29 Nov 2007

Boost to inorganic printed electronics at Darmstadt University Germany
The researchers at the Technical University of Darmstadt, Germany will be focusing on printing processes for electronic and photovoltaic products whilst working towards developing technologies for printed electronics and 'functional packaging' over the next 3 years.
28 Nov 2007

Electroactive polymers in Sweden and USA
In Sweden, Micromuscle AB relies on ionic effects in polymers whereas the acrylics and silicones of Artificial Muscle Inc of the USA, that can be stretched to 1000 times the area, rely on the electroactive forces in a capacitor-like structure with around 1200 volts applied.
27 Nov 2007

Printed Electronics Arena meeting report - Sweden
On 20 November, the Printed Electronics Arena had a one day meeting in Norrkoping Science Park Sweden
23 Nov 2007

Novaled Germany - 100,000h lifetime for a highly efficient white OLED
Novaled, Germany achieved significant improvements for white OLEDs for lighting applications. An efficiency of 35lm/W and a lifetime of 100,000h were reached at a brightness of 1000 cd/m2.
22 Nov 2007

2nd report on Printed Electronics USA
$300 billion by 2027 predicted by IDTechEx at Printed Electronics USA for new post-silicon electronics.
21 Nov 2007

Sony releases next generation 'electronic paper' display in Japan
Sony has now come up with their next generation 'electronic paper' display - PRS-505 which delivers an even faster response and contrast ratio, making it easier for getting stuck into a good read on bright sunny days due to its electrophoretic display.
20 Nov 2007

Printed strain and stress sensors could be used in sports medicine
Printed strain & stress sensors on textiles may provide information about the actions of the body
19 Nov 2007

Printable circuit assembly materials
Emerson & Cuming has added the well-known series of polymer thick films, conductive inks and coatings of sister company Acheson Electronic Materials to its own circuit assembly materials offerings.
16 Nov 2007

Clear future for transparent electronics
Inorganic semiconductor technologies with conventional patterning offer immediate solutions, according to Kodak, which offers Chemical Vapor Deposition CVD to make it happen.
14 Nov 2007

IDTechEx announce the winners of the Printed Electronics 2007 Awards
557 delegates from 20 countries were present at the IDTechEx Printed Electronics USA event in San Francisco - the industry's largest conference and exposition on the topic. The show featured the IDTechEx Printed Electronics Awards in recognition of outstanding achievement. See who won here and why.
13 Nov 2007

Game-changing printed electronics technology announced
Kovio Achieves Printed Electronics Milestone with World's First All-printed High-performance Silicon Thin-film Transistor.
12 Nov 2007

Patent pending in US for digital plate with flat topped dot
Following in the footsteps of its patented analog plate with a completely flat topped dot - ExSpect™, PRP Flexo, Indianapolis USA has just announced that it has achieved the same profile within a completely digital environment, thereby enabling the same print advantages of their analog plate but with a completely digital workflow.
9 Nov 2007

Challenges in organic electronics UK
This two day meeting was organised by the Organic Materials Innovation Centre (OMIC) and the UK Displays & Lighting KTN and focused on research activities that address the major challenges in the chemistry, processing and physics of organic transistors, sensors, OLEDS and photovoltaic devices.
9 Nov 2007

Plastic Logic UK announces new appointments
Plastic Logic announced last week that the company's Board of Directors has appointed Richard Archuleta to the position of Chief Executive Officer and member of the company's Board of Directors. In addition, the Board of Director's has appointed Stratton Sclavos as a Non-Executive Director.
9 Nov 2007

Printed and Thin Film Photovoltaics and Batteries
Printed photovoltaics and batteries have reached a technological tipping point. With demand for power skyrocketing, IDTechEx find that the market for thin film photovoltaics beyond silicon will reach $1 billion in 2012 and $6 billion in 2014. Here Raghu Das, CEO, summarizes some of the findings of the new IDTechEx study - Printed and Thin film Photovoltaics and Batteries.
8 Nov 2007

Dutch bookstore to sell digital books
Bookstore chain Selexyz will be the first bookstore in the Netherlands with the sales of the digital book reader, the iLiad.
7 Nov 2007

NovaCentrix PCS 1100 Curing System will be at Printed Electronics USA
NovaCentrix, Corp., a leader in emerging printed electronics technologies, announced today one of its revolutionary printed electronics curing systems will for the first time be on display and operating at the IDTechEx conference Printed Electronics USA in San Francisco Nov 12-15
6 Nov 2007

High-tech textiles pave the way for glowing garments - UK
Researchers at The University of Manchester, UK have developed high-tech battery-powered textile yarns that can be used to make clothing glow in the dark.