May 2012



Applied Nanotech Unveils ThercoBond Family of Highly Thermally-Conductive Bonding Materials


Highly thermally-conductive bonding and printed materials   continue reading »

Ascent Solar, Shenzhen Radiant Enterprise Enter Strategic Alliance with Leading China Railway Design Agency


Will integrate Ascent Solar panels with existing and future railway stations   continue reading »

SOMARK Innovations Launches New TriCell Technology for the Labstamp System at the 59th Annual Meeting of JALAS


Improved animal ID for research mice   continue reading »

Nanosolar Completes Installation of 1 MW Ground-Mounted Solar Project at Camp Roberts


California deployment to serve as test bed for DoD Energy Security Technology Certification Program   continue reading »

First PV Solar Panel Installed on Largest Solar Project in the World


Marks another milestone at Topaz Solar Farms   continue reading »

Identive Introduces Cloud-Based NFC Tag Management


Scalable platform enables dynamic updates, personalization of content   continue reading »

SolarWorld Welcomes Decision on Anti-Dumping Duties Up to 250 Percent on Solar Products from China


Final judgment by U.S. Department of Commerce expected in second half of the year   continue reading »

Peratech Creates Fast-Acting Electronic Nose Using QTC Technology


Rapidly detects the presence of VOCs   continue reading »

New Series of Cost-Saving Rear Silver Conductor Pastes for Silicon Solar Cells Being Introduced by Ferro Electronic Materials


Pastes cut silver usage while maintaining key performance characteristics   continue reading »

Al Bilad Customers In Saudi Arabia Receive New Banking Cards Instantly with Gemalto Solution


Can seamlessly integrate the card solution into its existing IT infrastructure   continue reading »

G24 Innovations Energy Harvesting Device Wins 2012 IDTechEx Award


Honored for Best Technical Development of an Energy Harvesting Device   continue reading »

Applied Materials Delivers Strong 2Q 2012 Results


Silicon Systems Group performance drives strong sequential growth in orders and net sales   continue reading »

Auditing for a Safe and Sustainable ASSA ABLOY


Suppliers must measure up in the key areas of environment, health, safety, business ethics and human rights   continue reading »

Identive to Present Latest Trends in NFC Technology at NFC Solutions Summit


Will present talks, new product offerings   continue reading »

Sixth Solvay – COPE Symposium on Organic Electronics


Academic, corporate representatives discuss the latest research and newest product developments in emerging markets   continue reading »

Single-Chip Ethylene Sensor to Monitor Fruit Ripening


Development of the sensors onto flexible substrates is planned, paving the way for use in smart packaging.   continue reading »

NREL Director Dan Arvizu Named Chair of National Science Board


Panel advises president, Congress on science and engineering   continue reading »

REC Announces New Silicon Technologies Applications and Research Center in Shangyu, China


STAR Center is a commitment to customers in China   continue reading »

Q.CELLS Supplies 16 MWp of Solar Modules to FILKAB JSC and Solarpro in Bulgaria


Q.PRO modules score by high quality, durability and above average yields   continue reading »

Plastic Logic Announces New Strategy to Expand Market Reach


Business focus on accelerating new applications and markets for its technology   continue reading »

Konarka, Dri-Design Unveil Innovative Solar Metal Wall Panel System


Konarka Power Plastic solar films integrated into new Dri-Design Metal Rainscreen Panels   continue reading »

Ascent Solar Named Bye Aerospace Development Partner


Solar energy is a key component to several of Bye Aerospace's programs   continue reading »

Intrinsiq Materials Announces CP-002 Low Cost Copper Screen Print Paste


Nanoparticle-based copper paste designed for photonic curing   continue reading »

Clean4Yield Project Targets Contamination, Defect Control in Roll-to-Roll Organic Electronics Production


Goal is ensuring high enough yields for cost-effective manufacturing   continue reading »

SoloPower Receives TiE50 Award in Energy and Cleantech


Award to be presented at TiEcon   continue reading »

isiQiri Launches Revolutionary Multi-Touch Technology


Q-Frame large-format multi-touch technology to be launched in June   continue reading »

Identive Group Announces Preliminary 1Q 2012 Results


CEO says revenue performance was at lower end of expectations   continue reading »

HID Global RFID Glass Tags Deliver Improved Read Ranges for Small Animal ID


Adds two Glass Tag Ultra RFID transponders to its expanding Animal ID Glass Tag family   continue reading »

Dyesol Innovation Recognized at 2012 Endeavour Awards


Receives Highly Commended Award in the Most Innovative Manufacturing Company category   continue reading »

New Energy Appoints Proven Executive to Introduce Novel Electricity-Generating Technologies to Industry


Previously served as vice president of Asahi Glass Company’s Solar Business Unit   continue reading »

eMagin Announces Record 1Q 2012 Revenues


Product revenue up 35 percent, positive EBITDA   continue reading »

Enbridge, First Solar Announce Completion of 50 MW Silver State North Nevada Solar Project


Interior secretary Ken Salazar dedicates first utility-scale solar project built on public lands   continue reading »

Sun Chemical Offers Cost Saving Material Solutions for PV Manufacturers


Showcases solutions for PE, solar   continue reading »

SoloPower Sees Opportunity in Italy


Will preview next generation flexible thin-film solar technology at SolarExpo in Verona   continue reading »

Eight19 Begins Organic Solar Trials in Africa


Real-­world data will accelerate product development   continue reading »

3M Board Elects Inge G. Thulin Chairman


Thulin currently serves as president and CEO   continue reading »

Universal Display Announces 1Q 2012 Financial Results


Results reflect growing demand for proprietary materials and technology   continue reading »

Thinfilm Announces Financial Report for 1Q 2012


Announces first public application featuring printed memory cards, continues progress toward full-scale commercialization of stand-alone memories   continue reading »

SMARTRAC to Sponsor and Present at NFC Bootcamp Training Series


OTA training brings expertise of global leader to its NFC training series   continue reading »

REC Announces Production of Five-Millionth Solar Module


REC has been active in Italy since 2009   continue reading »

GERO Solarpark Delivers First Power After Seven-Week Construction Period


GERO Solarpark GmbH’s 28-megawatt solar power plant, was inaugurated in Amsdorf.   continue reading »

ECD Cancels Going Concern Auction of United Solar


Continuing to work with prospective buyers on alternative transactions   continue reading »

Cymbet Teams with Micross to Supply New Embedded Energy Solutions


Micross to offer EnerChip solid state batteries   continue reading »

NovaCentrix Launches New PulseForge Model at drupa 2012


Offers increased production speeds and decreased consumables cost in comparison to the other PulseForge tools   continue reading »

Ynvisible Launches Online Shop, Attends drupa


Shop features products with its interactive display technology   continue reading »

Identive Announces Appointment of David Wear as EVP Finance


Also will serve as CFO, company secretary   continue reading »

Board Changes at Toumaz Limited


Names Anthony Sethill as CEO, Chris Toumazou executive chairman   continue reading »

Nanosolar Achieves ISO 9001:2008 Certification for German Manufacturing Facility


Certification covers all aspects of the manufacturing and testing of Nanosolar thin-film solar panels   continue reading »

eMagin Receives Follow-on OLED Display Order for U.S. Army Remote Viewer Program


All of the microdisplays are to be delivered prior to the end of 2012   continue reading »

