December 2010



SolarWorld Publishes Offer Document to Take Over Solarparc


Approval given by BaFin   continue reading »

Odersun at BAU 2011


Odersun exhibits at the leading trade fair for architecture   continue reading »

Xiangyun Tobacco Company eliminates Tobacco Grade Quality Defects with RFID


Uses UPM Raflatac’s ShortDipole UHF RFID tags   continue reading »

Foreign-Trade Zones grant issued to REC Silicon


REC improves global competitiveness of polysilicon and silane gas production in Moses Lake, WA with Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) grant   continue reading »

Impinj RFID Technology Helps Jewelry Chain Improve Inventory Accuracy


Simplified store inventory process delivers rapid ROI by lowering costs and increasing sales   continue reading »

Ascent Solar Appoints New Board Member


Hans Olav Kvalvaag named to Board of Directors   continue reading »

United Solar Earns Certified Green Business Designation


Demonstrated its commitment to the environmental health and well-being of the communities it serves   continue reading »

Dyesol, CSIRO Collaboration Moves Forward with Successful Completion of First Milestone


Two-year project aims to develop higher performing dyes for dye solar cells   continue reading »

First Biometric ID Card Produced in the Republic of Congo


Government of Congo selects Mühlbauer Group to realize a new highly secure and state-of-the-art ID card for the country   continue reading »

LS-845: Xenon Corporation’s Operator-Friendly Approach to Establishing Sintering Test Protocols


Gives the operator new choices for establishing sintering test protocols   continue reading »

New Energy Appoints Andrew Farago COO


Was an early mover in the environmental credit trading markets   continue reading »

Identive Group Appoints Marc Freundlich to Head Multicard Business


Goal is to accelerate growth of the division’s global ID management business   continue reading »

Polyera Receives $2MM NIST Award for OPV Development


Proposal focused on development of novel, highly-scalable and cost-effective synthesis routes for large-scale production of active layer materials for OPV   continue reading »

JinkoSolar Partners with Innovalight to Increase Solar Cell Efficiency with Silicon Ink


JinkoSolar will purchase silicon ink from Innovalight and license Innovalight's processing technology   continue reading »

Identive Group Appoints Brent Archer to Management Team


Joins company as VP group operations and supply chain   continue reading »

Blue Spark Technologies Announces Closing of $7.5 Million Series B Funding


Existing institutional venture investors Early Stage Partners and SunBridge Partners were joined by several private investors   continue reading »

Enfucell Selected as Nominee for GCCA Later Stage Award


Awards vet the very best in established clean technology   continue reading »

Sirit Awarded Contract to Provide ISO-18000-6C Tolling Technology to WSDOT


Will supply IDentity 5200 readers and tags for the SR 520 bridge in Seattle, as well as the existing SR 167 HOT lanes   continue reading »

Bundesdruckerei Delivers 500,000th ID Card


Produced and delivered just six weeks after the new ID card was introduced in Germany   continue reading »

SoloPower Broadens Product Line


Line to include the newly certified SFX3 module   continue reading »

New Energy Advances Commercial-Use Power Production Model of SolarWindow


Company’s early power production model validated by widely-published expert   continue reading »

ODIN Acquires Reva Systems, Adds Scalability and Intelligence in RFID Software


More than $50 million in combined software investment provides scalability and easy integration to clients such as Boeing, Sony, Abbott and Disney Cancer Institute   continue reading »

Cymbet to Open World’s Highest Volume Solid-State Battery Manufacturing Facility


Partnering with X-FAB Texas for second U.S. location, and is also expanding in Minnesota   continue reading »

Avery Dennison to Advance Item-Level Tracking with New UHF RFID Inlay


Designed to perform exceptionally well on difficult-to-tag items such as denim apparel   continue reading »

Mike Ahearn Transitions from Executive Chairman to Chairman of the Board of First Solar


James Zhu appointed interim CFO   continue reading »

Identive Group Announces Departure of Felix Marx


Was EVP of Transponders & Semiconductors, CEO of the ACiG Technology business unit and a director of the company   continue reading »

Toumaz Sensium Platform Successfully Monitors Health of Record-Breaking Transantarctic Expedition Team


Body-worn wireless devices providing unique insight into physical effects of sub-zero conditions   continue reading »

Applied Nanotech Announces License Agreement for Golf Club Shafts with Prominent Sporting Goods Manufacturer


Licenses its CNT composite technology for use in golf club shafts   continue reading »

United Solar's Martha Duggan Joins U.S. Department of Commerce's Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee


Duggan is VP, government and regulatory affairs at ECD/United Solar   continue reading »

Konarka and Japan-Based Kogent Announce Distribution Agreement


Agreement to drive distribution of Konarka's Power Plastic throughout Japan   continue reading »

Hirsch Awarded First $1M for Multi-Year Project to Supply Security Systems to the IRS


Associated with the first phase of a multi-year plan to install Hirsch security systems at several hundred buildings nationwide   continue reading »

U.S. Department of State Adopts ODIN’s EasyArms for RFID Weapons Tracking


Will track a variety of weapons in and out of a key armory   continue reading »

Solutia Continues to Grow Solar Presence in China


Expansion will provide cost-effective solutions to fast-growing solar market   continue reading »

Unidym Announces Alliance with Samsung Electronics


Unidym licensed to Samsung patents covering CNT materials   continue reading »

SCM Microsystems Introduces ConCERTO for Converged Logical and Physical Access


Innovative solution can be integrated into existing systems without additional infrastructure changes or costs   continue reading »

NextEra Energy Resources to Purchase Canadian Solar Projects from First Solar


Will purchase four solar projects totaling 40MW in Ontario, Canada   continue reading »

STMicroelectronics Facilitates Contactless Communication Between Mobile Phones and Other Electronic Devices


ST's NFC and EEPROM chips interact through passive RF technology reducing power consumption in electronic devices   continue reading »

PowerID BAP Tags Tapped for RTLS at Hiroshima Rose Nursery


High-value rose plants tagged for instant location visibility   continue reading »

Q-Cells Accelerates 120MW Project Pipeline with Two Completed Solar Plants and Three More on the Way


Company continues to deliver on its internationalization strategy   continue reading »

TAGSYS Develops Airline Industry’s First Reusable RFID Baggage Tag for Qantas


TAGSYS, the leading provider of item-level RFID infrastructure, today announced that Qantas, Australia's leading airline, has deployed an RFID reusable baggage tag using TAGSYS technology as part of its Next Generation airport check-in system   continue reading »

Konica Minolta, Dai Nippon Printing's Joint Development Unveils the World's First Universal Design High-security MFP with Body Area Network Smart Card


Was 2010 SESAMES Awards finalist at CARTES & IDentification   continue reading »

Evonik and AU Optronics Corp. Conclude Strategic Partnership


Working together in Evonik Forhouse Optical Polymers (EFOP) joint venture   continue reading »

E Ink Pearl Wins 2010 Popular Science Best of What’s New Award


Paper-like E Ink Pearl display meets market need   continue reading »

Impinj Showcases Industry Leading RFID Products at RFID USN Korea 2010


Innovative products redefine performance, ease of use, reliability and cost of ownership   continue reading »

DuPont Showcases Innovative Offerings for Printed Electronics


Targets carbon and silver offerings for growing flexo and gravure markets   continue reading »

Brewer Science Invests in Additional Resources and Facilities in Asia


Recently opened new offices in Tokyo and Seoul   continue reading »

New Energy Bolsters Patent Portfolio


Expands exclusive worldwide licensing agreement with USF for its SolarWindow technology   continue reading »

MiaSolé Achieves 15.7 Percent Efficiency with Commercial-Scale CIGS Thin Film Solar Modules


MiaSolé will ship 22MW in 2010   continue reading »

Bundesdruckerei GmbH Delivers 250,000 New ID Cards


Internationally, the new German ID card is considered to be the most advanced and secure ID document   continue reading »

QD Vision Featured at National Nanotechnology Innovation Conference and Showcase


Will demonstrate latest lighting and display products based on its quantum dot LED technology   continue reading »

End-Use Applications for PE is Key Focus of Speakers at PE USA 2010


Applications range from commercial opportnities to military uses   continue reading »

Thinfilm Toy Development Kit Launched


Includes the tools needed to efficiently design smart toys and games   continue reading »

Printechnologics ‘AirCode Touch’ Now Available


First technology allowing advertisers to bridge the gap of print and digital world in an intuitive way   continue reading »

Applied Nanotech Unveils Transparent and Electrically Conductive Substrates Using Copper-Based Metallic Mesh Technology


EXCLUCENT is a suitable potential replacements for ITO   continue reading »

Applied Materials Introduces New Era of Smart, Productive Chip Manufacturing with Centris Etch System


New smart platform architecture makes complex, shrinking chip designs possible   continue reading »

Printed Electronics USA 2010 and Photovoltaics USA 2010 to Showcase Latest Innovations


If pre-registration figures are a good indicator, PE and PV USA 2010 should be a success.   continue reading »

Industry Leaders are Seeing Growth for PE


For the most part, printed electronics has been recession-proof, which is a great sign   continue reading »

Haiku Tech Adapts Expertise to PE Market


Customizing machinery for multi-layer materials   continue reading »

Daetwyler R&D’s AccuPress Brings Gravure’s Benefits to Lab and Production Settings


Printed electronics can be produced by a wide range of printing processes, and gravure has numerous advantages   continue reading »

Konarka's Power Plastic Achieves World Record 8.3 Percent Efficiency Certification from NREL


Large area single-junction solar cell obtains unparalleled NREL efficiency rating   continue reading »

Confidex Ltd. Ranked Number Six Fastest Growing Technology Company on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 EMEA 2010


Attributes its 5513.38 percent revenue growth to combination of world-class RFID innovation and high volume operational execution competencies   continue reading »


November 2010



Dyesol and NIMS Japan Collaborate on Higher Performing Dyes


Work will be undertaken at the NIMS research facility in Tsukuba   continue reading »

Alien Technology Names Peter Green CEO


Appointed as member of Board of Directors   continue reading »

eMagin Announces Annual Meeting Results


Appoints Leslie G. Polgar to the Board of Directors   continue reading »

Intrinsiq Materials Appoints Bob Cournoyer to Head Up Printed Electronics Division in Rochester, NY


Rochester facility will begin production of Intrinsiq’s novel conductive inks during 2011   continue reading »

Creative Materials, Inc. Introduces 125-26


Electrically conductive fine-line epoxy ink recommended for PE applications   continue reading »

Evergreen Solar Receives Certification Qualifying String Ribbon Solar Panels for UK Solar Market


UK’s Microgeneration certification (MCS), combined with previously issued salt-mist certification, qualifies Evergreen Solar panels for UK coastal installations   continue reading »

New Energy Announces Plans to Accelerate Commercialization of its Proprietary SolarWindow Technology


Glass surfaces remain see-through, and generate electricity in both natural and artificial light conditions   continue reading »

Yingli Green Energy Grants Applied Materials Award for Outstanding Technology and Service


Honored for for excellence in optimizing the efficiency and productivity of Yingli's solar photovoltaic (PV) cell manufacturing operations in Baoding   continue reading »

Identive Group Announces Closing of Smartag Acquisition


Smartag complements Identive's European-based transponders and components business with similar capabilities in Singapore   continue reading »

Mexico City's Common People Uses RFID Technology to Deliver a Premium, Interactive Shopping Experience to Retail Customers


Common People is the first independent merchant in Mexico to implement a comprehensive item-level RFID solution   continue reading »

Hirsch and Tracewell Partner to Deliver Identification and Security Solutions


Networked, smart-card-enabled, mobile laptop cabinets for defense markets are Alliance's first joint products   continue reading »

Umicore Introduces Key Elements of Its Vision 2015 Strategy


Strategy positions Umicore for new growth opportunities, introduces new environmental and social objectives   continue reading »

Mühlbauer Presents Brand-New SCP 800/ID at Cartes 2010


Contains modules for combined contact/contactless chip encoding, dye sublimation printing (D2T2) and front-/backside laser engraving   continue reading »

Lithuanian Furniture Manufacturer Opts for RFID to Increase Logistic Efficiency


SC Freda ships more than 10,000 pallets monthly to IKEA utilizing UPM Raflatac’s UHF RFID ShortDipole inlay   continue reading »

Ascent Solar Announces Completion of Public Offering of Common Stock


Closed its previously announced public offering of 5.25 million shares of common stock at a price of $4.15 per share   continue reading »

Dyesol, Umicore Announce Alliance in Dye Solar Cells


Alliance covers development, production and marketing of high quality, industrial scale Ruthenium-based dyes, as well as other potentially relevant metal-based chemicals, for the global DSC market   continue reading »

REC JV Signed Solar Power Purchase Agreement with Pacific Gas & Electric


NorthLight Power is a joint venture between REC and the Summit Power Group, Inc.   continue reading »

Evergreen Solar Introduces New ES-E Series String Ribbon Solar Panel


New ISO 9001 certified panels have more power and a higher voltage for micro-inverter compatibility   continue reading »

Identive Group Raises $10.35 Million in Private Placement to Support Continuing Growth


Proceeds will be used to fund future acquisition and growth activity and for general corporate purposes   continue reading »

Mühlbauer Presents Cost-Optimized Personalization Solution for Credit and EMV Cards


New SCP 800/EMV exhibited for the first time at Cartes Paris 2010   continue reading »

ECD Names William C. 'Kriss' Andrews EVP, CFO


Had been serving as the company's interim CFO since April 2010   continue reading »

eMagin Posts Record Net Income of $2.8 Million in the Third Quarter on Revenue Increase of 35 Perrcent


Ships record number of units in Q3 10 on strong growth in military market   continue reading »

