December 2009
Inventory Management System Designed by UPM Raflatac, Freedom Shopping and Zebra Technologies Brings RFID’s Capabilities to Uptown Cycles
Enabling the merchant to harness the power of item-level RFID tagging for electronic article surveillance continue reading »
Sirit Installs First EVR Enforcement System in Latin America
Mexico takes action to enhance nationwide security and public safety continue reading »
Evergreen Solar Panels Chosen to Power Patriot Place
Evergreen Solar panels will provide 30 percent of the complex’s electrical needs continue reading »
Ascent Solar Announces the Retirement of Dr. Prem Nath
Led the company's manufacturing efforts since 2006 and helped establish the company's roll-to-roll commercial production capability continue reading »
First Solar and NRG Energy Open Largest Solar PV Power Plant in California
Blythe PV solar project generates renewable, clean electricity for Southern California Edison continue reading »
First Solar and EDF Energies Nouvelles in Exclusive Talks with Blanquefort
PV plant expected to be France's largest, create up to 400 jobs continue reading »
Applied Materials Completes Acquisition of Semitool
The merger follows Applied’s announced $11 per share cash tender offer for all outstanding shares of Semitool continue reading »
Luna Innovations Could Emerge from Bankruptcy as Early as January 12
Court hearing set to confirm Luna’s plan of reorganization continue reading »
Applied Materials Successfully Completes Semitool Tender Offer with More Than 94 Percent of Shares Tendered
Semitool will be operated as a part of Applied’s Silicon Systems Group continue reading »
Proposed Business Combination Between SCM Microsystems, Bluehill Expected to Close in Early 2010
More than 62 percent of Bluehill ID shareholders have accepted SCM’s voluntary public exchange offer to date continue reading »
Showa Denko K.K., Universal Display Announce OLED Technology License Agreement for White Lighting Appplications
Showa Denko licenses Universal Display’s proprietary UniversalPHOLED technology continue reading »
Toppan Demonstrates Electronic Paper Driven by Solution-processed Oxide Semiconductor TFT
Toward next-generation flexible electronic paper continue reading »
So-Light Project for OLED Displays and Special Lighting Released
Eleven German companies and research institutes are working closely together on OLEDs continue reading »
Liquavista Elected the Best Technology Company in Europe
Eurecan European Venture contest crowns Liquavista as top technology company in Europe continue reading »
ICP signs LOI for stake in German Solar Park
Growth strategy to include lucrative PV solar park industry continue reading »
Willi Berchtold New Chairman of the Supervisory Board at Bundesdruckerei
Successfully completed restructuring and selling process of the Berlin-based high-security company resulted in the new appointment of the chairman continue reading »
Success in the Middle East: Bundesdruckerei to Produce Electronic Passports for UAE
Berlin-based company has now signed a contract to produce the electronic passports of the UAE for the next five years continue reading »
Dyesol Expands Japanese Operations
Establishes a wholly-owned subsidiary, Dyesol Japan Co. Ltd. continue reading »
SCHOTT Solar Expands Production, Hires 60 in Albuquerque
PV production to be 24/7 by January 1 continue reading »
IATA Approves Avery Dennison RFID Inlays for Airport Baggage Tags
Avery Dennison RFID technology has already been successfully deployed in tagging solutions at Las Vegas and Hong Kong airports continue reading »
Dyesol is the 2009 Sustainable Small Company of the Year
The awards recognize best practice in corporate sustainability across Australian Stock Exchange-listed companies continue reading »
First Solar Announces T.K. Kallenbach as EVP of Marketing and Product Management
Previously led numerous areas at Honeywell Aerospace continue reading »
ECD Announces 3MW Rooftop Solar Project in Spain
Endesa Spain chooses UNI-SOLAR for two solar rooftop installations continue reading »
FUJIFILM Dimatix Wins Printed Electronics USA 2009 Commercialization Award
Award recognizes DMP-2800 Dimatix Materials Printer continue reading »
Toppan Printing Co., Ltd. Tomoegawa. Co., Ltd. set up JV
Joint venture manufacturing company for display surface treatment film established continue reading »
REC and ECN Achieve New World Record in Solar Energy
Combined to made the world's first multicrystalline solar panels with 17.0 percent efficiency continue reading »
Cubic Transportation Systems (India) Launches Smart Card Trial on Delhi Buses
Cubic Corporation establishes a new subsidiary in India continue reading »
Osram on an Expansion Course with Second LED Chip Production Plant
The world's most modern LED chip plant in Penang, Malaysia, is up and running continue reading »
Impinj Speedway Revolution Reader Selected by Rush Tracking Systems for RFID-Enabled Lift Truck Solution
Rugged design and industry-leading performance make reader perfect fit for industrial applications continue reading »
Bundesdruckerei to Produce ePassport for Cyprus
Berlin-based company to supply 500,000 electronic passports and the complete ePassport system continue reading »
MFLEX Honors 25-Year Anniversary
Technology leader celebrates global achievements, communities, staff, customers and shareholders continue reading »
Material Suppliers Combine Forces to Address Growing Industry Needs
K.R. Anderson Inc., Krayden Inc. announce that they have combined their marketing forces continue reading »
RFID Tests Prove Tangible ROI for Airline Baggage Tracking
ODIN’s testing shows RFID accuracy at 99.9 percent vs. less than 90 percent for barcode continue reading »
Sun Chemical Issues First Report on Sustainability
Provides data-driven performance measurement for seven key sustainability metrics continue reading »
Motorola, Inc. Introduces New Hand-Held Reader
Motorola MC3090-Z is lightest high-performance hand-held reader in its class continue reading »
QD Vision Raises $10 Million in Financing to Deliver Energy-Efficient, Cost-Effective Lighting and Display Technologies
Investment by North Bridge Venture Partners, Highland Capital Partners and In-Q-Tel to fund rollout of quantum dot nanomaterials continue reading »
Creative Materials Introduces 125-19, Flexible High-Temperature Electrically Conductive Ink
125-19 is a new screen-printable silicone conductive ink continue reading »
Krayden Introduces Conductive Adhesives and Inks to Solar Industry
Announces the premiere of Engineered Conductive Materials’ solar cell conductive adhesives and inks to the solar industry continue reading »
Kodak to Sell OLED Display Business
Sells substantially all the assets associated with its OLED business to a group of LG companies continue reading »
QUE proReader by Plastic Logic to Feature Professional Content
Includes content from Bonnier, IDG and MIT's Technology Review continue reading »
OPV Nearing Mass Production
Bags, backpacks, smart textiles, umbrellas, awnings, tents, building facades among potential applications continue reading »
New Energy Expands Patent Protection of its MotionPower Technology for Generating Electricity from Moving Vehicles
Engineers have exponentially increased energy capture of MotionPower devices continue reading »
GSI Technologies Develops Numeric NanoChromics Displays for Powered Smart Card Applications
Segmented, numeric displays that are hot lamination compatible are the ideal solution for the emerging powered smart card market continue reading »
5N Plus Inc. Acquires Firebird Technologies Inc.
Firebird is a leading manufacturer of compound semiconductor products and pure metals continue reading »
Solarmer Achieves 7.9 Percent NREL Certified Plastic Solar Cell Efficiency
Caps year of achievements in manufacturing, plastic solar cell and module efficiency, and awards continue reading »
November 2009
OTB Solar, Trident Join Forces to Bring Cutting Edge Inkjet Printing Technology to Solar Applications
Trident’s 256Jet-S inkjet printhead will be integrated into OTB Solar’s PixDro open architecture inkjet platforms continue reading »
Global Fashion Group Gerry Weber Chooses Avery Dennison RFID Solution to Reduce Theft, Improve Inventory Management and Enhance Customer Service
Gerry Weber will be using an Avery Dennison RFID solution in more than 25 million garments a year through an RFID chip imbedded in a care label continue reading »
BASF Launches Metal-Based Inks Under the Name of CypoPrint
Cost-efficient starting material for additive manufacturing of flexible RFID antennas continue reading »
Dyesol to Supply Integrated DSC Lab Solution to G-Energy Co. Ltd.
Significant sale marks entry into Chinese market continue reading »
Heliatek Receives $27 Million to Continue Development of Organic Solar Cells
New funding earmarked for building an initial production facility in Dresden continue reading »
Syscan ID Upgrades ISO Livetrack RFID Reader
Offers newly developed management, firmware software continue reading »
Konarka Named Recipient of MassEcon's Team Massachusetts Economic Impact Award
Konarka recognized for positive impact on job growth, facility expansion, investment and community involvement in Massachusetts continue reading »
WMU, Daetwyler R&D Announce Partnership in PE
Delivery of an AccuPress printing system from DR&D is included in partnership continue reading »
GSI Develops Numeric Displays for Smart Card Applications
The display technology allows for production in sheetfed and roll-to-roll formats. continue reading »
First Solar Sells California Solar Power Project to NRG
Blythe project is California's largest photovoltaic facility continue reading »
Liquavista Qualifies for the European Venture Summit
Showcases the best 120 young companies in Europe continue reading »
Dow Corning Opens Solar Solutions Application and Business Center in Newark, CA
Will serve as West Coast hub for customer sales, product evaluation and development of commercialization strategy continue reading »
Universal Display, Flexible Display Center at ASU Enhance Strategic Relationship to Supply Active-Matrix PHOLED Displays to U.S. Army
Universal Display also awarded $650,000 U.S. Army SBIR Phase II Enhancement Program continue reading »
STMicroelectronics Leads Drive to Better LED Signage for High-Resolution Viewing
Industry’s most accurate current drivers help avoid bright spots in high-efficiency electronic signs continue reading »
Nano ePrint Secures Grant for Research and Development
Project to demonstrate the world’s first printed programmable logic device continue reading »
Applied Nanotech to Exhibit Inkjet Printed Copper Circuits on Paper At Printed Electronics USA 2009
Paves the way for low cost solutions for applications such as smart labels, RFIDs, paper displays, electronic paper and disposable electronics on paper substrates continue reading »
MiaSolé Announces Commercial Shipments to Multiple Customers
Shipped modules to 30 customer sites in Europe, U.S. continue reading »
DuPont Apollo Ltd. Opens Thin-Film Photovoltaic Production Facility
Company enters module manufacturing to meet fastest growing segment of solar market continue reading »
U.S. DOE to Fund Innovative OLED Lighting Developed by DuPont
Longer life materials deliver high performance for solution process OLED display manufacturing continue reading »
Emue Technologies Launches Next Generation Payment Card
Incorporates the world’s first 14‐segment E Ink display embedded in a fully functional payment card continue reading »
Applied Materials, Merck and Braunschweig University Awarded Funding by German Government for OLED Research
Applied will lead the three-year project, named Light InLine continue reading »
Multicard Launches New Global Website
Offers a complete online identity management system enabling users to securely input ID data and photos, while Multicard handles the production, delivery and ID card life cycle processes continue reading »
First Solar and Ordos Take Key Step Forward in 2GW China Project
Cooperation framework agreement signed during China-US presidential summit continue reading »
Applied Materials to Acquire Semitool
Combination makes Applied Materials the leader in high-growth equipment market for advanced packaging of chips for mobile devices continue reading »
Multicard Equips Dutch Soccer Club with Full Cashless Payment Services
Users can initiate their payments by RFID wristband, RFID labels or by labels attached to their mobile phones continue reading »
TransCore Awarded $35 Million Contract to Provide BATA with Advanced Toll Collection and Accounting System
Covers seven San Francisco Bay toll bridges continue reading »
SCHOTT Solar Announces New Leadership
Dr. Gerald Fine appointed president and CEO of SCHOTT Solar continue reading »
eMagin Awarded U.S. Military Program to Develop Next Generation OLED Microdisplay
Multi-million dollar Army program to develop beyond-HDTV OLED microdisplay continue reading »
New England Clean Energy Council Names QD Vision Emerging Company of the Year
Maker of Quantum Light products for solid state lighting and displays selected as a leading green technology innovator for 2009 continue reading »
Alien Technology Awarded GS1 EPCglobal Test Center Accreditation Certificate
Alien Technology RFID Solution Center accredited for GS1 EPCglobal-certified services and core technical capabilities continue reading »
Sirit Installs Second Electronic Toll System in Colombia
Installed along the Devimed Toll Road in Medellin, Colombia continue reading »
UPM Pro RFID Alliance Offers New Network of Expert Professionals and Companies
Companies cover the whole RFID value chain continue reading »
Arrowhead Subsidiary Unidym, Inc. Enters into Third Year of Joint Development Program with Samsung Electronics for Flexible Displays
The companies have been working jointly to integrate carbon nanotube materials as the transparent conductive layer in display devices continue reading »
New Contactless-Memory IC from STMicroelectronics Enables More Applications for Re-Usable Electronic Tickets