First Solar Establishes Indian Operating Company


Appoints Sujoy Ghosh as country head, India   continue reading »

MidAmerican Solar, First Solar Announce Start of Major Construction on Largest Solar Project in the World


Topaz Solar Farms, located in San Luis Obispo County, CA, is 550 MW PV project   continue reading »

First Solar Announces 1Q 2012 Financial Results


Net sales of $497 million is $70 million less that 1Q 2011   continue reading »

First Solar Appoints James Hughes CEO


Mike Ahearn will continue in his role as chairman of the board   continue reading »

First Solar Appoints Raffi Garabedian CTO


Dave Eaglesham retires   continue reading »

Imec Demonstrates Low-Power 7Gbps 60GHz Transceiver


Collaboration with Panasonic designed for the wireless consumer market   continue reading »

Applied Ventures Invests in Infinite Power Solutions


Raises $10M in Series D Financing   continue reading »

REC to Supply 20 MW in Bulgaria


Increases market share to 15 percent   continue reading »

Q.CELLS Supplies 7 MWp of Solar Modules to IKEA in Italy


IKEA to build roof-top installations onto main Italian warehouse in Piacenza   continue reading »

TAGSYS Offers Exclusive Try and Buy Program for Textile Rental Market


Will allow textile companies to test TAGSYS industry-leading RFID-based management system   continue reading »

TAGSYS Introduces First Total Management System for the Textile Rental Industry and its Users


First commercially available, end-to-end RFID visibility management system brings fast ROI to industrial laundries and their customers   continue reading »

Xenon Launches Worldwide PE Test Center Network to Help Drive Commercialization of Printed Electronics Industry


Network is a consortium of manufacturers, integrators and universities that will make labs available to researchers and product developers   continue reading »


April 2012



Heliatek Sets New World Record Efficiency of 10.7 Percent for Its Organic Tandem Cell


Also confirms superior low light and high temperature performances of OPV compared to traditional solar technologies   continue reading »

Nanosolar Successfully Completes Grant Specifications from U.S. DoE


Solar America Initiative Technology Pathway Partnership program focused on lowering cost of large-scale commercial PV installations   continue reading »

Dyesol, NTU Join Forces


Dye solar cell applications and technological advancements will be the focus   continue reading »

Imec Board Confirms 5 Percent Growth for 2011


Multidisciplinary approach secures future growth for imec   continue reading »

Eight19 joins Global LEAP


Goal is to encourage self-sustaining commercial markets for energy access solutions   continue reading »

Indigo by Eight19 Highlighted by UN's Sustainable Energy for All Initiative


Noted to be making progress in all three objectives of energy efficiency, renewable energy and universal access   continue reading »

UNI-SOLAR to Feature New, Higher Power Output Solar Products at Solarexpo 2012 in Italy


New enhanced PV laminates (ePVL) create cost saving solar solution   continue reading »

Identive Adds Online Custom NFC Tags to Its Industry Leading NFC Marketplace


Personalized NFC tags now available from www.identiveNFC.com   continue reading »

Q.CELLS Successfully Completes Largest Solar Project in Europe


Completed the Brandenburg-Briest solar project   continue reading »

REC Announces 1Q 2012 Results


Industry-wide overcapacity continued to put pressure on market prices   continue reading »

Universal Display, Fraunhofer IPMS - COMEDD Announce OLED Materials Agreement for White OLED Lighting


UDC will provide its proprietary UniversalPHOLED phosphorescent OLED materials as a key ingredient   continue reading »

OE-A at drupa 2012


Printed electronics is a special topic at drupa 2012   continue reading »

NRG Energy, MidAmerican Solar and First Solar Celebrate 100 MW Milestone for 290 MW Agua Caliente Solar Project


Yuma County, AZ PV solar project creates 400 jobs and clean, renewable power for 225,000 homes   continue reading »

Q.CELLS SE: Business Operations Stabilized


Modules are being produced in three shifts and will soon be expanded to the full four-shift operation, seven days a week   continue reading »

REC to Exit All Wafer Operations in Norway


Closing the remaining 650 MW multicrystalline wafer plant at Heroya   continue reading »

Gemalto Selected by America Movil, Banamex and Banco Inbursa as Technology Provider for Transfer Mobile Payment Service in Mexico


Gemalto promotes Transfer as an easy and safe way to transfer money Gemalto announced that it has been selected as the technology provider for Transfer, the service to be offered by the joint venture between América Móvil/Telcel, Citibank&ac   continue reading »

ECD Announces Extension of Auction Date


Moved from April 24 to May 8   continue reading »

Holst Centre Successful in EU FP7 Research Funding


Five of eight proposed collaborative projects receive funding   continue reading »

First Solar Marks First Anniversary of 3 MW Sai Sena PV Project in Thailand


Solar power plant uses more than 40,000 First Solar thin-film PV modules   continue reading »

TAGSYS Named as Finalist for 2012 Red Herring Top100 Award


Honors the year’s most promising private technology ventures from European business region   continue reading »

Secure RFID ID Cards from HID Global Meet U.S. Government Standards


Receives follow-on order for green cards with RFID tags   continue reading »

NFC Locking Technology Helps BMW Drivers Book Hotel


VingCard locking technology helps BMW drivers book, open hotel room   continue reading »

Multicard Expands Availability of Mobile Phone-Based Cashless Payments Using Rabobank Digital Wallet


Food service partners deploy Cashless Betalen solution in companies, schools   continue reading »

Top Professional Athletes Join Forces with MC10 to Shape the Future of Electronics in Sports


Matt Hasselbeck, Grant Hill among members of Sports Advisory Board   continue reading »

Precision Dynamics – St. John Introduces New Conf-ID-ent Bar Code Blood Card System for Blood Transfusion ID


Streamlines blood transfusion process with one-person verification, improves patient safety by helping prevent human errors   continue reading »

Brewer Science Introduces Thin Wafer Handling Systems for Compound Semiconductor Device Processing


Suitable for low-volume prototype processing that enables transfer to high-volume manufacturing   continue reading »

SMARTRAC Introduces Midas NFC Tag


Ideally suited to link small objects with cloud services   continue reading »

MiaSole Continues Global Expansion into India Solar Market


Announces appointment of Preetha Nair as country manager India   continue reading »

First Solar Restructures Operations to Align With Sustainable Market Opportunities


Frankfurt manufacturing facility to be closed; four production lines in Malaysia to be indefinitely idled   continue reading »

Ascent Solar Appoints New Board Member


Company to intensify the re-entering of rooftop solar market   continue reading »

UNI-SOLAR Outperforms Competition at the University of Notre Dame


Laminates part of thin-film solar PV demonstration installation   continue reading »

Konarka's OPV Modules Pass Aging Tests Performed by TUV Rheinland


Allows OEM product integration partners to integrate Konarka Power Plastic solar film with product lifetime confidence into flexible applications   continue reading »

SCHOTT Solar Panels Green the Game at Busch Stadium, Home of the St. Louis Cardinals


Solar energy system will generate enough energy to power all the team stores in Busch Stadium   continue reading »

BusinessGreen Leaders Awards Shortlists Eight19 For Two Accolades


Selected as a finalist in the Small Business of the Year and Renewable Energy Project of the Year categories   continue reading »

Novaled Cooperates with Marcus Tremonto on Development of PAD


PAD is a new ultra-slim transparent OLED suspension light   continue reading »

Identive Launches SmartCore in the U.S.


