11 Jan 2022

Realizing the Potential of Printed Piezoelectric Sensors
Commercial interest in silicon anodes and investments into start-up companies has continued through 2021 - IDTechEx estimates that $1.9B of funding has now made its way into silicon anode start-ups. Beyond investments, there has also been greater activity regarding companies beginning to license technologies, enter into supply relationships or commercialize technologies in early adopter markets, highlighting that the promise of silicon anode technology may soon be realized.
22 Sep 2021

Tuning Flexible Circuits with Light
Researchers use ultraviolet light to tune circuit performance with a photoreactive polymer based on controlled changes in the chemical structure, which may lead to the development of wearable electronics and medical sensors.
Full profile interview
23 Jul 2021

Joanneum Research (PyzoFlex)
Joanneum Research is an Austrian research center. This profile focuses on the Pyzoflex piezoelectric sensing technology that it has developed, which has applications for measuring pressure and especially high frequency signals. IDTechEx caught up with Business Development Manager Gregor Scheipl to determine the latest developments.
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Full profile interview: SWOT
9 Jun 2020

Piezotech Arkema
Update interview
11 May 2020

Joanneum Research
Joanneum Research (JR) is a publicly funded research and technology organization in Austria. This profile focuses on PyzoFlex® Technology, which is a fully printed sensor based on a ferroelectric (pyroelectric and piezoelectric) material. It reacts very sensitively to changes in pressure, temperature and vibration.
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10 Mar 2020

Super Magnets from a 3D Printer
Magnetic materials are an important component of mechatronic devices such as wind power stations, electric motors, sensors and magnetic switch systems. Magnets are usually produced using rare earths and conventional manufacturing methods. A team of researchers produced specially designed magnets using a 3D printer.
13 Aug 2019

Technology collaboration to unlock automotive 3D printing potential
Henkel is partnering in a research and development project called SYMPA, that aims to develop new materials, printing methodologies and post-processing technologies for durable Stereolithography products using Digital Light Processing with a focus on automotive applications.
3 Apr 2019

Bring life to your surface
JOANNEUM RESEARCH run Austria's largest research group for functional printing.
14 Mar 2019

Smart and flexible energy supply platform for wearable electronics
The aim of the project is the creation of an autonomous energy-supply platform. Based on the results of the project it will be possible to use a wearable without caring about recharging over its entire lifetime.
Full profile interview
14 Dec 2018

PyzoFlex - Joanneum Research
Researchers at Joanneum Research have developed PyzoFlex, a sensor technology based on ferroelectric copolymer of PVDF:TrFE on PET substrates. The sensor is thin, flexible, durable and can detect localised changes in pressure and temperature with high precision.
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24 Oct 2018

Spotlight on Joanneum Research
PyzoFlex® is a technology by JOANNEUM RESEARCH, a leading international research organisation. Meet Joanneum Research on booth O28 at Printed Electronics USA 2018.
Youtube interview
21 May 2018

Smart Floors & Sensor Technology with Joanneum Research
PyzoFlex® is a printable sensor technology that can be implemented on an industrial scale.
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