4 Nov 2016

Changzhou Institute of Printed Electronics Industry summit news
Organized by Changzhou Institute of Printed Electronics Industry, the 6th Flexible and Printed Electronic China and the 1st Printed Electronics Industry Summit have taken place in Changzhou, China.
External press release
4 Nov 2016

DuPont launches portfolio of electronic thermal management solutions
DuPont Electronic Materials has announced the launch of a new portfolio of thermal solutions under the brand name DuPont Temprion thermal management materials.
4 Nov 2016

A window into battery life for next-gen lithium cells
Dendrites, whiskers of lithium that grow inside batteries and can cause fires like those in the Samsung Galaxy Note 7, are the bane of next-generation lithium batteries.
Full profile interview
4 Nov 2016

WattJoule
WattJoule is a company located in Massachusetts that has developed a hybrid vanadium-based electrolyte capable of increasing both the lifetime and temperature range of redox flow batteries.
3 Nov 2016

IDTechEx Show! Features Winning Solar Racing Car
Debuts in North America; Event Also Features Presentations from Major Car Companies Including Ford, Nissan, Porsche and Toyota
3 Nov 2016

OLED microdisplay that reduces the power consumption to a fraction
Data glasses mirror information to the eye without interfering with the wearer's vision. However, the battery runs down quickly, because the electronics consume a great amount of electricity while playing back the images.
3 Nov 2016

Solid-state batteries to the rescue - better, longer-lasting
In 2016, Li-ion batteries celebrated their silver jubilee, i.e. they have been on the market, virtually unchanged, for the last 25 years. While this anniversary marks and underscores their worldwide success and diffusion in consumer electronics and, more recently, electric vehicles, the underlying technology begins to show its limitations in terms of safety, performance, form factor, and cost.
3 Nov 2016

Silicon valley: doctor heal thyself
Silicon Valley in California spawns the awesome giants that hold the future in their hands but they cannot solve their traffic problem.
External press release
3 Nov 2016

Thinfilm receives NFC OpenSense order from leading Asian firm
Thin Film Electronics ASA has announced that it has received a six-figure order for NFC OpenSense tm tags from a leading Asian packaging firm.
3 Nov 2016

Robotic cleaning technique could automate neuroscience research
For scientists listening in on the faint whispers of brain neurons, a first-ever robotic technique for cleaning the tiny devices that record the signals could facilitate a new level of automation in neuroscience research.
3 Nov 2016

3D printed metamaterial shrinks when heated
Researchers have developed 3D printed materials with a unique property - instead of expanding when heated, they shrink.
2 Nov 2016

Inorganic and polymer electrolytes: what chemistries are out there
In this article, analyst Lorenzo Grande looks at the available chemistries both in terms of inorganic and polymer electrolytes, with mentions of which company is working on which technology. A watch list is also provided that includes companies worth keeping an eye on in the solid battery space.
2 Nov 2016

Google, Intel, Unilever & Nuon Solar Car to Launch the IDTechEx Show!
Cornerstone presentations at North America's largest event on emerging technologies cover how new technologies are addressing world's biggest needs
2 Nov 2016

Pulsed Light System for Printed Electronics Sintering Research.
Xenon to unveil the lowest cost benchtop high-intensity pulsed light system for printed electronics sintering research.
2 Nov 2016

Notion Systems n.jet platforms
Notion Systems GmbH is focused on designing, developing, and manufacturing high-precision inkjet printers for a wide variety of applications in printed electronics as well as other functional fluid applications.
2 Nov 2016

High growth printable electronics market for silicon-based technology
3DIcon Corporation has announced its intentions to actively pursue commercial opportunities within the printable electronics market for its proprietary high volume liquid silicon precursor, cyclohexasilane.
2 Nov 2016

From ancient fossils to future cars
Researchers have developed an inexpensive, energy-efficient way to create silicon-based anodes for lithium-ion batteries from the fossilized remains of single-celled algae called diatoms. The research could lead to the development of ultra-high capacity lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles and portable electronics.
2 Nov 2016

Benchmarking clarifies the future of Internet of Things
IDTechEx has released a newly researched report, "Internet of Things 2017-2027".
External press release
2 Nov 2016

Italian olive oil brands choose Thinfilm's NFC Technology
Thin Film Electronics ASA has announced that it is integrating its NFC SpeedTap tags in the packaging of Italian olive oil brands to enable product authentication, enhance consumer engagement, and fuel online sales.
2 Nov 2016

Self folding, origami robots
Researcher envisions a world in which temporary housing would autonomously constructed, and origami robots would fold themselves into 3-D machines for space exploration.