RFID card core manufacturing technology that enables unmatched surface quality and printability of contactless ID and access cards   continue reading »

First Solar to Expand Board of Directors


Nominates George Hambro and Richard Chapman to serve as directors   continue reading »

RUSNANO Invests in Beneq


Opens new opportunities for Beneq   continue reading »

Applied Materials Receives Intel Preferred Quality Supplier Award


Recognized as one of 19 companies receiving award   continue reading »

UNI-SOLAR Powered so-fi Bag Wins Prestigious International Red Dot Award


Product under Open Solar initiative wins award   continue reading »

Australia's Largest Solar PV Project Reaches Major Construction Milestone


WA minister for energy helps mark the commencement of panel installation   continue reading »

Thinfilm Receives Contract for Parts Identification using Printed Memory


Client is international manufacturer of security products, and produces systems that can be customized to nearly one million configurations   continue reading »

Printechnologics Excels at Printed Electronics Europe 2012


Chemnitz-based company awarded with Best Commercialization and Best in Show Awards   continue reading »

Konica Minolta Sensing Announces World First Dedicated Triple Junction Solar Reference Cell


Launched its AK-120/130/140 PV Reference Cells   continue reading »

3M Cogent Awarded Long Term Contract in Supplying High-Resolution LiveScan Booking Stations to Hong Kong Police Force


Will be used to capture tenprints and palm prints   continue reading »

Printechnologics, Nukotoys Change the Way Children Play and Learn with Collector Cards


Monsterology and Animal Planet: Touchcode paves the way for the next generation of app-cessories   continue reading »

Polyera Raises $24.5M in Series C Funding


Plans to use the funds to accelerate development activities, make a major investment in Asia-Pacific operations   continue reading »

Heliatek Wins Materials Award for its Breakthrough Solar Cell Technology at IDTechEx Printed Electronics


Given to the organization that has made the most significant development in enabling materials technology during the past 24 months   continue reading »

Brewer Science Acquires Real Estate for New Global Logistics Management Center


Acquisition includes existing building and land for future expansion   continue reading »

3M Names Scott Krohn VP and Treasurer


Will succeed Janet Yeomans, who has announced her intention to retire on Aug. 1   continue reading »

Identive Group names Jason Hart EVP Identity Management and Cloud Solutions


Co-founded idOnDemand, which was acquired by Identive in 2011   continue reading »

G24 Innovations Sets New Record for Recycling Indoor Light to Electricity


Records an average of 26 percent conversion efficiency   continue reading »

Antelope Valley Solar Ranch One Receives First Loan Advance


Exelon-owned solar PV project will be one of largest in the world   continue reading »

Public, Industrial Agreements Enable Further Growth of Holst Centre


Main growth of Holst Centre will be realized by increased industrial participations   continue reading »

Alien Technology, Digital China Forming Strategic RFID Partnership in China Market


Unique local knowledge of Digital China expected to drive new Alien business opportunities   continue reading »

Confidex Showcases Tag Innovations for Cold Chain Management


Highlighted new ways to manage assets with NFC phones   continue reading »

Alien Technology Next-Generation Higgs4 Transponder IC Enters Mass-Market Adoption with Pre-Encoded Serialization


Optimized for broad RFID deployments for apparel, other growing markets   continue reading »

Applied Materials Honored with Highest Supplier Award from Trina Solar


Receives award for second consecutive year   continue reading »

Thinfilm Wins IDTechEx Product Development Award for World-First Printed Addressable Memory


First step toward integrated printed systems recognized as key for PE ecosystem   continue reading »

Pvilion Launches UNI-SOLAR Powered Solar Sail Charging Station


New innovative product in Open Solar program   continue reading »

RFID Chipmakers Align on Industry-Wide Serialization Schema


Multi-Vendor Chip-Based Serialization (MCS) simplifies item level tagging with chip-based serial number management option   continue reading »

UPM Sale of RFID Business to SMARTRAC Concluded


The RFID business, consisting of three companies in Finland, the U.S. and China, has been transferred to the new owner   continue reading »

DuPont MCM Introduces Solamet PV416 PV Metallization for Thin Film PV


New lower temperature processing capability expands solar substrate options   continue reading »

TFG Radiant Increases Ownership in Ascent Solar


Completes acquisition of the Ascent Solar common stock owned by Norsk Hydro   continue reading »

Q-Cells SE Files for Insolvency Proceedings


Board reached the conclusion that a going concern of the company cannot be restored on a sufficiently secure legal basis   continue reading »


March 2012



Management Change at Dyesol


Dr. Gavin Tulloch no longer director of technology, but remains a non-executive director of the company   continue reading »

Printechnologics to Demo Touchcode Technology at PE Europe 2012


Touchcode is low-cost data tag solution that transforms paper into digital media   continue reading »

GSI Technologies Featured on Manufacturing Marvels


Leading manufacturer of PE is focus of segment   continue reading »

Nordic Ski Championships Choose HID Global for Access Control


Helped secured the slopes and avoid queues at the 2011 event in Norway   continue reading »

Dyesol Successfully Raises AUD $5 Million


Dyesol is a global supplier of dye solar cell materials   continue reading »

E Ink Segmented Display Used in Award-Winning Casala Numbering System for Chairs


Zifra innovative numbering system wins Red Dot Award for 2012   continue reading »

Identive Introduces TouchSecure OpenAccess Wall Mount Physical Access Reader


New form factor provides entry point security for integrated identity management   continue reading »

Fort Hood Activates Solar Energy System at Liberty Village Military Housing


Installs 3,000 SCHOTT Solar PV panels   continue reading »

UPM RFID Launches New High-Performance UPM Web UHF and UPM Trap NF UHF RFID Inlays with Impinj Monza 5 IC


Ideal for item-level appplications   continue reading »

UPM RFID Introduces New UPM Stamp Near Field and UPM Jewel UHF Inlays


Based on NXP UCODE G2iL, plus bestsellers upgraded to NXP UCODE G2iM 27   continue reading »

Applied Materials Projects Extended Capital Investment Cycle Driven by Mobility Trends


Forecasts market share gains in technologies that enable faster, low-power transistors   continue reading »

Heliatek Takes Silver at Ecosummit 2012


Prize is awarded to the most promising startups and young companies in the cleantech sector   continue reading »

PowerFilm and Streamlight Partner to Solarize First Responders


Will provide customized solar panels to Streamlight for integration with its products   continue reading »

Enfucell Strengthens PE Ecosystem, Teams Up with PragmatIC Printing and PEL


Will together provide all the key technology elements for complete PE products   continue reading »

NanoKTN Delivers Commercial Success from German Mission for UK Nanotechnology Clean Energy Companies


Returns an 82-fold increase on investment   continue reading »

Novaled AG Appoints New Chairman of its Supervisory Board


Dr. Wolfgang Ziebart appointed chairman of Novaled’s Supervisory Board   continue reading »

Blue Spark Technologies to Showcase Low Voltage Printed Batteries at PE Europe 2012,