Universal Display Establishes Subsidiary in South Korea


Company prepares for continued growth of OLED industry and demand for energy efficient display and lighting products using its proprietary, phosphorescent OLED technologies and materials   continue reading »

Plextronics, Cambrios Collaborate on Improvements to OLED-Based Solid-State Lighting through DoE Assistance Agreement


Will develop cost-effective, high performance material that could improve the manufacturing process and quality of lighting products based on OLEDs   continue reading »

Toppan Printing to Expand Fukaya Plant in Response to Increasing Demand for Functional Films


Expansion of production capacity for functional films such as barrier films and solar cell components   continue reading »

QD Vision, Solvay Enter Agreement to Develop Printable Electroluminescent Platform for Quantum Dot LEDs


Partnership focused on new materials that will lead to a new generation of highly efficient solid state lighting products with extraordinary color quality   continue reading »

E Ink Announces Color ePaper


E Ink color ePaper displays enabled by Triton Imaging Film will deliver high-­contrast, sunlight readable, low-­power performance   continue reading »

Carestream Health’s New Transparent Conductive Film Offers Highly Flexible, Durable Alternative To ITO-Based Films


New Advanced Materials Division of Carestream Health launches Flexx transparent conductive films   continue reading »

Applied Nanotech to Exhibit its Metallic Inks and Pastes at IDTechEx Printed Electronics and Photovoltaics USA 2010


Will exhibit printed samples of its aluminum, nickel, copper and silver inks and pastes   continue reading »

RUSNANO and Plastic Logic Announce Agreement to Establish New Plastic Electronics Production in Russia


RUSNANO’s investment dramatically expands Plastic Logic's next-generation product fabrication and will help to advance its technology platform   continue reading »

Buenos Aires’ Largest Toll Concessionaire, Ausol Autopistas del Sol, Selects TransCore’s RFID Technology for Next Generation Electronic Toll Collection System


Establishes complete interoperability between all nine Buenos Aires toll systems   continue reading »

Cecil Kost to Advance Precision Dynamic’s Leadership in Patient Safety Identification


Gary Hutchinson to continue as board member   continue reading »

Konarka and Nu Energy Announce Partnership


Commercial alliance to initiate deployment of Konarka Power Plastic into Australian commercial and residential solar market   continue reading »

SouthWest NanoTechnologies to Present Paper on Conductive Carbon Nanotube Inks at PE and PV USA 2010


Company will demonstrate its new conductive ink technology in booth 80   continue reading »

RFID ME Gen2 Internet Further Advances the Internet of Things with RFID Solutions for Small Office and Consumers


International partners promote EPC Gen2 RFID for SOHO, consumers and personal everyday use with complete kit and integrated solution   continue reading »

Plextronics Announces Availability of Next Generation OLED Ink


Early sampling at Universal Display shows Boost in lifetime and lower operating voltage   continue reading »

First Order for Thinfilm Memory Controller


Major Asian toy manufacturer has ordered the newly developed Thinfilm Memory Controller.   continue reading »

Impinj appoints Evan Fein as CFO


Currently SVP of finance and member of the executive leadership team at Impinj   continue reading »

Robert D. Hansen named President of Dow Corning Corporation


Stephanie A. Burns to remain chairman and CEO   continue reading »

Identive Group to Acquire Smartag


Acquisition further strengthens core RFID technology, expands UHF product line and adds manufacturing capacity   continue reading »

Federal Signal Appoints Dennis J. Martin as President, CEO


Jennifer L. Sherman assumes additional role of chief administrative officer   continue reading »

Trident, Fraunhofer Announce Collaboration to Provide Inkjet Solutions for UV Coating Applications


New inkjet technology featuring innovative repairable printhead significantly enhances production efficiency   continue reading »

REC Set to Achieve Competitive Cost Position at its New Integrated Production Facility in Singapore


Production at REC's facility in Singapore will approach nameplate capacity towards year end   continue reading »

First Solar’s Cutting-Edge PV Technology Seen by 1.5 Million Visitors to the Shanghai Expo


First Solar provided three working solar modules as part of the Inner Mongolian pavilion   continue reading »

Retailers, Manufacturers Announce Joint Effort to Advance Use of Item Level RFID


Group will determine case for creating a more visible, efficient supply chain using standardized RFID technology   continue reading »

Thinfilm Memory Controller Available


Will allow toy makers to design smaller, more cost effective reader/writer units that may accelerate market launch of smart toys powered by Thinfilm   continue reading »

NovaCentrix Awarded U.S. Patent Critical for Sintering Metal Inks on Low Temperature Substrates


Patent covers in part the use of flash lamps to sinter metal-based inks and materials on low-temperature substrates such as paper and plastic and includes high-speed and roll-to-roll processing   continue reading »

Leading Solar Testing Agency Confirms New Energy’s Power Output for its SolarWindow


See-thru spray-on technology turns ordinary glass surfaces into electricity-generating SolarWindows, able to outperform rooftop solar by 300 percent   continue reading »


October 2010



STMicroelectronics Unveils True Multi-Touch Technology for Slimmer Smartphones


S-Touch FingerTip advanced touch controller supports thinner displays and enhances user experience   continue reading »

SCM Microsystems to Supply Card Readers to China Unicom


Will enable nationwide subscriber SIM card issuance   continue reading »

Appointment of Director at Dyesol


Dr. Gavin Tulloch named to the Board of Directors   continue reading »

Ascent Solar, TERI, India Sign Memorandum of Understanding


Joint collaboration to develop solar energy solutions for rural electrification using Ascent Solar modules   continue reading »

New High-efficiency Pastes for Silicon Solar Cells from Ferro Electronic Materials


Pastes reduce costs and improve electrical conductivity   continue reading »

Unidym and NanoIntegris Execute Global Distribution Agreement for HiPco Carbon Nanotubes


NanoIntegris intends to focus on manufacturing and supplying nanomaterials   continue reading »

Trimble Acquires ThingMagic RFID Technology


Acquisition expands Trimble’s technology portfolio   continue reading »

eMagin Ranked the 185th Fastest Growing Company in North America on Deloitte's 2010 Technology Fast 500


Fourth consecutive year that eMagin has been recognized in Deloitte's Fast 500 list   continue reading »

Ascent Solar to Exhibit at Delhi International Renewable Energy Conference (DIREC 2010) as Part of the USA Trade Delegation


Will exhibiting their off-grid and on-grid PV power solutions catering to growing Indian market energy needs   continue reading »

Identive Group Appoints Stephen Summerill to Management Team


Joins company as VP special projects and director of business development   continue reading »

Grupo Diverscan Votes for PowerID Labels in Costa Rica Elections


Tags deployed to ensure fair, efficient elections   continue reading »

NREL Names Dana Christensen New Deputy Lab Director for Science and Technology


Managed energy programs at Oak Ridge National Lab   continue reading »

SCHOTT Solar PV and Berkshire Photovoltaic Services Announce New Solar Art Installation


“All Utopias Fell” exhibit integrates rooftop PV system   continue reading »

DayStar Announces Debt Extinguishment


DayStar announces agreements to extinguish approximately $1 million of outstanding debts   continue reading »

Joline Bell joins SOMARK as Senior Account Manager


Brings more than 20 years of experience in the life science industry   continue reading »

Technology Making Big Impact in the Hospital Laundry Sector


Dreamydress designed a powerful infrastructure powered by TAGSYS’ RFID technology to efficiently and precisely track and trace textile products   continue reading »

QD Vision’s Seth Coe-Sullivan Named to National Research Council Committee


Will address environmental, health and safety aspects of nanomaterials   continue reading »

SoloPower Receives IEC Certification


Opens European markets to its flexible CIGS modules   continue reading »

Liquavista Talks Scalability, Versatility at Next Month’s FPD/ISEP 2010


Discusses scalability and versatility of its electrowetting displays, and how this can benefit manufacturers of consumer electronics   continue reading »

Ascent Solar Enters into a Joint Development Agreement with GlobalWatt, Inc.


Will develop a new line of adaptable, retractable solar modules to quickly add an extra source of power to existing solar applications   continue reading »

Plastic Logic and IPF Extend Their Cooperation for the Development of Polymer-Based Organic Electronics


Joint development project has been extended for three additional years   continue reading »

5N Plus Inc. Awarded $500,000 Funding from the State Energy Program of Wisconsin


Will support equipment purchases directed at expanding recycling activities and to create a new jobs in DeForest, WI   continue reading »

First Solar Increases Revolving Credit Facility to $600 Million


Intends to use the facility for general corporate purposes   continue reading »

Enercon Industries’ New Atmospheric Plasma Surface Treating Technology Combines Economy, Ecology and Profitability


Plasma4 breaks through production and economical barriers with ecology in mind   continue reading »

Nanosolar Confirms Factory Expansion and Financial Strength


Targeting to become the world's lowest-cost producer of solar panels within the next three years   continue reading »

Learn RFID for Free from ODIN, New Video and Educational Resource


Authors of RFID for Dummies and RFID Benchmark Series consolidate educational information into a free, easy-to-navigate site   continue reading »

Universal Display Announces Significant Advances in Solution-Processible Phosphorescent OLED Material Systems for Potential Low-Cost Manufacturing


Advances accelerate potential use of solution-processing manufacturing techniques, including inkjet printing and other liquid-based deposition methods, for OLED fabrication   continue reading »

First Solar Announces Plans for Two New Manufacturing Facilities


New Plants in the U.S., Vietnam to increase capacity by nearly 500 MW/year   continue reading »

Zebra Technologies Announces Ashley Ford as VP of North America Sales, Specialty Printing Group


New VP to lead North American sales division   continue reading »

Veeco Announces Asia Expansion Plan


Will better support the rapid growth of the LED industry and the needs of its customers   continue reading »

Andrea Cuomo, Mauro Curiale appointed respectively chairman and CEO of 3Sun


Enel Green Power, Sharp and STMicroelectronics select JV leaders   continue reading »

AVANCIS Celebrates Topping Out Ceremony for its Second Solar Factory in Torgau


Third factory planned in South Korea   continue reading »

Beck Energy, Nanosolar Complete 1.1 MW Solar Power Plant


Beck Energy designed, engineered and installed thousands of Nanosolar Utility Panels   continue reading »

Thinfilm Works with PARC to Develop Next-Generation Printed Memory Solutions


High-capacity, compact form-factor memory enabled by low-cost printed electronics opens up new market opportunities   continue reading »

SCHOTT Solar PV Produces World’s Highest Multicrystalline Module Efficiency of 17.6 Percent


New cell features a standard front side and passivated backside   continue reading »

3M to Begin High-Volume Production of 3M Ultra Barrier Solar Film


Announces expansion of its Columbia, MO manufacturing facility   continue reading »

GE Expands Solar Portfolio


Company offers highly differentiated thin film solar solutions   continue reading »

Saint-Gobain Accelerates Growth in PV with Hyundai Avancis JV


Sets up, with Hyundai Heavy Industries, a joint venture in Korea   continue reading »

Ascent Solar Launches USB OEM Ready Modules for Portable and Remote Power Solutions


Can meet the need for a diverse and growing market for portable power needs in developed and emerging market countries   continue reading »

Johns Manville to Install Ascent Solar CIGS Modules at Existing Installation to Evaluate Performance Against Current Thin-Film Products


Will collect performance data, evaluate architecture aesthetics and showcase potential of Ascent Solar's CIGS high-power modules against the current thin-film technology   continue reading »

UNI-SOLAR Brand Debuts First Ever, UL-Approved, Standard-Production Residential Solar Module Roof Shingle


Product to be on display at Solar Power International 2010   continue reading »

REC Silicon Celebrates Expansion and Job Creation


Sen. Maria Cantwell, elected officials highlight innovative solar technology during grand opening   continue reading »

Applied Nanotech to Exhibit in USA, Europe and Israel


Will showcase some of its key nanotechnology advancements   continue reading »

Ascent Solar Becomes First CIGS Flexible Monolithically Integrated Module Manufacturer to Achieve External IEC 61646 Certification


Opens the door for an aggressive push into BIPV, BAPV applications   continue reading »

Heliatek, IAPP Achieve Production-Relevant Efficiency Record for OPV Cells


Reaches efficiency of 8.3 percent on an active surface area of 1.1 square centimeters   continue reading »

Evergreen Solar Expands Global Sales Operations Throughout Europe


Adds three regional sales managers in key markets of Italy, Spain and France; fills vacant position in Germany   continue reading »

Organizational Changes Announced at PowerFilm


Pat Rundall has been named to the position of VP, operations   continue reading »

Liquavista Releases New Machine to Enable High Volume Manufacture


New machine will enable high volume filling and coupling of Liquavista’s electrowetting displays   continue reading »

3M Launches 3M Solar Mirror Film 1100


Technology reduces costs, enables new designs for concentrating solar power systems   continue reading »

Universal Display Delivers Wrist-Mounted Flexible Phosphorescent OLED Display to U.S. Army for Field Testing


Combined with LG Display’s backplane technology and L-3 Display Systems’ communications systems and packaging   continue reading »

3M Invests in Printechnologics GmbH


Aimed at joint efforts for providing innovative solutions for electronic circuitry on paper or foil   continue reading »

First Solar Announces 380MW Increase in Orders for 2011


Expanded contracts are with existing customers and will serve predominantly European markets   continue reading »

Issue of New Thinfilm Shares Subscribed 3.5 Times


Successfully completed a placement of 23.3 million new shares   continue reading »

Ascent Solar Signs Distribution Agreement with DisaSolar of France


Integration of Ascent Solar modules into passenger trains and commercial signage systems   continue reading »

TransCore Receives U.S. Patent for RFID Design Innovation


Expands IP portfolio   continue reading »