New IC stores four-times more user data for more flexible access to transportation, events and other services continue reading »
New Energy's Technology for Generating Electricity from Motion of Heavy Vehicles Doubles Energy Capture
Engineers achieve safer, tamper-resistant MotionPower-Heavy technology while doubling the energy captured from the motion of trucks, buses and long-haul rigs continue reading »
Sirit Adds Solution-Oriented Features to INfinity 510 RFID Reader
3.0 Firmware introduces stray tag elimination technology continue reading »
Konarka and Arch Aluminum & Glass Announce Unique Solar Curtain Wall Pilot Project
Konarka and Arch Aluminum & Glass advance development of transparent, colored solar glass continue reading »
ELANTAS Strengthens Its Activities in Technologies of the Future
Makes two acquisitions, also focusing on research efforts continue reading »
ImTech, Korvis Automation Announce Partnership
Will collaborate to accelerate development of material deposition and digital fabrication systems continue reading »
5N Plus Appoints David Langlois as CFO
Was VP at at National Bank Financial continue reading »
Toumaz Technology Named Emerging Technology Company of the Year by NMI
Toumaz honored for revolutionary healthcare applications of Sensium wireless body monitoring technology continue reading »
Casio Computer, Toppan Printing Co. Announce Cooperative Venture in Small and Medium-Size Display Business
Goal is mass production of OLED displays continue reading »
Applied Materials Acquires Assets of Advent Solar
Advent Solar is a developer of advanced technology for crystalline silicon PVs continue reading »
RFID Race Timing Systems Selects PowerID’s PowerT for its Ultra Timing System
System Launched at October’s Melbourne Marathon with more than 20,000 tagged runners continue reading »
UPM Raflatac ShortDipole Meets Requirements Set by IATA
Inlay meets the operational requirements of an airline baggage tagging tender continue reading »
Mühlbauer Presents New HYPRINT 50 at Cartes 2009
First combined laser and dye sublimation card desktop personalization system continue reading »
G24i Signs Agreement with Three of China’s Most Prestigious Institutes
Establishes an accelerated growth platform for the industrialization of G24i’s DSSC technology continue reading »
AT&M Co., Ltd., Odersun AG to Form JV in Beijing, China
Material expert and thin-film solar innovator join forces to address Chinese solar market continue reading »
Energizer Solar Program Selected by Costco Canada
Strong brand and innovation to fuel growth for ICP Solar continue reading »
Toumaz Technology and Imperial College London in Landmark Clinical Trial Of Sensium-Enabled Digital Plaster
Digital Plaster wireless vital signs monitor now being trialed in patient settings continue reading »
October 2009
Novaled Receives Technology Fast50 and Fast500 Awards
Honors the fastest growing technology companies for their entrepreneurship continue reading »
Konarka and Enviromena Power Systems Collaborate on Shade Structure Projects in Middle East
Konarka and Enviromena testing integration of Konarka Power Plastic into shade structure applications continue reading »
QUE proReader by Plastic Logic to be Sold in Barnes & Noble Stores
Plastic Logic announces its first distribution partner; QUE to feature prominently continue reading »
SCHOTT Solar Announces the Appointment of Tom Hecht as EVP of Sales and Marketing
Will develop company's PV, CSP business continue reading »
Xunlight Appoints David Swank Chief Financial Officer
New CFO is seasoned business professional with nearly 30 years of experience continue reading »
Liquavista’s Revolutionary Displays Set to Transform eReader Market
LiquavistaBright brings video and seamless interaction in next generation eReaders continue reading »
Konarka Solar Panels Power Neuber's Energy Sun-Bags
Konarka Power Plastic integrated into lightest solar energy bag available for powering electronics on the go continue reading »
ICP Solar Provides Business Update
Company continues to cut costs and drive new initiatives continue reading »
Energy Conversion Devices, Certainteed Install New Residential Rooftop Solar Product Atop Michigan Governor's Residence
EnerGen is the first product developed through the October 2008 JV between the two companies continue reading »
Applied Materials’ Next-Generation IEC-Certified SunFab Module Technology Cuts Customers’ Cost of Manufacturing
Has reduced cost of materials by 22 percent continue reading »
Liquavista Receives Strategic Investment from Applied Materials
Will enable Liquavista to further the commercialization of its unique display technology continue reading »
Applied Materials Opens Advanced Solar Research and Customer Demonstration Facility in Xi’an, China
Applied Materials’ Solar Technology Center is the largest non-government solar energy research facility in the world continue reading »
Solarmer Energy, Inc. Continues to Break World Records with 7.6% Efficient Plastic Solar Cell
Certified by the Newport Corporation’s Technology and Applications Center’s Photovoltaic (TAC-PV) Lab continue reading »
Leadis Technology Announces Approval of Plan of Dissolution
Submits voluntary delisting notice of its common stock to NASDAQ continue reading »
Avery Dennison RFID Unveils New Web Site With Enhanced Customer Tools and Detailed RFID Scenarios
New web site improves process of finding the right RFID solution for multiple markets continue reading »
Tests of New Energy’s Technology for Generating Electricity from Moving Cars Produce 25-Fold Increase in Energy Capture
Next-generation prototype of MotionPower technology to include features with 25 times greater capacity to capture energy of moving vehicles continue reading »
Universal Display Awarded U.S. Army SBIR Contract Extensions for Flexible OLED Displays Built on Metal Foil
Company to continue work with LG Display and L-3 Display Systems on enhanced flexible display prototypes for the Army continue reading »
Enterprise Medal Awarded to Hans-Joachim Bender
Receives prestigious honor from German government continue reading »
Optomec Reports Record New Orders for Third Quarter 2009
Continued strong growth in aerosol jet sales continue reading »
Dyesol Increases Stake in Korean JV
Dyesol, Timo Technology have agreed to increase their combined investment into Dyesol-Timo continue reading »
SKion GmbH Makes a New, Improved Tender Offer for Acquisition of ALTANA Shares
Currently holds 91.7 percent of the total share capital continue reading »
Alien Technology Announces Next Generation EMEA Gen 2 Radio Frequency Identification Reader
High performance ALR-9900-EMA RFID reader supports new European “Four Channel Plan” regulations, packing a feature-rich enterprise reader in a compact package. continue reading »
Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. Will be Providing Modules to FTL Solar
Research and development contract with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) continue reading »
Ascent Solar Achieves 14 Percent Cell Efficiency Milestone in Commercial Production
Ascent Solar achieves 14 percent cell efficiency milestone in commercial production. continue reading »
Applied Nanotech Board Elects Paul Rocheleau Vice Chairman
Will take an increased role in guiding company activities continue reading »
DuPont Widens Its Offering of UL-Recognized PV Encapsulants
Two additional PV encapsulants recognized by UL continue reading »
Voltaix Named To Deloitte’s 2009 Technology Fast 500 List
Five-year revenue growth of 465 oercent reflects company’s success in solving tough materials challenges for computer chip and solar cell manufacturers continue reading »
Bluehill ID Expands Multicard Brand into The Netherlands
Yoonison Announces Name Change to Multicard continue reading »
Applied Nanotech, Unijet Announce Strategic Agreement For Printed Electronics
Installed a UniJet OmniJet 100 Printing System in its facility for use with its ink technologies continue reading »
E Ink, Freescale Partner to Develop Integrated Processors for the Fast-Growing eBook Market
Collaboration between market leaders designed to speed eBook evolution and enable new product categories continue reading »
Bundesdruckerei GmbH to Present Secure Solutions for ID Systems at Gitex 2009
Berlin-based high-security company at the IT business trade show in Dubai for the first time continue reading »
First Solar Added to the S and P 500 Index
First pure-play renewable energy company to be added to the index continue reading »
Dyesol, Merck Collaborate on Dye Solar Cells
Collaborating on the development of electrolytes continue reading »
ITRI’s FleXpeaker, an Innovative, Paper-Thin Speaker Technology, Receives 2009 Wall Street Journal Technology Innovation Award
Arrays of tiny, bendable speakers can be combined to produce high-fidelity speaker systems of almost any size using standard printing continue reading »
Digi-Key First Distributor to Stock 3M’s New Mini RFID Tracking Pad
USB power source, versatile capabilities make Mini Pad easy to use on the go continue reading »
U.S. State Department selects ODIN’s RFID Asset Tracking Solution
10,000 IT assets tagged to increase security and reduce costs continue reading »
ARYGON Launches High-Speed NFC Reader Platform
Supports authenticating, reading and writing all Mifare and FeliCa family transponders continue reading »
Universal Postal Union Specifies Alien Technology Tags in High-Profile, Global Postal Application
AIDA Centre and Alien to provide a complete solution for UPU’s 21member country quality efficiency program continue reading »
G24i Announces First-Ever Commercial Shipment of DSSC PV Modules
First commercial manufacturer of DSSC technology for mass consumer use in the world continue reading »
Epson, E Ink Announce New Addition to the EPD Controller Family
New chip offers higher performance, space saving solution continue reading »
Thomas Hinderling, CEO of CSEM, Resigns
Mario El-Khoury is named successor continue reading »
NREL’s Industry Growth Forum Attracts Clean Energy Investors
The 22nd Forum to feature 34 clean energy companies continue reading »
Ascent Solar Announces Completion of Public Offering of Common Stock and Concurrent Private Placement
Received net proceeds of approximately $32.9 million continue reading »
Mühlbauer Selected by De La Rue to Provide Passport Personalization Equipment
Will support the production of biometric passports continue reading »
Plextronics One of Six Companies to Form the U.S. Center for Energy Leadership
Andy Hannah, CEO of Plextronics, among the founders continue reading »
Universal Display Awarded Two New U.S. Department of Energy SBIR Phase I Grants for White Phosphorescent OLED Lighting
Programs to demonstrate further advances in white OLED power efficiency and a cost-effective permeation-barrier system continue reading »
New Electronic Lockers go Keyless at Splash La Mirada Aquatics Center
Will boost customer service and security continue reading »
PolyIC Presents Highly Conductive Transparent, High-Resolution Structures on Film
Can be used as an alternative to ITO films in display, touch sensor or electric heating element applications continue reading »
Carnaval Implements Item-Level RFID Tagging Solution using UPM Raflatac Tags and Digilogics’ Inventory Management System
Leading designer of textiles and children’s fashion in Mexico continue reading »
New RFID Dedicated Website Introduced by UPM Raflatac
www.upmrfid.com offers visitors information about recent and current success stories continue reading »
IndustryWizards.com Benchmark Tests Validate PowerID Performance
PowerG, PowerM labels tested for performance continue reading »
SolarWorld Massively Expands US Production
After Germany, module capacity now also to be tripled in the US continue reading »
Energy Conversion Devices Announces 4.8-Megawatt Solar Project in Spain
ECD Selected by Recurrent Energy for eight ProLogis solar rooftop installations continue reading »
PakSense Makes GreenSense
Company announces temperature label recycling program continue reading »
Spansion Reaches Significant Milestone Towards Completing Chapter 11 Restructuring
Motion submitted to bankruptcy court to file plan of reorganization continue reading »
Bridgelux Selects Veeco MOCVD for LED Production Ramp
Place multi-unit order for Veeco's TurboDisc K465 continue reading »
ASYS Group Acquires Botest Systems and Botest Printed Sensors GmbH
By integrating Botest into its Group, ASYS complements its technology portfolio continue reading »
NYSERDA Uses Confidex tags and inLogic’s Asset Tracking Software Platform for Managing IT Assets
Will provide its Steelwave Micro RFID tags continue reading »
Applied Nanotech Announces Continuation of Research Agreement with Prominent Chemical Company
Agreement covers manufacturing, commercializing nano-copper inks and pastes continue reading »
Ascent Solar Prices Public Offering of Common Stock
Offering 4.6 million shares of its common stock at $6.50 per share to the public continue reading »
September 2009
Odersun Appoints Uwe Hering to the Board of Management
Thin-film solar manufacturer expands board with sales and marketing function continue reading »
Prime View International, E Ink Revise Merger Agreement
Revised agreement includes consideration for E Ink shareholders based on the combined company’s stock performance over a three-year period continue reading »
DA NanoMaterials Opens Asia HQ, Advanced Technology Center in Taiwan
JV of DuPont and Air Products is a leading supplier of chemical mechanical planarization slurries to the semiconductor fabrication industry continue reading »
Ascent Solar and Energy Technologies, Inc. Sign Cooperation Agreement
Agreement focuses on the development of new PV products intended for the U.S. military continue reading »
Plextronics Featured on the CBS Evening News with Katie Couric
Story focuses on Pittsburgh’s economic turnaround as it welcomed G20 summit continue reading »
Lithuanian-Swedish Lighting Manufacturer Uses RFID for Pallet Tracking
Utilizes UPM Raflatac's ShortDipole RFID tags on each pallet continue reading »
Frost & Sullivan Lauds Sirit Inc.
