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Blue Spark Technologies

Batteries from Blue Spark Technologies are being used in sensor based and battery assisted passive (BAP) RFID labels, in addition to powered cosmetic patches. Recent innovations include a new printed zinc anode.

Scalable 100% yield production of conductive graphene inks

Conductive inks based on graphene and layered materials are key for low-cost manufacturing of flexible electronics, novel energy solutions, composites and coatings. A new method for liquid-phase exfoliation of graphite paves the way for scalable production.

Two-dimensional material moves from the lab to the UK factory floor

Graphene is a two-dimensional material made up of sheets of carbon atoms. With its combination of exceptional electrical, mechanical and thermal properties, graphene has the potential to revolutionise industries ranging from healthcare to electronics.

Graphene based inks for high-speed manufacturing printed electronics

A low-cost, high-speed method for printing electronics using graphene and other conductive materials could open up a wide range of commercial applications.

First-ever 'playable poster' now available

Crystal Light is kicking off its presenting sponsorship with Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Miranda Lambert and her 30-city "Platinum" Tour by debuting the U.S.'s first-ever "Playable Poster" at concert venues.

The sound of taste - feel flavour

Print Tech collective, Novalia and ad agency Grey London have collaborated on an interactive poster that uses innovative 'touch sensitive' inks to turn the surface area of the paper into an interactive interface.

Printed electronics process could support wafer-thin paper keyboards

Nordic Semiconductor ASA has announced that Novalia has developed a low-cost, patented manufacturing technology using standard print processes combined with capacitive touch technology, that would allow Bluetooth low energy wireless control to be added to everyday low cost materials such as paper, card, and plastic, for potentially just a few dollars in high volume.

Kickstarter funding for printed electronics demonstrator

UK Printed Electronics company, Novalia Limited are inviting small investors to be part of their story by backing their work through crowdfunding site, Kickstarter.

Large area electronics: addressing the applications challenge

The city of Cambridge,UK, is well known for its historical contribution to the field of organic electronics, and is keen to stay at the forefront of new applications.

Et Tu Barclé?

Be it betrayal or euthanasia, Clinton Card's demise was due to a dearth of innovation, however the intrigues of the trio Barclays, Lloyds and American Greetings remain a mystery. What we do know is that Clinton has failed where many thrive - not least MoonPig®, Card Factory® and American Greetings®.

World's first digital interactive newspaper becomes a reality

Working with technology company Novalia and colleagues from the universities of Dundee and Surrey, the project aims to revolutionise the way we consume media.

More demonstrators at Printed Electronics Europe 2011

As part of its initiatives, the Northern Way sponsored a competition that started about 2 years ago, which required companies to come up with proposals for making printed electronics demonstrators with technologies currently available. Out of all the proposals, 11 were selected and out of those, 8 were funded in order to continue their development.

Printed electronics - many new directions

Samsung Electronics of South Korea had approximately $132 billion in sales in 2010 and it is prioritising printed electronics for the future, its commitment extending to making its required materials, production machines and components and manufacturing complete products based on this new and versatile technology.