24 Jun 2021

Inkjet Printing Shows Promise As New Strategy For Making E-Textiles
In a new study researchers have demonstrated they could print layers of electrically conductive ink on polyester fabric to make an e-textile that could be used in the design of future wearable devices.
Update
12 Nov 2020

Panasonic (Image Sensor)
Panasonic have developed a hybrid image sensor that uses an organic semiconducting layer atop a silicon readout circuit. This was set for launch at the (now postponed) Tokyo Olympics in 2020 in broadcast cameras.
Full profile interview
14 Oct 2020

GenesInk
GenesInk is a French company that manufactures a wide range of conductive, transparent conductive and semiconducting inks, all based on nanoparticles that are synthesized in-house for consumer electronics applications. They offer formulations to suit many different deposition methods and applications, along with bespoke formulation capability.
Full profile interview
22 Sep 2020

PV Nano Cell
PV Nano Cell offer conductive inks based on metal nanocrystals, along with inkjet printing equipment. This enables them to offer an integrated solution, removing the burden of process optimization from the customer.
Background
21 Aug 2020

MaxQ AI
MaxQ AI has developed ACCIPIO ICH and Stroke Platform, a software that uses AI to interpret medical images such as non-contrast head CT scans and surrounding patient data, for use in acute care settings.
Full profile interview
16 Apr 2020

Fraunhofer FEP
Fraunhofer FEP is one of many Fraunhofer institutes across Germany. This profile examines their recent work on image sensors that combine a silicon backplane with an organic light absorbing layer to extend the wavelength detection range into the SWIR region.
Full profile interview
2 Mar 2020

InnovationLab GmbH
InnovationLab GmbH was established in 2008. At first, it received funding from the government (from Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung). However, since 2013 it claims to be standing on its own feet and to be cash-flow positive.
Event summary
6 Dec 2019

Women in STEM Discussion at the IDTechEx Show! USA 2019
At the IDTechEx Show! USA 2019, in Santa Clara, there was a panel discussion on "Women in STEM". This article summarizes the key topics and points from the discussion.
Event summary
26 Nov 2019

Women in STEM discussion at the IDTechEx Show! USA 2019
At the IDTechEx Show! USA 2019, in Santa Clara, there was a panel discussion on "Women in STEM". This article summarizes the key topics and points from the discussion.
14 Oct 2019

Camera technology for autonomous mobility (part I)
In this article series we explore various trends in camera hardware technology, primarily focusing on trends that relate to autonomous driving.
External press release
4 Apr 2018

New TiO2 nanoink for printed electronics
Russian scientists from AkKo Lab company have developed a nanoink based on titanium dioxide. This type of nanoink was designed specifically for use in printed electronics.
Background
2 Apr 2018

Panasonic
I interviewed Mr Yuko Matsushita from Panasonic
Full profile interview: SWOT
15 Mar 2018

ISORG
Full profile interview
31 Jan 2018

Shanghai Mi Fang Electronic Technology Co Ltd
Shanghai Mi Fang Electronics was founded in 2015. The company focuses on printing various electronic components/devices such as microprocessor, display, PV and battery by a single microcomputer-based printer, which can be applied in IoT, wearables, add-in manufacturing, PV electricity generation, new integrated circuits, etc.
27 Nov 2017

Stretchable and Conformable Electronics: Heading Toward Market Reality
Stretchable and conformal electronics are more than just novelties. This article by IDTechEx analysts Dr Khasha Ghaffarzadeh and James Hayward, first published in SID Information Display, describes how many of the simpler and less glamorous aspects of stretchable and conformable devices have already been commercialized or are very close to being commercialized.
3 May 2017

Stretchable electronics: everything you need to know
Stretchable Electronics is a term that conceals great diversity. Indeed, it is an umbrella term that refers to a whole host of emerging electronic materials, components and devices that exhibit some degree of mechanical stretchability.
26 Apr 2017

In mold electronics: the next frontier for transparent conductive film
In Mold Electronics is making a commercial comeback. The behind-the-scenes interest in IME remains robust. The first wave of products are close to market launch, the value networks are being enhanced, volume manufacturers are more engaged than ever, and the material set is transitioning beyond conductive inks to include transparent conductive films, sensors, actuators, and so on. Overall, we expect 2017/18 to the years when IME applications finally grow after years of on and off starts.
Full profile interview
8 Mar 2017

Sensor Films Inc.
Sensor Films Inc. (SFI), started around 2013, is a New York-based advanced manufacturing company that seeks to enable the manufacture of flexible hybrid electronics.
External press release
4 Aug 2016

Platinum nanoink for printing heaters of gas sensors
LCC AkKoLab is the only Russian company specialized in the production and commercialization of silver and platinum nanoinks usable for the fabrication of printing electronics.