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Laminar batteries - missing the big opportunity?

Laminar batteries are usually having success only where the need for thinness and flexibility is extreme. IDTechEx interview companies at Printed Electronics World USA to find out more.

CIGS monolithically integrated modules achieve substantial efficiency

Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc., a developer of state of the art flexible thin-film solar modules, has announced that it has achieved greater than 9.5% efficiency for its flexible Copper, Indium, Gallium, Selenide (CIGS) monolithically integrated modules.

German government to invest in organic photovoltaic research

The German government is investing EUR 2.5 million in a project that will significantly increase the lifespan of organic solar cells (OSC) with the goal of yielding competitive organic photovoltaics (OPV) for potential commercial use.

Novaled AG awarded by European Foundation for quality management

Novaled AG , leader in power efficient and long living Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) for the new generation of lighting and display products, has received the EFQM award 'Committed to Excellence' for it's global quality achievements.

Printing piezo energy harvesters

Vibration energy harvesting is receiving a considerable amount of interest as a means for powering wireless sensor nodes. It is the simple notion that mechanical vibration can be transformed into useful electrical power.

Synopsis Unveils Breakthrough Modelling Technology

Synopsys, Inc, a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design and manufacturing, has announced the introduction of breakthrough Composite Current Source (CCS) base curve modelling technology that reduces digital cell library file size by up to 75 percent while improving application tool runtime and capacity.

Zephyr Technology and ADInstruments Pty Ltd forge alliance

Zephyr™ Technology Ltd and ADInstruments have announced the signing of a supply agreement, whereby Zephyr™ will provide ADInstruments with the Zephyr™ BioHarness™ wireless physiological monitoring device.

Dr David Fyfe joins Soligie board

Soligie, a market leader in design and manufacture of Printed Electronics, has announced that industry veteran Dr. David Fyfe has joined Soligie's Advisory Board.

Wider interest in printed electronics

At a time of financial uncertainty, companies know they must accelerate their move into the future. That is why there is a huge interest in printed electronics, a subject that pushes all the right buttons - environmental, affordable and leading to a new market of $300 billion that is just there for the taking. That is why the giant corporations are attending Printed Electronics USA, December 3-4 in San Jose, California.

Highlights from the Energy Harvesting Technology Event, London

Raghu Das, CEO at IDTechEx reports on the Energy Harvesting Technology event which looked at the use of technologies to generate electricity from the environment which can be used to power electronics and electrics.

Applied Materials joins Flexible Display Centre

The Flexible Display Centre (FDC) at Arizona State University has announced that Applied Materials, Inc., through its Display Business Group-AKT, has become an Associate Member, joining the ranks of other world-class providers of technology, materials and process equipment who are collaborating with the FDC to develop advanced flexible electronic displays.

Synopsys unveils IP OEM partner program

Synopsys, Inc, a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design and manufacturing, has announced the launch of its IP OEM partner program with leading fabless ASIC companies and supply channel partners. Arrow Electronics, Inc and Global Unichip Corp.

Creative Chips adopts Synopsys Galaxy Custom Designer

Synopsys, Inc, a world leader in software and IP for semiconductor design and manufacturing, has announced that Creative Chips has adopted Synopsys' Galaxy Custom Designer(TM) custom implementation solution.

G24i Innovations Names John Hartnett as CEO

G24 Innovations (G24i), a solar energy pioneer, has announced the appointment of John Hartnett as chief executive officer.

NanoMas Technologies completes series A Financing

NanoMas Technologies, Inc., a world leader in the development of low-cost and highly conductive metallic nanoparticles, announced the recent closing of $3.2 million in its Series A financing.

Rogers to feature printed electronics solutions

Rogers will showcase its Printed Electronics and Lighting Solutions at the Printed Electronics USA 2008 show (December 3-4, in San Jose, CA).

Conductive - Flexible -Transparent

H.C. Starck has developed an even more conductive polymer that can be tailor made for printed electronics.

Thin films enhance thermoelectrics

Nextreme reports that solid-state thermoelectric devices have long been sought after as a solution for challenging thermal management and energy harvesting problems.

New method to measure how strain affects semiconductors developed

Chip firms are always looking to gain an edge over their competitors in a market worth over $100 billion a year and the one silicon strategy for faster chips that has proven to be cost effective in mass production is - strained silicon.

Researchers make new electronics - with a twist

Researchers at Northwestern University and the University of Illinois have created electronics that can be twisted.