Reports that aggressive growth and customer oriented strategies have led to leadership in the North American RFID market continue reading »
Evergreen Solar Announces Executive Changes
Richard Feldt takes on the executive leadership responsibilities for marketing and sales on an interim basis continue reading »
ZPower Recognized as a New California 100 Business Innovator
Honered by Golden Capital Network and Hamilton Lane continue reading »
Ascent Solar Signs Multi-Year Supply Agreement with TurtleEnergy for Up to 67 MW
Expects to deliver up to 67 MW of its high efficiency flexible CIGS photovoltaic modules during the five-year contract period continue reading »
New Energy to Build Commercial Scale MotionPower System for Generating Electricity from Motion of Heavy Trucks
Engineered to generate electricity while addressing utility demands and commercial considerations unique to large vehicles continue reading »
Cymbet Announces First Four Premier Design Partners
Composed of select engineering design services firms trained on Cymbet's full line of energy storage and power management products and capabilities continue reading »
Evergreen Solar Appoints Henry Ng as GM – Asian Operations
Former GM of Suntech’s Wuxi facility continue reading »
Liquavista Receives 2.5 Million Euro Innovation Loan from the Dutch Government
SenterNovem’s support will accelerate the development of Liquavista’s range of eReader display technologies continue reading »
Dyesol Technology Wins Chief Minister’s 2009 Export Award
Honored for small to medium manufacturer’s category continue reading »
Blue Spark and Novalia Partner to Design and Develop Creative, High Value, Interactive Printed Electronics Products
Using technologies such as ICs, conductive inks and Blue Spark printed batteries, Novalia envisions a vast market for Interactive Printed Media continue reading »
Konarka Appoints Vice President of European Business Development
Alex Valenzuela Brings Extensive Solar Energy Experience in European Market as Company focuses on delivering Konarka Power Plastic into the region continue reading »
Konarka Names VP of Materials Development
Alessandro Zedda brings polymer materials leadership to Konarka continue reading »
PolyIC, Thin Film Announce High-Volume Production of Roll-to-Roll Printed Memories
Enables next-generation interactive toys and games continue reading »
SCM Microsystems, Bluehill ID Agree to Combine in All-Shares Transaction
Combination aims to create new leader in access control, identity management and RFID technologies continue reading »
Konarka Announces Availability of Solar Panels for Portable Charging Applications
Manufacturing partner products including battery chargers, café umbrellas and carry bags Available with Konarka Power Plastic by year’s end continue reading »
Bosch Solar Energy AG Debuts at European Photovoltaic Exhibition
Presents completely black module for special requirements continue reading »
Oerlikon Adds DuPont PV5215 PV Encapsulant Sheet to Approved List
Can now be used in modules carrying the Oerlikon Solar’s master certification continue reading »
Applied Materials Details Progress Towards Industrializing PV Solar
Highlights business and technology roadmaps, new c-SI solar PV products continue reading »
New Energy Engineers Significantly Advance MotionPower Technology
Tests of company’s MotionPower technology produce important design advancements, including capacity to increase electrical power, greater durability, lower maintenance costs, and reduced size continue reading »
REC Solar Modules Excel in Tests
Outperform leading European and Chinese brands in Fraunhofer Institute’s one-year performance ratio test continue reading »
Ascent Solar Hires Rafael Gutierrez as Senior VP of Sales and Marketing
Was long-time executive at Seagate Technology continue reading »
3M Wins Alliance to Save Energy’s Innovative Star of Energy Efficiency Award for Vikuiti Dual Brightness Enhancement Films for LCD TVs and Monitors
Company’s DBEF film enables energy savings of up to 32 percent for LCD TVs and 30 percent for monitors continue reading »
REC ASA – REC Solar Modules Installed at Hugo Boss Logistics Center
Among the largest rooftop PV plants In Germany; one million kWh of solar energy annually continue reading »
Leadis Technology Announces Approval of Plan of Dissolution
Will hold special meeting of the stockholders to seek approval of the Plan of Dissolution continue reading »
Applied Materials Announces Changes to Its Executive Staff
Moves seen as means to remain at forefront of industries the company serves continue reading »
IXYS Completes Acquisition of LED, Display Driver IC Business from Leadis
The acquired LCD display driver ICs are incorporated in the smart-phone handsets of Nokia and Sony Ericsson continue reading »
NTERA, plastic electronic GmbH to Develop Advanced PE Products
Announces availability of an Evaluation Kit based on NanoChromics display technologies continue reading »
Mühlbauer Presents New RFID Converting Line CL 60000
Able to process up to 54,000 tickets on ID 1 format, 110,000 labels or 11,000 baggage tags per hour continue reading »
New Laser Transfer Printing Process from BASF and Schmid
Improves metallization of wafers for crystalline solar cells continue reading »
SCHOTT Solar Increases U.S. Market Presence
Company opening regional sales offices to increase efficiency, address emerging markets continue reading »
Riverina Regional Library Utilizes UPM Raflatac RFID Tags
Uses RFID technology to improve customer service continue reading »
Applied Materials Receives EPA Green Power Leadership Award
National awards honor leading green power purchasers continue reading »
Optomec’s Aerosol Jet Printing to be Showcased at 24th European Photovoltaic Conference
System is utilized for higher efficiency solar cells continue reading »
JA Solar Developing Next Generation Solar Products using Silicon Ink Technology from Innovalight
Innovalight recently announced that it has demonstrated a record 18 percent conversion efficiency using silicon ink technology and conventional silicon wafers continue reading »
Evergreen Solar Launches New Line of Solar Panels for the Off-Grid Market
Features 80, 120 and 125W panels providing better battery charging capability than major competitors continue reading »
Fraunhofer ISE Participates in “Online Master Photovoltaics”
PV branch profits from new extra-occupational master’s program continue reading »
Mitsubishi Chemicals Orders Aixtron MOCVD tool for White HB-LEDs
Mitsubishi will be able to rapidly transition from UHB LED development to volume production continue reading »
Applied Materials Develops Solar fab2farm Business Model
Model offers blueprint for affordable clean energy, local economic development continue reading »
NREL Certifies 16.4% Nanosolar Foil Efficiency
Most efficient printed solar cell of any kind as well as the most efficient cell on a truly low-cost metal foil continue reading »
Avery Dennison RFID Enters HF Market
Introduces three new platform products continue reading »
TAGSYS Pilots PAC ID TEXTILE
Contributes to reducing losses, increasing revenues and improving hygiene practices continue reading »
PowerID Qualifies Datamax-O’Neil RFID Printers for Use with its BAP Labels
H-Class printers become the first to support BAP labels continue reading »
Innovalight Achieves Record Efficiency Silicon Ink Solar Cell
Verifies 18 percent conversion efficiency of sunlight to electricity continue reading »
DuPont Introduces New Solamet PV412 PV Metallization for Thin Film Solar Technologies
Collaborated with Ascent Solar Technologies on project continue reading »
First Solar to Team With Ordos City on Major Solar Power Plant in China Desert
Will build a 2 gigawatt solar power plant continue reading »
Sumikin Bussan to Distribute Impinj RFID Products in Japan
Relationship gives Japanese solution providers access to award-winning Impinj Speedway readers continue reading »
Optomec’s Aerosol Jet Printing Solution to be Supported by Leading PV Material Suppliers
Materials optimized for increased solar cell efficiencies continue reading »
CIGS Solar Manufacturer Selects Veeco Deposition Equipment
Places multi-system FastFlex order continue reading »
Nanosolar Completes Panel Factory, Commences Serial Production
New fully-automated factory will initially produce approximately 1MW per month continue reading »
Plextronics and Novaled to Collaborate on Development of Organic Lighting Technology
Have agreed to jointly develop doped and solution processed organic materials for OLED applications continue reading »
New Energy’s Technology for Generating Electricity from Movement of Cars Tested at Burger King
First-ever field tests of MotionPower device validate company’s strategies continue reading »
Fraunhofer IKTS Purchases Optomec Aerosol Jet Solar Lab System for Front Side Metallization of Solar Cells
BASF Presents Innovative Products for the Solar Industry in Hamburg
New process chemicals, silver conductive pastes and innovative polyurethane frame systems on display continue reading »
SkySentry Receives Lightweight Flexible CIGS Array from Ascent Solar Technologies
Aerostat is part of Army Space and Missile Defense Command’s High Altitude, Long-Endurance Testbed continue reading »
First Solar Announces Robert J. Gillette as CEO
Was CEO and president of Honeywell Aerospace continue reading »
UPM Raflatac and Hansaprint in New NFC RFID Tag Portal Launch
Allows customers to create and buy high-quality NFC-integrated print products online continue reading »
Evergreen Solar Showcases Solar Power at Deutsche Bank Championship
Solar installation will help offset power used during PGA Tour playoff event continue reading »
Toppan Printing develops SMARTICS-NEO
Japan's first contact IC card to feature standard biometric authentication and dynamic credit authentication functions continue reading »
August 2009
Christer Harkonen Joins Enfucell Board, Antti Kivimaa Appointed as New Chairman
Company is looking to expand internationalization, battery production efforts continue reading »
REC ASA Bond Issue Completed
REC has completed the issue of a five-year fixed rate bond loan in the Norwegian bond market continue reading »
Change of ersol Group Name
ersol Solar Energy becomes Bosch Solar Energy continue reading »
Heliatek: Organic Solar Cells Reach 6 Percent Confirmed Efficiency
Fraunhofer ISE certified efficiency for a tandem solar cell using Heliatek’s proprietary tandem cell technology continue reading »
Evergreen Solar and Jiawei Solar Hold Ceremonial Groundbreaking at Wuhan, China Manufacturing Plant
Construction of 100MW factories underway and set to be complete by spring of 2010 continue reading »
UPM Raflatac Receives TLMI LIFE Certification
Helps find cost effective ways to reduce companies’ environmental footprint continue reading »
Ascent Solar Internally Certifies Module Encapsulation Material for its Flexible PV Laminate, Reaches Major Milestone
Achieves successful internal qualification of a packaging solution for its flexible monolithically integrated CIGS modules continue reading »
Mühlbauer Presents its RFID Label Insertion Line IL 15000 Live at Print 09
Converts standard labels into RFID labels with lowest possible investment continue reading »
Multicard Launches Innovative Card Solution in Augsburg’s New Impuls Arena
Spectators now having the ability to use three different customer cards inside the arena continue reading »
5N Plus, Amerigon Establish Partnership to Develop and Manufacture Advanced Thermoelectric Materials
More efficient materials enable use of thermoelectric technology continue reading »
Malaysia’s First RFID Library System Implemented with Tags from UPM Raflatac
Penang Public Library is Malaysia’s first library to use an RFID system compliant to the EPC Global Gen2 standard continue reading »
New Energy’s First-Ever Device for Generating Electricity from Motion of Heavy Vehicles Successfully Prototyped
New Energy to conduct durability tests of previously announced MotionPower technology for cars and light trucks continue reading »
Bluehill ID Expands Multicard Brand into Australia
Fastcards Pty Ltd announces name change to Multicard continue reading »
ersol, Stuttgart Airport Management Company Start Construction of a Solar Power Plant
Pilot project will be on roof of multi-story car park at New Trade Fair Centre continue reading »
Applied Nanotech Announces Formation of Business Development Advisory Committee
Committee will be headed by director Paul Rocheleau continue reading »
Zebra Technologies’ Sharon Brindley Recognized as One of the Top 100 Women in the Channel by Everything Channel’s CRN Magazine
VP of North American Sales, Specialty Printing Solutions, receives prestigious honor continue reading »
Novaled Announces Large Area OLED Device Fulfilling International Lighting Specifications
Liternity OLEDs maintain the appearance of a homogeneously lighted-up surface over its entire life span continue reading »
Plextronics Closes $14 Million Financing Round
Round led by Solvay North American Investments, LLC continue reading »
Lieberose Solar Farm Becomes Germany’s Biggest, World’s Second-Biggest
Lieberose Solar Farm marks a milestone on the way toward utility-scale solar power continue reading »
DuPont to Invest $120 Million to Increase Capacity for Tedlar PV Module Materials
Company expects $1 billion in PV sales by 2012 continue reading »
Applied Nanotech Selected to Receive Funding for the Development of Solar Technology
USDOE awards $750,000 contract for the development of non-contact, printable metallic inks for silicon solar cells continue reading »
Philips Lumileds Lighting Company Selects Veeco MOCVD
World's leading manufacturer of high power LEDs selects MOCVD for Production Ramp continue reading »
Universal Display Awarded US DOE Contract to Demonstrate Thin, Highly Efficient OLED Lighting
White phosphorescent OLED lighting technology to be integrated into under cabinet illumination system continue reading »
New Roles in REC's Corporate Management
EVP’s Ingelise Arntsen, Einar Kilde will take on new roles continue reading »
Liquavista Appoints Guy Demuynck as New CEO
Expert in consumer electronics selected as new CEO continue reading »
First Solar, Southern California Edison Sign Contracts for 550 MW of PV Solar Electricity
Will build two large-scale solar power projects in Riverside and San Bernardino counties continue reading »
First Solar, LADWP Contract for 55 Megawatts of Solar Electricity
Construction is expected to begin next year and be completed in 2011 continue reading »
Impinj Partners with The Coca-Cola Company on Revolutionary Beverage Dispenser
RFID-enabled dispenser sets new industry standards for innovation, convenience and efficiency continue reading »
Veeco Introduces NT9100S Optical Profiling System
Rapid, three-dimensional surface measurements for PV cell production continue reading »
Marko Hanhikorpi Appointed as New CEO of Enfucell
Brings strong knowledge in the areas of application technologies, production and international business continue reading »
Sirit Adds Colombia to List of South American Customers
Installs first electronic toll collection system in Cartagena continue reading »
FlexTech Alliance Awards Contract to Solarmer Energy, Inc.
