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Characterizing solar cells with nanoscale precision

Researchers have demonstrated a new low energy electron beam technique and used it to probe the nanoscale electronic properties of grain boundaries and grain interiors in cadmium telluride (CdTe) solar cells.

Liquid versus Solid State DSSCs: A game changing breakthrough?

Perovskite based DSSCs have the potential to compete with first and second generation solar technologies in terms of performance, and are expected to reach even higher efficiency levels very quickly.

Ultrathin diagnostic skin allows continuous patient monitoring

An international multidisciplinary team has developed an entirely new approach: a sophisticated "electronic skin" that adheres non-invasively to human skin, conforms well to contours, and provides a detailed temperature map of any surface of the body.

NRL launch an unmanned aerial vehicle from a submerged submarine

U.S. Naval Research Laboratory launched an all-electric, fuel cell-powered, unmanned aerial system from a submerged submarine under a project funded by SwampWorks at the Office of Naval Research and the Department of Defense Rapid Reaction Technology Office.

Fingers produce electricity with new nanogenerator

A research team has developed has developed the biotemplated design of a flexible piezoelectric energy harvesting nano generator.

Sharp

Sharp launched its first IGZO TFT LCD mobile in 2012. Since then, it has launched a range of other products on the market using a metal oxide TFT backplane. It has repurposed some of its a-Si TFT plants to manufacture the IGZO TFT backplanes.

Feedback from Printed Electronics USA 2013

The IDTechEx Printed Electronics USA event in Santa Clara in November was attended by approximately 2,200 people and featured 160 exhibitors. The following is some of the feedback from the event, which will be held again in Santa Clara in 2014 on November 19 and 20. Exhibition space is being pre-booked now.

Novel biological sources for battery materials

The squirmy marine cuttlefish may be the next best source of electrode materials for batteries to power edible medical devices.

EnOcean Alliance grows to 350 members with industry leader LIXIL

The EnOcean Alliance continues its growth path and welcomes LIXIL Corporation as its 350th member.

New device turns ordinary bike into an electric hybrid

Superpedestrian has released a self-contained unit that snaps easily onto the back of any ordinary bicycle and turns it into an electric hybrid.

Contract to advance fully printed transistor technology

Optomec has announced that the company was awarded a contract by the Air Force Research Lab to advance its Aerosol Jet technology for printed electronics.

AUO

U Optronics Corp. (AUO) is a global leader of thin film transistor liquid crystal display panels (TFT-LCD) and also offers OLED displays. The company is working on a range of technologies including printed and vacuum processed OLEDs.

Ford Motor Co

Ford Motor Company is one of the world's largest automotive manufacturers. It has made a late but effective entry into pure electric and hybrid cars, gaining market share rapidly.

International Display Workshop IDW Japan 2013: Conference Findings

IDTechEx has spent ten days in Japan this month in order to meet with companies to learn of the latest progress with printed electronics and related technologies. We also attended the IDW 2013 conference in Sapporo, Japan. This article summarises some of the relevant presentations given.

Triboelectric generators capture wasted power

Researchers are developing a family of power generators that take advantage of the triboelectric effect to produce small amounts of electricity for portable devices and sensors.

EM9301 Bluetooth Smart Controller enables green low energy beacons

EM Microelectronic, the semiconductor company of the Swatch Group has announced that they have successfully promoted their ultra-low power Bluetooth SmartController, the EM9301, powered only by harvested energy or low voltage, eco-friendly zinc-air batteries to send advertising broadcasts to passing smartphones.

New formula could create an abundance of hydrogen to power fuel cells

Scientists in Lyon, a French city famed for its cuisine, have discovered a quick-cook recipe for copious volumes of hydrogen (H2).

SmartKem joint development agreement with Asian display manufacturer

SmartKem Ltd are pleased to announce the signing of a joint development agreement with a major Asian display original equipment manufacturer for the manufacture of advanced flexible displays.

DECATHLON

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.

Unilever

Unilever is the third largest consumer goods producer after Procter & Gamble and Nestle with more $60 billion of revenue. We spoke with a Business Systems Technologist who has examined the printed electronics space.