TyroMotion GmbH (AT)

Battery development may extend range of electric cars

A "hybrid" anode developed at the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory could quadruple the life of lithium-sulfur batteries.

Low-cost copper conducting nano-inks

New, oxidation-resistant copper nano-inks with a low sintering temperature (lower than 150oC), which enable the printing of low-cost conductive patterns on heat sensitive plastic substrates.

Encapsulix

Encapsulix was founded in 2011 to develop equipment and processes for low temperature encapsulation and barrier coatings. The company developed a novel Atomic layer deposition (ALD) approach based on IP from founder Jacques Kools. The company was in stealth mode until it emerged in 2013.

Organic Semiconductors: So Where Now?

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.

Hardware is key for future mobile phones

In this article we share some of the findings in the new IDTechEx report "Future Mobile Phone/Cell Phone Technology and Functions 2014-2024".

Conditional agreement to acquire Kovio NFC technology

Thin Film Electronics ASA has entered into a conditional agreement for the acquisition of printed near field communication (NFC) technology developed by Kovio, Inc.

Pedal power for everyday tasks

With an efficiency of 97%, bicycle technology is nearly perfect and can be used for many everyday tasks.

ZBD becomes Displaydata

ZBD has re-branded as Displaydata to reflect its transition to a complete digital display solutions provider that enables retailers to revolutionise the digital experience at the shelf-edge.

'Superlens' extends range of wireless power transfer

Duke University researchers have demonstrated the feasibility of wireless power transfer using low-frequency magnetic fields over distances much larger than the size of the transmitter and receiver.

Phonon map offers direction for engineering new thermoelectric devices

Researchers are using neutron scattering to study how a compound known as AgSbTe2, or silver antimony telluride, is able to effectively prevent heat from propagating through it on the microscopic level.

Virtual electromobility takes to the streets of Munich

A fleet of 130 virtual electric cars is set to commence on the roads of Munich, Germany.

Solar cell degradation observed directly for the first time

Researchers have, for the first time, watched organic solar cells degrade in real time.

Porsche uses four-cylinder hybrid powertrain in new Le Mans car

Porsche has concluded its 2013 test programme with the new LMP1 race car which features the company's recently developed powertrain. Testing will resume in early 2014 in preparation for the World Endurance Championship (WEC) which starts in April 2014, with the Le Mans 24 Hours as the highlight of the season.

Disordered materials hold promise for better batteries

Researchers have found a whole new avenue for research: the use of disordered materials, which had generally been considered unsuitable for batteries.

Strategic cooperation for OLED manufacturing

AIXTRON SE and Manz AG have agreed a strategic cooperation. Both partners will be working on further developing solutions for use in efficient organic light-emitting diode (OLEDs) production, aiming to jointly exploit the opportunities offered by the future market for OLED technologies.

Battery offers renewable energy breakthrough

A team of scientists and engineers has demonstrated a new type of battery that could fundamentally transform the way electricity is stored on the grid, making power from renewable energy sources such as wind and sun far more economical and reliable.

Sempa Systems GmbH

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

Consumer 3D printing: the beginning of the end?

Late in 2013, as its acquisition of consumer 3D printer company Makerbot was complete, 3D printer giant Stratasys Ltd filed a patent infringement lawsuit against desktop 3D printer company Afina, or more precisely, its parent company Microboards Technology Inc.

First school in the US to install energy generating tiles

Riverdale Country School is the first high school (or college) in the United States to install Pavegen's tiles that convert footsteps into electrical energy.

EnOcean strengthens sales activities in China and Taiwan

EnOcean and Advanced Devices have started an in-depth collaboration in China and Taiwan, leveraging Advanced Devices' application and technical sales team in the region.