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TactoTek advisory board brings industry connections

TactoTek, a leading manufacturer of 3D injection molded structural electronics solutions has released the names of its Advisory Board, global business leaders supporting the strategy and growth of the business.

Thinfilm and Jones deliver automated application NFC OpenSense tags

A joint initiative between Thin Film Electronics ASA and Jones Packaging Inc. has now enabled the automated application of Thinfilm's NFC OpenSense tags to paperboard pharma packaging on a Jones high-speed production line at the company's primary converting facility in London, Ontario, Canada.

Energy harvesting sensors at level crossings reaches next stage

Networks of tiny wireless sensors could not only improve safety at railway crossings but would also be much less costly to install and maintain, drawing their electrical power from track vibration.

Interface engineering for stable perovskite solar cells

The lifetime of perovskite solar cells is significantly enhanced by using few-layer molybdenum disulphide flakes as an active buffer interface layer. Researchers show that interface engineering with layered materials is important for boosting solar cell performance.

Skeleton Technologies receives 13m Euro investment boost

Skeleton Technologies has received 13 million Euros in new investment led by FirstFloor Capital, a Malaysian venture capital investment firm specialising in funding high-growth technology companies.

Defect-engineered graphene improves supercapacitors

Making clean energy a large-scale reality entails the integration of renewable energy generation technologies such as solar cells with energy storage devices.

Automotive 48V Power Supply Systems

The electric power supply can be seen as one of the key enablers for future automobiles.

Preliminary cytocompatibility studies for encapsulated OLEDs

Light therapy is an important means of promoting the healing of wounds. Difficult and protracted healing processes of the skin, such as are due to chronic and infected wounds, present a challenge for treating physicians and can be positively affected by exposure to light.

Beyond 3D printing to add a new dimension for additive manufacturing

A team researchers has demonstrated the 3D printing of shape-shifting structures that can fold or unfold to reshape themselves when exposed to heat or electricity.

Implant to communicate with wearable devices

Researchers have introduced a new way of communicating that allows devices such as brain implants, contact lenses, credit cards and smaller wearable electronics to talk to everyday devices such as smartphones and watches.

New technology may extend electric car range

Researchers have designed a thin plastic membrane that stops rechargeable batteries from discharging when not in use and allows for rapid recharging.

Low-temp production could mean cheaper, flexible smart windows

Researchers have invented a new flexible smart window material that, when incorporated into windows, sunroofs, or even curved glass surfaces, will have the ability to control both heat and light from the sun.

Researchers invent novel materials for better batteries

Inventors are paving the way for the future with energy-efficient batteries for sensors, portable devices and electric cars.

Taming lightning to work your pacemaker

For a million years, mankind has known about static electricity but only recently have we known how to make it power things.

3D printing aeroplane and car interiors

The Stratasys Infinite-Build 3D Demonstrator is designed to address the requirements of aerospace, automotive and other industries for large lightweight, thermoplastic parts with repeatable mechanical properties.

Fungi recycle rechargeable lithium-ion batteries

Old batteries often wind up in landfills or incinerators, potentially harming the environment. And valuable materials remain locked inside. Now, a team of researchers is turning to naturally occurring fungi to drive an environmentally friendly recycling process to extract cobalt and lithium from tons of waste batteries.

Ultimaker unveils pioneer program to promote 3D printing

Ultimaker, the leading open source 3D printer manufacturer, announced the official launch of the Ultimaker Pioneer Program designed to connect educators throughout North America who are passionate about bringing 3D printing and design into K - 12 and higher education.

Stretchy supercapacitors power wearable electronics

A future of soft robots that wash your dishes or smart T-shirts that power your cell phone may depend on the development of stretchy power sources.

New class of fuel cells offer increased flexibility, lower cost

A new class of fuel cells based on a newly discovered polymer-based material could bridge the gap between the operating temperature ranges of two existing types of polymer fuel cells, a breakthrough with the potential to accelerate the commercialization of low-cost fuel cells for automotive and stationary applications.

Tiny high-performance solar cells turn power generation sideways

Engineers have created high-performance, micro-scale solar cells that outshine comparable devices in key performance measures. The miniature solar panels could power myriad personal devices — wearable medical sensors, smartwatches, even autofocusing contact lenses.