Konarka Appoints Organic Electronics Veteran Dr. David Fyfe to Board of Directors


Dr. David Fyfe's career in chemical industry spans 40 years with extensive experience in commercialization of PE polymer-based technology   continue reading »

Enbridge, First Solar Complete the Largest PV Facility in the World


Achieved commercial operation of 80MW Sarnia Solar Project   continue reading »


September 2010



Tamarack Scientific Launches Improved and Newly Redesigned Website


Allows users the ability to research the ideal laser or photolithography system   continue reading »

Taiwan Bike Association is Utilizing RFID-Enabled Timing Solution from Bicom, UPM Raflatac


Comprehensive RFID timing solution for cycle races secures accuracy, efficiency and event experience   continue reading »

SCHOTT Solar PV Inc., Kastle Solar & Wind Announce Completion of Largest Solar Installation in Southwest Ohio


Dayton Daily News distribution center to benefit from 120KW solar array   continue reading »

Cambrios Technologies Named in Wall Street Journal 2010 Technology Innovation Awards


Named runner-up in the category of Materials and Other Base Technologies   continue reading »

Seminar Series: Printed Electronics 101 at Clemson


Two-day seminar features presentations, hands-on printing activities   continue reading »

Free 2010 RFID Tag Pricing Guide from ODIN is Available for Download


Second annual pricing guide provides insight on RFID tag cost for Walmart and Airbus suppliers   continue reading »

Applied Materials Delivers Critical Photomask Etch Technology for 22nm Lithography


New Tetra X system breaks the 2nm uniformity barrier to enable critical layer masks at 22nm   continue reading »

Armstrong World Industries, Universal Display Demonstrate Highly Efficient White OLED Ceiling System


Companies deliver system to the U.S. DoE in connection with the successful completion of their $1.9 million, two-year project   continue reading »

Confidex Named a Winner for Inaugural 2010 Bully Award


Confidex honored as a leading European TMT company   continue reading »

STMicroelectronics Powers High-End Mobile Internet and Video Experiences on AMOLED Displays


Compact, energy efficient AMOLED power chip increases battery life for super-slim 3G smartphones   continue reading »

Identive Group Further Expands its Multicard Brand


Rockwest changes its name to Multicard   continue reading »

Evergreen Solar Appoints Michael El-Hillow President and CEO


Edward Grady will become chairman of the Board of Directors   continue reading »

UNI-SOLAR Brand Photovoltaics to Power New Residential Solar Roof Pilot Program With NJR Home Services


For the first time in the U.S., homeowners can utilized a solar product on their roof that is fully integrate into the existing asphalt shingle patterns for optimal aesthetic blending   continue reading »

DuPont Leader: PV Growth Powered by Market-Driven Innovation


Sales of $1 billion in 2010 based on new product launches, rich technology pipeline and strong market demand   continue reading »

REC to Discontinue Module Operations at REC ScanModule AB in Glava, Sweden


Operations of REC's 180 MW solar cell plant in Narvik, Norway, will not be affected   continue reading »

SolarWorld Inaugurates New Research and Development Center


At the German location, worldwide research activities of the group are pooled   continue reading »

Confidex, TagMaster Sign Letter of Intent to Cooperate on Supply of UHF ID Tags


Initial focus will be to introduce a rugged heavy-duty ID tag that meets the demanding requirements of the railway industry   continue reading »

TAGSYS Announces New Suite of RFID Solutions for Library Market


Include Medio P200 high-performance proximity reader and L-SP3 LX and L-SP3-GPP detection system platforms   continue reading »

New Energy Unveils SolarWindow, Able to Generate Electricity on See-Thru Glass While Outperforming Rooftop Solar by 300 Percent


See-thru spray-on technology turns ordinary glass surfaces into electricity-generating windows   continue reading »

Savi Technology Rolls Out New Generation Tracking Device


Small, compact portable tracking unit supports NATO logistics in Afghanistan by combining sensors with GPS, RFID, SatCom, GSM and GPRS   continue reading »

New Contact Pastes from Ferro Electronic Materials for High-Efficiency Solar Cells


Pastes optimized for new silicon cell architectures   continue reading »

Applied Nanotech Receives $1.6M from U.S. DoE to Manufacture and Commercialize Inks for Thin Solar Cells


Will establish a pilot production facility to manufacture and commercialize its proprietary ink materials   continue reading »

PDC Awarded Three-Year Contract Extension for Patient Wristbands from Amerinet


Provides Amerinet clients with access to PDC’s line of ID solutions for accurate, reliable and easy-to-use positive patient identification throughout the continuum of care   continue reading »

NATO’S NAMSA Launches Savi Technology Routing Hub for NATO Coalition Forces to Share Logistics Information More Efficiently


Routing hub will provide unprecedented visibility of RFID-tracked consignments moving through national and multinational supply chains   continue reading »

Toumaz Releases TZ1090 XENIF


All-in-one integrated broadcast receiver, Wi-Fi and applications processor for the connected consumer market   continue reading »

DNP Develops Metal Compatible UHF Band IC Tag Label


Thinnest in industry, it can also be attached to curved surfaces   continue reading »

Ascent Solar Signs Distribution Agreement with Radiant Holding Ltd., of China


Radiant to distribute Ascent Solar modules in China   continue reading »

H.C. Starck, Chisso Corporation to Establish JV for the production of Cathode Materials for Lithium-Ion Batteries


High tech materials for the electro-mobility growth market   continue reading »

Major Chinese Fashion Brand Jossy Jo Improves Efficiency and Eliminates Counterfeits with RFID


Utilizes complete RFID solution from Jawasoft China and UPM Raflatac   continue reading »

Avery Dennison Sees Item-Level RFID Adoption Accelerating in Apparel Industry


Item-level RFID improves retail accuracy and productivity, consumer experience   continue reading »

South Korean University of Incheon Library Automates Operations with RFID


Utilizes RaceTrack HF RFID tags from UPM Raflatac coupled with a complete library automation solution from ECO   continue reading »

Ascent Solar Adds New Series of Products to its BIPV/BAPV Product Portfolio


Launches five-meter long modules with 320 watts uutput and easy to install design   continue reading »

DuPont Microcircuit Materials Presents New Solamet Materials and Innovative Process Technologies to Enable Future Growth in PV


Industry goal to exceed 20 percent efficiency within reach by 2012   continue reading »

SouthWest NanoTechnologies Completes Grant to Refine Specialty Multi-Wall CNT Production


SWeNT specialty multi-wall CNT now suitable for commercial scale applications in lithium ion batteries and fabric reinforced polymer composites   continue reading »

Toumaz CTO Dr. Alison Burdett to Present at Mobile Healthcare Industry Summit 2010


Toumaz CTO returns to present at second annual event focused on global wireless healthcare and sports wellness innovation   continue reading »

SoloPower Is First Ever to Receive UL Certification for a Flexible CIGS Module


SoloPower’s thin-film modules were tested to UL 1703   continue reading »

JustBooks RFID Implementation Upgrades Library Inventory Management and Customer Experience


JustBooks currently owns and loans more than 160,000 library items in various categories, all tagged with UPM Raflatac ShortDipole RFID tags   continue reading »

Odersun AG Receives State Guarantees for 10 Million Euros in Loans


Company financing continuously secured with loans and guarantees   continue reading »

Shinsung Holdings Selects Applied Materials’ SmartFactory Solution to Optimize Production of High-Efficiency Solar Cells


SmartFactory system has ability to combine multiple production lines into a single virtual factory   continue reading »

Bayer MaterialScience’s Bright Prospects for PV


Bayer MaterialScience develops customer-specific solutions with higher energy efficiency and lower manufacturing costs   continue reading »

New Energy to Unveil SolarWindow


Technology demonstration at USF on Sept. 16   continue reading »

DuPont to Double Solamet Production to Meet Surging Solar Energy Market Demand


Metallization materials increase solar cell efficiency to help reduce dependence on fossil fuels   continue reading »

Odersun AG Appoints Doede Vierstra as CFO


Internationally experienced finance manager joins management team   continue reading »

Plextronics Named One of the Fastest Growing Companies in Pittsburgh:


Ranks fourth in manufacturing, 12th fastest-growing in the city   continue reading »

HID Global, UPM Raflatac Announce Worldwide Technology License Agreement for RFID Sealing Label Technology


UPM Raflatac is the first company to offer HID’s secure RFID sealing solution worldwide   continue reading »

Veeco Appoints Johannes Segner as CTO for CIGS Solar Equipment Business


Dr. Segner to be featured in upcoming solar technical seminar in Valencia, Spain   continue reading »

Ascent Solar Chairman Dr. Mohan Misra to Retire at End of Year


Company enters manufacturing and commercialization phase of development, names Dr. Amit Kumar new chairman   continue reading »


August 2010



REC Group Announces New Overall Organizational Structure


Consolidates REC Wafer, REC Solar, including all of REC's activities in Singapore, under one management   continue reading »

BASF Exhibits at 25th EU PVSEC


BASF presents solar product range at solar energy conference and exhibition in Valencia, Spain   continue reading »

3M to Acquire Cogent Inc.


Acquisition broadens biometric security solutions   continue reading »

AVANCIS Lays Foundation Stone for Second Solar Plant in Torgau


Increases annual production capacities from 20 MWp to 120 MWp   continue reading »

Innovalight Opens China Office to Boost Sales in Region


Raymond Meng appointed as sales director for China   continue reading »

Savi Technology Taps William Clark as Chief Marketing Officer


Brings expertise and track record that leverages marketing to transform businesses and lead markets   continue reading »

Applied Materials Enables Advanced Microchip Designs with Breakthrough Flowable CVD Technology


Eterna FCVD system solves one of the most critical challenges in scaling Moore’s Law   continue reading »

DuPont Begins Production for Critical Raw Material in Tedlar PVF Film for Durable PV Modules


Major capacity expansion aligned with DuPont commitment to reduce global dependence on fossil fuels   continue reading »

Novaled Launches Market Report ‘The OLED Lighting User’s Manual’


Provides in-depth coverage of technical, marketing and practical aspects   continue reading »

Raftar Makes Piloting RFID ‘Risk-Free’ for Medical Device Companies


Limited time, no-cost, RFID evaluation offer utilizes Impinj RFID technology   continue reading »

SCHOTT Solar, VE Group and Affordable Solar Unveil New Mexico’s Largest Solar Array at The Bell Group Headquarters


Project created local jobs along the solar value chain from manufacturer to distributor to installer and subcontractors   continue reading »

Raftar and UPM Raflatac Release ‘Reading is Fundamental’ Best Practices White Paper


A resource for medical device companies with plans to evaluate or deploy RFID technology   continue reading »

Multicard Receives First Order for Delivery of e-Payment Labels to Rabobank for Contactless Electronic Payment


Multicard will manage product delivery, encoding and customer support   continue reading »

Savi Technology Names William Maggs as New CTO


Brings to Savi a deep history of technology expertise from Palm, Sony Ericsson and Motorola   continue reading »

Southwest Nanotechnologies, Inc. Joins Forces with Nanoridge Materials, Inc. for Darpa Test of Enhanced Armor


New hybrid armor incorporates specialty multi-wall carbon nanotube material to protect soldiers and law enforcement officers from small arms fire   continue reading »

MovieQ Automated Entertainment Rental Stores Use UPM Raflatac RFID Tags to Streamline Key Processes


Transforming entertainment selection and rental processes for California consumers   continue reading »

eMagin Receives Notice of Subcontract for U.S. Army Enhanced Night Vision Goggle


Awarded a subcontract by ITT for supply of display beam combiner assemblies, including eMagin's OLED-XL microdisplays   continue reading »

Enfucell’s SoftBattery Empowers KONE’s New Destination Concept at Shanghai World Expo 2010


Empowers a personal user interface device controlling KONE’s future elevator   continue reading »

Veeco Announces Sale of Metrology Business to Bruker Corporation


Veeco to focus on process equipment for the LED, solar and data storage markets   continue reading »

Evergreen Solar Panels Powering 220KW Installation at Carlson Orchards


Harvard, MA, apple orchard to flip switch on two-acre solar array that will supply approximately two-thirds of the power used by orchard   continue reading »

Lockheed Martin’s Savi Technology Shifts HQ to Alexandria, VA


Will be closer to its expanding base of public sector and commercial customers   continue reading »

Nanosys, Samsung Electronics Announce Strategic Alliance


Will accelerate commercial applications of nano-architected materials for electronics, solar markets   continue reading »

Luna Innovations Initiates Search for a New CEO


Executive leadership transition plans continue as CEO Kent Murphy resigns and assumes role of advisor   continue reading »

Plastic Logic Moves on to Next Generation Product


Revised product strategy to bring industry's first advanced device using plastic electronics technology to market   continue reading »

eMagin Building Next Generation OLED Deposition Machine


Expected to increase OLED deposition capacity by approximately tenfold   continue reading »

ECD Announces Manufacturing Capacity Realignment


Will shift certain final assembly operations from its Auburn Hills, MI campus to its Tijuana, Mexico facility   continue reading »

New Energy Appoints John Conklin President and CEO


Has consulted and overseen the technical and business requirements of more than 50 technology, manufacturing and industrial process companies   continue reading »

Rockwest Technology Implements Integrated Identity Management System for First Responders in Paso County, CO


Using new web-based solution to supply card-based ID systems for more than 20 county agencies   continue reading »

Teijin Acquires NanoGram Corporation


Will accelerate nanoparticle R+D for printable electronics   continue reading »

Alien Technology, Lyngsoe Systems Awarded Lisbon Airport RFID Luggage Tracking System using IATA Approved Alien Inlays


