The fabric substrate SEFAR TCS Planar

CSEM and Sefar develop low-cost technology for large-area OLEDs


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Developing a low-cost, efficient method of increasing the attractiveness of OLEDs for lighting poses a significant challenge. Thanks to a CTI project, the micro- and nanotechnology R&D centre CSEM and Sefar AG (both from Switzerland) have succeeded in designing a promising state-of-the-art way of achieving this aim. This technology is reported to open up new opportunities for applications in residential, professional lighting segments, as well as consumer electronics.

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NFC OpenSense technology from Thinfilm (photo: Thinfilm)

Thinfilm announces key partnership in NFC label conversion with Beneli


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Thin Film Electronics ASA, a leading provider of NFC smart packaging solutions using printed electronics with headquarters in Oslo, Norway, announced a partnership with Sweden-based Beneli AB, a leader in self-adhesive labels and related solutions. The partnership is expected to significantly strengthen Thinfilm’s converter programme by providing strategic coverage in Scandinavia and in the broader European region.

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Victor Lee, CEO at Ascent Solar Technologies (photo: Ascent)

Ascent Solar clinches major contract for high-altitude aerospace application


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Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc., a developer and manufacturer of lightweight and flexible thin-film photovoltaic solutions headquartered in Thornton, Colorado, announced that it has secured a major contract from an Asian customer to supply its high-voltage, superlight thin-film module for an advanced aerospace application.

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ZEBRA super-aligned semiconducting carbon nanotubes on wafer (photo: Carbonics)

Carbonics introduces first ZEBRA carbon-on-silicon solution for RF components


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Carbonics, Inc., based in Los Angeles, California, recently launched its ZEBRA carbon-on-silicon technology for radio frequency components and devices in the rapidly expanding wireless, communications, defence, and aerospace markets. Carbonics is a venture-backed start-up that is focused on developing and commercialising a carbon-on-wafer single chip solution that is reported to vastly improve the power consumption and performance of wireless products – including next-generation smartphones and communication devices.

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The next generation of the uTrust Sense Temperature Tracker from Identiv, Enfucell, NXP Semiconductors, and Syntel (photo: Identiv)

Identiv announces next generation of its smart temperature sensor solution for IoT


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Identiv, Inc., a physical security and secure identification provider based in Fremont, California, announced the launch of the next generation of its uTrust Sense Temperature Tracker, a low-cost, portable, powered smart sensor that tracks and stores temperature readings. In addition to its low cost and small form factor, it can be read by any near field communication (NFC) reader, such as a mobile phone, and uploaded to the Internet for analytic purposes.

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