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3M is an innovative company with such diverse products as Post-it notes, Littmann stethoscopes and high tech abrasives. 3M's Optical Systems Division makes consumer electronic displays brighter, lighter-weight and more energy efficient. In the business since consumer electronics became popular, Optical Systems continues to bring new innovative solutions to customers. The latest innovation brings wide color gamuts to displays with a flexible, transparent barrier film. With $30 billion in global sales in 2012, 3M employs more than 85,000 worldwide.
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2011
8 Apr 2011
Printechnologics recognized with 2 printed electronics industry awards
Printechnologics - a leading technology developer in field of printed electronics - was awarded with the Printed Electronics Award 2011 for the best product development and the best in show award at the Printed Electronics conference7 Apr 2011
Auria Solar & Mitsubishi enter a MOU for Auria's new expansion project
Auria Solar of Taiwan and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, LTD. (MHI) of Japan have entered a MOU for business cooperation in Auria's new expansion project.5 Apr 2011
Auria & MHI enter discussions in production & sales of thin-film PV
Auria Solar Co. Ltd. (Auria) of Taiwan and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, LTD. (MHI) of Japan have entered a MOU for business cooperation in Auria's new expansion project.30 Mar 2011
DOE awards 3M $4.4 million to reduce cost of PV energy systems
The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded 3M $4.4 million as part of DOE's SunShot Initiative. SunShot aims to reduce the total costs of photovoltaic solar energy systems by about 75 percent, so that they are cost-competitive with other forms of energy without subsidies.28 Jan 2011
New technology forum focuses on polymer films for photovoltaic, solar
A New Technology Forum at the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) ANTEC® 2011 conference will explore plastics innovations with potential to advance the state of the art in thin-film photovoltaic systems and reflective films for solar concentrator applications, it was announced by SPE.7 Jan 2011
Printed Electronics for EVs - The money floods in
Printed electronics is now seeing a surge in transactions in the form of orders, government and industry-funded development programs, acquisitions and company fund raising.2010
20 Dec 2010
Presentation highlights from Future of Electric Vehicles 2010
Some of the highlights on the different technologies covered at the Future of Electric Vehicles conference and exhibition organized by IDTechEx are discussed below. Battery technologies, land, sea and air vehicles were all aired during the event, which delivered on its promise to cover more than just electric car technologies.15 Dec 2010
Printed electronics for energy harvesting - the money floods in
Printed electronics is now seeing a surge in transactions in the form of orders, government and industry-funded development programs, acquisitions and company fund raising.10 Dec 2010
Printed Electronics - The money floods in
Printed electronics is now seeing a surge in transactions in the form of orders, government and industry-funded development programs, acquisitions and company fund raising.8 Dec 2010
Printed Electronics USA 2010 Highlights
Last week the annual IDTechEx Printed Electronics event was held in the heart of Silicon Valley in California. Almost 1200 people attended the conference and 49,000 square foot exhibition.2 Dec 2010
Enabling Printed Electronics with Organic Semiconductors and Other Advanced Materials
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2 Dec 2010
Printechnologics AirCode touch now available
Printechnologics "AirCode touch" now available - the first technology allowing advertisers to bridge the gap of print and digital world in a intuitive way, by using the touch screens of electronic devices to read digital data invisibly hidden in paper.1 Dec 2010
Printed Electronics USA
German scientists break record, draw high-tech investments15 Nov 2010
Germany - Leader in Printed Electronics
It's no secret that Germany is a global leader in the support of the development of the Printed Electronics industry. Government incentives, scientific and technological excellence alongside a strong educational background and highly skilled workforce are some of the reasons behind the success stories behind German technology innovators. In the past few days, several announcements have done nothing but reinforce the leadership position of German companies in the flexible electronics space.7 Oct 2010
3M invests in Printechnologics GmbH
3M, through its New Ventures business, invests in Printechnologics, a German printed electronics specialist, aimed at joint efforts for providing innovative solutions for electronic features on paper or foil.4 Oct 2010
Winning EnerDel strategy?
Lithium polymer construction - whatever the cathode chemistry - is also taking market share because it can have lightweight plastic casing and tolerate high pressure and it is highly unlikely to leak.6 Jul 2010
All electric manned aircraft now a reality in China
In 2009, Yuneec International of China demonstrated, in China and the USA, its new e430, the world's first commercially produced electric aircraft.5 Jul 2010
All electric manned aircraft now a reality in France
The world's first four-engine electric aerobatic plane will be unveiled at the Green Aviation Show in France this year10 Jun 2010
Electric Vehicles in the UK - Part four
The component industry serving the electric vehicle industry is very extensive though it mainly consists of small companies1 Jun 2010
Partnership to develop thin film solar technology
3M has teamed up with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to develop technology for the creation of low-cost thin-film photovoltaic modules.The $7.33 million partnership will also include concentrating solar power and biofuel technology development.