Awarded baggage tag business for a third complete European RFID baggage handling system using Alien’s Squiggle inlay.   continue reading »

British Police Secure Weapons with RFID Solution from RFIP, Tagsys


Solution is currently being piloted with a major UK police force   continue reading »

FSU Selects Optomec Aerosol Jet Solution to Print Next Generation Embedded Sensors


System to be integral part of carbon nanotube application development efforts   continue reading »

Zebra Announces the RXi4 RFID Printer/Encoder for Advanced Item-Level Tagging from the Supply Chain to the Retail Floor


New RFID printing/encoding technology responds to market demand for a rugged high performance printer that reduces media costs, creates efficiencies   continue reading »

ImTech Announces New Patent Approval for Thermally Ejectable UV Curable Fluids


Development focused on printing on non-porous substrates with thermal inkjet technology   continue reading »

UK Site First in World to Make Green from Green


G24 Innovations to Utilize Wind Energy at Plant   continue reading »

UNI-SOLAR PowerTilt Solar Roof System to Be Installed at Daimler Truck and Bus North America


Will be one of the largest solar roof structures in greater Toronto Area   continue reading »

ConocoPhillips joins the Center for Organic Photonics and Electronics at Georgia Tech


ConocoPhillips has joined the Center for Organic Photonics and Electronics at Georgia Tech as member of the center’s recently launched Industrial Affiliates Program.   continue reading »

Cymbet Launches EnerChip RF Induction Charger EVAL-11 Kit


Near field RF EnerChip charger available at Digi-Key and Mouser   continue reading »

NREL Seeks Proposals for PV Technology Incubator Program


Part of recently announced DOE funding to accelerate commercialization of solar energy technologies   continue reading »

SCHOTT Solar CSP, Inc. Appoints Richard Gruber as EVP


Responsible for leading sales and business development for SCHOTT Solar CSP, Inc in the U.S.   continue reading »

ECM Launches SolAg DB-1541-J Adhesive


Suitable for rapid, high volume dispensing for solar module interconnects   continue reading »

Ink Jet Industry to Convene in Baltimore in Early September at Ink Jet Technology Showcase 2010


Brings together leading suppliers of ink jet technology and services   continue reading »

Ascent Solar Externally Certifies Module Encapsulation Material for Its Flexible PV Laminate


Independent lab conducted a series of tests on modules under the requirements of the IEC 61646 standards   continue reading »

Impinj Introduces Indy R500 Reader Chip


Developed specifically to address the emerging market for low-cost hand-held, desktop and embedded RFID readers   continue reading »

Green Light to Start Works at Italy’s Biggest PV Panel Factory


Enel Green Power, Sharp and STMicroelectronics form equal share joint venture, named 3Sun   continue reading »


July 2010



Dyesol Releases Commentary and Update – Final Quarter 2010


Strengthened management to lead strategic commercialization programs   continue reading »

PowerID PowerT Tags Used at Races Around the World by RFID Race Timing Systems


PowerT tags show excellent read rates in Asia, Australia, Europe and North America   continue reading »

Mühlbauer Increases Sales and Earnings to a Record High


Earnings forecast for total year raised   continue reading »

First Solar, Inc. Announces 2Q 2010 Financial Results


Net sales $588 million; PV module cost $0.76/watt   continue reading »

UNI-SOLAR PowerTilt Solar Roof System Featured on German DIY Retail Store


Innovative solar roofing system gaining traction in European markets   continue reading »

SolarWorld AG Increases Shipments by 58 Percent Versus First Half of 2009


Generates operating result of €81.2 million   continue reading »

CSEM, European Partners Launch Wear-a-BAN Project


Developing unobtrusive wearable human-to-machine wireless interface   continue reading »

Evergreen Solar Launches New Customer-Driven Website


Redesigned site will provide more customer-focused content and reinforce company’s ‘More Electricity, Less Impact’ brand promise   continue reading »

Applied Nanotech Composite Program to be Presented at Army Science Conference


Work related to improving the ballistic performance of E-glass composite panels using carbon nanotubes was selected for presentation   continue reading »

New CFO at Bundesdruckerei


Christian Helfrich will join company in January 2011   continue reading »

Avery Dennison Sees Item-Level RFID Adoption Accelerating in Apparel Industry


Item-level RFID improves retail accuracy and productivity, consumer experience   continue reading »

Hirsch Receives $4 Million in Orders for Systems Capable of Using PIV Cards for Access Control


Stream of DoJ irders confirms U.S. government's continued reliance on Hirsch Security Systems   continue reading »

Solarmer Energy Breaks Psychological Barrier with 8.13 Percent OPV Efficiency


Results certified by NREL   continue reading »

Applied Nanotech Taps Mercom Capital Group for its Investor Relations Initiatives


Firm specializes in clean energy   continue reading »

Yingli Green Energy to Collaborate with Innovalight


Aiming to boost multicrystalline cell efficiency   continue reading »

Thomas Körner joins Heliatek as VP Business Development


Fills another key position with a solar industry expert   continue reading »

DayStar to Pursue CIGS Production Offshore


Have begun discussions with several potential partners to implement this strategy   continue reading »

United Solar Will Supply New Jersey Resources, Adler Development with 3.9 MW Installation of Solar Laminates


Agreement demonstrates continued growth of UNI-SOLAR integrated solar roofing products in North America   continue reading »

AIXTRON Moves into New South Taiwan Office in Tainan


Close proximity to customers ensures responsive local process and engineering support in South Taiwan   continue reading »

Applied Materials Announces Restructuring of Energy and Environmental Solutions Segment


Puts primary emphasis on opportunities in c-Si solar and advanced energy, including LED   continue reading »

FlexTech Alliance Awards Clemson University with Contract to Benchmark Inks and Processes for PE Components


Study addresses challenge in transitioning novel materials from R&D to roll-to-roll production printing   continue reading »

NovaCentrix Wins 2010 R&D 100 Award for Low Cost Metalon ICI Copper Conductive Ink


Metalon ICI conductive ink is a low-cost nano CuO-based ink for printed electronics applications   continue reading »

Sigma-Aldrich Materials Science Expands Offering of SWeNT Nanotubes


Adds CoMoCAT high purity SMW100 specialty multi-wall and new single-wall CNTs   continue reading »

New Energy to Unveil World's First-Of-Its-Kind See Thru Glass SolarWindow Capable of Generating Electricity


USF Research Foundation grants New Energy exclusive, worldwide license for technologies   continue reading »

Microchip, Cymbet Release World's First Energy Harvesting Application Development Kit Using eXtreme Low Power MCUs


Customizable kit enables developers to build and test solar energy harvesting applications Without designing hardware   continue reading »

Solutia Increases Solar Presence in China, Adds Vistasolar Encapsulant Manufacturing Capacity


Investment positions company as the sole manufacturer of both primary solar module encapsulants in the Asia Pacific region   continue reading »

Dyesol, Corus Successfully Complete Industrial Development Phase of DSC on Steel Project


Met with Welsh Assembly Government representatives to present the achievements, final milestone elements of R&D phase of the joint project   continue reading »

UNI-SOLAR Brand Photovoltaics to be Integrated on Roof of First Net-Zero Elementary School in the Country


Project is largest PV system in Kentucky to date   continue reading »

Heliatek, FHR Cooperate on Construction of First Vacuum Coating Plant for OPV Units


Heliatek will be building its first production site in Dresden   continue reading »

SoloPower Launches Breakthrough Flexible CIGS Module Product Line


New modules were on display at InterSolar in San Francisco   continue reading »

U.S. Commerce Department Honors Ascent Solar with Export Achievement Certificate


Honored for success in exporting clean technology to various international markets   continue reading »

Applied Materials to Highlight Innovations for Enabling Future Electronic Devices in San Francisco This Week


Will showcase its leadership and innovation for producing future generations of microchips and clean energy solutions   continue reading »

Applied Materials Sees Record Adoption of New AdvantEdge Silicon Etch Technology


Critical technical capability of system in demand for next DRAM, Flash and Logic devices   continue reading »

Bayer MaterialScience Joins Holst Centre Flexible Electronics Research


Bayer exchanges its own expertise with the existing network of academic and industrial partners   continue reading »

NXP, Applied Materials Sign Comprehensive Service Contract


Will provide NXP with committed system uptime for more than 70 Applied Materials systems in NXP’s 8-inch wafer facility   continue reading »

First Solar Completes Acquisition of NextLight Renewable Power


First Solar now has power purchase agreements for 2.2 gigawatts of utility-scale solar projects in North America   continue reading »

REC Signs Singapore’s Largest Solar Supplier Agreement to Date with Housing Development Board


REC successfully won 1 MW tender to supply PV panels for residential rooftop installations against 13 other companies   continue reading »

CAE Inc Awards a First Contract for 3ATI Liquid Crystal Displays To Luxell


Displays to be used for airplane cockpit simulators   continue reading »

JA Solar Signs Strategic Agreements with Innovalight for Joint Development of High Efficiency Solar Cells


Companies to co-develop solar cells with conversion efficiencies exceeding 20 percent   continue reading »

Applied Materials Announces the Retirement of Franz Janker


Was EVP, corporate account management   continue reading »

Applied Nanotech, Ishihara Chemical Win 2010 R&D 100 Award for Conductive Copper Inks


Second consecutive year that ANI has earned this award   continue reading »

FlexTech Alliance Announces Alliance with WMU for the Development of Materials Registry


New database to speed development of flexible printed electronic applications   continue reading »

Ascent Solar Receives R&D 100 Award for Flexible CIGS on Plastic Substrate


Winning entry is unique commercially manufactured monolithically integrated CIGS lightweight and flexible thin-film modules   continue reading »

CFO Dr. Uwe Salzer to leave H.C. Starck


Will concentrate on managing his family’s company in the Rhine-Main region of Germany   continue reading »

Jason Carlson Named President and CEO of QD Vision


Experienced leader in building public and private companies takes the helm   continue reading »

GSI Technologies, NTERA Demonstrate Fully Functional Smart Cards Using NanoChromics Displays


Announced they have successfully demonstrated the first hot-laminated display card modules   continue reading »

Clemens Betzel Appointed Dyesol Global CEO


Will be responsible for implementing the three-year strategic framework for the business growth of the company   continue reading »

First Solar Completes the Solar Value Chain


Manufacturing, power generation and recycling all under one roof in Frankfurt   continue reading »

First Solar Creates Utility Systems Business


Jens Meyerhoff named business leader   continue reading »

Applied Nanotech Receives $1 Million License Payment


Related to its exclusive worldwide license agreement for manufacturing and commercializing copper inks and pastes   continue reading »

E Ink Announces Next Generation Display Platform


Introduces E Ink Pearl, the next generation, easy-to-read electronic paper display with high contrast and sunlight readability.   continue reading »


June 2010



SCM Microsystems to Supply Readers for German Electronic ID Program


Readers central component of government-sponsored Secure IT Kits to promote the use of citizen eID cards   continue reading »

GSA Awards ODIN an IT 70 Schedule Government Purchasing Vehicle


RFID IT Asset tracking now available to agencies and departments across the government   continue reading »

Davor Sutija Steps Up as CEO of Thinfilm


Takes over from Rolf Åberg, who continues in an executive board position   continue reading »

Dyesol, CSIRO Collaborate On Higher Performing Materials


Collaborating on two-year project to develop higher performing dyes   continue reading »

Alien Technology, Innovative Timing Systems Achieve Unparalleled Tracking Success with RFID System at World’s Largest 5K Race


Jaguar Race Timing System provides real-time results and successfully accounts for thousands of race participants at the world’s largest 5K event.   continue reading »

SCHOTT Solar wins CSP Today Award


Awarded for Best Applied Research and Development in Concentrated Solar Power Technology   continue reading »

Veeco Awarded $800K In Matching Funds from Minnesota For Solar Technology


Funds will expedite Veeco’s CIGS deposition equipment technology to market   continue reading »

Universal Display Holds 2010 Annual Meeting of Shareholders


Company highlights the past year’s performance, its outlook on the future and a showcase of OLED prototypes and product concepts   continue reading »

New Energy Engineers Work to Increase Electricity Output from MotionPower-Heavy


Engineers are now working to design, test and refine the technology’s ability to increase and regulate the amount of energy captured by the system   continue reading »

Federal Signal Technologies' PIPS Cameras Selected for License Plate Recognition in Thailand's Electronic Vehicle Registration Project


The cameras will be deployed on highway gantries alongside Federal Signal Technologies' Sirit ID5100 tag readers   continue reading »

DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions will Exhibit at Intersolar North America


Highlights include new products   continue reading »

Cambrios Selected as Part of Ascent Solar Team Awarded Multi-Million Dollar DARPA Contract


Contract is for Low-Cost Lightweight Portable Photovoltaics (PoP) Program   continue reading »

Universal Display Awarded US DOE SBIR Phase 1 Grant to Advance Phosphorescent OLED Lighting


Company to evaluate the effects of operating temperature on the performance of large area white OLED lighting panels at high luminance levels   continue reading »

DARPA Awards Ascent Solar Team Multi-Million Dollar Contract for High-Efficiency Low-Cost Portable PV Program


Goal of PoP is to demonstrate low-cost, lightweight PV that can stand up to battle conditions and environmental extremes, deliver a power conversion efficiency of 20 percent or greater   continue reading »

Avery Dennison Recognized as 'The Best RFID Labels and Tags Enterprise' of 2009


Award presented at the 5th Annual China International RFID & Smart Card Technology and Applications Forum in Beijing   continue reading »

Bayer MaterialScience, Osram Jointly Develop Light Extraction Film for OLED Surface-Emitting Panels


