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Heraeus' new infraed system is reported to be almost 2000 times faster than conventional drying techniques

Heraeus develops innovative infrared system for quick drying and sintering

Wednesday 02 March 2016
Companies / Markets

The continuous printing of electronics for displays or solar cells depends on a rapid drying of the surface and good conductivity of the silver inks. A newly developed infrared module from Heraeus Noblelight GmbH, headquartered in Hanau, Germany, achieves this in significantly less than one second (0.32 secs) and is consequently reported to be almost 2000 times faster than conventional drying techniques.

Thin-film PV array of CdTe solar modules manufactured by First Solar (photo: Wikipedia)

First Solar achieves world record conversion efficiency

Monday 29 February 2016
Companies / Markets

First Solar, Inc., a global provider of PV solar systems based in Tempe (AZ), USA, has announced that it has set a world record for cadmium-telluride (CdTe) photovoltaic module conversion efficiency, achieving 18.6% aperture efficiency for an advanced full size module. For the first time ever, First Solar has demonstrated a record module that is more efficient than the best multi-crystalline module recorded.

Fujifilm Dimatix technology integration continues to progress in the printed electronics industry

Thursday 25 February 2016
Companies / Markets

FUJIFILM Dimatix, Inc., a leading supplier of drop-on-demand inkjet print heads based in Santa Clara (CA), USA, has announced the successful high-volume manufacturing of printed electronic circuitry. The Dimatix Technology Integration (DTI) engineering team and ink partners have recently developed high volume manufacturing solutions for printing conductive electronic circuits.

Thin Film Electronics has found an investor in Woodford Investment Management to further extend its business activities

Woodford invests 42M US-Dollars in Thin Film Electronics

Monday 22 February 2016
Companies / Markets

Thin Film Electronics, a global leader in printed electronics and smart systems based in Oslo, Norway, has announced that Woodford Investment Management has agreed to acquire 120M new shares in the company in a private placement totaling 42M US-Dollars.

A smart wristband from Plastic Logic at LOPEC 2015

Wearable tech boosts electronics sector at LOPEC 2016

Friday 19 February 2016
Exhibitions / Events

LOPEC 2016, the leading European show for organic and printed electronics, will be taking place from 5-7 April in Munich, Germany, where the latest products, technologies and trends in printed electronics will be on display. Smartwatches, fitness trackers, and other wearable tech will be among the focal points at this year’s international trade fair, and they will also be on the agenda at the LOPEC conference, where top-class speakers from companies such as Adidas will be in attendance.