Company is enhancing performance and efficiency for organic PV continue reading »
Energy Conversion Devices and Mercury Solar Systems Sign Multi-Year Supply Agreement for PV Laminates
Mercury will become a direct integrator of ECD's UNI-SOLAR brand products continue reading »
Plextronics Becomes the First Company to Deploy Organic Solar Modules at NREL’s Outdoor Testing Facility
A set of 10 Plextronics test solar modules – which were created using the company’s Plexcore PV ready-to-use ink system – were installed on the roof of the Outdoor Test Facility at NREL continue reading »
The Danby Group, Freedom Shopping and Zebra Technologies Honored
Award recognizes Fast Track Convenience solution poised to revolutionize the self-checkout experience continue reading »
UPM Raflatac Launches New Dogbone Freeze Product Suitable for Frozen Environment
Specially designed for applications where down to -40C/F degree operating temperature is required continue reading »
Impinj Launches Speedway Revolution Reader to Make RFID Performance Easy
Innovative Autopilot technology redefines performance, ease of use, reliability and cost of ownership continue reading »
Steel Roofing BIPV Manufacturing Project Moves Further Ahead
The joint project between Dyesol UK Limited and Corus to commercially manufacture dye solar cells on steel has moved achieves fifth milestone continue reading »
Precision Dynamics’ RFID Wristband System Provides Cashless Guest Convenience at Great Wolf Lodge, Concord, NC
Smart Band RFID wristband is embedded with a 13.56MHz RFID inlay continue reading »
Siemens Enterprise Communications Manufacturing GmbH benefits from UPM Raflatac's RFID Tags for Electronic Tagging
Siemens embeds an RFID tag inside each business telephone continue reading »
America’s Leading Hospitals Use Precision Dynamics-TimeMed Products to Improve Patient ID and Safety
U.S. News & World Report’s Honor Roll of America’s top hospitals use the company’s products continue reading »
BlueStar to Distribute Impinj RFID Readers and Antennas in North America and Latin America
Agreement expands key market access to best-of-breed technology continue reading »
July 2009
ersol Launches its Micromorph Thin Film Module Vega-T on the Market
Micromorph technology will enable initially an efficiency of approximately 8 percent continue reading »
NREL Names Dr. Ryne P. Raffaelle Director for National Center for Photovoltaics
Raffaelle to join NREL August 31, 2009 continue reading »
STMicroelectronics, Stollmann Join Forces to Deliver Complete NFC Solution
Stollmann to adapt NFC software for operability with ST’s ST21NFCA chip continue reading »
Evergreen Solar Signs Contract Manufacturing Agreement with Jiawei Solar
Wuhan government to provide $33 million for Evergreen Solar’s 100MW wafer manufacturing plant continue reading »
CHEP MEA Chooses PowerID BAP RFID Tags for its Automotive and Retail Solutions in South Africa
CHEP issues, collects, conditions and reissues more than 300 million pallets and containers continue reading »
BASF Extends Joint Research Program with IMEC
Developing process chemicals for the semiconductor industry continue reading »
NovaCentrix Wins R&D 100 Award for PulseForge 3100
The award recognizes technologically significant products introduced in 2008. continue reading »
SRI International and Showa Denko K.K. Announce Breakthrough Performance in OLED Devices for Solid-State Lighting Applications
Achieved record-breaking results using SRI’s new cavity organic light-emitting diode (COLED) technology continue reading »
New Energy Boosts Testing of Device for Generating Electricity from Motion of Cars with Addition of Holiday Inn Express
New Energy adds Holiday Inn Express in Baltimore, MD to durability tests of its MotionPower prototype continue reading »
Johns Manville's E3 Company and Energy Conversion Devices Reach Agreement
ECD to supply its UNI-SOLAR laminates to Johns Manville continue reading »
Inkjet Personalizing of Credit Cards Certified
Mühlbauer card personalization systems ready for up to 30,000 UPH continue reading »
Solicore Raises $13.3 Million in Financing Led by Rogers Corp.
New capital will expand manufacturing and R&D continue reading »
Blue Spark Technologies Announces First Closing of $5.0 Million Series B Funding
Supports the ramp-up of Blue Spark’s 1.5V carbon-zinc battery production for large volumes of battery assisted passive RFID implementations continue reading »
Energy Conversion Devices and Solar Integrated Technologies Sign Definitive Merger Agreement
Field engineering and technical capabilities of combined organizations to enhance customer experience continue reading »
Quantenna Communications Receives Additional Funding From a Leading Service Provider
Swisscom invests in Quantenna for whole-home 4x4 MIMO and digital beamforming wireless home networking continue reading »
EDF Energies Nouvelles and First Solar Announce Venture to Build Largest Solar Manufacturing Plant in France
Has initial annual capacity of more than 100MWp continue reading »
Evergreen Solar Helps Power Boston Sand & Gravel
110 kilowatt solar installation will supply 75 percent of electricity at maintenance garage continue reading »
Graphene Innovator Vorbeck Materials Receives $5.1 Million in Series 2 Financing
Names Kristen Silverberg, Dr. Robert Hirsch to its Board of Directors continue reading »
Barnes & Noble Launches World’s Largest eBookstore
Introduces “Every Device” strategy, upgrades eReader application, free downloads, announces eBookstore partnership with Plastic Logic continue reading »
New Energy Expands Tests of Device for Generating Electricity from Moving Cars to Include Four Seasons Hotel
New Energy’s newly completed MotionPower energy harvester prototype to test at the Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC continue reading »
Dyesol Commences Operations in North America
Marc Thomas named CEO continue reading »
ZYBRID PCT Touchscreens are First Choice for Korean Self-Service Innovator
Dong Hwa Prime selects ZYBRID for resilience, custom versatility and bright, modern appearance continue reading »
Scott Air Force Base Uses Confidex Tags and AssetPulse Tracking Solution
Primary objective is to implement an RFID-based system which would positively impact Scott AFB Medical Center’s ability to effectively and efficiently track IT assets continue reading »
Polyonics to Exhibit Multiple New Products at Label Expo Europe
Recently awarded the Circuits Assembly New Product Introduction Award for labeling continue reading »
Vubiq Announces Availability of Low Cost 60 GHz Waveguide Modules
Fully integrated radios capable of Gigabit-speed file transfer and video streaming through standard WR-15 waveguide interface continue reading »
Reidar Langmo, Co-Founder and Former CEO of REC, to Join Voltaix Board
Voltaix recently concluded a $9 million investment by Novus continue reading »
Kent Displays Names Dr. Asad Khan CTO
Dr. J. William Doane moves to senior advisor and will remain on Kent Displays’ Executive Committee continue reading »
DayStar Technologies Announces Sale of New York Assets To Veeco
Sale supports strategic partnership strategy continue reading »
BASF Specifies Restructuring Plans
Reports 23 of 55 acquired production sites worldwide under review continue reading »
ChronoTrack Systems and Impinj Bring RFID Technology to Seattle Rock and Roll Marathon
More than 25,000 runners successfully used the world’s most advanced timing system continue reading »
SCHOTT Solar Launches Second CSP Receiver Production Line at Albuquerque Manufacturing Facility
State-of-the-art facility for both utility-scale CSP receivers and PV modules expands production to meet growing demand in U.S. market continue reading »
Mühlbauer MAE 12: Fast, Flexible and Independent from Consumable Suppliers
Produces magnetic, signature and security stripe layers in-house continue reading »
Evergreen Solar Announces Appointment of Michael McCarthy as Director of Investor Relations
Held similar roles at Brooks Automation and Photronics continue reading »
Kovio Raises $20 Million in Venture Capital to Ship RF Barcodes
RF Barcodes leverage low cost and eco-friendly printed electronics to affordably and securely bring intelligence to everyday things continue reading »
Ascent Solar Appoints Dr. Farhad Moghadam CEO
Most recently served as senior vice president and general manager at Applied Materials continue reading »
Opening of Dyesol-Timo Pilot Production Plant
Dyesol’s Korean joint venture, officially opened its pilot production plant for manufacture of glass-based dye solar cell (DSC) products continue reading »
Applied Materials to Demonstrate Power of Scaling Solar Technology at Intersolar North America 2009
Showcase its strategy to make solar power affordable for everyone, everywhere continue reading »
Applied Nanotech Announces Exclusive Agreement for Copper Nano-Particle Inks
Step toward implementing its Technical Inks Printing Solution (TIPS) strategy continue reading »
Cytec Joins Flexible Display Center at Arizona State University
The company’s aim is to fill the unmet needs of the flexible display market. continue reading »
Seoul Subway, STMicroelectronics Develop Reusable RFID Single-Journey Ticket
System will eliminate 450 million paper tickets each year continue reading »
Optomec and Vertical Circuits Partner to Develop Ultra-Fine Pitch 3D Interconnect Solution
Aerosol Jet will enable advanced multi-chip packages for mobile product applications continue reading »
Solarmer Breaks World Records for Plastic Solar Technology
Achieves 6.77 percent plastic solar cell efficiency, certified by NREL, and 3.9 percent plastic solar panel efficiency, certified by Newport Corporation continue reading »
SoloPower Prepares for Market Entry and Names Lou DiNardo as Interim CEO
Semiconductor industry veteran to lead transition to high-volume manufacturing facility continue reading »
Organic Electronics Association Elects New Board of Directors
Wolfgang Mildner, chairman, and Andrew Hannah, vice chairman, were confirmed in their positions continue reading »
NanoGram Corporation Announces First Ambient, Inkjet-able NanoParticle Silicon Ink to Reach Amorphous Silicon Performance
TFT is based on a non-pyrophoric material continue reading »
Gary Fazzino Joins Applied Materials as VP of Government Affairs
Will be responsible for Applied’s global government relations programs. continue reading »
Polytos Project to Employ PE for Smart Label Development
The aim is to develop materials, concepts, components, manufacturing processes, and software for printed organic circuits with integrated sensors for applications in the packaging industry. continue reading »
Printed Photovoltaics Leads PE Market, Report Says
NanoMarkets forecasts that the printed PV market will grow to $1.9 billion by 2014. continue reading »
Creative Materials Introduces a Screen-Printable UV Coating
The sky-blue dielectric ink is compatible with a range of substrates, including polycarbonate, polyester, polyimide, glass, and ITO-sputtered surfaces. continue reading »
Bluehill ID Launches ACiG Technology in U.S.
