Thin Film Electronics, which is based in Oslo, Norway, a global leader in printed electronics and smart systems, has announced a parternship with Hopsy, the USA’s first local craft beer marketplace and delivery service. The two companies will collaborate to integrate Thinfilm’s NFC OpenSense technology into a variety of locally produced craft beers across the United States. The wireless NFC tags will enable microbreweries to engage with consumers, educate, and differentiate their respective brands.
The German company Saueressig GmbH + Co. KG, a renowned expert in premium rotogravure and special machinery solutions, is exploring the printing properties of inks and coatings for all manners of applications. The interaction between the printing plate and the functional ink is critical to achieving optimum results. Complex inks in particular demand a great deal from the printing plate. The knowledge acquired in this area is now being used for printing on electronically functional materials.
The leading quantum dot manufacturer Quantum Materials Corporation (San Marcos (TX), USA) announced that company board member Sri Peruvemba will be expanding his leadership role with the company to take the helm as Chief Executive Officer effective 30 June 2016.