Impressions from SEMICON Europa 2015 in Dresden (photo: Silicon Saxony)

2016FLEX Europe to present innovations in flexible, printed and hybrid electronics


Exhibitions / Events

The focus of the SEMICON Europa 2016 is materials and equipment for the semiconductor industry. The most significant European industry gathering will take place this year from 25 to 27 October in Grenoble, France. More than 400 exhibitors and 5500 visiting experts from all over the world are expected.

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TempTraq from Bluespark Technologies offers temperature readings in just seconds

Bluespark Technologies‘ TempTraq now available at American retail stores


Products

The wearable Bluetooth temperature monitor TempTraq from Bluespark Technologies (Westlake, Ohio) is now available for purchase at several large American retail chains such as Target, CVS and Walgreens.

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OpenSense labels from Thinfilm address product integrity, patient safety in Rx and OTC medication packaging

Jones and Thinfilm create smart packaging solution for top pharmaceutical brands


Products

Canadian-based Jones Packaging has entered into a commercial partnership with Thin Film Electronics from Norway, a global leader in printed electronics and smart systems. Together the companies will integrate Thinfilm’s NFC OpenSense technology into paperboard pharma packaging and establish key manufacturing processes for production on Jones’ high speed lines.

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The Cleantech I building in Singapore has been equipped with HeliaFilm from Heliatek

Heliatek successfully implements second phase of BIOPV pilot project in Singapore


Products

The Heliatek GmbH (Dresden, Germany) has reached an important milestone in its pilot project in Singapore. The organic solar film HeliaFilm is being rigorously tested under the tropical weather conditions of Singapore to provide new urban-fit energy solutions for the ever growing cities of Asia.

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Cell-compatible OLEDs are a main focus of the research conducted at Fraunhofer FEP in Dresden

Fraunhofer FEP researches cell-compatible OLEDs for use with patients


Companies / Markets

Cytocompatibility studies of OLEDs have been carried out on cell cultures for the first time at the Fraunhofer FEP (Dresden, Germany) to test how well OLEDs are tolerated by cells. The results offer promising prospects for the use of OLEDs in the medical field, such as in light therapy.

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