ACiG Technology appoints Roger Hornstra to lead U.S. market continue reading »
Confidex Ranks at the Top in ABI’s Vendor Matrix for Specialty Passive UHF RFID Tags
Assesses vendors on the important parameters of innovation and implementation continue reading »
New Energy’s Device for Generating Electricity from Moving Cars to Test at New Jersey Burger King Drive-Thru
Newest MotionPower energy harvester prototype completed; prototype to undergo important field tests at drive-thru at prominent Burger King franchise in the New York metropolitan area continue reading »
Evident Technologies Announces Company Restructuring Plan
Prompted by Evident’s inability to continue paying the exorbitant costs associated with a patent infringement case continue reading »
Mühlbauer Opens New High-Tech Location in Slovakia
Strengthens its local presence in the Eastern European market continue reading »
UPM Raflatac's RFID Tags for Access Control at European Youth Olympic Festival
UPM Raflatac will supply RFID inlays continue reading »
DuPont, U.S. Dept. of Energy Partner on Innovative Thin Film Solar Program
Energy partnership marks the latest collaboration between DuPont, Dept. of Energy continue reading »
June 2009
ABB Opts to Use RFID Technology to Avoid Shipment Errors
ABB has been using pioneering RFID solutions since 2004 continue reading »
Universal Display Awarded $750G SBIR Phase II Contract from USAF for Flexible OLED Displays
Program focuses on the development of low-power, direct-view flexible OLED displays for use in airplane cockpits continue reading »
Avery Dennison RFID’s New AD-843 Inlay Selected by METRO Group for Pallet Level Tracking and Inventory Control
New RFID inlay provides significant performance increase across a wide range of applications continue reading »
UPM Raflatac and Digilogics Partner on RFID Label Solutions for Mexican Market
The two companies, in conjunction with Productos Dorel, have developed a state-of-the-art converting line for RFID tags in Mexico City continue reading »
Applied Materials Applauds House for Rapidly Moving Forward on Climate Change
Urges fast action to enact legislation continue reading »
UPM Raflatac RFID Business Area Concludes Employee Negotiations
UPM Raflatac will turn the Jyväskylä facility in Finland into a development center continue reading »
Former Secretary of PA Department of Environmental Protection McGinty Joins Plextronics as Advisor
Kathleen McGinty accepts dvisory position with the company continue reading »
Sirit Installs First Electronic Vehicle Monitoring System in Mexico
Electronic vehicle registration system to address public safety concerns continue reading »
Luna Selected for Negotiations in NREL’s PPV Technology Pre-Incubator Program
Will investigate new acceptor molecules for the development of improved high efficiency organic PV cells continue reading »
Test Results Show New Energy’s See-Thru SolarWindow Cells Surpass Thin-Film and Solar in Artificial Light
Company’s ultra-small solar cells for use in its transparent SolarWindow capable of generating electricity, outperform today’s commercial solar and thin-film technologies by as much as 10-fold in generating electricity from artificial light. continue reading »
5N Plus Inc. Extends Supply Agreements with First Solar
Increases minimum quantities to be ordered continue reading »
Fraunhofer Institute Orders AIXTRON MOCVD Tool
Tool used for multi-junction solar cells development continue reading »
Plextronics and NTERA Team-up at LOPE-C to Demonstrate Solar-Powered NanoChromics Displays
Features NTERA’s innovative NanoChromics display technology, and is directly powered by a Plextronics organic photovoltaic (OPV) solar cell printed with Plexcore ink technology continue reading »
PolyIC Demonstrates Interactive Applications of Printed Electronics at LOPE-C 2009
A highlight at the PolyIC exhibition stand is a roll of printed electronics from roll-to-roll production continue reading »
Applied Materials and Dainippon Screen Revise Ownership Structure of Sokudo
Applied Materials will continue to support Sokudo with key management, customer support and product development continue reading »
Solamer Energy Picks Up Speed in Flexible Solar Panel Development
Presents progress at LOPE-C continue reading »
Innovations in Battery Assisted Passive RFID Unveiled by Blue Spark Technologies
Innovative cattery technologies bridge the gap between passive UHF and active RFID continue reading »
Xunlight Completes Installation of Its First 25 Megawatt Wide-Web Roll-to-Roll PV Manufacturing Equipment
This is the first of Xunlight’s full-scale production lines to be installed in its Toledo, OH facility continue reading »
Toppan Printing to Begin Sample Shipments of New Solar Cell Backsheet Product DuPont Tedlar Film with BS-TX from Toppan
A new solar cell backsheet product developed using DuPont’s material technology and Toppan Printing’s printing processing technology continue reading »
Former First Solar Executive to Lead HelioVolt
Jim Flanary joins solar thin film pioneer continue reading »
Solopower Receives Certification for PV Modules
First U.S. manufacturer of flat-plate, CIGS-based PV modules to have its product certified under the ANSI/UL 1703 standard continue reading »
“In Light” of Summer Solstice, Americans Call for More Solar Energy
Applied Materials dispels solar technology myths and sets path for more renewable energy use continue reading »
REC Sells Solar Vision in South Africa
Jakes Jacobs leads management buyout continue reading »
Sirit Extends its Borrowing Facility
Sirit moves to specialist technology bank for its future growth plans continue reading »
UPM Raflatac and Hansaprint Partner to Drive New NFC Solutions
Will offer a new solution that provides an easy creation of low volume customized NFC tags and labels via an online service continue reading »
Veeco Announces Senior Management Changes
CFO Jack Rein to retire; Peter Collingwood, David Bruns named SVP continue reading »
One of the World’s Largest Terminals Implements Navis SPARCS Analytics and SPARCS Monitor
Jebel Ali Terminal 1 prepares to utilize business intelligence solutions to improve reporting and decision making continue reading »
Zebra Technologies CEO to Address National Summit
Anders Gustafsson to discuss technology’s role in improving business productivity continue reading »
OE-A Unveils New Roadmap and Demonstrators
Mapping out the future of organic and printed electronics continue reading »
Organic and Printed Electronics - Green Energy
Organic solar cells enable the use of building rooftops and facades for power generation continue reading »
iTi Corporation’s John Spiers to Present at the Nano Renewable Energy Summit
Board member and technology entrepreneur is a featured speaker continue reading »
PETEC Acquires Optomec Aerosol Jet Deposition System
The system will be used for the development of organic thin film transistors continue reading »
Lend Lease Collaborates With First Solar to Provide Solar Energy Solutions Across Its Australian Portfolio
First Solar to supply of 10 megawatts of solar panels continue reading »
NP Collection and UPM Raflatac Victorious in RFID Project
NP Collectionwins Golden Tag Award 2009 for effective logistics and profitable trade using RFID, while UPM Raflatac receives Minitag Award for the same project continue reading »
Confidex Tag Personalization Services Ease Up Tag Deployment
Services including tag encoding, visual marking and fixing tools continue reading »
Cymbet Enerchip Energy Harvesting Module Wins Best of Sensors Expo 2009 Award
EnerChip EH CBC5300 energy harvesting module is honored continue reading »
Liquavista Announced as a Benelux Venture 50 Winner 2009
Voted by an international panel of experts as one of the most promising candidates continue reading »
Semprius Raises $6.4 Million Series B Round of Financing
Funds will further the development of solar modules continue reading »
NREL Seeks Proposals, Announces Awards for Photovoltaic Technology Incubator Program
Program provides $16.5 million under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act continue reading »
OTB Solar Installs First Silicon-Ink Inkjet System at Innovalight
Inkjet system capable of printing over 2000 high performance solar cells per hour continue reading »
New Energy Expands with New Device for Generating Clean Electricity from Motion of Long-Haul Trucks and Buses
Expanding its product range of MotionPower technologies continue reading »
Cymbet Enerchip Enables All Methods of Energy Harvesting
Eight different EH methods to be demostrated at Sensors Expo 2009 continue reading »
STMicroelectronics Introduces a New Family of Single- and Two-Axis MEMS Gyroscopes
Applies field-proven performance and reliability to gyroscopes for enhanced user interfaces, gaming, GPS navigation and camera-image stabilization continue reading »
NREL Purchases Aerosol Jet Deposition System from Optomec
The Aerosol Jet system will be a cornerstone of NREL’s Atmospheric Processing Platform. continue reading »
SCHOTT Solar Streamlining North American Production
Phase 1 capacity at company’s Albuquerque site will reach 85MW by year end, while production at Billerica, MA facility will end July 31 continue reading »
Universal Display, Samsung Mobile Display Present Advances in Green PHOLED at SID 2009
Engineers from both companies demonstrate high-efficiency green PHOLEDs with enhanced performance for low-power OLED displays for portable hand-held products and TVs continue reading »
Sirit, eriginate Partner on UHF Livestock Tracking Solution
System provides superior performance for cattle traceability continue reading »
New Energy Expands Patent Portfolio
Will be able to generate electricity from moving cars continue reading »
May 2009
Organic and Printed Electronics – Light-Weight Reading Devices
Current trends and the latest developments in this field will be on display at LOPE-C continue reading »
Applied Materials Announces IEC Certification of World’s Largest Solar Panels
Unleashes opportunity for the widespread incorporation of SunFab panels in utility-scale, thin film solar farms to further drive down the price of clean electricity continue reading »
First Solar Announces Multi-Year Supply Contract with Pfalzsolar
First Solar’s PV modules will be used in rooftop and free field solar projects in Germany continue reading »
Prime View International Reaches Agreement to Acquire E Ink
Combination will accelerate global shift to electronic reading for savings and convenience continue reading »
DuPont Displays Develops Gen 3 OLED Materials Technology
Longer life materials deliver high performance for solution process OLED display manufacturing continue reading »
SolarWorld Opens Projects in the Czech Republic, Germany and the U.S.
