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Germany Trade and Invest is a government organisation under the German ministry of economics and technology. Germany Trade & Invest is a foreign trade and inward investment agency. The organization provides close-to-market information to international companies looking to enter German markets. Germany Trade & Invest also supports international companies from market entry to business start-up in Germany.

Will big players enter the silver nanoparticle business?

Small organisations with lean cost structures are leading the way in the silver nanoparticle space. They can survive despite the low global demand today. Many large corporations have acquired the silver nanoparticle production and formulation technology but are looking for volumes before they enter. This is in complete contrast to the state of the market in the traditional silver flake paste business where large corporations dominate the scenesThe silver nanoparticle business landscape may be transformed if large organisations swing into the full commercialisation mode in the medium term. The technology has room for further cost reduction as economies of scale are lacking today (despite globally over-capacity). This article assess the existing business landscape for both silver paste, silver nanoparticles as well as several silver alternatives. It also lists and categorises more than 83 producers and developers of conductive paste/inks by technology and territory.

Rubbing or tapping paper-like materials generates useful electricity

Electric current sufficient to light a string of LEDs, activate an e-paper display or even trigger action by a computer can be generated by tapping or rubbing simple, flexible generators made of paper, thin sheets of plastic and other everyday materials.

Market expansion for next-generation energy storage devices

The company is now in position to dominate the world market in the production of large-area electrospray coating equipment that can be used to lower the manufacturing cost of high-technology products such as lithium-ion batteries, solar panels, fuel cells, and energy efficient glass.

Epigem Ltd

Epigem is a privately-held company whose business model is to act as a foundry for microfluidics and transparent conductive film. They started their work on transparent conductive films in 1996/1997 and can use both photolithography and embossing to create metal mesh TCFs.

Study on jellyfish energy consumption to improve robotic designs

Researchers are part of a national study that has cracked how jellyfish move with the lowest cost of transport of any animal.

Core technology for lithium air secondary battery developed

The core technology for lithium air secondary battery, the next generation high capacity battery, has been finally developed.

Small electric vehicles succeed in non-glamorous roles

Analysts IDTechEx have recently pointed out that industrial and commercial electric vehicles (hybrid and pure electric) are now a bigger business than electric cars and will remain so for the coming decade, while making almost all the profit of the two put together.

A major advance in thermophotovoltaics

Scientists have created a heat-resistant thermal emitter, an element used in specialized solar cells, that could significantly improve the efficiency of the cells.

Lessons from eCarTec Munich October 2013

Subsequent to our survey of adoption of synchronous vs asynchronous (AC induction) motors we took a rain check at eCarTec Munich in October 2013.

Energy researcher develops dye-based solar cells

Researchers are developing next-generation solar cells using chromophores or, in lay terms, dyes.

Daimler sparks electric mobility for employees in and around Stuttgart

Over 170 charging points at five Daimler plants in Stuttgart contribute to the aim of establishing zero-emission mobility as part of everyday life.

Thinfilm builds first stand-alone sensor system in printed electronics

Thin Film Electronics ASA has announced that it has successfully demonstrated its first fully functional, stand-alone Smart Sensor Label.

New 8 million dollar battery laboratory

A new $8 million battery lab has opened at the University of Michigan that will help Ford develop batteries that are smaller, lighter and less expensive to produce.

3D Printing Live!

3D Printing Live!, hosted by IDTechEx and taking place in Santa Clara CA during 20-21 Nov 2013 will bring an entirely new audience to the 3D printing arena.

Class action against Ecotality Inc

Pomerantz Grossman Hufford Dahlstrom & Gross LLP has filed a class action lawsuit against Ecotality, Inc and certain of its officers.

Materials for 3D printing: monopolies, consolidation, and development

The single most contentious issue in the world of 3D printing at the moment relates to the pricing of 3D printing materials. The market, which is almost exclusively controlled by the 3D printer manufacturers, is maintained at an artificially high level through the practice of "lock-in" on the part of some of the largest companies involved. Certain 3D printer manufacturers are using key-codes and RFID tagging to force their customers to obtain their material supplies exclusively from them, a practice which has a number of consequences. This article will assess the prevalent market practise, pricing dynamics, and strategies for growing the market size of a given 3D printable material.

Applied Graphene Materials announces its intention to float on AIM

Applied Graphene Materials, a UK based graphene manufacturer,has announced its intention to raise funds and to seek admission of its ordinary shares to trading on AIM.

Report on PlugBoat, Nice France, Part One

PlugBoat, a first electric boat congress, took place in Nice in the South of France last week.

Rust can power up artificial photosynthesis

Artificial photosynthesis seeks to harvest solar energy and directly convert it into chemical energy for easy storage and redistribution.