner? What do fuel cells need next?
6 May 2014

Printed electronics companies at FineTech Japan
IDTechEx recently visited Japan for the FineTech expo in Tokyo. This article summarises the latest findings and updates from Japanese companies in the field of printed electronics. Here, IDTechEx will discuss trends in metal mesh, in-mould, barriers and OLED materials and production.
31 Jan 2014

Toyota launches fuel cell car in the US
The supercapacitor industry closed last year (2013) with a continued double-digit growth. According to Maxwell Technologies' executives, China has been the main source of growth. New announcements confirm what IDTechEx has stated in recent years: the supercapacitor and the battery industry are the same.
16 Dec 2013

Maxwell Technologies and SK Innovation sign MOU
Maxwell Technologies has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Korean energy provider SK Innovation to develop next generation energy storage solutions leveraging the complementary characteristics of SK's lithium ion batteries and Maxwell's ultracapacitors.
30 May 2013

JV to develop motor and transmission systems for hybrid & pure EVs
Continental has entered an agreement with Oerlikon to collaborate on the development and marketing of integrated motor and transmission systems for hybrids and electric vehicles (EVs), the two automotive suppliers said in a joint press release.
Full profile interview: SWOT
31 Mar 2013

DuPont Teijin Films
Full profile interview
29 Nov 2012

SouthWest NanoTechnologies (now Chasm)
Provider of carbon nanotubes for transparent conductive films and other CNT applications. Recently developed a hybrid AgNW and CNT TCF technology known as AgeNT.
15 Aug 2012

SK Innovation wins patent lawsuit against LG Chem
SK Innovation has won a patent suit against LG Chem over separators for Li-ion batteries.
19 Jan 2012

SK Innovation and Continental to form automotive Li-ion battery JV
SK Innovation and Continental Corporation announced recently their intention to team up for powering electric vehicles worldwide: Both corporations sign a Heads of Agreement that describes the formation of a joint venture with which both companies want to develop, manufacture and market Lithium Ion battery systems for automotive applications.
21 Sep 2010

New Hyundai BlueOn pure electric car
The government hopes that by 2020, 20 per cent of passenger cars in South Korea will be solely electric. Subsidies and tax incentives to promote sales of electric vehicles will be offered once the vehicles begin rolling off production lines.