External press release
30 Sep 2020

Mimbly AB Chooses Ynvisible's Energy Efficient Displays
Ynvisible Interactive Inc is pleased to announce that Mimbly Ab has chosen Ynvisible's energy-efficient electrochromic displays as the display solution for its product the Mimbox.
25 May 2020

A Spreadable Way to Stabilise Solid State Batteries
Solid state batteries are of great interest to the electric vehicle industry. Scientists now present a new way of taking this promising concept closer to large-scale application. An interlayer, made of a spreadable, 'butter-like' material helps improve the current density tenfold, while also increasing performance and safety.
10 Mar 2020

The Ink of the Future in Printed Electronics
A research group has created an organic material with superb conductivity that doesn't need to be doped. They have achieved this by mixing two polymers with different properties.
25 Dec 2019

Program Targets 50 Percent Receycled Material in New Cells
Northvolt is making swift progress with its blueprint for sustainable battery manufacturing and is positioned to deliver lithium-ion cells to European markets with a minimal environmental footprint.
Background
13 Nov 2019

Smart High Tech
Smart High Tech (SHT) are a company that manufacture advanced thermal interface materials. IDTechEx interviewed Dr Lilei Ye (CEO).
7 Oct 2019

A new concept for more sustainable batteries
A new concept for an aluminium battery has twice the energy density as previous versions, is made of abundant materials, and could lead to reduced production costs and environmental impact.
18 Jul 2019

Window film evens out indoor temperature using solar energy
A window film with a specially designed molecule could be capable of taking the edge off the worst midday heat and instead distributing it evenly from morning to evening. The molecule has the unique ability to capture energy from the sun's rays and release it later as heat.
8 Jul 2019

3D printing with a wood-based ink
Researchers have succeeded in 3D printing with a wood-based ink in a way that mimics the unique 'ultrastructure' of wood. Their research could revolutionise the manufacturing of green products.
30 Apr 2019

Graphene sponge helps lithium sulphur batteries reach new potential
To meet the demands of an electric future, new battery technologies will be essential. One option is lithium sulphur batteries, which offer a theoretical energy density more than five times that of lithium ion batteries. Researchers recently unveiled a promising breakthrough for this type of battery, using a catholyte with the help of a graphene sponge.
4 Apr 2019

New polymer mixture creates ultra-sensitive heat sensor
Scientists have developed an ultra-sensitive heat sensor that is flexible, transparent and printable. The results have potential for a wide range of applications - from wound healing and electronic skin to smart buildings.
15 Feb 2019

Emissions-free energy system saves heat from the summer sun for winter
A research group has made great, rapid strides towards the development of a specially designed molecule which can store solar energy for later use.
17 Jan 2019

Breakthrough in organic electronics
Researchers have discovered a simple new tweak that could double the efficiency of organic electronics. OLED-displays, plastic-based solar cells and bioelectronics are just some of the technologies that could benefit from their new discovery, which deals with "double-doped" polymers.
9 Oct 2018

Emissions-free energy system saves heat from the summer sun for winter
A research group has made great, rapid strides towards the development of a specially designed molecule which can store solar energy for later use.
Full profile interview
28 May 2018

Oxeon
Oxeon is the market leader in spread tow reinforcements for ultralightweight composite parts, the products are sold under the brand name TeXtreme. Andreas Martsman spoke with technology analyst Dr Richard Collins.
30 Apr 2018

Spikes of graphene can kill bacteria on implants
A tiny layer of graphene flakes becomes a deadly weapon and kills bacteria, stopping infections during procedures such as implant surgery.
26 Mar 2018

Electric textile lights a lamp when stretched
Researchers have developed a fabric that converts kinetic energy into electric power. The greater the load applied to the textile and the wetter it becomes the more electricity it generates.
External press release
20 Dec 2017

IKEA Open Innovation Challenge in Printed Electronics
IKEA has invited a selection of companies to propose innovative ideas and technologies aiming at E-labels and/or Digital Communication Carriers.
6 Nov 2017

Graphene enables high-speed electronics on flexible materials
A flexible detector for terahertz frequencies has been developed by researchers using graphene transistors on plastic substrates. It is the first of its kind, and can extend the use of terahertz technology to applications that will require flexible electronics, such as wireless sensor networks and wearable technology.
Full profile interview
20 Apr 2017

Cellink
IDTechEx analyst Nadia Tsao interviewed Cellink CEO Erik Gatenholm on April 20, 2017. The company focuses on developing a range of bioinks for 3D bioprinting, and also manufactures several 3D bioprinters.