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***** E-car market: Fewer new registrations in Germany, but long-term global growth *****

Social distancing in retail: InnovationLab presents intelligent printed sensor mat

Thursday 02 July 2020
Products

InnovationLab (Heidelberg, Germany), expert for printed and organic electronics from development to production, presents a novel sensor-equipped floor mat, which helps to control the distance between people in retail stores.

Coherent adds EasyMark XL to successful laser marking systems product line

Monday 29 June 2020
Products

Coherent (Santa Clara, California) has unveiled EasyMark XL, a fully integrated, desktop laser marking system. Based on the successful EasyMark platform, the EasyMark XL offers an expanded working range and longer focal lengths. Marking fields are now available up to 240mm x 240mm.

Powercast and Liquid X announce printed electronics venture

Tuesday 09 June 2020
Companies / Markets

Powercast Corporation (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania), a leader in radio-frequency (RF)-based long-range over-the-air wireless power technology, and Liquid X (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania), an advanced manufacturer of functional metallic inks with prototype-to-production design and manufacturing capabilities, recently announced a printed electronics venture to enable garment manufacturers to easily integrate wireless power functionality into durable, flexible, high performance and washable e-textiles.

Identiv develops NFC-enabled body temperature measurement patch

Wednesday 03 June 2020
Products

Identiv, Inc. (Fremont, California) has developed a new body temperature measurement patch. The near field communication (NFC)-enabled transponder supports the reopening of public spaces, including theme parks and stadiums, and helps operators keep attendees and employees comfortable, confident, and safe. The product also supports global governments and healthcare workers that need to periodically monitor quarantined patients diagnosed with COVID-19. The new solution combines the simplicity of using NFC and the smart technology potential of the Internet of Things (IoT), making body temperature monitoring easier than ever.

Evonik and Ynvisible introduce technology demonstrator for printed electronics

Thursday 28 May 2020
Companies / Markets

The Evonik specialty chemicals group (Essen, Germany) and Ynvisible Interactive Inc. of Canada have agreed to collaborate in the field of printable electronics.