14 Jan 2016

BMW Group achieves fifth consecutive record sales year
2015 was the most successful year ever for the BMW Group with annual sales setting a new record for the fifth year in a row.
14 Jan 2016

Harnessing the energy of small bending motions
For many applications such as biomedical, mechanical, or environmental monitoring devices, harnessing the energy of small motions could provide a small but virtually unlimited power supply.
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14 Jan 2016

Lely
Lely are perhaps the world leader in robotic milking machines but also offer a variety of other robots for agricultural applications.
13 Jan 2016

When can we expect printed TVs?
LG made quite an impression during CES this year, announcing new OLED TVs that have delighted most reviewers. With premium features and a smart marketing campaign, LG has managed to position OLED as the best TV money can buy. But when will the technology become more affordable?
External press release
13 Jan 2016

SolarEdge's StorEdge™ solution is now internationally available
SolarEdge Technologies, Inc announced the immediate international availability of its StorEdge™ solution.
13 Jan 2016

Stretchable electronic UV monitor
L'Oréal recently unveiled My UV Patch, a stretchable skin sensor designed to monitor UV exposure and help consumers educate themselves about sun protection.
13 Jan 2016

ONIQ: A leap forward for hybrid vehicles
Following its unveiling to domestic media at Hyundai Motor's Namyang R&D Center in South Korea, details have been confirmed of the IONIQ - the next generation of hybrid vehicles.
13 Jan 2016

High quality frictionless wearables for lifestyle coaching
Cloudtag and imec have presented the first results of their collaboration on accurate frictionless wearable health solutions.
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12 Jan 2016

Thin Film Electronics Interviewed by IDTechEx
Video Interview with Thin Film Electronics at Printed Electronics USA 2015.
12 Jan 2016

18-inch rollable display that can be rolled-up like a newspaper
LG Display recently showcased futuristic concept displays that highlight the dynamic forms that OLED can achieve, including the world's first 30R 18-inch rollable display that can be rolled-up like a newspaper.
12 Jan 2016

The $100bn robotics opportunity
The first industrial robot, Unimate, went into operation at a General Motors plant in 1961. Over the next few decades the use of industrial robot arms in the automotive industry matured.
12 Jan 2016

Ceramics made stronger with 3D printing
A new method for 3D printing ceramic microlattices has been developed by researchers in the US.
12 Jan 2016

Built in sensors make lithium-ion batteries safer
Researchers are working to make the lithium-ion batteries we use every day safer by inserting sensors to warn users of potential problems inside the battery.
Background
12 Jan 2016

Carbon Robotics
Carbon Robotics are bringing to market a high-quality low-cost (sub-$5,000) robot arm by employing novel technologies and materials.
11 Jan 2016

Collaboration to commercialise atomic layer deposition technologies
The Centre for Process Innovation and Beneq have signed a long term collaboration agreement for the use of atomic layer deposition technologies in printable electronics applications.
11 Jan 2016

Scientists create nano-reactor for the production of hydrogen biofuel
Scientists have created a highly efficient biomaterial that catalyzes the formation of hydrogen -- one half of the "holy grail" of splitting H2O to make hydrogen and oxygen for fueling cheap and efficient cars that run on water.
11 Jan 2016

A new way to store solar heat
A new material that can store solar energy during the day and release it later as heat, whenever it's needed.
External press release
11 Jan 2016

Collaboration on latest developments in printed electronics technology
Recently, Optomec hosted the ninth annual International Aerosol Jet User Group Meeting on Printed Electronics at the Santa Clara Convention Center in California.
External press release
11 Jan 2016

Large format touch sensor capability with 2.5 and 3D formability
SABIC introduces a transparent, conductive polycarbonate film that represents a completely new class of display materials with outstanding transmittance and resistance, especially in large formats, with exceptional 2.5 and 3D formability.
11 Jan 2016

Dolphin inspired submersible haptic search glove
A submersible haptic search glove that assists the location of sunken objects inspired by dolphin echolocation.