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The flexible wearable sensor for detecting the alcohol level can be worn on the arm (photo: UC San Diego)

UC San Diego develops skin patch to monitor alcohol levels

Wednesday 10 August 2016
Products

Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a flexible wearable sensor that can accurately measure a person’s blood alcohol level from sweat and transmit the data wirelessly to a laptop, smartphone or other mobile device. The device can be worn on the skin and could be used by doctors and police officers for continuous, non-invasive and real-time monitoring of blood alcohol content.

SmartKem's tru-FLEX is a universal flexible transistor platform for all display types

SmartKem sets its sights on China with patent confirmation

Monday 08 August 2016
Companies / Markets

SmartKem, the UK-based developer of the truFLEX semiconductor platform for the manufacture of flexible displays and electronics, has had notification of patent allowance for its semiconductor material in China, a key market for the roll-out of its technology platform with display manufacturers across Asia.

innoLAE 2017 will take place at the Genome Campus in Cambridge, UK

Cambridge to host innoLAE 2017 Conference

Wednesday 03 August 2016
Exhibitions / Events

On 31 January and 1 February, the Genome Campus in Cambridge, UK, will be the venue of innoLAE 2017, the Innovations in Large-Area Electronics Conference.

Dr Justus Bobke, president of the Verband 3DDruck (photo: Verband 3DDruck)

3D printing association engages dialogue

Tuesday 02 August 2016
Exhibitions / Events

On 26 August 2016, the Verband 3DDruck, the German 3D printing association, will host a kick-off workshop at Industriesalon Schönweide. The event caters to companies, institutes and organisations that are active in 3D printing technology as well as interested guests. The association claims to have an interdisciplinary approach.

LG Display invests massively in flexible OLED display production line

Monday 01 August 2016
Companies / Markets

LG Display, a major innovator of display technologies and part of the Korean LG Corporation, has announced that it will invest KRW1.99 trillion (about $1.75bn) in a new 6^th generation (1500mm x 1850mm) flexible OLED display production line in Paju, South Korea, as part of its preemptive efforts to change and lead the approaching era of flexible OLED screens for mobile devices.