Blue Spark booth demonstrations, presentation focus on how thin flexible batteries bring power to smart packaging, interactive printed media and more.   continue reading »

PragmatIC Printing Announces Ecosystem for Integrating PE Products


Close cooperation for commercial rollout of complementary technologies   continue reading »

3D Printing is Merged with Printed Electronics


Smart Wing created for UAV model demonstrates new technology from Stratasys and Optomec   continue reading »

3M Cogent MiY-ID-Gov First Product to Achieve Biometric Authentication System Category Certification


Specified by the Federal Information Processing Standard Publication 201 (FIPS 201)   continue reading »

Identive Opens the Door to Physical Access with NFC-Enabled Smartphones


Announces new way to enable the use of mobile phones to open doors and log on to computer networks   continue reading »

Intrinsiq Materials Leads €1.3M Program to Develop Copper Inks for Medical Device Applications


Forms consortium to develop its nanoparticle copper ink technology for use in medical devices   continue reading »

Impinj Highlights Innovation at RFID Journal Live 2012 Event


Showcases new products, educational presentations and global partner network   continue reading »

MiaSole Expands European Organization


Michael Povlin appointed director sales and marketing to lead marketing strategy and sales execution throughout EMEA   continue reading »

REC to Permanently Close Down Its Operations in Glomfjord, Norway


Renewable Energy Corporation ASA (REC) has decided to permanently close down its operations in Glomfjord, Norway   continue reading »

Schott Solar PV Unveils High Efficiency Mono Module


Schott Perform Mono PV module is manufactured in Albuquerque, NM   continue reading »

SolarWorld AG Increases Foreign Share in 2011


Surpassed €1 billion mark in revenues for third year in a row   continue reading »

Dyesol Technology Drives Large Panel Development


Announces assembly of prototype DSC Solar panels, which represent the largest continuous substrate, single circuit series connected DSC device made to date   continue reading »

Hirsch Identive Implements Physical Access Control System for Citizens Property Insurance


Emables staff to manage and monitor access control operations from a central station in each facility   continue reading »

Enbridge Acquires 50MW Nevada Solar Project from First Solar


Marks entry of Enbridge into U.S. solar energy market   continue reading »

Multicard Implements Statewide Standard Credential for Colorado’s Concealed Carry Handgun Permit


Standardized credential ensures consistency of permits issued across Colorado’s 64 counties   continue reading »

United Solar Sold More than 4MW of UNI-SOLAR Laminates for Innovative Building Integrated Rooftop Installation in Italy


Solar installation is located on the pavilions of The Fiera di Rimini Trade Fair   continue reading »

Novaled Files Registration Statement for IPO


Intends to apply to have its ADSs listed on the NASDAQ Global Market or NYSE   continue reading »

SoloPower Names Gen. Wesley K. Clark to Board of Directors


Gen. Clark to keynote PV America 2012 West, discuss future of solar in a global environment   continue reading »

G24 Innovations to Shine at Ecobuild


Largest event in the world for sustainable design, construction and the built environment   continue reading »

PrintoCent Pilot Factory Inauguration Presents New Coatema Concept


New line allows R2R mass production from lab to fab   continue reading »

SoloPower Sets Record for Flexible CIGS Solar Panel Efficiency


SoloPower flexible panel measured at 13.4 percent by NREL   continue reading »

QD Vision Awarded $1.38 Million DoD Contract


Contract is for specialized devices based on EL quantum dots   continue reading »

QD Vision Receives ISO 9001, ISO 14001 Certifications


Certification audit conducted by TUV SUD America   continue reading »

Eight19 Wins Climate Week Award


Honored for Best Initiative for a Small or Medium-Sized Business   continue reading »

Cymbet Launches CBC3105 Uninterruptible Power Supply in a Chip


Tiny footprint drop-in solution for life-of-product power backup   continue reading »

BW Europe to Distribute First Solar Thin-Film PV Modules in Italy


BW Europe is a leader in module sales in Italy   continue reading »

New Energy Technologies, NREL Develop ‘Invisible Wires’ for Transporting Electricity on SolarWindow


Ultra-fine grid-like pattern is deposited on to SolarWindow and is rendered virtually invisible   continue reading »

Synopsys, Applied Materials Collaborate on TCAD Models for Next-Generation Logic and Memory Technologies


Enhanced TCAD Sentaurus Models to speed process development for 14-nm node and beyond   continue reading »

3M Invests in Novel Silicon Anode for Lithium Ion Batteries


3M is granted another patent, expands manufacturing   continue reading »

Holst Centre Unveils Roll-to-Roll Imprint Tool for Process Development


Commissioned a tailor-made,highly flexible UV imprint tool   continue reading »

Innovative Access Control Technology from Identive Revolutionizes Integrated Identity Management


New reader family enables rapid convergence of physical and logical access   continue reading »

Riber, imec Extend Successful Collaboration on Next-Generation III-V Logic CMOS


Follows a successful collaboration in the field of advanced channel materials   continue reading »

Cincinnati, Grand Rapids See Green from RFID-Enabled Recycling and Waste Collection Operations


Using RFID technology to optimize critical waste management processes and generate cost savings   continue reading »

James Hughes to Join First Solar as Chief Commercial Officer


Role is designed to accelerate entry into emerging markets   continue reading »

First Solar Announces 20 MW Maryland Solar Project


Project is expected to start construction in Q2 2012   continue reading »

eMagin Reports Strong Q4 and 2011 Financial Results


Q4 revenues increase, gross margin at 65 percent   continue reading »

Blue Spark Names Paul Tang Quality and Project Manager


Will be responsible for global oversight of Blue Spark’s carbon-zinc battery production operations   continue reading »

Thinfilm Announces Successful Completion of Private Placement


Issues private placement of 25 million new shares at NOK 1.80 per share   continue reading »

Heliatek Opens Groundbreaking Production Facility for the Manufacture of Organic Solar Films


Company has invested €14 million in the construction of this first production line   continue reading »

NextEra Energy Resources Completes Acquisition of Ontario Solar Projects from First Solar


40 MW St. Clair projects begin commercial operation   continue reading »

First Solar to Build 26MW Avra Valley PV Solar Project for NRG


Will help Arizona meet its renewable energy goals   continue reading »

Identive, WPG Americas Team to Deliver NFC Pairing Solution for Transferring Medical X-Rays


Allows data from high-end medical imaging devices to be transferred to multiple exam room monitors   continue reading »

Q.CELLS Wins Contracts for Four Solar Projects in Greece


Constructing four solar plants with a total output of 2.4 MWp in the Commercial & Industrial (C&I) segment   continue reading »

SoloPower Brings Jobs to Oregon


Seeks engineers and technicians for high volume manufacturing facility in Portland   continue reading »

Professor Ching Tang, Inventor of the OLED, Joins QD Vision Science Advisory Board


Credited with several key innovations that led to commercialization of OLED flat-panel display technology   continue reading »

TAGSYS Sponsors Upcoming AAFA Events


Apparel RFID leader will participate in AAFA annual Executive Summit and International Sourcing, Customs & Logistics Conference   continue reading »

MiaSole Secures $55M to Spur Its Next Phase of Growth


Global leader in CIGS efficiency sets new benchmark for thin film solar performance   continue reading »

