Market Around Smartphones Grows to 38.9 Billion Euros


Companies / Markets

The German market for smartphones, apps and mobile communication is expected to grow to 38.9 billion euros in 2024. This is a new record high, according to a representative survey from digital association Bitkom.

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Business Unit of Fraunhofer FEP Integrated into Fraunhofer PMS


Companies / Markets

The business unit „Microdisplays and Sensors“ at the Fraunhofer Institute for Organic Electronics, Electron Beam and Plasma Technology (FEP) will be integrated into the Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems IPMS. This step will be taken with retroactive effect from January 1, 2024.

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Bio-Based Polymers Catching Up


Products

A recent market study estimates the annual growth of bio-based polymers to be 17% between 2023 and 2028. Especially the demand from Asia and the USA is driving the growth, while Europe is lagging behind, according to the new market and trend report from the Nova Institute.

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19th Battery Experts Forum Calls for Papers


Exhibitions / Events

This year's Battery Experts Forum takes place 5-7 November, 2024 in Darmstadt (Germany). Interested parties are invited to submit topic proposals. The call for papers runs until 15 April 2024.

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Tampere University Joins Efforts to Support the Transition to Sustainability Across the Electronics Industry


Companies / Markets

As the raw materials for consumer and industrial electronics will run out in the future, the electronics industry needs to find sustainable alternatives and adopt circular business models. The Sustronics project funded by the European Union is looking to pioneer the implementation of the European Green Deal by integrating sustainability principles into the design, supply chains and production of electronics.

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