German company is expanding worldwide business continue reading »
Abu Dhabi Airport Services Selects the Proveo Airport Visualiser
ADAS will install the Airport Visualiser solution on its entire fleet of ground support equipment continue reading »
Kodak Awarded $1.7 Million U.S. DOE Contract to Develop OLED Lighting
Kodak will develop an OLED luminaire that meets Energy Star color and efficacy specifications continue reading »
Evergreen Solar Rolls Out New Brand Campaign at Intersolar in Munich, Germany
New theme titled 'More Electricity, Less Impact' continue reading »
Liquavista Raises €5 Million in Series C Round
Electronic paper with vastly improved usability, content compatibility and cost is market entry target continue reading »
International Collaboration for DSC Sensor Development
Dyesol, QUT among members of the consortium continue reading »
DuPont Displays Participates in Display Week 2009
Three DuPont OLED Displays leaders will present at Display Week continue reading »
Quantenna Communications Named to the Red Herring Top 100
Honored bestowed on Quantenna for being among this year's most promising private technology ventures in North America continue reading »
Evergreen Solar Prices Public Offering of Common Stock
The offering will result in gross proceeds of $66.6 million continue reading »
New Energy Researchers to Coat Glass Windows with World’s Tiniest Working Solar Cells which Generate Electricity
Tinted see-thru coating for generating electricity on glass windows makes use of ultra-small solar cells continue reading »
Universal Display Extends Sponsored Research Program with Dr. Stephen Forrest, Dr. Mark Thompson
Company continues its 15-year relationship with award-winning PHOLED pioneers continue reading »
National Energy Renewable Laboratory (NREL) Certifies Konarka’s Photovoltaic Solar Cells at 6.4 Percent Record Efficiency
Highest efficiency rate recorded by NREL, Konarka Continues to advance performance of PV at significant pace continue reading »
3M Unveils Industry’s First Combination Film for Monitors at SID’s Display Week 2009
New Vikuiti film for monitors reduces energy consumption by up to 30 percent continue reading »
Applied Nanotech Holdings, Inc. Announces Changes to Management Team, Board of Directors
Dr. Robert Ronstadt named chairman of the board, Douglas Baker appointed as CEO continue reading »
Applied Nanotech Holdings, Inc. Adds Paul Rochelau to Board of Directors
Has extensive experience in the global materials and chemicals industry continue reading »
Andy Hannah Selected as 2009 Katz School of Business Distinguished Alumni
President and CEO of Plextronics, Inc., honored by the University of Pittsburgh’s Joseph M. Katz School of Business continue reading »
Hong Kong International Airport Selects Avery Dennison, Motorola, and Print-O-Tape, Inc. to Enhance Baggage Tracking
High-performance RFID system will provide better service to both the airlines and customers continue reading »
White Record OLEDs of Dresden University and Novaled Surpass Efficiency of Fluorescent Tubes
These ultra-thin large-area-emitting devices can be flexible, transparent, color-tunable and scaled to virtually any size or shape continue reading »
STMicroelectronics and Soitec Join Forces to Develop Next-Generation Technology for CMOS Image Sensors
ST and Soitec cooperation will lead to backside-illumination (BSI) product manufacturing for mobile consumer markets continue reading »
UPM Raflatac Inaugurates its State-of-the-Art Labelstock Factory in Poland
The €90 million facility is the final part of UPM’s strategic development program for the global expansion of its self-adhesive label materials business continue reading »
DayStar Technologies Announces Management Change and Workforce Reduction
Robert Aldrich, chairman of the Board of Directors of DayStar, appointed to the additional position of CEO continue reading »
Unidym, LG Display Sign Joint Development Agreement
Unidym will develop and supply CNT films and CNT inks continue reading »
SCHOTT Solar Inaugurates Flagship U.S. Manufacturing Facility
SCHOTT creates 350 green-collar jobs at first solar manufacturing facility to open after Federal economic stimulus enacted continue reading »
UPM Raflatac Strengthens Competitiveness of Its RFID Business
Plan includes turning the Jyväskylä facility into a development center, production transferred to Guangzhou, China, and Fletcher, NC continue reading »
Bluehill ID Completes Acquisition of Assets of Syscan International
Enters the animal ID market and expands its North America presence continue reading »
STMicroelectronics, Front Edge Technology to Bring Next-Generation Battery Technology to New Markets
Agreement provides ST with access to FET’s ultra-thin rechargeable battery technology continue reading »
Bundesdruckerei Seeks to Accelerate the Convenient Use of Electronic ID Cards on the Web
Berlin-based company becomes member of international NFC Forum continue reading »
Digi-Key, Cymbet Announce Global Distribution Agreement
Will handle worldwide distribution of Cymbet's EnerChip family of solid-state, rechargeable thin-film batteries and energy harvesting power storage modules continue reading »
Evergreen Solar Introduces New Black-Framed String Ribbon Solar Panels at Solar Expo 2009
Company’s most powerful solar panels features aesthetic improvements continue reading »
Toumaz Technology Successfully Delivers Technology Platform for Collaborative EU-Funded DIAdvisor Clinical Trial
DIAdvisor is a collaborative research project aiming to develop a personal blood glucose predictor and treatment advisor for diabetes patients continue reading »
Luna's Fiber Optic Sensing Used in Railway Test in France
Luna's OBR 4400 device used in an experiment in France for possible use as a cavity detection or sink hole warning system continue reading »
DuPont Opens New PV Technical Center in China
Accelerating technical support to meet fast-growing solar market continue reading »
New DuPont PV5300 Series Encapsulant Helps Accelerate BIPV Roofing
The new ionomer-based encapsulant has been instrumental in designing the manufacturing process for speed, reliability and efficiency continue reading »
Konarka and Arch Aluminum & Glass Sign Advanced Product Development Agreement
Konarka and Arch Aluminum collaborate to integrate Konarka Power Plastic into glass products for commercial BIPV continue reading »
Nexxus Lighting and QD Vision Unveil World's First Commercial Quantum Dot/LED Lamp Line
Breakthrough technology combines warm, rich color with LED efficiency continue reading »
iTi Corporation Founder Named Imaging Science and Technology 2009 Service Award Recipient
Dr. Ross N. Mills, iTi’s founder and chief technology officer, honored continue reading »
Opportunities for Dyesol in Low Carbon Society
Dyesol was invited to represent Australian industry and third generation solar at the High Level Forum in Trieste continue reading »
OE-A Hosts Printed Electronics Summit in Germany
The LOPE-C international convention in Frankfurt will showcase a wide range of PE technologies, as well as feature educational presentations. continue reading »
Envision’s Flu Detection System Uses Printed Electronics
The rapid screening for swine flu and other pathogens employs nanotechnology. continue reading »
Sun Chemical Develops Pigmented Fluid for First-Ever High-Quality Color Reproduction on Electronic Display Technology
Electrically switches the display appearance in a manner that provides high quality color reproduction rivaling that of conventional printed media continue reading »
April 2009
Evergreen Solar Announces Wafer Factory and Subcontractor Relationship in China
Jiawei Solar to provide cell and panel manufacturing services continue reading »
Universal Display’s Flexible OLED Bracelet on Display as the Latest in Wearable Art
OLED bracelet to be showcased at Wexler Gallery in Philadelphia as part of “Neoteric Matter 2” exhibit continue reading »
Quantenna Communications Raises $14 Million in Series C Funding for Wireless High Definition Home Networking
Southern Cross Venture Partners managing director Dr. Larry Marshall has joined Quantenna's board of directors continue reading »
First Solar Initiates Succession Process to Recruit Next CEO
Upon selection of a new chief executive officer, Ahearn will continue to serve in the full-time position of executive chairman continue reading »
UPM Raflatac, Impinj and Zebra Technologies Collaborate to Deliver Cross-Industry, RFID-Enabled Concept for Item-Level Tagging and Validation
Enables business users to validate the contents of a package prior to shipping and monitor package components even after boxes are sealed continue reading »
Solarmer Energy, Inc. Announces Champion Efficiency Results at OPV Conference
Reached independently verified top-end efficiency of 6.31 percent continue reading »
First Solar to Supply Modules for Australia's Largest Solar PV Installation
Project at Adelaide Showground will highlight advanced PV technology continue reading »
eMagin OLED Microdisplays Provide Alternative to Power-Hungry LCD Flat Panel Displays and Mobile Devices
Demonstrates the low power advantage of its active matrix OLED microdisplays at EcoFocus continue reading »
Organic and Printed Electronics – Excellent Packaging
Organic and printed electronics should help manufacturers upgrade packaging plastics to active early warning systems or cardboard boxes to multi-media information carriers continue reading »
Confidex SteelBYTE extends Confidex’s IT Asset Tag Portfolio
Designed for high memory applications continue reading »
UPM Raflatac Debuts New Item-Level RFID Solutions for Multiple Industry Applications
UPM Raflatac has teamed with other industry leaders to design item-level RFID solutions continue reading »
Odersun AG Names Peter van Bommel as CFO
Internationally experienced finance manager assumes board position at solar manufacturer continue reading »
Sirit Expands its Product Portfolio
New tags and readers with new form factors and functionality design enhancements continue reading »
First Solar Secures Financing for 53 Megawatt Solar Power Plant in Germany
Former military land being remediated, converted to renewable energy resource continue reading »
eMagin Appoints Amal Ghosh as Senior VP of R&D
Will be responsible for managing eMagin's research and development activities continue reading »
Leadis Technology Launches New LED Driver Family
Offers 40V-integrated synchronous rectifier continue reading »
UPM Raflatac, Seeonic and Alliance Deploy First-of-its-Kind RFID-Enabled Item-Level Inventory Management System for Retail Promotions
DeployS a new generation of Alliance’s MAXRPM continue reading »
Printed Radio Chips Successful in Field Testing
Within the scope of the PRISMA research project, Bundesdruckerei and its partners have tested a future-orientated option for data storage continue reading »
PakSense's Ultra Wireless Label Named Best New Product for Food Safety at United Fresh
PakSense Ultra Wireless Labels enable users to wirelessly download time and temperature information and assess product quality before unloading a perishable product continue reading »
Two Companies Develop Embedded Components Technologies
DKN Research and NY Industries have developed an embedded passive technology for construction of printable flexible electronics. continue reading »
Plextronics Featured in Video on Pittsburgh’s Green Economy
U.S. Department of State produces piece about renewal and the new green economy in America continue reading »
Texas Instruments Honors Applied Materials with Supplier Excellence Award
Key to Applied’s achievement was the successful execution of a large equipment relocation project continue reading »
RFID tags from UPM Raflatac Connect a French Magazine to the Internet
The French publication Amusement is bridging the divide between traditional print and online magazines continue reading »
Confidex SteelWING Sets Benchmark for Direct-on-Metal Labels
Offers up to 10 meter (32 feet) read range on metal surfaces continue reading »
QD Vision Awarded More than $700,000 by DoE
Part of program to develop advanced solid state lighting technologies continue reading »
New Energy Expands Advisory Board to Advance Technologies to Generate Electricity from Vehicles in Motion
John Beakes Jr. joins New Energy advisory board continue reading »
iTi Solar Named Printed Electronics Europe Awards 2009 Technical Development Manufacturing Finalist
Solar Materials Deposition System (MDS) is honored continue reading »
Veeco MOCVD Systems Put Into Production By Chinese HB-LED Manufacturer
Shandong Raysun Huaguang Optoelectronics Co., Ltd. qualified systems continue reading »
DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions Launches New PV5200 Series Photovoltaic Encapsulants
Based on polyvinyl butyral (PVB) sheet technology continue reading »
UPM Raflatac and Partners Provide Los Angeles Marathon with Innovative RFID-Based Race Timing System
Provides highly accurate time-tracking for road races and athletic competitions continue reading »
SCHOTT Acquires ELECPAC, a Division of Wilbrecht Electronics, Inc.