NFC Access Control Highlighted by GSMA at Mobile World Congress


ASSA ABLOY Mobile Keys solutions for NFC locking, wireless security and access control showcased by GSMA   continue reading »

Flexible OLED Lighting Reaches High Energy Efficiency Thanks to Shared Research Effort


Solvay, Holst Centre and several other partners demonstrate flexible OLED lighting tiles with an efficiency of 30lm/Watt   continue reading »

Thinfilm Receives First Order for Scalable Array Printed Memory


Delivery of engineering quantities of Passive Array Memory to customer in Q2 2012   continue reading »

SCHOTT Solar, CANOPY Complete 2.2 MWp Solar Park in Corsica


Approximately 10,000 solar modules supply environmentally friendly power   continue reading »

World Customs Organization Third Technology & Innovation Forum Marks Debut of SGS OMNIS


OMNIS is powered by the Savi Mobile Tracking System   continue reading »

Bundesdruckerei, XCOM and biw AG Present New Bank Applications


Opening an account online and withdrawing money with the new German ID card   continue reading »

The Digital Handshake - The Key to More Internet Transactions Using the New German ID Card


At CeBIT, Bundesdruckerei and AGETO are jointly presenting customer log-in solutions with the new German ID card   continue reading »

GETEC, Q.CELLS Commence Construction of 28 MWp PV Power Plant


Approximately 123,000 polycrystalline modules supplied by Q.CELLS will be in place by April of this yearQ.CELLS and GETEC green energy AG from the GETEC group, are working together to construct a 28 megawatt peak (MWp) solar power plant in Saxony-Anhalt.   continue reading »

Dai Nippon Printing, Identive Team to Deliver NFC Reader for ID Authentication


Leading Japanese mobile phone retailer is first customer   continue reading »

Identive Announces NFC Transponder Product Line Based on Sony FeliCa Lite


Identive first to offer transponders for all four NFC Types globally   continue reading »

Applied Materials Announces Increased Cash Dividend, $3 Billion Share Repurchase Authorization


Approved a 13 percent increase in the quarterly cash dividend   continue reading »

United Solar, Baraclit Form Strategic Partnership for Innovative Building Integrated PV Rooftops in Italy


Will integrate UNI-SOLAR PV solar laminates into its ‘flat roof’ system   continue reading »

Bundesdruckerei at CeBIT 2012: Showing How Companies, Public Authorities, Customers and Citizens Can Benefit from the New German ID Card


The company will present its solutions and ideas for ID management   continue reading »

TransCore Completes First Phase of Houston METRO’s 84-Mile Conversion of Reversible HOV Lanes to High Occupancy Toll (HOT) Lanes


Will increase utilization of the HOV system, relieve congestion in the general purpose freeway lanes   continue reading »

Hiss Pop Interactive Experience Debuts at Exploratorium Using Thinfilm Rewritable Printed Memory


At Exploratorium After Dark: Vinyl, Thinfilm Memory cards introduced participants to Hiss Pop, a new interactive adventure.   continue reading »

Identive Group Announces 4Q, Fiscal 2011 Results


Enjoyed 21 percent growth to more than $100 million in 2011   continue reading »

Kanematsu Exhibits UNI-SOLAR Products at PV Expo 2012 in Japan


Exhibition highlights strategic partnership for the Japanese market   continue reading »


February 2012



Father of DSC Awarded 2012 Albert Einstein World Award of Science


Professor Michael Gratzel honored by World Cultural Council   continue reading »

Abound Solar Announces Plan to Accelerate Production of its Next Generation High-Efficiency Modules


Will cease production of first-generation solar module in order to accelerate manufacturing process   continue reading »

NREL, UCLA Certify World Record for Polymer Solar Cell Efficiency


At 8.6 percent efficiency, cells clear path for devices that can harvest a broader spectrum of the radiation of the sun   continue reading »

Universal Display Announces 4Q, Full Year 2011 Financial Results


Full-year 2011 sales up 101 percent over 2010   continue reading »

idOnDemand, Fuji Xerox Australia Partnership Enables Single Credential for Building Entry and Secured Printing


Replaces the need to use a dedicated card or token to access a secured multifunction device   continue reading »

Alien Technology Adds Low-Level Reader Protocol Support for Enterprise Readers


The ALR-9900+ family of readers now supports both Alien Reader and industry standard low-level reader protocol   continue reading »

RFID-Tagged Solar Panels Empower Climate Change Limitation in India


RFID solution uses UPM DogBone UHF inlays with NXP U-Code chip to identify solar panels   continue reading »

Konarka Technologies Advances Award-Winning Power Plastic Solar Cell Efficiency with 9 Percent Certification


Next generation OPV cells make efficiency advances for energy-harvesting structures, autos and devices   continue reading »

HiSilicon, imec Collaborate on Reconfigurable RF Transceivers


Will jointly conceive low-power and compact high-performance reconfigurable RF transceivers   continue reading »

STMicroelectronics Completes Most Extensive NFC Product Portfolio


Advanced NFC controller joins largest portfolio of Secure Elements, providing support for all NFC business models to enable innovative contactless services   continue reading »

STMicroelectronics Ships Two Billionth MEMS Chip


Reinforces its lead in motion sensors for phones, tablets and other consumer devices   continue reading »

VingCard Elsafe RFID Access Control and Energy Management at Grand Hyatt San Francisco


With VingCard Elsafe products as the centerpiece, iconic Union Square property is now one of the most tech-forward hotels in all of San Francisco   continue reading »

Printechnologics Displays Touchcode Data Tag at Mobile World Congress


Touchcode is a low-cost solution which links printed paper with multi-touch smartphones and tablets   continue reading »

European Collaboration to Fast-Track Success of Organic and Large-Area Electronics


COLAE aims to speed up commercialization and adoption of OLAE   continue reading »

Sunflower - Making Solar Energy a Bigger Part of Our Everyday Life


Printed-plastic solar technology is transforming how and where power is harvested   continue reading »

Eight19 Brings Pay-As-You-Go Solar to South Sudan


Helps light up youngest country in the world   continue reading »

Thinfilm Appoints Johanna Puustinen as Senior Communications Manager


Will lead marketing communications activities, supporting successful commercialization of unique and innovative addressable memory technology   continue reading »

Ynvisible Teams Up with L’Oreal to Help Consumers Pick the Right Perfume


Point-of-sale display uses combination of printing, electronics solutions to direct customer to the right choice of perfume   continue reading »

Sonnedix, First Solar Mark Completion of 7.5 MW Nakhon Ratchasima Solar Farm


Largest First Solar plant in Southeast Asia   continue reading »

New Fellows to Help Guide NREL Research


Dr. Howard Branz, Dr. Michael Himmel join Council   continue reading »

European Project Reaches Milestone Enabling Item-Level RFID Tags


Bidirectional communication for thin-film RFIDs   continue reading »

E Ink Announces 2011 Financial Report


Company also launches new website, www.einkgroup.com, to encompass all E Ink companies   continue reading »

New Energy Technologies, NREL Fabricate Largest-Ever OPV Device Produced at NREL


Used solution-processable coating technique to deposit see-through electricity-generating coatings on to glass surfaces   continue reading »

