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Liquavista receives a further 7 million Euros

Liquavista receives a further 7 million Euros for commercialisation of electrowetting displays

Toshiba's SCiB battery selected by Honda

The SCiB is Toshiba's breakthrough rechargeable battery that offers excellent long life and rapid recharging characteristics. Since its introduction, the battery has earned a high evaluation that supported its selection for Honda's new electric motorcycle.

Ocean powered underwater vehicle

NASA, U.S. Navy and university researchers have successfully demonstrated the first robotic underwater vehicle to be powered entirely by natural, renewable, ocean thermal energy.

Hitachi doubles the life of industrial lithium-ion batteries

Hitachi has developed a new cathode material for industrial lithium-ion batteries using manganese-based cathode materials that roughly doubles the life of similar batteries using the cathode material which was developed by Hitachi in the past.

Merck KGaA & Plastic Logic's new generation organic semiconductors

Introduction and production of Merck's new organic semiconductors in Plastic Logic's displays are being planned for 2011 by Merck KGaA and Plastic Logic GmbH. Merck recently invested in the expansion of the Chilworth Technical Centre, its chemicals research site in Southampton, UK, by adding new laboratories to intensify and accelerate display material developments based on plastic electronics. As part of the project announced today, Plastic Logic has also invested in additional manufacturing equipment to accelerate the introduction of Merck's new lisicon® materials into mass production. Merck's functional materials are already used in the manufacturing process of the flexible ePaper displays contained in Plastic Logic's first consumer product, QUETM proReader, which was presented at the 2010 International Consumer Electronics Show in January.

Solar Impulse completes first flight

The Solar Impulse HB-SIA solar-powered aeroplane has successfully completed its first flight taking off from Payerne, Switzerland, according to reports. With a 63 metre wingspan covered with solar cells, the solar powered plane completed its maiden voyage successfully.

Exploring medical uses of flexible electronics

What if a bandage could do more than just cover up a wound? What if it could help you to heal by dispensing medicine and scrubbing away bacteria? What if this technology were so cheap you could throw it away when you were done? These are questions doctoral student Dylan Farnam grapples with as he attempts to design a better bandage.

DuPont Microcircuit materials expands innovative offerings for PE

New Silver Conductive Inks Target High-Growth Touch Screen and OLED Markets

All set for high-volume production of printed memories

Last year Thin Film Electronics ASA ("Thinfilm") announced successful high-volume pilot production of roll-to-roll printed memories. Now, Thinfilm is moving from pilot to regular production. "We have made great progress together with our partners. Deployment of products in the field will start soon," says Rolf Åberg CEO Thinfilm.

Mini generators make energy from random ambient vibrations

Tiny generators developed at the University of Michigan could produce enough electricity from random, ambient vibrations to power a wristwatch, pacemaker or wireless sensor.

A step toward lighter batteries

Lightweight batteries that can deliver lots of energy are crucial for improving the range of electric cars.

Gerd Günther joins Novaled Management Board

Gerd Günther, Novaled Vice President Marketing & Sales, has been appointed a member of the Novaled Management Board.

Universal Display awarded SBIR Phase ii contract from NSF

Universal Display awarded SBIR Phase ii contract from the National Science Foundation for novel encapsulation technology for flexible electronics Company is developing environmentally friendly, single-layer barrier film that has potential to be cost-effective in volume manufacturing.

Plastic electronics could slash the cost of solar panels

A new technique developed by Princeton University engineers for producing electricity-conducting plastics could dramatically lower the cost of manufacturing solar panels.

Around the world in a solar plane

The Solar Impulse is a revolutionary concept that will push back the limits of our knowledge in the field of materials, energy management and the man-machine interface. It is an aircraft with an inordinate wingspan for its weight and of an aerodynamic quality that to this day has not been equaled, capable of tremendous resistance, despite its light weight.

Going global: Warwick Audio Technologies

Innovative loudspeaker manufacturer Warwick Audio Technologies has appointed a new international sales manager to help launch the company into the global arena.

Harvesting energy from the pavement

Pavegen systems is a UK based company that has developed energy harvesting systems which take power from footsteps.

UCF confirms Planar Energy's battery efficiency

Researchers at the University of Central Florida's (UCF) Advanced Materials Processing and Analysis Center has verified findings by Planar Energy that the company said could lead to cost and performance improvements in large format batteries required for practical electric vehicles.

SmartKem appoints new senior scientist

SmartKem® Ltd, the developer of novel materials and processes that create high resolution microelectronic components directly onto thin flexible printed electronics, today announces the appointment of Russell Griffiths to the position of Senior Scientist. In this key role, Russell will lead SmartKem's technical staff, building on the company's core expertise to further penetrate the rapidly growing printed electronics industry. This strategic appointment will enable SmartKem to capitalize on its extensive knowledge from the chemistry, electronics, photonics and printing industries in order to create practical solutions that will replace standard printing techniques for the creation of flexible electronic devices.

Berkeley researchers light up white OLEDS

Light-emitting diodes, which employ semiconductors to produce artificial light, could reduce electricity consumption and lighten the impact of greenhouse gas emissions. However, moving this technology beyond traffic signals and laser pointers to illumination for office buildings and homes—the single largest use of electricity—requires materials that emit bright, white light cheaply and efficiently. White light is the mix of all the colors, or wavelengths, in the visible spectrum.