Strategic Polymer Sciences, Inc., a creator of haptic actuator and sensor technology, has just announced a name change from Strategic Polymer Sciences, Inc. to Novasentis, Inc.
Thin Film Electronics ASA (Thinfilm) recently announced that it has successfully built its first fully functional, stand-alone Smart Sensor Label. The temperature-tracking system, designed for monitoring of perishable goods, is said to demonstrate a complete closed system made from printed and organic electronics.
Teknek, a UK based company specialised in contact cleaning systems , recently announced that it has introduced the world’s first contact cleaning technology for thin films that can be used in high vacuum. The Nanocleen vacuum system is said to be ideal for use in roll-to-roll production of printed electronics, and offer excellent removal of nano-scale particles that could otherwise affect product yields. It was developed as part of Clean4Yield, an EU-funded project coordinated by Holst Centre.