Aesthetic PV for Architecture: Odersun Solar Modules Win Coveted iF Gold Award


Also receive iF material award   continue reading »

STMicroelectronics Announces Changes in Executive Management


CFO Carlo Ferro assigned to ST-Ericsson as COO, and Mario Arlati appointed ST CFO   continue reading »

Identive Group Announces Promotion of Dr. Manfred Mueller to COO, Identification Products


Business comprises approximately 45% of the company’s revenue   continue reading »

Konica Minolta Introduces First Inkjet Printhead Providing Tiny Drop Size and High Accuracy for Printed Electronics


High-accuracy printhead with the first use of MEMS technology at Konica Minolta   continue reading »

G24 Innovations Showcases Solar Powered Blind and Shade Systems


Showcasing this development at R+T Stuttgart   continue reading »

Nanosolar Secures $20 Million in New Funds


Investment to fuel new solar plants, and follows on heels of recent projects and milestones   continue reading »

Smart Reset Chips from STMicroelectronics Cure Frustration from Frozen Gadgets


Adds flexibility and user convenience at a reduced size and cost   continue reading »

NREL Names Ken Powers Deputy Lab Director, COO


Powers managed administrative operations for DOE NNSA   continue reading »

Heliatek Signs Joint Development Agreement with RECKLI to Integrate Heliatek Organic Solar Panels onto Concrete Building Facades


Innovative BIPV will enable architects to design energy harvesting, zero emission, green buildings to meet EU directive   continue reading »

Flag of Freedom Award Presented to Brewer Science for Hiring Veterans Under the Show-Me Heroes Program


Program is designed to connect military veterans with job opportunities when they return home from service.   continue reading »

Applied Materials 1Q 2012 Results Exceed Expectations


Orders of $2 billion up 26% sequentially, led by Silicon Systems Group   continue reading »

Toumaz Raises £11.2m to Accelerate Connectivity Chip Development


Proceeds will mainly be used to invest further in Toumaz Microsystems   continue reading »

CPI Hosts Printable Electronics for Print and Packaging Workshops 2012


Running four regional printable electronics workshops in March and April 2012   continue reading »

3M Cogent Biometric Access Control Readers Approved to Authenticate Transportation Worker Identification Credentials


Successfully completed TSA assessment   continue reading »

Pixelligent, Brewer Science Introduce New Spin-On Hard Mask


Improves functionality in semiconductor industry   continue reading »

U.S. DOE Recognizes Universal Display for Advances in Efficient White OLED Lighting


Fifth consecutive year that the company has received this DOE award   continue reading »

NREL Earns Prestigious Safety and Environmental Certifications


Third-party audit noted many system strengths at NREL   continue reading »

Impinj Monza Self-Serialization Enables Scalable, Reliable Item-Level Tagging for Retail Brand Owners


Chip-based serialization greatly simplifies EPC serial number management and provides foundation for lowest total applied tag costs   continue reading »

FlexTech Alliance Announces 2012 FLEXI Award Winners


ThinFilm Electronics, PARC, Western Michigan University and the Georgia Institute of Technology receive honors   continue reading »

BASF Acquires Ovonic Battery Company


Global leader in NiMH battery technology   continue reading »

ECD Files Chapter 11, Seeks Sale of Businesses


Operations will continue during sale process   continue reading »

Next Generation OPV Cells from Konarka Awarded World-First OPV Certification from TUV Rheinland


Konarka's TUV certification allows architect and building partners to integrate thin solar film in BIPV glass applications with IEC compliance   continue reading »

Printechnologics Connects Trading Cards to Online iSupergol Community


Touchcode technology enables Israeli iSupergol fans to create virtual dream teams of their favorite soccer players   continue reading »

Imec Announces World-First 300mm-Fab Compatible Directed Self-Assembly Process Line


Can DSA become the next patterning solution extending the limits of 193nm and EUV lithography   continue reading »

ASSA ABLOY Reports 4Q, Full Year Results for 2011


Overall sales grew 13 percent to $6.27 billion   continue reading »

Heraeus Acquires Daychem Laboratories


Expands Heraeus product portfolio in organic special chemicals for semiconductor and display industries   continue reading »

TI Names Chris Allexandre VP of Europe Regional Sales and Applications


Joined TI in 1997 and has held a number of positions in the company   continue reading »

Bundesdruckerei to Make Electronic Identities Mobile


Dr. Walter Fumy, chief scientist, receives 2012 SmartCard Award   continue reading »

IM3OLED Project to Develop Multi-Scale OLED Modeling tool


Collaboration with MEPhI aims to develop a software tool for OLED modeling   continue reading »

Thinfilm, PARC Win FlexTech Alliance Innovation Award for Printed Addressable Memory


First step towards integrated printed memory devices recognized as key for printed electronics   continue reading »

MC10 Accepts $2M Follow On Investment From Aberdare Ventures


Unique expertise of Aberdare in wearable and wireless health supports advancement of MC10’s innovative Seamless Sensing devices in healthcare   continue reading »

New Energy Adds Seasoned Glass Executive to Board of Advisors


Enderscores commitment to commercialize its novel SolarWindow technology   continue reading »

Eight19 Receives Rushlight Solar Award 2011


Received the award for its work on the IndiGo pay-as-you-go solar system   continue reading »

Inge G. Thulin Elected 3M President and CEO


Succeeds Sir George W. Buckley   continue reading »

Q.Cells Awarded as European Top Brand


EuPD Research names Q.Cells the Top Brand PV seal in Germany, France and Italy   continue reading »

REC Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2011 Results


After a slow start, demand for solar modules improved at the very end of the fourth quarter   continue reading »

SOMARK Adds Distributors to the Team


Adds APEX, BSI, Labreco as distributors   continue reading »

Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo, Former Nokia CEO, Joins Enfucell


Joins company as an angel-investor and advisor   continue reading »

Smit Ovens Forges Partnership with Holst Centre, Solliance


Cooperation between technology leaders will accelerate development of thermal solutions for OPVs   continue reading »

Identive Provides Secure Remote Network Access for Dutch Ministry of Defense


Provides 59,500 SmartFold smart card readers   continue reading »

VingCard Elsafe Widens Lead in RFID Locking Systems Technology


Nearly double reading speed and distance of RFID locking system from VingCard thanks to next-generation technology advancements   continue reading »

eMagin Receives $1.1 Million SBIR Contract from USSOCOM for Greater Than HD OLED Microdisplay


The highest resolution full-color microdisplay ever produced in the world   continue reading »

Abound Solar Produces 82.8W Module


First 82W module was produced in early January 2012 on existing production equipment   continue reading »

MiaSole Appoints Rich Hossfeld VP of Global Business Development and Sales


CIGS solar leader names Hossfeld to executive management team   continue reading »

Cypak in Lead of EU Project SAAPHO


Goal is to develop an ICT platform to promote active aging   continue reading »

Novaled Receives ISO 9001Certification


Company received the Recognized for Excellence award with a 5-star rating   continue reading »

PDC Enters into Agreement with Intellitix


Will continue providing next generation RFID solutions to the events industry   continue reading »

Identive to Acquire Majority Stake in Payment Solution AG


Acquisition expands Identive position in cashless payment systems in Europe   continue reading »