Light yield improved by up to 60 percent   continue reading »

eMagin Set to Join Russell Microcap Index


Inclusion will bring the company greater visibility   continue reading »

NREL Launches Partnership with Solarmer Energy to Extend Lifetime of Plastic Solar Cells


CRADA will explore lifetime, stability of OPV devices   continue reading »

Praetorian Signs Up for Savi’s Automated and Wireless Supply Tracking Network in Pakistan


Will leverage Savi’s existing wireless cargo tracking network in Pakistan   continue reading »

Lay Grand International Boosts Supply Chain Efficiency with RFID


Benefits include improved shipping and receiving efficiency and increased inventory accuracy   continue reading »

Prime View International (PVI) is Now E Ink Holdings Incorporated


Yuan Tai Technologies of Taiwan, also known as Prime View International (PVI), adopts the name E Ink, the world's number one ePaper brand   continue reading »

Ascent Solar Technologies Announces Results of Annual Meeting of Shareholders


Elected G. Thomas Marsh, Kim Huntley and Farhad Moghadam to the Board   continue reading »

First Solar Supports Solar Decathlon Europe 2010


Pergola features First Solar modules   continue reading »

Odersun Opens First Factory for Design Solar Modules


Inauguration of manufacturing site for customized thin-film solar modules with innovative CIS technology   continue reading »

REHAU AG Optimizes Automotive Parts Production Quality and Logistics with RFID Tags from UPM Raflatac


Able to manufacture individually defined parts for customers, ensure accurate on-time deliveries   continue reading »

Veeco Appoints Gordon Hunter to Board of Directors


Chairman, president and CEO of Littelfuse, Inc.   continue reading »

First Solar Hosts Secretary for the Environment of Hong Kong Enhancing Dialogue on Sustainable Energy Solutions


Observes production of the company’s advanced solar technology, reviews its contributions to environmental sustainability   continue reading »

Dyesol and Pilkington NA Form Joint Venture – DyeTec Solar


DTS will be located in Toledo OH, near PNA’s corporate R&D center   continue reading »

First REC Peak Energy Series Installation Announced at Intersolar Europe


Nominated for the Intersolar Award   continue reading »

Michael Graetzel announced as Millennium Technology Prize Laureate 2010


Father of third generation dye-sensitized solar cells (DSC)   continue reading »

Evergreen Solar Introduces Highest Efficiency Solar Panels to Date with Its New BOOST Cell Technology at Intersolar 2010


New ES-D and ES-E series panels deliver more electricity   continue reading »

Motorola RFID Solution Improves Lumber Distribution Processes and Customer Satisfaction for Cox Industries


RFID readers help Cox Industries achieve 99 percent shipping accuracy   continue reading »

Ferro Expands PV Technology Center Capability in Asia


Enhances Ferro Electronic Materials' ability to serve the Asia-Pacific market   continue reading »

Saint-Gobain to Build Second Plant to Produce High-Efficiency PV Modules in Germany


Avancis’ new plant will be located in Torgau   continue reading »

Hirsch Electronics Announces New Executive Appointments


Steve Healy named EVP sales and marketing; Mark Allen appointed EVP operations and technology   continue reading »

UNI-SOLAR Unveils Technology Roadmap for Conversion Efficiency of 12 Percent and Cost-Per-Watt of Less Than $1 By 2012


Company is targeting 20 percent conversion efficiency   continue reading »

DuPont Opens North American PV Research Facility


Applications lab fosters innovation to accelerate R&D to meet fast growing solar market   continue reading »

Dyesol Appoints Global Chief Executive Officer


Clemens Betzel named new CEO   continue reading »

First Solar Announces Intent to Expand German Manufacturing Plant


Move would double capacity and create hundreds of jobs   continue reading »

Hydro Brise Soleil Product Line to Use Ascent Solar CIGS Modules at Barcelona Test Site


Ready for beta test deployment at one of Hydro's aluminum building systems product development sites   continue reading »

William J. Post Joins First Solar Board of Directors


Former chairman of the board of APS and former chairman of the board and CEO of its parent company, Pinnacle West Capital   continue reading »

3M Awarded Contract for Arkansas Drivers’ Licenses


End-to-end system for over-the-counter license issuance   continue reading »

Wurth Solar Enters Israeli Market


Cooperation agreement with Israeli solar power experts, Bar Energies   continue reading »

ALTANA Acquires ABB Micafil’s Polyurethane Casting Resins Business


The acquired business will be incorporated into the ELANTAS Electrical Insulation division   continue reading »

Enfucell Receives Award from OE-A for Best Presentation in LOPE-C’s Investor Forum


Presentation given by Risto Huvila, COO of Enfucell, was strong in all five judging criteria   continue reading »

Evergreen Solar Panels Powering 8MW Solar Power Plant in Germany


Solar installation in Neustrelitz, Germany, is company’s largest to date   continue reading »

Digital China to Distribute Impinj RFID Reader Products in China


Relationship connects China’s RFID industry to Impinj Speedway readers   continue reading »

Management Changes in OSRAM's LED Business in North America


Tom Shottes is responsible for new SSL business segment, Don Klase takes over OSRAM Opto Semiconductors   continue reading »

Solvay and Thinfilm Enter Commercial Agreement


Will market newly developed Solvene polymer for applications in printed electronics   continue reading »

Plextronics Announces Critical Developments for the Organic Solar Market


Use of Plexcore PV 2000 for energy harvesting applications, breakthrough manufacturing method are key developments   continue reading »

Ascent Solar to Exhibit at Intersolar 2010 in Munich, Germany


Will have samples of its WaveSol modules on display   continue reading »


May 2010



Applied Nanotech to Exhibit at Nanotech China


ANI will focus on its namomaterials, conductive ink technologies   continue reading »

PakSense Announces Ultra Printing Solution


Produces full-size temperature graphs from PakSense Ultra Labels   continue reading »

Sony, Toppan, KDDI, Asahi Shimbun to Establish Business Planning JV to Develop the eBook Distribution Business


Will build and manage a common distribution platform for books, comics, magazines and newspapers for the Japanese market   continue reading »

DuPont Teijin Films Introduces New Melinex ST Thin Heat-Stabilized Polyester Film for Flexible Displays and Touch Screens


Designed for flexible displays and touch screens   continue reading »

CAPE, WMU Host Mastering Printed Electronics Principles Workshop


Two-day workshop is introduction to materials for PE, as well as an overview of device architecture and device design issue   continue reading »

SkyFuel’s ReflecTech wins RadTech 2010 Emerging Technology Award for Mirror Film Hardcoat Developed with Red Spot Paint and Varnish


UV curable hardcoat adds a protective shield to the surface of ReflecTech Mirror Film   continue reading »

SouthWest NanoTechnologies Honored at Frost & Sullivan Banquet for Innovation in Carbon Nanotubes


SWeNT CEO Dave Arthur received the prestigious Award for Innovation in Carbon Nanotubes   continue reading »

WAC Lighting Exhibits Bath Bar Prototype with Transparent Novaled OLEDs


Fixture was designed and engineered with three panels featuring NOVALED organic LEDs   continue reading »

Liquavista Launches 8.5 Inch Color and Mono Display


Liquavista product range demonstrates scalability to larger-sized displays   continue reading »

Liquavista Launches Next Generation of Development Kit for Manufacturing Partners


Miniaturized SDKs offer a choice of both size and processing platform   continue reading »

Applied Materials, China New Energy Leader CECEP to Collaborate on Advancing Solar PV


China’s first utility-scale thin film solar farm will use 5MW of SunFab panels   continue reading »

Sirit, a Federal Signal Technologies Company, Awarded Contract with Defense Logistics Agency


RFID labels and ribbons to be supplied for supply chain applications   continue reading »

Cambrios Receives RadTech 2010 Emerging Applications Award


Cambrios received the award for its UV curable, coated nanostructured system   continue reading »

QD Vision Acquires Motorola Patent Portfolio Covering the Use of Quantum Dots in Display and Lighting Applications


Augments QD Vision’s position in quantum dot intellectual property   continue reading »

Universal Display Presents Novel PHOLED Display Architecture


Company’s novel four sub-pixel design demonstrated in collaboration with Professor Jin Jang of Kyung Hee University and Samsung Mobile Display at SID 2010   continue reading »

Liquavista Achieves Ultra-Low Power Consumption with Latest Dynamic Low Frequency Driving Schemes


Unique driving capability provides an intelligent power consumption platform, addressing the consumer desire of true mobility   continue reading »

Dyesol Restructures to Fast Track Growth and Internationalization


Founder Dr. Gavin Tulloch has resigned from the board to focus entirely on technology development   continue reading »

Mitchell R. Butier Succeeds Daniel R. O’Bryant as Avery Dennison CFO


Daniel R. O’Bryant elected executive vice president, business development   continue reading »

Applied Nanotech Receives MDB Capital Award


Received ASTRUM award at 2010 Bright Lights Conference   continue reading »

E Ink, Chilin Technology Announce Joint Partnership


Building low-power electronic paper displays suited for industrial and specialized applications   continue reading »

Liquavista Launches Ground-Breaking Transflective Product Platform


LiquavistaVivid offers next generation of transflective displays with high performance monochrome reading combined with the vibrant colors of tv-like quality images   continue reading »

Novaled Demonstrates Long Lifetime and High Efficiency White Top Emitting OLEDs


The white top emitting OLED structure offers the realization of OLED lighting products made on metal substrates   continue reading »

Evergreen Solar introduces String Ribbon Solar Panels Certified for Coastal Installations at Genera Solar Show in Madrid, Spain


The company’s most powerful solar panels to date are now one of the few that provide IEC 61701 salt mist anti-corrosion certification   continue reading »

First Solar Joins U.S. Clean Energy Business Mission to China


One of 24 businesses on a cabinet-level Clean Energy Trade Mission led by U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke   continue reading »

Minera Norge Automates Delivery Processes with Award-Winning RFID Solution


Uses UPM Raflatac ShortDipole and Hammer RFID tags   continue reading »

Universal Display Showcases OLED Technology Advances at SID 2010


Includes new light-blue UniversalPHOLED emitter system for enhanced OLED display and lighting performance   continue reading »

Alien Technology Enables Improved “Vein-to-Vein” Blood Bag Tracking Efficiency


Alien Technology solutions partner Aifos Solutions provides a complete UHF RFID visibility solution to increase security and improve efficiency of blood bags within Blood Banks   continue reading »

UNI-SOLAR Participates in Major Rooftop Photovoltaic Test Site in Denver


Will provide wealth of information about PV on rooftops   continue reading »

DuPont Hosts U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke at DuPont Apollo Thin Film Photovoltaic R&D Centre


Showcases innovative PV technologies as part of Clean Energy Trade Mission in China   continue reading »

Ascent Solar Modules Installed at ProLogis Rooftop Photovoltaic Test Site in Denver


BIPV class of laminates have been installed   continue reading »

New Energy to Test System for Generating Electricity from Motion of Trucks at Industrial Park Servicing America’s Third Largest Seaport


MotionPower technology for generating electricity from trucks and big rigs to be field-tested at high-traffic 8.7 million square foot industrial park   continue reading »

Dyesol Selected to Exhibit at the Smithsonian Institution’s Cooper-Hewitt’s National Design Triennial


Will exhibit a BIPV window based on Dyesol’s dye solar cell technology   continue reading »

RadTech’s PV Conference Announces New Speakers


Cambrios, NREL, Sartomer and Lux Research will be presenting   continue reading »

SCM Microsystems Offers First Certified Smart Card Reader for the New Electronic ID Card in Germany


SCL011 can now be employed in government sponsored user tests   continue reading »

Lufthansa Successfully Speeds Up Aircraft Maintenance with UPM Raflatac’s RFID tags


Lufthansa Technik has successfully used RFID technology in tracking aircraft components for the past two years   continue reading »

Ascent Solar Commences Initial Production from Its FAB 2 Production Plant


Successfully began initial production of monolithically integrated flexible CIGS modules   continue reading »

DayStar Technologies Announces Reverse Stock Split


Stock began trading on a split adjusted basis on May 12, 2010   continue reading »

Liquavista Collaborates with Freescale Semiconductor on eReader Solutions


Freescale’s embedded processors for eReader applications allow developers to trial Liquavista electrowetting displays with real applications   continue reading »

Luna Innovations Strengthens Executive Leadership


Jonathan Cool becomes acting president and COO; Scott Graeff named chief commercialization officer   continue reading »

Spire Introduces Large Area Solar Simulator for Thin Film Modules


First simulator to go to SoloPower for large area CIGS modules   continue reading »

Evergreen Solar Introduces New Higher Power String Ribbon Solar Panel at Solar Expo 2010 in Verona, Italy


The company’s most powerful solar panel to date   continue reading »

Toledo Ticket, TransCore Launch RFID-based Hang Tags Ideal for Preferred Customer Parking or Security Access Control


Extends convenience of wireless technology to larger segment of the parking market   continue reading »

DuPont Features New Innovations at SID 2010


Will feature new material innovations for the display industry   continue reading »

AVANCIS, Donauer Solar Systems Reach Agreement for Distributing Solar Modules


Donauer will integrate PowerMax CIS thin-film solar modules into its portfolio   continue reading »

PolyIC Will Exhibit at LOPE-C 2010


Will be present with booth, talks and seminars   continue reading »

New PV Project: Bosch’s First Facade System


Joint project between Bosch Solar Energy and Johanna Solar Technology   continue reading »

Applied Materials Sees Strong Demand for Esatto Double Print Technology for Manufacturing Higher Efficiency, Lower Cost Solar Cells


Esatto Technology is a high precision, multi-step printing capability   continue reading »

SCM Microsystems and Hirsch Electronics Win Major Critical Infrastructure Project in UAE


