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New high-performance piezoelectric material

Morgan Technical Ceramics is extending its material portfolio with the launch of a new piezoelectric material.

Power efficiency brings 'install-&-forget' to Internet of Things

Anagear, specialists in ultra-low power semiconductor solutions, have announced the introduction of the latest member of its smart power management IC (PMIC) family, the ANG1002 Extreme.

New energy-efficient interface IC for piezoelectric energy harvesters

Holst Centre and imec have presented an innovative method for the power-management of piezoelectric energy harvesters.

PhotoNvoltaics to develop a new, sustainable thin-film solar cell

Seven European partners with complementary expertise have started the development of a disruptive solar cell concept that relies on integrating advanced light-trapping schemes into thin crystalline-Si (c-Si) based solar cells by nanoimprint lithography.

Minister Bruton, EnOcean and SolarPrint discuss challenges

At a round table event in Munich, Irish Minister Richard Bruton met with EnOcean and SolarPrint to debate how European SMEs can drive future success through international collaboration and technical innovation

Where to store all that renewable energy? A puzzle for the future

As we make the transition from fossil fuels to clean, renewable energy sources, one fact that becomes clear is that while fossil fuels provided both an energy source and a storage medium in one, in the new world of renewables, these two functions will have to be provided separately.

How to manufacture printed electronics - live demonstration

On April 17-18, the Printed Electronics Europe conference and exhibition in Berlin, Germany, will feature "Manufacturing Street" - a live, multi-technology, printed electronics demonstration.

Researchers hope to reap benefits of energy harvesting

University of Texas at Dallas researchers and their colleagues at other institutions are investigating ways to harvest energy from such diverse sources as mechanical vibrations, wasted heat, radio waves, light and even movements of the human body.

With a new electric taxi program, Rio de Janeiro enters zero emissions

Beginning this month, the city of Rio de Janeiro enters the zero-emission mobility era with the launch of the electric taxi program, a partnership between the Rio de Janeiro City Government, NBA and Petrobras Distribuidora.

Plastic Logic wins award for innovative colour flexible displays

Plastic Logic has announced that the company has been awarded the Elektronik Optoelectronic Product of the Year 2013 Award for its full colour flexible plastic displays.

Breakthrough in electricity storage

More and more electricity is being generated from intermittent sources of power, such as solar and wind energy. Powerful electric energy storage devices are necessary to level out corresponding irregularities in the power supply.

Boeing provides details on 787 battery improvements

Boeing announced that a comprehensive set of improvements that will add several layers of additional safety features to the lithium-ion batteries on 787 commercial jetliners are in production and could be ready for initial installation within the next few weeks.

New imaging device that is flexible, flat and transparent

An Austrian research team has developed an entirely new way of capturing images based on a flat, flexible, transparent, and potentially disposable polymer sheet.

Applus IDIADA, the most powerful electric prototype worldwide

Applus+ IDIADA, a Spanish company specialising in engineering for the international automotive industry, has successfully completed a high performance, innovative electric prototype sports car that is comparable to or even better than other conventionally-powered sports cars.

Battery completes stretchable electronics package

A stretchable lithium-ion battery -- a flexible device capable of powering their innovative stretchable electronics.

Charging mobile phones via a text message

Many millions of people at the bottom of the economic pyramid are expected to acquire mobile phones, greatly benefiting their lives, business activities and access to information. However, most of these new subscribers will not have direct access to electricity.

E-ink displays and thin film batteries enable worlds thinnest watch

Chicago-based company Central Standard Timing have developed the world's thinnest watch using E Ink technology. At 0.80mm thick the CST-01 is thinner than a credit card and was inspired by the capabilities of E Ink's electronic paper displays.

Cima NanoTech Inc

We had previously interviewed and profiled Cima Nanotech. We have caught up with them again given their recent progress, in particular their joint venture with Foxconn to produce, market and sell large-format pro-cap touch modules.