E Ink Demonstrates Electronic Paper at Taipei International Book Exhibition


Exhibit to highlight green reading through ePaper applications   continue reading »

Plextronics Hires Former Bayer MaterialScience Executive, Robert Kumpf, As COO


Will lead manufacturing and engineering operations with a focus on scaling capacity to meet increasing customer demand   continue reading »

Eight19 Announces Launch of £5M Funding Round


Finance to accelerate product development and market roll-out   continue reading »

Victor Lee Appointed CEO of Ascent Solar Technologies


Executive director of TFG Radiant Group Ltd. has been appointed president and CEO   continue reading »

PDC - SJC Awarded Amerinet Contracts for Identification Solutions and Other Healthcare Products


Agreement provides guaranteed savings through ValuePlus product standardization service   continue reading »

MiaSole Achieves Efficiency Milestone for Panel Production


Advancement accelerates roadmap for CIGS thin film technology   continue reading »

SGS, Savi Technology Announce Exclusive Worldwide Strategic Alliance


Goal is to deliver groundbreaking global cargo and asset tracking solution   continue reading »

Architects Ortner + Ortner Baukunst Built PV Pavilion with Customized Solar Modules from Odersun


Built on the campus of Potsdam University of Applied Sciences   continue reading »

MidAmerican Renewables Completes Acquisition of 550-MegawattAC Topaz Solar Farm from First Solar


MidAmerican Renewables Completes Acquisition of 550-MegawattAC Topaz Solar Farm from First Solar   continue reading »

Savi Launches Innovative Savi Mobile Tracking System


Provides supply chain, logistics and shipping operations with real-time operational insight   continue reading »


January 2012



Cambrios Technologies Enters Strategic Growth Phase with New CEO, John LeMoncheck


Receives new funding from Samsung Venture Investment Corporation   continue reading »

Semprius Sets World Record for Solar Module Efficiency


33.9 percent efficiency is confirmed by IES-UPM   continue reading »

Blue Spark Technologies Opens Battery Printing and Assembly Facility


Investment signals operational readiness to begin high-volume production of thin, flexible printed batteries for interactive print media and powered RFID   continue reading »

Dyesol Announces OTCQX Quotation in U.S.


Significantly increases information transparency to U.S. investors   continue reading »

REC Receives NOK 220 Million for Terminating a Long Term Wafer Sales Contract


Expecting to continue to recognize income from termination of long term wafer sales contracts   continue reading »

Unique Roll-to-Roll Laminator Enables Unrivaled Alignment


Holst Centre researchers achieve alignment of 70 microns between two foils in a roll-to-roll process   continue reading »

Fukumi Corporation Opens First NFC Physical Shop with UPM RFID NFC Tags in Tokyo


Customers have access to personal service with NFC consulting and guidance   continue reading »

Team Chipotle Becomes Team Chipotle-First Solar


Adds First Solar as new sponsor   continue reading »

Eastman to Acquire Solutia


Significant step in Eastman’s strategy to extend its global presence in emerging markets   continue reading »

ASSA ABLOY Acquires Securistyle in the UK


Adds complementary products and segments to its offering in the mature markets   continue reading »

Imprinted Logic from PragmatIC Printing Moving into Commercial Production


Announced plans to move its technology to pilot-scale production under an agreement with CPI   continue reading »

Odersun and incompany Present BiPV Solutions at Klimahaus Bozen


International trade show for green building held in Italy   continue reading »

Pepric, a Spin-Off of imec, Successfully Concludes Capital Round


Develops and commercializes equipment for quantitative molecular detection and imaging   continue reading »

Applied Ventures Extends Investment in MTPV, LLC


Clean energy semiconductor chip company completes $10M Series B financing   continue reading »

Identive Launches New Converged Access Group


John Menzel appointed VP of Access Control ID Solutions   continue reading »

Polyera CTO Antonio Facchetti Named AAAS Fellow


Honored for contributions to the design, synthesis and characterization of novel organic hybrid materials   continue reading »

TAGSYS Ramps Up Its Go-To-Market Strategy for the Americas


New executive leadership will spearhead expansion of TAGSYS footprint in North and South America   continue reading »

Q-Cells SE Plans to Implement Financial Restructuring Measures in Two Steps


According to business plan, Q-Cells expects to achieve a positive EBITDA as from 2013 and a positive EBIT as from 2014   continue reading »

Luna Innovations Names Geoffrey McCarty VP of Marketing


Has track record of transforming brands to help aggressively implement new strategy   continue reading »

CAPUFE Installs First 18000-6C Solution for Tolling


System allows residents of Sonora free passage through toll booths   continue reading »

Thinfilm, PST Sensors to Jointly Develop Printed Temperature Tags to Monitor Food and Other Perishable Goods


Disposable electronic sensor system to tap into existing, large and fast growing markets, improve food safety and reduce waste,enable the Internet of Things   continue reading »

Thinfilm Builds Out Ecosystem for Printed Electronic Systems


Acreo printed display, Imprint Energy battery technology relationships offer components for Thinfilm's integrated systems for the Internet of Things   continue reading »

TAGSYS Appoints Monte Lucas VP of Sales for Americas


Executive will spearhead RFID systems organization growth   continue reading »

Konica Minolta Sensing Americas to Show Spectroscopy Solutions at Photonics West 2012


Will debut a full line of spectrometers and accessories used in a variety of UV to NIR applications   continue reading »

ASSA ABLOY Acquires Dynaco


A leading producer of high-speed doors   continue reading »

DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions Collaborates with Yingli Green Energy on High Efficiency Solar Technology


Have made significant advancements in raising solar cell efficiency, extending module lifetime and targeting lower overall PV system costs   continue reading »

Lease Option Increases Rooftop Solar’s Appeal, NREL Study Says


Low down payment, immediate savings, lure a new, less affluent demographic   continue reading »

INSIDE Secure First to Support Breakthrough Kovio RF Barcodes


NFC leader sees big future for ultra-low-cost smart tags and posters   continue reading »

Eugenia Corrales Named CEO of Nanosolar


Appointment of industry veteran completes transition of top management team at thin film solar printing innovator   continue reading »

BASF, Philips First to Develop OLED Lighting for Use as a Transparent Car Roof


OLED lighting concept for car roofs is a solar-powered light source, transparent when switched off   continue reading »

Konarka VP of Engineering Speaks at Facades Design and Delivery Conference


Dr. Stuart Spitzer discusses Integrating Solar Energy Systems into Facade Designs   continue reading »

Download the World Design Capital Helsinki 2012 App Via UPM BullsEye NFC Tags


Delivers the program and actively follows WDC Helsinki 2012 news and event updates   continue reading »

MFLEX, Austria Technologie Launch Strategic Alliance to Jointly Manufacture High Density Interconnect Rigid-Flex Printed Circuits


Alliance enables both companies to complement existing product offerings by providing solutions for additional applications   continue reading »

Applied Nanotech Awarded U.S. Army Contract for Thermal Management of Portable Energy Systems


Expands production capacity of CarbAl material   continue reading »

QD Vision Receives 2011 SEMI Award for North America for its Pioneering Quantum Dot Research


Quantum dots expected to deliver improved color and better energy efficiency at lower cost for a range of products, including displays and solid state lamps   continue reading »