Teams up with local partner Native Systems to deliver a comprehensive smart access control solution to the CNIA in Abu Dhabi   continue reading »

Dyesol, CSIRO Prepare to Collaborate On Higher Performing Materials


Dyesol will project manage a specialized team of experienced scientists from CSIRO to develop higher performing dyes   continue reading »

North Carolina Turnpike Authority Selects TransCore to Provide RFID Technology for State’s First Electronic Toll Collection System


First installation will be on the Triangle Expressway   continue reading »

Sun Chemical Names Toryon Technologies National Distributor for Circuit Materials Market


Toryon will carry Sun Chemical’s full line of materials for printed circuit boards   continue reading »


April 2010



Novaled Demonstrates Reliable OLEDs on Metal Substrates


Showcases expertise on efficient and long lifetime OLEDs on metal at the Light and Building Frankfurt   continue reading »

New Energy Completes Commercial-Scale Prototype Able to Generate Electricity from Moving Trucks, Long-Haul Rigs, and Buses


Engineers unveil first-ever, ‘non-mechanical’ MotionPower-Heavy technology   continue reading »

Xunlight Receives Certification for Flexible PV Modules


ETL certification was granted following rigorous testing by Intertek   continue reading »

Mühlbauer Has All-Time High in Order Backlog Due to High Level of Order Growth in All Business Areas


Marked sales and earnings increase expected as of Q2 2010   continue reading »

First Solar Agrees to Acquire NextLight Renewable Power, LLC


NextLight is a leading developer of utility-scale solar projects in the southwestern U.S.   continue reading »

DuPont Expects to Grow PV Sales More Than 50 Percent in 2010


Sales to exceed $1 billion in 2011 based on successful new products and strong market demand   continue reading »

NTERA Announces Availability of Segmented Numeric and Alpha-Numeric NanoChromics Display Print Trial Kits


Enables functional printers with sheetfed screen-printing assets to immediately begin manufacturing printed NanoChromics displays   continue reading »

Innovalight Establishes New Record with Silicon Ink Solar Cells


Solar cells achieve 19 percent conversion efficiency of sunlight to electricity   continue reading »

DuPont Display Enhancements, GM Nameplate Sign Licensing Agreement


Licenses Vertak direct bonding technology to provide GM Nameplate with improved optical bonding technology   continue reading »

New PV Encapsulant Helps Deliver More Power at Lower Cost


Oerlikon Solar, DuPont have collaborated on new thin white reflective solar PV encapsulant sheet   continue reading »

UPM Raflatac RFID Business Area Conclude Employee Negotiations


Will relocate new product piloting to Guangzhou, China, and Fletcher, NC   continue reading »

Enfucell and SoftBattery Featured by Reader's Digest Around the Globe


Showcased in local editions around the globe as an example of environmentally friendly new technology   continue reading »

Printechnologics (formerly Menippos GmbH) Presents Innovative Technology


Paper stores digital data and electric current   continue reading »

United Solar Ovonic, ContourGlobal to Co-Develop Rooftop Solar Installations for Coca-Cola Hellenic Buildings in Italy


Initial 3.4MW installation at four Coca-Cola Hellenic facilities in Italy to be completed in 2010   continue reading »

Queen’s Award for Enterprise Presented to DuPont for Increasing Energy Efficiency of Solar Cells


DuPont receives prestigious award for advances in Solamet metallization technology   continue reading »

Evergreen Solar Announces the Pricing of $165 Million of its 13 Percent Convertible Senior Secured Notes Due 2015


Notes will be senior secured obligations of Evergreen Solar   continue reading »

CNT-Enabled Touch Sensitive MP-4 Players Based on Unidym’s Printable CNT Films Displayed at China Electronics Fair


Devices displayed in an exhibit of G Star Laser   continue reading »

SOMARK Plans Live Demo of Labstamp in Philadelphia Area on April 29


An automated machine that applies permanent, alpha-numeric tail tattoos to mice for lab ID   continue reading »

MOU Signed Between Dyesol and Singapore Aerospace Manufacturing Pte Ltd


Will design, develop and build an automated pilot manufacturing facility for DSC products   continue reading »

Toumaz Named ‘Cool Vendor’ by Gartner


‘Cool Vendors in Healthcare Providers 2010’ report selects vendors as ‘Innovative, Impactful and Intriguing’   continue reading »

Identive Group Completes Acquisition of RockWest Technology Group


RockWest is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Identive   continue reading »

Liquavista Strengthens Display Portfolio by Acquiring New IP


Reinforcing a one-stop shop approach for licensing of electrowetting displays   continue reading »

Unified passive and active RFID solution enhances tracking and management of Items, assets, and containers


Unified passive and active RFID solution enhances tracking and management of items, assets and containers   continue reading »

DuPont Microcircuit Materials Expands Innovative Offerings for Printed Electronics


New silver conductive inks target high-growth touch screen and OLED markets   continue reading »

Samsonite Selects Ascent Solar Modules for Integration Into Carrying Case Products


Selected flexible light-weight CIGS modules from Ascent Solar to be integrated into its new line of solar consumer products   continue reading »

Applied Materials’ SmartWeb and New Aristo Systems Enabling Advanced Touch Panel Applications


Allowing customers around the globe to quickly ramp their new designs from development to volume production   continue reading »

Applied Materials’ SmartWeb and New Aristo Systems Enabling Advanced Touch Panel Applications


Allowing customers around the globe to quickly ramp their new designs from development to volume production   continue reading »

Letting the Sun Shine In: Solarmer Energy, Inc. and Joel Berman Glass Studios Jointly Develop a Solar Panel


Features textured glass for attractive, decorative BIPV   continue reading »

Impinj Partners with Digilogics to Bring High Performance RFID Solutions to Mexican Government Agency, Registro Publico Vehicular


Impinj Speedway Revolution reader certified for purchase by state and local government agencies   continue reading »

Merck KGaA and Plastic Logic Jointly Develop New Generation Organic Semiconductors


Merck recently invested in the expansion of the Chilworth Technical Centre   continue reading »

UPM Raflatac Introduces New DogBone UHF RFID Tag


Offers groundbreaking performance and security features   continue reading »

Liquavista Receives 7 Million Euros for Commercialization of Electrowetting Displays


All existing investors show their support for Liquavista’s electrowetting technology   continue reading »

Sirris Selects Optomec Aerosol Jet Solution to Develop Next Generation PE Products


Belgium's leading collective research center for high technology will use system for projects   continue reading »

Applied Materials Opens Global Manufacturing Hub in Singapore


Applied’s first facility in Asia for manufacturing its advanced semiconductor equipment   continue reading »

ECD Announces 3.0 MW of Uni-Solar BIPV Installations on Lidl Logistics Centers in France


Installations Include 1.1MW at Cambrai, 1.1MW at Vars, and 800kW at Les Arcs   continue reading »

Cambrios Technologies Selects Ascent Solar as PV Partner for Department of Defense Flexible Solar Cell Army Natick Contract


Will investigate how conductive films can be applied to lightweight, flexible CIGS PVs   continue reading »

Dyesol Reduces Price on Z907


Reflects economies of scale achieved through scale-up of dye production   continue reading »

UPM Raflatac and Lygase RFID Solutions to Debut Real-Time, RFID-Enabled Conference Attendee Tracking, Lead Capture and Data Analysis Tool at RFID Journal Live!


New system provides venue owners, event organizers and exhibitors with high value insights   continue reading »

Cooperation Between Novaled and Ingo Maurer on Transparent OLED Lamps


Showcasing joint efforts at the Light + Building trade show in Frankfurt   continue reading »

CAPE, WMU Host PE Workshop


Mastering Printed Electronics Principles Workshop set for June 9-10, 2010   continue reading »

Optomec to Feature Production Applications at Printed Electronics Europe 2010


Presentations will highlight recent developments in Aerosol Jet technology   continue reading »

Dell offers ODIN RFID Solutions through Dell Direct


One-stop shop for complete RFID systems made easy for end-users   continue reading »

Confidex Ironside Micro and RPC Tag Family Establish Confidex as the Tag Provider for RTIs


Ironside Micro is tuned for metal use and brings a high level of robustness   continue reading »

Universal Display Awarded SBIR Phase II Contract from NSF


Company is developing environmentally friendly, single-layer barrier film   continue reading »

SmartKem Appoints New Senior Scientist to Support Business Growth


Russell Griffiths to lead SmartKem's technical staff   continue reading »

Dyesol and Pilkington Sign JV MOU


Plans to develop opportunities in the BIPV marketplace   continue reading »

Gerd Günther Joins Novaled Management Board


Joined Novaled in 2005 as VP marketing and sales   continue reading »

Impinj Unveils High Performance Speedway xPortal Integrated Portal Reader


Compact POE solution employs innovative antenna technology to increase performance, reduce deployment cost   continue reading »

Veeco Introduces ContourGT Surface Metrology Product Family


Non-contact, 3D optical surface profilers deliver up to 10x throughput improvements   continue reading »

3M Completes Acquisition of A-One Office & Consumer Label Business in Japan


A-One is the number one office and consumer label brand in Asia and the second largest worldwide   continue reading »

SWeNT Exhibits New Carbon Nanotube Fabrics and Inks at MRS


New nanoPly fabric is layered with large quantities of carbon nanotubes   continue reading »


March 2010



Toppan Printing Brings TFT Manufacturer Ortus Technology into the Group


Toppan Printing, Casio have agreed to a collaboration related to small and medium-sized display business   continue reading »

Identive Group to Acquire RockWest Technology Group


Acquisition further expands position in ID management solutions and services in the U.S.   continue reading »

Mühlbauer Group Introduces New SCP 800/EMV


SCP 800/EMV can be controlled and managed by an optionally available unique wireless operator panel   continue reading »

Confidex Releases Confidex Captura


Tag comes with both mechanical and electrical seal functions and is easy and fast to attach   continue reading »

Intrinsiq Materials Launches Innovative Inkjet Printable Copper Ink


Intrinsiq CI is designed for photonic curing at room temperature in air   continue reading »

SGIA Symposium Presents Cutting-Edge Technologies


Keynoter addresses crossover production processes in printed electronics   continue reading »

BASF First Chemical Company to be Founding Member of The Sustainability Consortium


Independent organization aims to drive innovation to improve consumer product sustainability   continue reading »

New Technology from NTERA Enables Mass Printing of Electronic Display Circuits


Can cost-effectively mass produce electronic displays on a vast array of paper, packaging, ticket and greeting card products   continue reading »

5N Plus Promotes Nicholas Audet to VP


Announces end of partnership with Amerigon   continue reading »

eMagin Posts Record Revenues and Profits in 4Q2009, Capping First Full Year of Profitability


Gross profit rises 69 percent on annual revenue gain of 27 percent   continue reading »

Novaled to Introduce Ultraflat OLED Luminaires at Light + Building


Will be introducing innovative long life organic LEDs   continue reading »

The QUE proReader by Plastic Logic Receives Two Mobile Industry Awards at International CTIA Wireless


Recognized as the premier enterprise ebook reader and luxury mobile device   continue reading »

SolarWorld AG: Revenue of €1 Billion to Be Sustainably Exceeded


Production capacities will be massively expanded   continue reading »

Frank Prein joins Odersun AG as COO


Internationally experienced operations executive appointed to the board of management   continue reading »

Inovateus Solar is Solar General Contractor for the First Potentially LEED Platinum Certified Transportation Building in the U.S.


Supplying Uni-Solar photovoltaic roofing material for the project   continue reading »

Applied Materials’ Breakthrough Predictive Scheduling System Boosts Lithography Efficiency


Enables chipmakers to expand fab capacity without purchasing new lithography equipment   continue reading »

UPM Raflatac, Technology Solution Partners Jointly Developed Curved UHF RFID Tag


RFID technology enables efficient use of assets in gas cylinder industry   continue reading »

Kent Displays Receives Ohio Third Frontier Award


Awards support growing advanced materials industry   continue reading »

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger Visits Nanosolar HQ


Senate Bill 71 exempts green tech companies from sales tax on the purchase of manufacturing equipment in California   continue reading »

Liquavista Launches Display Kits to Enable Customers to Develop Application and Designs


Available in both LiquavistaBright and LiquavistaColor electrowetting displays   continue reading »

NREL, 3M Sign Agreement on Renewable Energy Research


Will establish joint investigations in thin-film PV, concentrating solar power and biofuels   continue reading »

Sovello AG Sold to Ventizz Capital Fund IV, a German Private Equity Firm


REC, Evergreen and Q-Cells, equal partners in Sovello AG, have entered into an agreement to sell 100 percent of the shares   continue reading »

Semiconductor Veteran Geoff Tate Named CEO of Nanosolar, Inc.


