Making Wearables more wearable
In an exclusive interview with OPE journal, Dr Mike Cowin from SmartKem discusses the future of wearable technology, which is also a major driver of the Internet of Things

Life-saving smart data
According to Gemalto, the Internet of Things has become a powerful tool in case of emergency

Smart solutions for the craft brew market
Thinfilm has teamed up with a local craft-beer marketplace to incorporate NFC OpenSense Technology into microbrew brands across the US

The future of fashion
Introducing Project Jacquard: Google and Levi’s come together to tackle wearable technology

The “Internet of Animals”
SMARTRAC unveils a ready-to-use animal ID implanting kit

Full service for printed electronics
OPE journal spoke with Dr Anna Zumbülte from the German-based print and finishing experts Saueressig

Combination is key
IN-CORE Systèmes and SEMILAB have developed a new metrology and characterisation platform

Printing experience meets material expertise
At drupa 2016, Continental and Henkel officially announced a cooperation agreement for the printed electronics sector

Complex movements easily parameterised
Industry 4.0 solutions from Rexroth are reported to reduce the time to process-reliable roll-to-roll machines

Smart jelly
A water-based material developed by MIT researchers could be used to make artificial skin and longer-lasting contact lenses

Promising growth rates for the display sector
In an exclusive interview with OPE journal, Dr Shang-Wen Chang, president of the co-organising Taiwan Display Union Association (TDUA), provides insights into the upcoming Touch Taiwan 2016 tradeshow

Top marks from the industry
According to the organisers, drupa 2016 will be remembered as a major success. Printed electronics and other ‘future technologies’ were a central element of the world’s leading print tradefair

Printed electronics needs thinking in systems

With the power of the sun
Students of TU Delft have conquered the Australian desert with a solar-driven race car