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Progress in thermoelectric technology for the US Army

In one of its latest research projects, the U.S. Army Research Laboratory is investigating thermoelectric properties of materials on the Shadow Tactical Unmanned Aerial System, and techniques that could convert heat into energy.

Printed electronics wheels into new territory

The term printed electronics is shorthand for printed and potentially printed electronics and electrics. It is an enabling technology like paper or the wheel and, like them, its applications are now taking unexpected turns.

Chemical and component opportunities in Asia

As Asia has dominated in displays, photovoltaics, semiconductor manufacture and other technology sectors, so too will it dominate in making and integrating better components and consumer electronics using the new materials that are enabling devices to be lighter, more robust, flexible, more power efficient and higher performance. Some of these most exciting material developments and their uses are covered at Printed Electronics Asia 2012.

One-molecule-thick material has big advantages

A new research suggests that was just the beginning: A whole family of two-dimensional materials may open up even broader possibilities for applications that could change many aspects of modern life.

Wearable energy harvesters for the battlefield

Providing a renewable power source that doesn't add to the heavy load soldiers already carry.

Flexible Display Center produces largest flexible color OLED display

Measuring 7.4 diagonal inches, the device was developed at the FDC in conjunction with Army Research Labs scientists.

eMagin's follow-on OLED order for U.S. Army Remote Viewer Program

Deliveries under the original contract began in 2009 and are expected to continue into 2013.

Saft to supply Li-ion energy storage for US Army's GCV program

Saft has entered into an agreement with BAE Systems to design and build ultra high-power batteries for the vehicle's hybrid electric drive system as part of the U.S. Army's Ground Combat Vehicle (GCV) program.

eMagin receives $1.1 Million SBIR contract

This project will optimize eMagin's WUXGA OLED microdisplay for mass production and includes an option of $435 thousand. This is the world's highest resolution full-color microdisplay ever produced and has dual use applicability.

Flexible and Stretchable Electronics at Printed Electronics Europe

Stretchable and conformal electronics is a relatively new but rapidly emerging and fascinating field in microelectronics.

Tweaking solar cells leads to greater efficiency

Researchers from the University at Buffalo, Army Research Laboratory and Air Force Office of Scientific Research have developed a new, nanomaterials-based technology that has the potential to increase the efficiency of photovoltaic cells up to 45 percent.

IDTechEx Printed Electronics USA 2011 award winners

The annual printed electronics award winners were announced at the IDTechEx Awards Dinner in Santa Clara, California. The awards recognize outstanding progress in the development and commercialization of printed electronics, an industry that produces a huge amount of technical innovation which will be used in many products.

Soldier power regeneration kit

SPaRK is a biomechanical energy harvester, a device that is attached to a Soldier's boots to harvest energy, while the Soldier is walking, that can be used to power batteries.

Levant Power harvesting dampers: rapid advances

As part of the highly successful IDTechEx event "Energy Harvesting USA" this week in Boston, there has been a visit to the MIT spinoff Levant Power which has made remarkable progress in only two years.

New energy harvesting shock absorbers land and sea

As part of the highly successful IDTechEx event Energy Harvesting USA this week in Boston, there has been a visit to the MIT spinoff Levant Power which has made remarkable progress in only two years.

ASU and University of Hong Kong advance flexible electronics

ASU is already a leader in developing flexible electronics through its Flexible Display Center, created in 2004 through a cooperative agreement with the United States Army Research Laboratory.

IDTechEx Printed Electronics Europe 2012

IDTechEx, the organiser of the World's largest global series of Printed Electronics events will hold its European show in Berlin, Germany on April 3-4 (www.IDTechEx.com/peEUROPE). The focus, as at all IDTechEx events, is to address the needs and experiences of adopters of the technology.

Graphene overtaking carbon nanotubes

Graphene is considered a hot candidate for applications such as computers, displays, photovoltaics, and flexible electronics.