Acquisition expands SCHOTT’s manufacturing portfolio for electronic packaging business continue reading »
Novaled Showcases Ultra Stable OLEDs at Lighting & Finetech Japan
Introduces a novel defect tolerant OLED structure continue reading »
Solicore Accelerates Battery Production Scale-Up
High-speed manufacturing line produces more than one million batteries in Q1 2009 continue reading »
Turkey Positions for Large-Scale DSC Manufacture
Dyesol engaged by Nesli to complete a detailed feasibility study continue reading »
Evident Technologies’ Ability to Adapt to Changing Marketplace is Focus of Feature on MSNBC’s “Your Business” Program
Uses core quantum dot technology for a variety of applications in a constantly evolving range of industries continue reading »
First Solar to Build 48 Megawatt Photovoltaic Power Plant for Sempra Generation in Nevada
Solar project would be the largest PV installation in North America continue reading »
Evergreen Solar Panels to Power Electric Vehicle Recharging Station in Frankfurt, Germany
Station helps promote cleaner transportation for eco-minded travelers continue reading »
Printed Electronics Awards Recognize Top Achievements
The awards were presented at the Printed Electronics conference and exhibition held in Dresden last week. continue reading »
Zebra Technologies Announces Sharon Brindley as New VP
Former Lexmark International VP to lead North American Zebra SPS sales unit continue reading »
Applied Nanotech Wins IDTechEx Printed Electronics Techincal Development Materials
Inkjettable conductive copper ink can be processed in air and printed on a flexible thin film substrate such as a polyimide continue reading »
Ciba Acquisition Now Perfect: BASF Starts Integration Process
BASF holds 95.8 percent of Ciba shares after closing continue reading »
Optomec, University of Massachusetts and Brewer Science Receive Prestigious R&D Award for 5 GHz Printed Transistor Development
IDTechEX honors fully printed 5 GHz transistor as year’s most significant R&D achievement in the PE industry continue reading »
New Energy Unveils Working Prototype, Able to Generate Electricity from Moving Vehicles
MotionPower devices may be used to augment or replace conventional electricity supplies continue reading »
London Underground Uses Confidex Ironside Tag on Escalators
Confidex announced that it has shipped more than 10,000 of its Confidex Ironside UHF Gen2 Hard Tag to London Underground continue reading »
Gentag’s Technology Demonstrated at the China International Medical Equipment Fair
Promotes deployment of Smart Wireless Skin Patches technology in China and Asia continue reading »
Printed Electronics Europe has record attendance in Dresden
Keynote speakers describe an industry now in fast growth mode. continue reading »
Vitex Systems Appoints Chyi-Shan Suen President and COO
Has been instrumental in leading the business development efforts of Vitex for the past several years continue reading »
ASK-intTag selects IBM facility in Vermont for manufacturing site
The company will be the first contactless card manufacturer in the US to print silver based antennas on RFID inlays. continue reading »
New nonwoven substrate provides improved electrical and mechanical properties
H&V’s ViaMat aramid paper is said to deliver improvements in dimensional stability. continue reading »
Clemson University dedicates new facility for printed electronics research
The Sonoco Institute of Packaging Design and Graphics is officially opened. continue reading »
Conergy installs thin-film solar energy tracking system
The system employs former military software, solar tracker and thin-film combination to optimize solar energy output on sunny and overcast days. continue reading »
Solicore Named Top 50 Cleantech/Greentech Company
Company selected as a leading green technology innovator for 2009 continue reading »
Zytronic Distributor Minato Electronics to Highlight Versatility of PCT Touchscreens at Finetech Japan
New distributor will showcase customisation for PCT-based ZYBRID touchscreens at world’s largest flat panel displays event continue reading »
PakSense to Provide Expertise at Upcoming Industry Events
Will present at United Fresh 2009, Food Safety & Security Summit continue reading »
First Solar Completes Acquisition of OptiSolar's PV Project Pipeline
All-stock transaction is valued at approximately $400 million continue reading »
Umicore Sells Electronic Packaging Materials Activity
Combined cash proceeds from these divestments are approximately €12 million continue reading »
Austin Public Library to Install RFID Systems from 3M
Will enhance productivity and security at two locations continue reading »
NovaCentrix launches new line of conductive inkjet inks
A copper ink ink is the first entry in the new product line. continue reading »
SKYShades Receives First Shipment of Konarka Power Plastic to Set Stage for Clean Energy Architectural Revolution
Tension-membrane shade structure and lightweight solar thin film combine to maximize outdoor enjoyment and technological productivity continue reading »
Dow Completes Acquisition of Rohm and Haas
Rohm and Haas is the key element in Dow’s new Advanced Materials division continue reading »
Sirit’s INfinity 510 RFID Reader Receives China Certification
Worldwide compatibility increases to 18 countries for top-performing reader continue reading »
March 2009
Optomec Wins Air Force Project to Eliminate Solder in Electronics
An aerosol jet deposition system will be used to fully print electronic circuitry, including active and passive components and interconnects. continue reading »
OMET Donates a Press to Clemson’s New Packaging Institute
The new VaryFlex press will be central to the Sonoco Institute’s focus on printed electronics. continue reading »
3M Dynatel Introduces New iD Marker Writing Station for RFID Marking of Underground Utilities
3M iD marker system is first of its kind in the industry continue reading »
SCHOTT Introduces Next Generation LLS LED Light Source
Longer life, lower energy consumption, higher performance continue reading »
Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications, HHI Orders AIXTRON MOCVD Tool for InP Photonics
Ordered one AIX 2600G3 IC MOCVD system for the multi-wafer growth of indium phosphide (InP) based optoelectronic devices continue reading »
Avery Dennison Names John Sallay Senior VP, New Growth Platforms
Was senior VP for strategy at Staples continue reading »
OSD Displays and Nu Horizons Electronics Announce Supply Chain Agreement
Provides logistical support and service options to North American customers continue reading »
Cymbet Introduces EnerChip EH Module for Zero Power Solar Energy Harvesting Devices
This module is used with small photovoltaic cells to power devices using ambient solar energy harvesting continue reading »
Detroit Newspapers Partner with Plastic Logic to Help Transform Daily News Delivery with Innovative New eReader
The Detroit Free Press and The Detroit News will be among first to test new electronic reader later this year continue reading »
PowerID Announces Release of Smaller, Improved PowerG and PowerM BAP RFID Labels
Labels targeted at tracking challenging pallets and laptops continue reading »
TOP Food & Drug Implements RFID-Driven Program to Strengthen Grocery Customer Relationships
TOP Connection uses RFID technology to enhance the shopping experience with targeted marketing promotions and unique value-added services continue reading »
First Solar Hires Dennis Fitzgibbons as VP, Federal Affairs
Fitzgibbons is responsible for leading the company’s federal government affairs activities in the U.S. continue reading »
DuPont Microcircuit Materials Presents Research Findings on New Technologies for Photovoltaic Thin Films
Solamet PV410 metallization advances PV technology continue reading »
Motion Display AB Launches State-of-the-Art Retail Signage Products
POP signage features E Ink Corporation’s Ink‐In‐Motion electronic paper displays continue reading »
QD Vision’s Quantum Light Product Platform Demonstrated at White House Media Event
Showcased QD Vision prototype of an LED-based low-power solid-state lamp that provides high-quality warm light continue reading »
Cymbet, Konarka Demonstrate Flexible Solar Energy Harvesting for Autonomous Sensors
Cymbet EnerChip and Konarka Power Plastic combine for ESC SV 2009 demo continue reading »
Groundbreaking Ceremony for Bosch Group's New Solar Production Facility in Arnstadt, Germany
Bosch placing energy technology at the focus of its long-term strategy continue reading »
Novaled and Holst Centre to Cooperate on Organic Electronics
Novaled AG will work with Holst Centre on OTFT using the Novaled PIN OLED technology and materials continue reading »
First Solar to Develop 30 Megawatt AC Solar Power Plant for Tri-State
The agreement, which represents the largest PV contract by an electric cooperative in the U.S. continue reading »
UPM Raflatac and Blue Spark Technologies Form Partnership
UPM Raflatac and Blue Spark Technologies partner to drive battery-assisted passive RFID research and product development continue reading »
Evergreen Solar Signs Partnership Agreement with RMT, Inc.
Strategic partnership provides Evergreen Solar access to utility-scale solar project market continue reading »
Enfucell Moves to New Premises in Petikko, City of Vantaa
Enfucell has built modern facilities for SoftBattery production and R&D, as well as management, administration and sales and marketing continue reading »
First Solar Produces 1 Gigawatt of Clean Solar Electricity
It took the company more than six years to produce its first 500 megawatts (MW) and eight months to produce its second 500 MW continue reading »
Konarka Names Dr. Therese Jordan VP of Business Development
Former GE executive brings global marketing, technical innovation and quality experience as Konarka targets new market opportunities for Power Plastic continue reading »
International Launch of the UK’s National Printable Electronics Technology Centre
PETEC‘s expertise and equipment in the field of printed electronics delivers design, development and prototyping services and facilities to its customers continue reading »
Gentag, Inc. Engages US and UK Firms to Explore Strategic Options
Board of Directors has engaged VCG & Associates Inc. and Talisman Management Ltd. to assist the Company relating to the sale or license of all or parts of its IP portfolio continue reading »
DuPont Expects Continued Revenue Growth in Global Photovoltaic Market
Accelerating R&D pipeline and expanding production capacity to fuel growth continue reading »
NanoGram and Teijin Enter Printed Silicon Agreement
The project will focus on the application of the silicon ink on flexible substrates continue reading »
ENN Produces China’s First 5.7m2 Tandem Junction Solar Panels on Applied Materials SunFab Thin Film Line
ENN and Applied achieved this milestone just five months after equipment installation continue reading »
Honeywell Develops Material to Handle Heat from Semiconductors
Helps meet growing demand for effective solutions to manage heat produced by advanced semiconductors continue reading »
Applied Materials Delivers Major Advances to Lower Solar Cell Cost with New HCT MaxEdge Wire Saw
Slices ingots into ultra-thin wafers that can help customers drive down the cost of manufacturing photovoltaic (PV) cells continue reading »
Spansion Appoints Chief Restructuring Officer
John Brincko to spearhead restructuring efforts continue reading »
PakSense Expands Presence in South America
Opens distribution channel in Santiago, Chile continue reading »
Creative Materials Lauches Conductive Silver Ink for Fine Line Printing
125-13 adheres to a wide variety of substrates including excellent adhesion to polyester, polyimide and glass continue reading »
Plextronics, Inc. Selected as a GoingGreen East Top 50 Company
Plextronics specializes in printed solar, lighting and other electronics continue reading »
MFLEX Announces Election of Philippe Lemaitre to Board of Directors
Lemaitre was chairman, president and CEO of Woodhead Industries, Inc. continue reading »
European Commission Approves BASF’s Acquisition of Ciba
Decision by U.S. antitrust authorities pending continue reading »
Dyesol-Timo Moves Closer to Manufacture
Manufacture of the remaining equipment for the pilot plant for Dyesol-Timo, the Korean joint venture between Dyesol Limited and Timo Technology Co., Ltd, is underway continue reading »
National Taiwan University Orders AIXTRON MOCVD Tool for White LEDs
NTU ordered one Close Coupled Showerhead 3x2" wafer Research Platform MOCVD system continue reading »
Dyesol Now in ASX All Ordinaries Index
Dyesol Limited continues to achieve new milestones with the release of the company’s first sustainability report and inclusion in ASX’s All Ordinaries Index in the past week continue reading »
STMicroelectronics’ MEMS Enables Motion Sensing in Openmoko Mobile Handsets
Provides motion-sensing functions in Openmoko’s Neo Freerunner LINUX-based mobile open platform continue reading »
eReader Developer Plastic Logic Partners with “Read an E-book Week” to Provide Consumers Information About the Future of Digital Reading
Aims to improve the digital reading experience for business continue reading »
Zebra Technologies Unveils QuikCard ID Solution for Fast, Easy Creation of ID Cards
Feature-rich, value-priced bundle offers a complete card design and printing solution for small and medium-size organizations continue reading »
Germany's Federal Government Buys Back Bundesdruckerei
Agreement on the buy-back of Bundesdruckerei notarized in Berlin continue reading »
Veeco Enters Into Strategic Partnership with Daiyang Metal Co. of Korea to Provide CIGS Solar Cell Equipment
Veeco receives initial multi-million dollar order for CIGS equipment continue reading »
QD Vision Named AlwaysOn GoingGreen 50 Winner
Maker of nanotech-based products for solid state lighting and displays selected as a leading green technology innovator for 2009 continue reading »
UPM Raflatac RFID Tags Facilitates Access Control at Men's Alpine Ski World Cup
UPM Raflatac supplied RFID inlays to support personal and vehicle access to the men's FIS Alpine Ski World Cup and "Piemonte Mondiale 2009" in Sestriere, Italy continue reading »
Photon Expo: German Photovoltaic Industry Remains Optimistic
Germany's photovoltaic (PV) industry is emerging as a success story despite the economically trying times continue reading »
Huamao Energy to Spend RMB 3.6B on Thin-Film, PV Projects
Huamao Energy Technology Company plans to spend a total of RMB 1.64 billion establishing a copper indium/gallium selenide (CIGS) thin-film solar module project continue reading »
First Solar Agrees to Acquire Multi Gigawatt Utility Scale Photovoltaic Pipeline
Company firmly establishes itself as U.S. photovoltaic leader continue reading »
Confidex Announces High Security Contactless Tickets
The Confidex SafeRide product family uses NXP’s new MIFARE Ultralight C as the chip of choice continue reading »
BASF and centrotherm photovoltaics Expand Joint Development Activities for Addressing PV Industry’s Needs
Commercialization of first products already expected in 2009 continue reading »
Looking to the Future at Bundesdruckerei: Electronic License Plates and Ultra-Thin Displays