Avery Dennison, Xtreme RFID Collaborate to Create New Durable RFID Tag


Xtreme Metal Tag designed for mounting on metal substrates in challenging environments   continue reading »

Abound Solar, Solarsis Announce Commissioning of Solar Plant in Andhra Pradesh, India


First project in the state of Andhra Pradesh to use Abound Solar cadmium telluride thin-film modules   continue reading »

Leo InnoTech, UPM RFID Implement Large-Scale Item-Level RFID Solution for Apparel Warehouse Optimization in China


Six million apparel items tagged annually   continue reading »

PowerFilm, E-Z-­GO, a Textron Company, Announce Strategic Relationship for Electric Golf Cars


Will work together on electric golf cars and other electric vehicles   continue reading »

Q-Cells Crystalline 60-Cells Modules Set Two New World Records


Efficiency world record of 18.5 per cent for a multi-crystalline module exceeds own record of 18.1 per cent   continue reading »

Dow Corning Strengthens Innovation Capacity in Europe, Completes New R&D Facility in Belgium


Investment of €9M expands capacity for researching solar cells and silicon-based materials in Europe   continue reading »

Holst Centre, imec Launch Research Program on Flexible OLED Displays


Objective is to develop an economically scalable route to high-volume manufacturing of flexible active-matrix OLED displays   continue reading »

OE-A Roadmap for Organic and Printed Electronics is Available for Download


Five application clusters as well as materials, substrates and patterning processes are discussed in detail   continue reading »

SML Group Ltd Launches ViziT RFID Item Visibility Solutions


For retail garment and item tracking, featuring TAGSYS   continue reading »

First Solar Sets Another World Record for CdTe Solar PV Efficiency


Record 14.4 percent total area efficiency module confirmed by NREL   continue reading »

BASF Invests $50 Million to Acquire Equity Ownership Position in Sion Power


Global leader in the development of lithium-sulfur batteries   continue reading »

Continuously Adjustable Pulse Width Capability Lifts Newest Sintering System from Xenon into the Next Generation


Delivering greater flexibility for sintering conductive Cu and Ag metallic inks, curing thin-film substrates and for solar and surface modifications   continue reading »

Zebra Technologies, Checkpoint Systems Announce Agreement to Extend Zebra Location Solutions with OATSystems Passive RFID Capabilities


Partnership combines capabilities of RFID leaders to extend enterprise visibility   continue reading »

Semprius Closes $3 Million in Funding, Adds Duke Energy Renewables President Gregory Wolf to Board


Morgan Creek Capital Management, Illinois Emerging Technologies Fund and In-Q-Tel back leading innovator in high concentration PV modules   continue reading »

SCHOTT Solar Continues Realignment Efforts in the Field of PV


Concentration on fast-growing module and project business   continue reading »

SolarFocus Launches UNI-SOLAR Powered Kindle Cover at CES in Las Vegas


One of many SolarFocus technology products featuring UNI-SOLAR cells   continue reading »

Organizational Changes at REC


As a final step of an ongoing decentralization process move from Oslo to Singapore and Munich   continue reading »

TI Leader Receives Prestigious Award for Inventions in Ultra-Low Power Memory Technology


Academy of Medicine, Engineering and Science of Texas presents Ted Moise with award   continue reading »

TAGSYS, Think&Go NFC Combine Forces to Offer Retailers an Integrated RFID Item-Level Tracking and NFC Shopping Solution


First integrated RFID/NFC solution for deploying all-in-one RFID infrastructure for inventory and security to retailers opens new marketing channels to consumers   continue reading »

ASSA ABLOY Finalizes Acquisition of Albany Door Systems


Consolidated into Entrance Systems division   continue reading »

STMicroelectronics Unveils iNEMO Smart Sensor Technology for Precise, Real-Time Body-Motion Reconstruction


MEMS leader prototypes an integrated sensor suit that can help patients and athletes identify and remedy movement problems   continue reading »

Evonik Offers FLEXOSKIN Barrier Film for Protection of Flexible PV


Transparent, weather-resistant protective layer opens up new areas of applications   continue reading »

REC Successfully Completes and Finances One of the Largest Solar Plants in the UK


Durrants solar power plant will produce 5400 MWh of electricity yearly   continue reading »

Federal Signal Announces Plans for New Credit Facilities


Signed a proposal letter that outlines certain material terms and conditions for a $215 million term loan   continue reading »

Multicard to Supply Innovative Multi-Functional Corporate Credentials for Henkel


Secure ID credential enables physical and cyber access as well as payment, time and attendance   continue reading »

ASSA ABLOY Company HID Global Offers New NFC Solution


Opening doors the mobile way   continue reading »

IIMAK IINK SSX Conductive Screen Ink Improves Manufacturing Efficiencies


Offers high conductivity features in applications such as membrane switches, flexible circuits, displays and EL lighting   continue reading »

3M Launches High-Performance Multi-Touch Monitors at CES 2012


New multi-touch displays offer sophisticated desktop solutions with innovative, ultra-fast 20-finger touch response and flat front surface design   continue reading »

Lumiotec and Universal Display Announce Technology License Agreement for OLED Lighting


Lumiotec to manufacture and market novel OLED lighting products using UniversalPHOLED technology and materials   continue reading »

Electronic Atlas Maps U.S. Renewable Energy Resources


Makes high quality data accessible and easy to understand   continue reading »

MFLEX to Present at the 14th Annual Needham Growth Conference


CFO Tom Liguori will be presenting   continue reading »

UPM RFID Announces Collaboration with Freedom Shop


Will deliver RFID and NFC tags via new NFC Freedom store online   continue reading »

REC Makes Further Adjustments to Wafer Production in Norway


Reduces exposure toward a continued weak spot market for wafers   continue reading »

eMagin to Present at Two Upcoming Investor Conferences


Management will highlight technology, products, markets and growth strategy   continue reading »

Hirsch Identive’s Velocity Software Verified Compliant with Trusted Computing Group IF-MAP Standard


Can now allow organizations to implement more effective, integrated security systems alongside their IT networks   continue reading »

First Solar Named Official Solar Provider of the 2012 Waste Management Phoenix Open


Will provide solar PV arrays to help power the event   continue reading »

TFG Radiant Increases Ownership in Ascent Solar


Increase will put TFG Radiant ownership at approximately 41 percent   continue reading »

Gov. Nixon Visits Brewer Science


Announces appointment of Jason Hall as director of Missouri Department of Economic Development   continue reading »

FlexTech Alliance Funded Project with Solarmer Energy Yields High Efficiency, Low Cost OPV Cells and Modules


Potential of OPV to cut energy costs to $1 per watt enables technology to be competitive with fossil fuels   continue reading »

3M to Acquire the Office and Consumer Products Business of Avery Dennison


Acquisition extends 3M’s footprint in office, education and consumer categories; broadens array of leading brands   continue reading »

UPM RFID, Partners to Exhibit the Latest NFC and RFID Solutions at NRF


Retail's big show will be held Jan. 15-17 in New York City   continue reading »

Toumaz Establishes New Fabless Subsidiary


Toumaz Microsystems focuses on low-power wireless technology and solutions   continue reading »

New Energy Appoints Business Partnering and Scientific Experts


Sweeks to advance technology able to generate electricity on see-through glass   continue reading »

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