Nanosolar committed to meeting customer demand for cost efficient solar panels   continue reading »

Dyesol Debuts in Bloomberg’s Top Five New Energy Pioneers


Recognizes five companies that Bloomberg New Energy Finance analysts consider to be highly promising and progressive   continue reading »

ODIN Releases Intelligent Asset Management Software for RFID


Application adds automated RFID to physical IT asset tracking   continue reading »

Ascent Solar Signs Strategic Alliance Agreement With Kirloskar


Will begin integration, marketing and distribution of Ascent Solar's flexible CIGS PV modules into products designed to address multiple market opportunities in India   continue reading »

Federal Signal to Form New Division: Federal Signal Technologies Group


Comprised of VESystems, Sirit, Diamond Consulting, PIPS and FAPD   continue reading »

Chevron Tests Emerging Solar Technologies in Central California


Former Bakersfield refinery converted to next-generation solar demonstration facility   continue reading »

Universal Display Added to NASDAQ Clean Edge Green Energy Index


Highlights Universal Display’s role in developing and providing energy-efficient UniversalPHOLED technology and materials to developers and manufacturers of OLED displays and lighting products   continue reading »

Japanese Apparel and Textile Consortium Cuts Costs with RFID Technology


Solution, which provides cost savings throughout supply chain and results in positive effects on consumer prices, utilizes UPM Raflatac ShortDipole RFID tags   continue reading »

ECD Names William C. "Kriss" Andrews Interim CFO


Has more than 35 years of financial, accounting and management experience   continue reading »

Mühlbauer Launches New Multibiometric eGATE Solution


Suitable equipment to realize fully automated and fast border crossing procedures   continue reading »

5N Plus Enters into a Long-Term Supply and Recycling Agreement with Calyxo, a Q-Cells’ Subsidiary


Will provide semiconductor compounds, including cadmium telluride and cadmium sulphide, to Calyxo   continue reading »

UPM Raflatac Achieves ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 Certifications for RFID Operations in Guangzhou, China


Operations in Finland, U.S. have been previously certified to both standards   continue reading »

Novaled AG Receives CleanEquity Award 2010


Won the award for Excellence in the Field of Environmental Technology Development   continue reading »

DuPont CPM Opens New Technical Lab in China


Real-time technical support and development now closer to major electronics customers   continue reading »

Spansion Appoints SL Chan as VP for Sales and Field Marketing, Asia


Semiconductor veteran to lead Asia regional strategy   continue reading »

Organic and Printed Electronics to Counter Product Piracy


Authenticity check using a cell phone via tiny radio chips embedded in the product or printed onto the package   continue reading »

First Solar Joins the Desertec Industrial Initiative


Partnership highlights promise of PV power in deserts   continue reading »

TAGSYS Secures $12 Million in Venture Funding


Will use the funds to expand distribution channels, help partners secure new markets and continue to develop UHF and HF solutions   continue reading »

Evergreen Solar Panels Powering 5 MW Solar Power Plant in Italy


Installation in Apulia, Italy, is company’s largest to date   continue reading »

Zebra Technologies Announces Deborah Murphy as VP of Market and Channel Development, Specialty Printing Solutions


Newly created role for organization will broaden Zebra’s global go-to-market plans   continue reading »

SCHOTT Advanced Materials Business Unit Appoints Heather Rayle New VP/GM for North America


Previously held various positions with Rohm and Haas   continue reading »

Scheuten Solar Decides in Favor of Bürkle Ypsator Again


Within one year, Scheuten Solar has bought its second multi-opening laminator from Bürkle   continue reading »

New Energy Bolsters Patent Portfolio for Technologies Capable of Generating Electricity from the Motion of Vehicles


Additional patent protection for its MotionPower technologies has been filed   continue reading »

First Solar Sells 30 MW Solar PV Power Project to Southern Company and Turner Renewable Energy


New Mexico facility expected to be among nation's largest when complete   continue reading »

QD Vision Wins AlwaysOn GoingGreen East 50 Award for Second Straight Year


Developer of Quantum Light nanotechnology-based products for lighting and displays honored   continue reading »

Marcus Vaenerberg Appointed Senior VP of the UPM Raflatac RFID Business Area


Worked as VP, sales for UPM Raflatac’s RFID business since 2005   continue reading »

Applied Materials Expands Display, Solar Equipment Manufacturing Capability in Taiwan


Enhances Applied’s capability to serve its FPD and thin film solar PV customers in Asia   continue reading »

Sirit and RF Controls Deliver Groundbreaking RFID System


Enables real time location utilizing passive tags   continue reading »

Peter Rusch Promoted to VP of Sales for Europe, Africa and the Middle East


Thomas Hofmann to Assume Role as Director of Sales for Europe   continue reading »

5N Plus, Teck Metals Enter into Long-Term Supply Agreements for Germanium and Indium Feedstocks


Stability of Firebird’s supply chain expected to be viewed as a differentiating asset by customers   continue reading »

Mühlbauer Ecoline Series Welcomes CHS 200 Card Hot Stamping System


Flexibility, quality and easy operation are the key benefits of the new CHS 200   continue reading »

Confidex Supplies Contactless Tickets to Atlanta


Sole supplier to MARTA   continue reading »

Alien Technology Announces Ultra High Performance Next Generation Global RFID Reader


New reader supersedes all Alien global enterprise category readers in a common hardware platform   continue reading »

Bayer MaterialScience Acquires Artificial Muscle, Inc.


Enabling technology for the next generation of touchscreens: actuators and sensing components   continue reading »

New Energy Advances Engineering and Fabrication of Commercial-Scale Prototype


Able to generate electricity from moving trucks   continue reading »

First Solar Signs Contract with PG&E for 300 MW PV Solar Power Project


Desert Sunlight project will have a total capacity of 550 MW   continue reading »

Aerosol Jet Deposition System for Multi-Chip Packaging to be Featured at IMAPS Device Packaging Conference


Presentation to highlight recent developments in Aerosol Jet technology   continue reading »

Applied Materials Announces Increased Cash Dividend and $2 Billion Share Repurchase Authorization


Reflects confidence in near- and long-term prospects for growth, profitability   continue reading »

Dyesol to Collaborate with Pilkington North America on BIPV


Develop opportunities in the BIPV marketplace   continue reading »

Innovalight Hires Michael Johnson as CFO


Brings more than 30 years of experience to Innovalight   continue reading »

New Bundesdruckerei Product Presented at CeBIT 2010


Visotec Expert 600 checks authenticity of ID documents   continue reading »

Bundesdruckerei Presents New Mobility Concepts


Demonstrates role innovative NFC technologies and eID card concepts could have in mobile application scenarios   continue reading »

SOMARK Accepting Pre-Orders for Labstamp 3.4.10


Scheduled for release for commercial use in late 2010   continue reading »

ECD Announces 2.4-MW Rooftop Solar Project in Portland


Second large-scale, multi-rooftop project for ProLogis and Portland General Electric   continue reading »

PowerID Releases New, Improved Line of BAP RFID Products


BAP leader now offers ruggedized, long-life metal tag and plastic-coated people tracking tag   continue reading »

UPM RFID Technology Helps Sonoco-Alcore Better Serve Its Paper Core Customers


Helps customers reduce costs through advanced inventory tracking   continue reading »

Mühlbauer Patent Confirmed by Singapore Court of Appeal


Court overturns revocation of Mühlbauer AG's patent and finds for infringement by Manufacturing Integration Technology Ltd.   continue reading »

Konarka Announces Business Collaboration and Strategic Investment with Konica Minolta


Joint development expected to yield production and global distribution of high performance OPV panels   continue reading »

Dyesol Recognized for World's Best Practice


Awarded an A- rating in the industry category of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency by Oekom Research   continue reading »

Ascent Solar and FTL Solar Sign Multi-Million Dollar Strategic Alliance Supply Agreement


Modules intended for use in defense/disaster relief and other specialty market products   continue reading »

SWeNT Receives Frost & Sullivan 2010 North American Technology Innovation Award in Carbon Nanotubes


Honored for its innovative CoMoCAT nanotube production process   continue reading »

Solutia Announces Agreement to Acquire Etimex Solar


Positions Solutia as a global provider of both major encapsulants to the fast-growing PV industry   continue reading »

Identive Group Announces Further Cost Reductions at Board and Executive Levels


Ayman Ashour appointed CEO; Felix Marx appointed COO   continue reading »


February 2010



Avery Dennison Board Elects Dean A. Scarborough Chairman


Selects David E. I. Pyott lead independent director upon Kent Kresa's retirement   continue reading »

Security in Networked Worlds


State-of-the-art identity management and mobile phones as reading devices for the new German ID card   continue reading »

Sirit Shareholders Approve Acquisition by Federal Signal


Expects transaction to close on or about March 5, 2010   continue reading »

Dyesol-Corus Milestone 7 – Into the Light


Achieved seventh milestone of the joint program under the Welsh Assembly Government contract   continue reading »

UPM Raflatac and Hansaprint Take Customization of NFC RFID Tags to a New Level


Announce new label for metal surfaces   continue reading »

Avery Dennison Corporation to Join University of Arkansas RFID Research Center Advisory Board


Sees productive synergy taking place between the two organizations   continue reading »

Impinj Monza 4 Tag Chip Family Raises Bar in RFID Performance and Privacy


New chips feature True3D and QT technologies, delivering dramatic RFID application improvements   continue reading »

Savi Networks Seals New Pact to Wirelessly Monitor Cargo for Western Digital in Thailand


SaviTrak Intelligence Service Has automatically tracked more than 100,000 shipments through Free Trade Zone   continue reading »

Evergreen Solar Appoints Scott Gish VP of Sales and Marketing


Will report to Richard M. Feldt, chairman, CEO and president   continue reading »

Ascent Solar Achieves Mil-Spec 810G Certification for Defense Applications


Premier and 2 Meter flexible CIGS solar modules have been certified by an independent laboratory   continue reading »

Sirit Announces Increased Offer from Federal Signal


The increased consideration represents a premium of 43 percent to the value of the original Federal Signal offer   continue reading »

Enfucell Gets New Capital and New Shareholders


Vera Venture and Varma securing bridging finance   continue reading »

Innovalight Hires Boris Mathiszik as VP of Worldwide Sales


Silicon ink solar cell technology company to expand sales organization globally   continue reading »

MIT Commissions Peratech to Develop Next Generation Tactile Robotic Skin


New type of electronic ‘skin’ enables robotic devices to detect not only that they have been touched but also where and how hard the touch was   continue reading »

Toppan Printing Launches Sales of TopCert


IC employee ID card authentication and management solution compatible with Microsoft Windows   continue reading »

Cypak TAP Interface for Medical Devices Excites Interest in San Diego


Touch And Post enables clients to post their data to a mobile reader   continue reading »

CRSP Funds 10 New Advanced Solar Research Projects


Announces first Sponsored Research Program project with Konarka Technologies   continue reading »

ELANTAS PDG, Inc. Acquires Formulated Products Business from Quadrant Chemical


Supplies OEM companies in the automotive, aerospace, electrical/electronics, and transportation markets   continue reading »

Mitsubishi Electric Names Kenichiro Yamanishi New President, CEO


Setsuhiro Shimomura is appointed as chairman   continue reading »

Cost-Efficient Card Production Right from the Beginning


Mühlbauer launches new semiautomatic sheet collating solution SSC 200   continue reading »

DayStar Technologies Appoints Magnus Ryde as CEO


Also named a director of the company’s board of directors   continue reading »

3M and txtr to Explore eReading Solutions and Businesses


Next to rapid growth in the eReading area, 3M predicts a broad range of applications for this technology in the industrial space   continue reading »

U.S. Department of Energy Honors Universal Display for White OLED Lighting Advances


Company’s progress in white OLED lighting performance toward DOE’s commercial targets recognized at annual Solid-State Lighting Workshop   continue reading »

UPM Raflatac Plans on Relocating New Product Piloting of its RFID Business Closer to Fastest Growing Markets


Moves closer to fastest growing markets in Guangzhou, China and Fletcher, NC   continue reading »

Interactions Between Hardin County Jail Detainees and Correctional Officers are Automatically Tracked with Precision Dynamics’ Clincher RFID Wristbands


Jail achieves defensible regulatory compliance through automated RFID technology   continue reading »

ODIN completes 300th successful RFID project


Industry leader leverages best practices on five continents   continue reading »

Two Constellation Energy Projects Named Best in New England by Association of Energy Engineers


Solar installation at Patriot Place was named the best renewable energy project in New England   continue reading »

Luna Innovations Announces New Credit Facility


Silicon Valley Bank extends Luna a $5 million revolving credit facility   continue reading »

Applied Nanotech Holdings Receives Contract to Improve Lithium-Ion Batteries


Awarded a $100,000 Phase I contract by the US Army   continue reading »

Innovalight Awarded Key Patent by U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for Solar Cells Manufactured With Silicon Ink


Includes selective emitters made from silicon ink and crystalline silicon wafers   continue reading »

Applied Nanotech to Exhibit at Nano Tech 2010 in Tokyo


Will showcase some of its key nanotechnology advancements   continue reading »

Joseph Flanagan Joins Applied Materials as Senior VP of Worldwide Operations and Supply Chain


Will help reinforce Applied’s commitment to re-engineering the company and help spur new ways to do business more efficiently   continue reading »

STMicroelectronics Delivers Innovative Enabler for Energy Savings and Performance Boost in Process and Building Automation


World’s first combination protection-and-termination IC enables system designers to increase performance, reduce power, simplify design   continue reading »

Roth & Rau AG Takes Over Solar Activities of OTB Group B.V.


Boost to the company’s market position in crystalline silicon solar technology and in its turnkey business   continue reading »

Peterborough Utilities to Construct 10 MW Solar Farm


Opportunity for ICP Solar to build one of the first utility owned solar projects In Ontario   continue reading »

Richard Erskine Resigns from Ascent Solar Board


Responsibilities as CEO of Energy Capital Management necessitate his resignation   continue reading »

Dyesol in Germany – On the Starting Grid


Company will pursue DSC product development and commercialization in Germany, particularly in Bavaria   continue reading »

SolarWorld Wins Independent Test Again


Modules reach highest yields in international competitive comparison   continue reading »

SoloPower Names Tim Harris as CEO


Lou DiNardo assumes role as executive chairman of the board   continue reading »

Uni-Solar Laminates Featured on Mario Botta-Designed Building in Italy


Curved surfaces of the cutting-edge architectural design takes advantage of Uni-Solar's unique product characteristics   continue reading »

Unidym Adds Malcolm Gillis to Board of Directors


Dr. Gillis served as the president of William Marsh Rice University from 1993 until 2004   continue reading »

Slurry Supply Running Stably, Wafer Production Unaffected


All slurry recovery plants are currently running stably after last week's fire   continue reading »

CSEM Introduces a Low Power RF SoC with an Integrated DSP Processor Back


CSEM has developed an RF system-on-chip integrating a 900M Hz low power RF transceiver   continue reading »

Cambrios Announces Issuance of an Important Inlicensed Patent Claiming Methods of Nanostructure Formation and Shape Selection


Covers commercially relevant methods of manufacturing metal nanostructures   continue reading »

United Solar Announces Major Contribution for 4 MW Installation on Marcegaglia Group's Industrial Plant in Italy


Complete BIPV system will produce enough energy to meet the needs of approximately 1,900 households   continue reading »

RFID Implementation Delivers Major Savings for Viraj Profiles Ltd.


