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ROHM becomes a promoter of the EnOcean Alliance

Leading Japanese semiconductor manufacturer will further develop and promote the interoperable energy harvesting wireless standard.

Nano-technology solar cell achieves 18.2% efficiency

Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) have produced solar cells using nanotechnology techniques at an efficiency - 18.2% -- that is competitive.

Ultracapacitors go mainstream

Ultracapacitors, otherwise known as supercapacitors, have recently become an essential part of the toolkit of designers of aircraft, trains, road vehicles, renewable energy, office equipment and the host of small electronic devices where it all began.

Supercapacitors USA presents the record breakers

The supercapacitor market continues to power up at 30% yearly with some little-known names taking some of the biggest orders at well over $10 million dollars each.

NovaCentrix introduces the PulseForge 1200

NovaCentrix is pleased to announce pre-orders are now being accepted for the newest photonic curing tool, the PulseForge 1200.

A123 Systems agrees to sell automotive business to Johnson Controls

A123 Systems has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Johnson Controls valued at $125 million.

New techniques stretch carbon nanotubes, make stronger composites

Researchers from North Carolina State University have developed new techniques for stretching carbon nanotubes and using them to create carbon composites that can be used as stronger, lighter materials in everything from airplanes to bicycles.

IDTechEx Printed Electronics USA event passes 100 exhibiting companies

With almost two months to go to the event, 100 companies have confirmed that they will be exhibiting at Printed Electronic USA 2012, the World's largest tradeshow and conference on the topic.

Electrical building automation at The Squaire

One of Europe's most spectacular buildings, "The Squaire," was recently built at the Frankfurt Airport. The WAGO-I/O-SYSTEM was used for the electrical building automation.

Solyndra files $1.5bn law suit against Chinese panel makers

Bankrupt American solar manufacturer Solyndra who were recently forced to make 1100 employees redundant has accused Chinese solar panel makers of pushing it out of the market in an illegal cartel.

German railways choose the Hiriko for their Berlin transport network

Deutsche Bahn, the international mobility supplier and also the company that operates the German railway network, has chosen the Hiriko electric vehicle to complete its transport network in Berlin. Both entities have reached a collaboration agreement for a pilot project that incorporates the Basque vehicle into the car sharing network with which Deutche Bahn completes its railway services.

Solar powered lunar polar rover

The rover is tall enough to deploy a 4ft drill and produce 250W of power with solar panels oriented toward the Sun, which stays just above above the horizon.

Supercapacitors can take market share from lithium batteries

This article shares some of the research carried out for the new IDTechEx report, "Batteries and Supercapacitors for Smart Portable Devices 2013-2023: Markets, Technologies, Companies"

Organic solar cells for portable electronic devices

A new breakthrough in solar technology means portable electronic devices such as e-book readers could soon be re-charged on the move in low light levels and partial shading.

Light power for nanobiodevices

Scientists in China have created a laser-driven photovoltaic cell that can produce electrical power for nanobiodevices implanted beneath the skin.

Can printed electronics make energy harvesting ubiquitous?

Printed electronics is an enabling technology that helps make energy harvesting (EH) solutions ubiquitous. It will achieve this by offering an exciting toolkit for designing elegant networked EH solutions compatible with diverse operating environments.

Car manufacturers sign MoU for fuel cell vehicles in Nordic countries

Car manufacturers Toyota, Nissan, Honda and Hyundai signed a Memorandum of understanding (MoU) with organisations from the Nordic Countries on market introduction of fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) and hydrogen refuelling infrastructure during the period 2014-2017.

Drawing a line, with carbon nanotubes

Carbon nanotubes offer a powerful new way to detect harmful gases in the environment. However, the methods typically used to build carbon nanotube sensors are hazardous and not suited for large-scale production.

New method to measure OLED molecule behavior while device is working

AIST have developed a method that can selectively measure the behavior of specific molecules at the interfaces of organic layers in a multilayered organic light emitting diode (OLED) device during light emission in collaboration with Chemical Materials Evaluation and Research Base (CEREBA).

Solar powered robot will search for water ice at the moon's poles

Astrobotic Technology has completed assembly of a full-size prototype of Polaris, a solar-powered robot that will search for potentially rich deposits of water ice at the moon's poles.