24 May 2017

Self-learning neuromorphic chip that composes music
The brain-inspired chip, based on OxRAM technology, has the capability of self-learning and has been demonstrated to have the ability to compose music.
23 May 2017

World's first thin-silicon implantable chip for high-precision haptics
A prototype implantable chip that aims to give patients more intuitive control over their arm prosthetics.
17 Apr 2017

Imec and Solliance's perovskite PV modules achieve 12.4%
The module efficiency was measured under long-term maximum power point tracking, testifying to its exceptional stability.
5 Apr 2017

New insights and technologies to improve human-robot collaboration
Introducing new adaptive control software and using gestures to improve human-machine communication, Walt, a collaborative robot (cobot) has been developed that works alongside its human co-workers in a safe and flexible way.
8 Mar 2017

Three Hot Trends in Printed and Flexible Electronics
In this article IDTechEx lists some of the hottest sectors in printed electronics.
External press release
24 Feb 2017

Collaboration on printed electronics research and application
DuPont Electronics & Communications and Holst Centre have announced the third extension of their successful long-term collaboration, which is focused on advanced materials for the printed electronics industry.
25 Nov 2016

Small, energy-efficient health patch
The small form-factor comfortable to wear health patch has been optimized for low power consumption and is the first of its kind to track physical and cardiac activity, while monitoring bioelectrical impedance.
25 Oct 2016

Vibration energy harvesting: Where is the money?
Energy harvesting is off-grid production of electricity where it is needed using ambient energy such as wind, tide and waves or just vibration.
12 Oct 2016

Energy-efficient biomedical sensor hub for wearable health application
A new sensor hub integrated as a system-on-chip intended for a broad range of wearable health devices and applications.
29 Sep 2016

OLED on ceramic, new possibilities for durable, flexible lighting
The first ever ceramic-based, large-area flexible OLED promises a lifetime in excess of 10 years without the formation of blackspots.
External press release
13 Sep 2016

Grant to develop breakthrough flexible electronics
World-leading nanoelectronics research center imec announces that Kris Myny, one of its young scientists, has been awarded an ERC Starting Grant.
Youtube
11 Jul 2016

IMEC Show "Electronics Thinner Than Paper" at the IDTechEx Show!
Video interview with IMEC at the IDTechEx Show! (Berlin, Germany | 27-28 April, 2016).
External press release
21 Jun 2016

Highly efficient bifacial solar cells with near 100% bifaciality
With a rear cell efficiency close to the efficiency measured from the front of the cell, imec's new achievement underscores the ability to strongly enhance the energy yield of photovoltaic modules made with this type of cell.
30 May 2016

Data security for wearables and internet of things networks
A collaboration to implement data security into sensors for wearable devices and Internet of Things sensor networks.
27 May 2016

First semi-transparent perovskite modules
The first-ever semi-transparent perovskite PV-module, achieving power conversion efficiencies up to 12%.
28 Apr 2016

IDTechEx Printed Electronics Europe 2016 Award Winners
At the 12th IDTechEx Printed Electronics Europe conference and exhibition, four companies were awarded for their great achievement in developing and commercializing printed electronics technologies. The awards were presented to the four winning companies by Mr Stéphane Egret, R&D Packaging Innovator at The Coca-Cola Company, who was also one of the judges of the awards. The two other judges were Dr Cristina Bertoni, Project Leader, Electrolux Italia and Ashutosh Tomar, Principal Engineer, Technology Strategy, at Jaguar Land Rover.
External press release
28 Apr 2016

Cartamundi, imec and Holst Centre win "Best Product" award
Cartamundi, imec and Holst Centre (set up by imec and TNO) are proud to announce to have just won the "Best Product" - Award at Printed Electronics Europe for their ultra-thin plastic RFID technology integrated into Cartamundi's playing cards.