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Quantum Materials Corp is using two proprietary disruptive technologies (1) a novel QD synthesis method licensed from Rice University, and (2) industrial scale production of QD using advanced flow chemistry microreactor technology to produce tetrapod quantum dots. QMC's strategy is to use its strengths in quantum dot synthesis and mass production, along with quantum dot printing abilities in creating new product paradigms in industrial and commercial applications.

Linear Technology Corporation (Linear) designs, manufactures and markets a broad line of standard high performance analog integrated circuits. Linear has been involved in the energy harvesting sector for almost five years now. Linear provides low power and highly efficient circuit solutions for energy harvesting devices.

Valeo is a Tier 1 company that designs, produces and commercializes components, integrated systems and modules for the automotive industry, mainly for the reduction of CO2 emissions and for the development of intuitive driving. This interview conducted by IDTechEx was focused to learn about Valeo's activities in the area of Autonomous Vehicles.

Plastic Logic and ISORG were jointly awarded the IDTechEx Product development award at the Printed Electronics Show in Berlin.

Paper Battery Co is a developer of thin film supercapacitor technology primarily for consumer electronic applications.

Fujikura Kasei has the technology to make and formulate silver flake conductive paste.

There is a new generation of sensors that are directly printed on flexible plastic substrates.

G24 Power is a company working on the development of integrated solutions based on Dye Sensitized Solar Cell technology.

Researchers have created tactile sensors from composite films of carbon nanotubes and silver nanoparticles similar to the highly sensitive whiskers of cats and rats.

The TNO / Holst Centre work with an open innovation model to develop solutions for flexible barrier technologies.

Organic semiconductors have been in development for around two decades but are not used in any commercial product today, despite heavy investment and research efforts. This article discusses the early promise versus unmet expectations from this technology.

This profile focuses on the water vapor transmission rate measurement technology that Sempa Systems has developed.

RR Donnelley is 10 billion USD company proving print and related services. We examine their experience and involvement with printed electronics.

Decathlon is a French company that develops and produces sport products (tent, bike shoes, textile, electronics, etc). Decathlon has more than 800 stores and had a presence in Europe, South America, India, and Asia. Its turnover is €7 billion, and it employs 55,000 people. This article discuss views of Decathlon towards printed electronics.

Adidas Wearable Sports Electronics have been a significant player in the e-textiles and smart clothing place since their acquisition of Textronics in 2008. IDTechEx have interviewed many senior staff from this division over the years and have updated this profile in full for 2016.

Parc is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Xerox. In the printed electronics space, Parc is focused on devices and is a technology leader in the field of printed logic.

Pioneering research by the Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC) that could transform the care of cancer patients or people with infections in their own homes has received a significant grant from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).

Enerize Corp. is an emerging technology company founded by renewable energy industry veterans. The Company develops and markets proprietary technology for solar cells, lithium-ion batteries, and fuel cells. Enerize Corp. also develops non-destructive quality assurance methods and equipment for real time applications in the manufacture of renewable energy devices.

Kovio, Inc., was acquired in January 2014 by Thin Film. The company had developed printed silicon inks which can be used as a semiconductor. The company was founded around 2001, but began by looking to make inks to print antennas for RFID tags but later switched to making inks to print transistors. It developed a printable nano-silicon ink and has focused on printing RFID and anti theft (EAS) tags.

AEPI, the Grenoble-Isère Economic Development Agency, is in charge of promoting Grenoble-Isère (France). The organization's prime added value is its experience and know-how for identifying, attracting, locating and keeping productive activities in Grenoble-Isère.