Continuous film with printed biosensors: Fraunhofer IBMT has developed a convenient roll-to-roll process (photo: Fraunhofer IBMT)

Fraunhofer IBMT presents easy printing of biosensors made of graphene


Companies / Markets

Cell-based biosensors can simulate the effect of various substances, such as drugs, on the human body in the laboratory. Depending on the measuring principle, though, producing them can be expensive. As a result, they are often not used. Cost factors for sensors that perform measurements electrically are the expensive electrode material and complex production. Fraunhofer scientists are now producing biosensors with graphene electrodes cheaply and simply in roll-to-roll printing. A system prototype for mass production already exists.

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The LOPEC Panel Discussion will focus on “Well-being” this year (photo: Messe München)

The LOPEC 2018 supporting programme makes printed electronics tangible


Exhibitions / Events

Fascinating new developments from the world of printed electronics, the technology’s possibilities in the healthcare sector, or experiencing the production process of NFC-powered LEDs: this is just a small excerpt from the diverse supporting programme of LOPEC 2018. It is an integral part of the exhibition and complements the proven combination of exhibition and conference: with Panel Discussion, Demo Line, Award Show and much more.

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The DAZZLE outdoor installation at San Diego International Airport (photo: E Ink)

E Ink wins FLEXI Award for product innovation


Products

E Ink Holdings (Billerica, Massachusetts and Hsinchu, Taiwan), a leading innovator of electronic ink technology, announced it has been named a 2018 FLEXI Awards winner for Product Innovation by the FlexTech Alliance for DAZZLE, the world’s largest media façade enabled by flexible E Ink electrophoretic displays.

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Sonja Hilavuo, Mika Toikka and Jenni Santalo (photo: VTT)

VTT revises its commercial operations


Appointments

The VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland is setting up a commercial operations unit as of 1 March 2018. The unit pools together VTT's sales, marketing and communications functions.

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An interactive book with integrated, printed loudspeakers (photo: TU Chemnitz and ARKEMA Piezotech)

Tomorrow’s technology today – OE-A presents the most innovative ideas and outlooks at LOPEC 2018


Exhibitions / Events

Already in its eighth year, the OE-A Competition is open for its members from all sectors of organic and printed electronics. Numerous international companies, research institutes and universities take part in this annual showcase to present their ideas, prototypes, and concepts. Prizes will be awarded for the best submission in each of the four categories – “Products & New Prototypes”, “Freestyle Exhibitor”, “Publicly Funded Project Exhibitor”, and “Printed Electronics Vision” – at LOPEC 2018 in Munich, Germany.

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