Leading global manufacturer of stainless steel profiles successfully streamlined logistical operations with RFID   continue reading »

Lighting Companies Initiate LED Light Engine Standardization


International group of companies forms Zhaga   continue reading »

Kovio and Nissan Chemical Ramp Up Production of Silicon Ink for RF Products and Displays


NCI will commercially produce Kovio's proprietary silicon ink technology   continue reading »

Confidex Appoints Tim Hoffman Senior Manager, Channel Sales North America


Previously with Zebra, Omron, HP and Agilent   continue reading »

STMicroelectronics Inaugurates its New Taiwan Office in Taipei


Marks 25th anniversary of ST’s successful local presence   continue reading »

DuPont Opens PV Application Facility in Geneva


Accelerates innovation to meet fast-growing solar market   continue reading »

Gentag, The CORE Institute Sign License Agreement


Post surgery wireless skin patch license agreement signed   continue reading »

VDMA Photovoltaic Equipment Forum Appoints Steering Committee


Dr. Peter Fath, centrotherm photovoltaics AG, is spokesman   continue reading »

Five Million Euros Invested into Confidex


Company specializes in contactless RFID technologies   continue reading »

Fire at Slurry Supplier May Affect Wafer Production at REC ASA


SiC Processing AS is currently unable to estimate the expected length of the production shutdown   continue reading »

New Energy Appoints J. Brent Wilkinson as COO


Experience includes growth at Nexus Technology Group, Mielach, Precise Software   continue reading »

SKion Exceeds Threshold of 95 Percent of the ALTANA Shares and Makes Squeeze Out Request


Requests ALTANA AG to convene a shareholders meeting   continue reading »

Applied Materials Joins ISMI’s ESH Technology Center


Collaboration to address global environmentally sustainable and cost-effective manufacturing   continue reading »

PETEC, Flexible Display Center at ASU Collaborate to Develop Enabling Technology for Printed Flexible Displays


PETEC becomes associate member to collaborate on high-performing OTFTs   continue reading »

UPM Raflatac, Marnlen RFiD Create Customized RFID Inventory Inspection and Validation Tagging Solution for Bairstow Lifting Products


Bairstow will affix HF RFID tags to all of the products it manufactures   continue reading »

Unidym Announces JV to Market Printable CNT Electronics in Korea


Working with Wisepower to market and co-develop Unidym’s proprietary film and electronic ink products into the Korean touch panel and display industries   continue reading »


January 2010



Semprius and Siemens Announce Agreement to Advance Innovative Solar Energy Technology


Will co-develop and deploy plug-and-play demonstration systems based on Semprius’ Solar Module Arrays and Siemens’ automation and control components   continue reading »

Michael Mohr Joins Heliatek as VP Production


Second important replacement with experience in the industry at Heliatek   continue reading »

Syscan ID Expands Into the UK Market


Partnership agreement reached with Animalcare Group plc to distribute EID wand reader   continue reading »

Alien Technology Finishes First in Off-Road Championships Down Under


Motorcycling South Australia selects Alien RFID tags and readers and race timing system   continue reading »

ECD, Enfinity Announce Plans to Co-Develop 10 MW of Rooftop Solar Projects in Ontario


The companies expect to complete construction during 2010   continue reading »

Optomec Introduces Aerosol Jet Display Lab System for Next Generation Touch Screen and Display Applications


New product will be launched at FlexTech 2010 Conference   continue reading »

Nissha Signs $1.4 Million Licensing Agreement for Peratech’s Ultra-Thin, Low Power QTC Technology Switches


Creates next generation of touch screens with 3D input for mobile devices   continue reading »

TAGSYS, Rica Lewis Deploy RFID Solution at Major European Retailers


Is leading supplier of jean apparel to major European retail stores such as Carrefour, Auchan and Intermarche   continue reading »

AIXTRON Expands to New R&D Facilities


Plans to invest up to 40 million euros over the next two to three years   continue reading »

US Air Force Selects ODIN to Monitor and Maintain RFID Network


Air Force AIT and Air Mobility Command RFID Sustainment Initiative covers eight bases   continue reading »

Confidex Expands into Wireless Sensor Networking Technologies


Joins global DASH7 Alliance   continue reading »

Applied Nanotech Holdings Expands its Presence in Solar Field


Enters into agreement with Arima Eco Energy Technologies   continue reading »

Cymbet Secures $31 Million in Private Financing


Additional funding to launch global sales expansion and add manufacturing capacity for eco-friendly EnerChip product lines   continue reading »

5N Plus and Abound Solar Sign PV Module Recycling Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding for Raw Material Supply


5N Plus will provide recycling services for solar modules and manufacturing scrap   continue reading »

Applied Nanotech Holdings Establishes Sales and Marketing Presence in Europe


Martin Schmid to represent ANI’s interests in Europe   continue reading »

Bürkle Aims at Growing Again


PV is key to the company’s growth plans   continue reading »

Identive Group Expands Executive Management Team


Melvin Denton-Thompson named CFO/COO, Dr. Manfred Mueller named CEO of SCM Microsystems business unit   continue reading »

Identive Group Announces Preliminary 4Q Results, Preview of New Business Structure


Outlines SCM Microsystems’s cost reduction program following the completion of its combination with Bluehill ID   continue reading »

Savi Announces New SmartChain Supply Chain Solutions for Chemical, Oil and Gas, and Aerospace and Defense Businesses


Provides actionable knowledge powered by real-time data from devices equipped with all types of Auto-ID technologies   continue reading »

Veeco Awarded $4M in R&D Matching Funds from DOE Solid State Lighting Manufacturing Grant


Veeco's proposal focused on driving down cost of high brightness LEDs through advancement of its MOCVD technology   continue reading »

QD Vision Receives $3 Million from DTE Energy Ventures


Will ramp up commercialization of energy efficient technology for lighting and flat panel displays   continue reading »

AVANCIS Achieves Record 15.1 Percent Efficiency


Results confirmed by NREL    continue reading »

Functional Printing Enables Next Wave of Mass Produced Electronic Goods


OE-A’s LOPE-C 2010 will demonstrate the latest process technologies and applications   continue reading »

Odersun Achieves IEC Certification for its CIS Solar Modules


With certification for its thin-film modules, Odersun starts ramping-up production   continue reading »

IDTechEx Printed Electronics Europe 2010 will Reflect New Trends in PE


Will cover a host of new trends, including carbon nanotubes in conductive paper and transistors, printing silicon for enhancing solar cells, for transistors and other uses and printing copper at a fraction of the cost of silver   continue reading »

Printed Electronics Summit Set for May 10-11, 2010


Conference offers roadmap to PE scale-up, cutting-edge technologies and mass market integration   continue reading »

PNM, First Solar Sign Contract for 22 Megawatts of Utility Scale Solar Power for New Mexico


Five PV solar power plants to be located in PNM’s service territory   continue reading »

DuPont Completes $295 Million Expansion for PV Market


DuPont to invest $175 million in final phase of critical Tedlar PVF film expansion for durable PV modules   continue reading »

STMicroelectronics Joins CEA-Leti IMAGINE Program


Will work together to develop multiple E-beam lithography   continue reading »

Plextronics Achieves ISO 9001:2008 Certification


Certification positions the company to deliver high-quality ink products to the PE industry   continue reading »

First Solar Acquires Solar Project Development Pipeline from Edison Mission Group


The utility-scale solar projects are located in California and the Southwest   continue reading »

ICP Solar Appoints Three New Directors


Larry Faulk, Mark Roseborough and Ron Stewart named to Board of Directors   continue reading »

Identive Group Adopts New Stock Symbols


NASDAQ:INVE and FSE:INV reflect company’s new name   continue reading »

Dyesol Launches New Online Catalog to Meet Global Demand


Dyesol Limited has launched a new website with a complete online product catalog to meet the rapidly increasing global demand for its products and technologies.   continue reading »

ECD Announces Plan to Build Manufacturing Facility in France


Announces plans to establish a 30MW solar laminate manufacturing facility in France   continue reading »

Sirit Signs Definitive Agreement to be Acquired by Federal Signal


Acquisition transforms Federal Signal into a leader in intelligent transport systems   continue reading »

Korean Apparel Company The Basic House Harnesses RFID to Achieve Visibility Through the Supply Chain


Using UPM Raflatac DogBone RFID tags to gain visibility into its supply chain management and to overcome a number of problems typical of the apparel industry   continue reading »

Luna Innovations' Largest Investor Exchanges Debt for Equity


Carilion Clinic exchanges $6.2 million in debt for preferred stock   continue reading »

Ascent Solar Announces Launch of New Web Site


Features a fresh design, expanded information on products and market diversity and a more interactive platform   continue reading »

Alien Technology Provides RFID Solution for Reusable Fish Crates


Alien Technology and Prosign deliver RFID tracking solution to Pack and Sea for environmentally challenging fish crate tracking application   continue reading »

AIXTRON Participating in National German OLED Research Project 'So-Light'


Working together with 10 other partners to strengthen Germany’s leading position in the fast growing OLED market   continue reading »

Luna Innovations Emerges from Chapter 11 Reorganization


Luna exits Chapter 11 less than six months after filing   continue reading »

Semprius Receives $1.5 Million Investment from X-FAB in Strategic Development Agreement


X-FAB to provide turnkey silicon wafer fabrication for Semprius customers   continue reading »

Gov. Bill Richardson Issues Green Economy Executive Order from SCHOTT Solar’s Albuquerque HQ


Declares New Mexico ‘Solar Valley’ of U.S.   continue reading »

New Energy Unveils Patent-Pending Technology to ‘Spray’ Solar Cells onto See-Thru Windows to Generate Electricity


Novel system to ‘spray’ solar cells onto New Energy’s SolarWindow replaces slow, expensive methods with high-speed, cost-saving process   continue reading »

Xunlight Awarded $34.5 Million Tax Credit


Advanced Energy Manufacturing Tax Credit is awarded through partnership with the U.S. Department of Treasury and Department of Energy   continue reading »

RFID Solution Designed by UPM Raflatac and Digilogics Delivers Measurable Gains for El Puerto de Liverpool


Leading retailer in Mexico implements comprehensive RFID solution for its suppliers   continue reading »

OE-A Roadmap for Organic and Printed Electronics is Available for Download


Offers in-depth look at applications as well as materials, substrates and patterning processes   continue reading »

Spansion Inc. Announces Agreement to Purchase Distribution Business and Foundry Services From Former Japanese Subsidiary


Company on-track to emerge from Chapter 11 in the first quarter of 2010   continue reading »

New Energizer Solar Powered Charging Solutions Announced


www.energizersolar.com showcases state-of-the-art innovative solar solutions   continue reading »

Liquavista Collaborates with Texas Instruments to Fuel Next-Generation eReader Advancements


Liquavista technology to be mapped to TI’s OMAP processors for eReaders   continue reading »

Introducing the QUE proReader


More than an eReader, QUE is uniquely designed as an essential tool to lighten the workload of mobile professionals   continue reading »

Cypak Partners with Meridian Health


Will jointly develop new technology-based products and services   continue reading »

eReaders Set for a Revolution as Liquavista Launches Color Display


LiquavistaColor brings high performance full color video reflective displays   continue reading »

Innovalight Raises an Additional $18 Million to Expand Silicon Ink Manufacturing for Global Solar Market


New strategic investments from Singapore back plans to expand in region   continue reading »

Ascent Solar Hires Zane Rakes as VP of Manufacturing Operations


Looks forward to expansion and ramp up of its high volume Fab 2 facility   continue reading »

Veeco Appoints David D. Glass CFO


Joins Veeco following a 25-year career with Rohm and Haas   continue reading »

Optomec Awarded Air Force Contract to Enhance Fuel Cell Manufacturing System


Upgrades target high volume production of solid oxide fuel cells   continue reading »

New Energy Achieves Major ‘Transparency’ Breakthrough in Development of See-Thru Windows Capable of Generating Electricity


Researchers replace ‘visibility-blocking’ metal with transparent, environmentally-friendly compounds   continue reading »

Applied Nanotech Holdings Announces R&D and License Agreement with Prominent Sporting Goods Manufacturer


Tailoring Applied Nanotech’s patented epoxy/CNT nanocomposite technology for use in a specific new sporting goods application   continue reading »

Enel Green Power, Sharp and STMicroelectronics Sign Agreement for the Largest PV Panel Manufacturing Plant in Italy


Plant, located in Catania, Italy, is expected to have initial production capacity of 160 MW per year and is targeted to grow to 480 MW over the next years   continue reading »

Luna Innovations Receives NASDAQ Extension


Jan. 13, 2010 represents the full extent of the panel's discretion in this matter   continue reading »

SCM Microsystems and Bluehill ID AG Complete Business Combination


Combined company to adopt new name: Identive Group   continue reading »

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