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FLEX 2013

The FLEX 2013 conference and exhibition took place in Phoenix, Arizona between the 30th of January and the 1st of February 2013.

Nemesis project to explore energy harvesting

The University of Bath has received funds for a project titled 'NEMESIS', which will allow it to set up a new world-leading Centre for energy harvesting and generation.

New programme to make hydrogen powered travel in the UK a reality

A ground breaking project to ensure the UK is well positioned for the commercial roll-out of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles has been launched.

Easy laboratory automation with Aerotech's Ensemble LAB

Aerotech's new Ensemble® LAB control platform makes it easier than ever to automate laboratory and light industrial manufacturing applications.

New pilot line for organic electronics

Organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs) and organic solar cells can now be developed at Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Polymer Research IAP in Potsdam-Golm in a near-industrial scale. The new pilot line was designed and implemented by Fraunhofer IAP in cooperation with the plant manufacturer MBRAUN.

Energy Harvesting Network one-day dissemination

The Energy Harvesting Network is holding its annual one-day dissemination event on 25th March 2013 at Hamilton House, London.

Separator for improved safety in large format lithium-ion batteries

Large format batteries such as those used in electric vehicles, aircraft, grid storage or uninterrupted power supplies are more difficult to design for safety than cell phone or laptop batteries because each cell holds much more energy.

Improved technology could lock in colour for high-res displays

Researchers have found a way to lock in so-called structural color, which is made with texture rather than chemicals.

Next-generation battery chemistries

The new chemistry promises to significantly boost energy density and meet the rigorous cycle life and reduced swelling battery requirements for thin mobile consumer electronics.

SmartKem ink evaluation kit for flexible thin film transistors

SmartKem Limited has announced the launch of a pioneering ink evaluation kit which utilises the company's scientific expertise to significantly streamline the process of producing prototype flexible thin film transistors.

Joint research project FUNgraphen

The joint research project of four institutes, entitled "FUNgraphen" and funded by the German Federal Minister of Education and Research, will build an innovation center aiming at the development of unconventional carbon nano materials, novel flat carbon macromolecules, nanocomposites and multilayer systems.

Nissan to triple electric vehicle fast-chargers in USA

Nissan has outlined its strategy for tripling the current electric vehicle quick-charging infrastructure in the United States with the addition of at least 500 quick-charging stations in the next 18 months, including the greater Washington D.C. area's first fast-charge network.

Graphene technology will lead to faster-charging batteries for EVs

An enhanced battery technology that can potentially reduce the time it takes to charge cell phones, electric vehicles and other battery-powered devices from hours to minutes is the subject of a commercial license agreement between Battelle and Vorbeck Materials Corp.

Smartphone with LCD and e-paper display

Yota Devices has developed the first dual-screen phone with a full-color liquid crystal display on one side and an electronic paper display on the other.

Fully functional smartphone operating on integrated solar power

Wysips® (What You See Is Photovoltaic Surface), a subsidiary of Sunpartner will be introducing for the first time a fully functional smartphone equipped with this new technology.

GM investing $200 million to expand powertrain engineering

General Motors will invest $200 million into its Global Powertrain Engineering Headquarters to build a new 138,000 sq.-ft. test wing, which is expected to be completed during the second half of 2014.

Research into self-powered systems using nanoscale devices

Scientists attempting to build self-powered systems using nanoscale devices that can transmit and receive wireless signals using so little power that their batteries never need replacing.

EU project to take flexible OLEDs from lab to fab

A newly launched, €11.2-million European project aims to help bring flexible OLEDs to market within six years.

Electric vehicles land, water and air in 2013 - PART TWO

In this article, we look at other aspects of what will and will not happen with electric vehicles land, water and air in 2013, whether they are hybrid or pure electric.