At CeBIT 2009, Berlin-based company to demonstrate the possibilities of electronic documents continue reading »
Evergreen Solar Panels Receive Highest Rating in Ongoing TÜV Performance Test
Also highly rated in recently released 2008 PHOTON panel test continue reading »
DuPont Microcircuit Materials Doubles Manufacturing Capacity for DuPont Solamet Metallization Pastes
DuPont MCM predicts a significant increase in demand for DuPont Solamet thick film metallization pastes, and expects that this demand will multiply over the next five years continue reading »
Spansion Announces Strategic Actions to Strengthen Its Financial Position
Files for Chapter 11 protection in the U.S. and intensifies focus on profitable segments continue reading »
February 2009
Lux Acquisition Corporation Announces Successful Offer and Intention to Proceed With Subsequent Acquisition Transaction For Luxell
LAC and its affiliates now own 104,281,414 shares of Luxell or approximately 77.22 percent of the outstanding shares of Luxell continue reading »
Konarka Named AlwaysOn GoingGreen 50 Winner
Company selected as a leading green technology innovator for 2009 continue reading »
IBM, Applied Materials and UAlbany NanoCollege to Develop Process Modeling Technology for Manufacturing 22nm Chips
FinFETs are considered a potential successor to conventional planar transistors for 22nm chips continue reading »
First Solar Passes $1 Per Watt Industry Milestone
Company cuts manufacturing cost to 98 cents per watt in fourth quarter continue reading »
Applied Materials Joins EMC-3D Equipment and Materials Consortium
International alliance focused on developing cost-effective Through-Silicon Via (TSV) technology for next generation chips and sensors continue reading »
Optomec Fully Prints Ultrahigh Frequency (>5GHz) Carbon Nanotube Transistors using Aerosol Jet System
Development accomplished with University of Massachusetts and Brewer Science Inc. will enable cost effective mass production of TFTs on flexible substrates continue reading »
3M Touch Systems Introduces Optimized Surface Capacitive Touch System for Small Displays
3M MicroTouch SCT system for 5.7-inch to 12.1-inch displays continue reading »
STMicroelectronics Promotes Green Power for Electronics
ST to show key applications for energy efficiency at IIC-China 2009, including green air-conditioning, eBike, and Solar-LED street lights continue reading »
Leadis Technology Opens LED ‘In-Situ’ Temperature Compensation Engine for Licensing to Third Parties
The LDS8160, is now available for licensing to third parties as an embedded, stand-alone IP block continue reading »
First Stage of Construction on 2.8MW Solar Installation Atop Germany’s A3 Highway Tunnel Nears Completion
Evergreen Solar panels used in landmark installation that will be one of Germany’s largest continue reading »
imaging Technology international Enters Solar Market, Establishes Solar Division
Inkjet technology projected to reduce solar cell manufacturing costs and increase efficiency continue reading »
Spansion Announces Reduction in Force
Approximately 3,000 employees globally affected continue reading »
Bluehill ID Completes Acquisition of Assets of Syscan International
Bluehill ID thus enters the animal ID market and expands its North America presence continue reading »
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Honors Universal Display Corporation
Company’s white OLED lighting advances honored during the DOE’s annual Solid State Lighting Workshop continue reading »
Gentag Announces New RFID Cell Phone Patent
New technology allows screening for shipping boxes, containers, trains or aircraft for chemical, biological or radiological threats continue reading »
Konarka Secures $5 Million Loan for Manufacturing and Job Creation
State enhances commitment to Konarka with financing from the Massachusetts Renewable Energy Trust continue reading »
Illinois University Team Unveils New Conductive Ink
Microelectrodes printed with the ink can withstand repeated bending and stretching with little change in properties. continue reading »
TAGSYS Names Alain Fanet as Chief Executive Officer
CEO will leverage experience to improve company's value chain continue reading »
STMicroelectronics’ MDmesh V Power-MOSFET Technology Achieves Industry’s Best On-Resistance per Area for Highest Efficiency and Power Density in 650V Rating
First MDmesh V devices achieve RDS(ON) of 0.079 Ohms at 650V in TO-220 and D2PAK footprint continue reading »
PowerID, Canberra, and Pliant Team Up to Deliver the SOLOMON SEAL New Solution Ensures Supply Chain Integrity for Aviation and Other Cargo
Seal is a comprehensive, affordable and off-the-shelf system that ensures cargo sealing and real-time integrity and status tracking through the entire supply chain continue reading »
UPM Raflatac Introduces New NFC RFID Tag with Enhanced Security Features
The ISO 14443A compliant product has been enhanced with NXP's Mifare UL C integrated circuit continue reading »
Cima NanoTech Partnering with Toray
Cima NanoTech’s SANTE Films technology is cutting-edge application for next generation cleaner and greener electronics continue reading »
Dyesol and Corus Power Through Third Milestone
The project is developing products, processes and facilities to produce Dye Solar Cells integrated onto strip steel in a coil coating line. continue reading »
Applied Materials Showcases Solar Powered “Carbon Free” Transportation
The company’s 2-megawatt solar power plant is one of the largest corporate installations in the U.S. continue reading »
SoloPower Names Dr. Rommel Noufi as VP of Research
Dr. Noufi will lead the company's research activities geared toward CIGS solar cell technology continue reading »
Plastic Logic Announces First Content Partners for its eReader and eCommerce Content Store
Inks strategic deals with the Financial Times and USA TODAY, plus pacts with leading content aggregators including Ingram Digital, LibreDigital and Zinio continue reading »
Evident Technologies Announces Issuance of Key Patent for Semiconductor Nanocrystal Synthesis
US Patent No. 7,482,059 covers the ability to synthesize a semiconductor nanocrystal structure with a metal layer continue reading »
ZeykoAD Selects Zytronic’s ZYBRID Touch Sensors for a Family of Next-Generation Public Information Systems
Public information systems deliver smarter experiences with super-large touchscreens continue reading »
HelioVolt Prepares For Full-Scale Commercial Production
CEO, CFO and CSO to drive company’s U.S. manufacturing ramp-up continue reading »
Enfucell COO Risto Huvila appointed to the Board of RFID Lab Finland
RFID Lab Finland, the leading Finnish application center for RFID technology, has been reorganized as a public industry association ”RFID Lab Finland ry continue reading »
Evergreen Solar Panels Used in 250 Kilowatt Installation at DuPont Research Facility in Hawaii
One-acre, 1,500 solar panel array at Pioneer Hi-Bred Waimea Research Center in Kauai, Hawaii is DuPont’s largest solar installation to date continue reading »
Spansion Appoints John Kispert as CEO and Director
Industry veteran expected to strengthen company's strategic and restructuring initiatives continue reading »
Ericsson and STMicroelectronics Complete Deal to Create World Leader in Semiconductors and Platforms for Mobile Applications
The JV begins as a major supplier to four of the industry’s top five handset manufacturers, who together represent about 80 percent of global handset shipments continue reading »
SOMARK Innovations Raises Round of VC Financing
SOMARK is developing a patented chipless RFID tattoo for animal identification system continue reading »
First LED Street Lighting in Finland
OSRAM Opto Semiconductors' Golden DRAGON LEDs in EasyLed street lights continue reading »
Spansion Announces Changes to Executive Management Team
President and CEO Bertrand Cambou resigns; Boaz Eitan named interim president continue reading »
State of Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Hawaii Farm Bureau use RFID to Track and Trace Fresh Produce for Food Safety Certification Pilot Program
The Hawaii Produce Traceability initiative uses UPM Raflatac RFID inlays continue reading »
3M Forms Renewable Energy Division; Names Executive to Lead the Business
Company technologies poised to meet the demands of growing marketplace continue reading »
Evergreen Solar Appoints Chinua Ejeka as Applications and Field Support Engineer for Europe
Mr. Ejeka will serve as Evergreen Solar’s senior point person in Europe for technical customer support continue reading »
January 2009
SRI International Appoints Stephen Ciesinski VP of Strategic Business Development
Mr. Ciesinski will oversee SRI’s Innovation Partnership Programs, commercial R&D business development, international offices, corporate energy initiatives, strategic marketing and other corporate programs continue reading »
U.S. Army Awards Second Five-Year Contract to Arizona State University’s Flexible Display Center
U.S. Army awards second five-year contract to Arizona State University’s Flexible Display Center continue reading »
DuPont Installs its Largest Solar Panel Array to Generate Energy Needs at Research Facility
The company’s installation advances clean renewable energy continue reading »
Plextronics Marks the Opening of its New Development Line at a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
The D-Line is a small-scale manufacturing facility that will print solar demonstration modules for the purpose of developing its printable solar inks using commercially relevant manufacturing techniques continue reading »
Applied Materials Urges Quick Action on President Obama’s Reinvestment Plan
President and CEO Mike Splinter met with President Obama and CEOs of several of America’s largest companies at the White House continue reading »
PDC Introduces DuraPrint Laser Printable Patient ID System
Patented one-sheet design features no laminate overlay for best printing quality and convenience continue reading »
UV/EB Group Targets Technology Development
RadTech-the Association for Ultraviolet (UV) and Electron Beam (EB) Technology, announces a special meeting on the development of photovoltaics using UV/EB technologies continue reading »
First Solar Applauds International Renewable Energy Initiative
First Solar, Inc. views the creation of IRENA as an important step in promoting investments in renewable energies worldwide. continue reading »
INER Orders AIXTRON MOCVD Tool for Solar Cells
The Institute of Nuclear Energy Research (INER), based at Taoyuan, Taiwan, ordered an AIX 2800G4 Planetary Reactor system continue reading »
SCHOTT Celebrates 125-Year Anniversary
Introduces new technologies at Photonics West continue reading »
Changes in the Organization of the H.C. Starck Group
Through these measures, the organizational structure will be considerably streamlined continue reading »
SCI Engineered Materials, Inc. Enters Into Business Loan Agreement
SCI Engineered Materials, Inc. (SCI) announced it has entered into a $1 million business loan agreement with a regional commercial bank continue reading »
Konarka Executive Chairman and Co-Founder Joins Board of Directors at Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)
Howard Berke completes term as board director at American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE); transitions to board director at SEIA continue reading »
World of DuPont in Energy at the World Future Energy Summit 2009
DuPont to highlight its commitment to renewable energy continue reading »
Creative Materials Introduces Translucent Conductive Ink and Coating
Creative Materials announces 124-31, a flexible translucent conductive ink and coating offering between 75 and 90 percent opacity continue reading »
First Solar to Supply Modules for Masdar City Solar Power Project
World's first carbon-neutral city powered entirely by renewable energy sources continue reading »
NanoDynamics Receives Phase II Army SBIR Grant to Advance Development of Nanomaterials for Infrared Obscurant Applications
NanoDynamics, Inc. announced its receipt of a two-year, $733,000 Phase II SBIR grant from the U.S. Army continue reading »
Solar Modules from Applied Materials’ SunFab Line Awarded IEC Certification
Applied Materials, Inc. announced that both the single and tandem junction solar photovoltaic (PV) modules produced by its SunFab Thin Film Line have met the stringent requirements of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards 61646 and continue reading »
Roth & Rau AG, Innovalight Complete Installation of World’s First Silicon-Ink Based Solar Cell Pilot Production
This first pilot manufacturing line has been built and installed at Innovalight, in Sunnyvale, CA continue reading »
Bundesdruckerei Produces 35 Millionth German Driving License Card
Driving licenses in Germany have been issued in credit-card format, and Bundesdruckerei produces the entire document, manufactures the card body and personalizes the licenses continue reading »
Universal Display Awarded $1 Million U.S. DOD Contract
Company working with LG Display and L-3 Display Systems towards a wrist-mounted communications device with an integrated flexible OLED display continue reading »
Novaled AG Secures €8.5 Million Equity Financing
The company closed an internal round of financing to sustain its leading position in energy-saving OLEDs. continue reading »
STMicroelectronics and Paratek to Jointly Develop and Market Tunable RF Technology
Paratek and STMicroelectronics have entered into a strategic relationship to supply RF tunable products to mobile wireless markets. continue reading »
Applied Materials Chairman James C. Morgan to Become Chairman Emeritus at Annual Meeting
After more than 31 years as a member of the Board of Directors, including over 20 years as Chairman, James C. Morgan will not be standing for re-election. continue reading »
ELANTAS PDG, Inc. Dedicates New $11 Million Blending Facility
The new building represents the largest investment made by ELANTAS PDG's parent company, ALTANA AG, in their ELANTAS Electrical Insulation Division continue reading »
Upper Deck and Menippos Form Exclusive Technology Partnership
Companies will collaborate on next generation of trading cards and trading card games continue reading »
Zytronic Boosts Presence in Asia-Pacific by Appointing New Distributor in Japan
Minato Electronics chosen for engineering expertise and sales credentials, as growth in interactive applications for public use demands Zytronic’s PCT touch sensors continue reading »
NanoDynamics Establishes Partnership Agreement with Israeli-Based Gadot Lab Supplies for Distribution of Nano-Metals
NanoDynamics, Inc. announced that it has established a distribution partnership agreement with Gadot Laboratory Supplies Ltd., a subsidiary of Gadot Chemical Tankers and Terminals Ltd. (GCTT), in Or Akiva, Israel. continue reading »
Zebra Technologies Appoints Bill Walsh as General Manager, Enterprise Solutions Division
Former PeopleSoft president and enterprise software veteran to lead Zebra’s Enterprise Division continue reading »
Andy Hannah Elected to the Pittsburgh Regional Alliance
Andy Hannah, president and CEO of Plextronics, was unanimously elected by the Board of Directors of the Allegheny Conference to serve as a member of the Pittsburgh Regional Alliance (PRA) Partnership. continue reading »
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