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Avery Dennison’s Emission Reduction Targets Approved by SBTi

The company's sustainability targets are consistent with levels required to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement.

10.26.21

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Flexible Sensors Slide Into the Future with New Approach to Electrical Printing

Introducing a sliding motion to the contact printing technique has helped them apply nanowires to both bendable and rigid surfaces with greater accuracy.

10.26.21

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New Technique Paves the Way for Perfect Perovskites

Next-gen solar material could outshine other solar cells.

Theresa Duque 10.25.21

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ORNL to Partner with University of Oklahoma

OU is designated by the Carnegie Foundation as a Highest Research Activity institution.

10.25.21

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Zebra Technologies Named to Newsweek’s 2021 List of America’s Most Loved Workplaces

Company ranks #25 among 100 US companies recognized for employee satisfaction.

10.25.21

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R&D 100 Awards Honor Two NREL Innovations

NREL has received 71 R&D 100 awards since 1982.

10.25.21

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XXL All4Labels and Tageos Developing Sustainable RFID Products

Tageos will now offer the new Zero Max RFID inlays powered by All4Labels´ eRFID antennas to the market.

10.22.21

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Toppan FutureCard Certified as Sustainable

Receives certification for its PLA and recycled PVC cards by Mastercard.

10.22.21

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SEMICON Europa 2021 Set for Nov. 16-19 in Munich

Will spotlight to smart technologies, digital transformation and semiconductor industry growth.

10.22.21

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Avery Dennison Reaffirms Commitment to RFID Market

The company’s 2020 acquisition of Smartrac has been accompanied by a wide range of product launches.

Online Exclusives Greg Hrinya, Label and Narrow Web Editor 10.21.21

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Five New Lighting Designers and Manufacturers Signed to OLEDWorks Channel Partner Program

Global access to OLED lighting expands with growth of OLEDWorks’ Channel Partner Program (CPP).

10.21.21

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DTU Reports Ultrasharp Patterning of Layered Materials

DTU scientists have patterned layered materials using electron beam lithography.

Graphene Flagship 10.21.21

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SEMICON Japan 2021 Returns Live in Tokyo Dec. 15-17

Will highlight semiconductor industry innovation, growth opportunities.

10.21.21

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Applied Materials Unveils eBeam Metrology System

PROVision 3E system combines nanometer resolution, high speed and through-layer imaging.

10.20.21

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The Ink Industry Gathers for NAPIM’s 2021 Technical Conference

Printed electronics among the topics as NAPIM holds its first in-person event since the pandemic began.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Editor 10.20.21

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TNO at Holst Centre Develops Smart Sensor Mat

Detects a person’s heart rate, breathing rate, and posture using printed piezo-resistive and piezo-electric sensors.

10.20.21

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All Sports United Optimizes Omnichannel Strategy with Nedap iD Cloud, RFID

The key driver for implementing RFID is to increase inventory accuracy, which results in high operational gains both in stores and for e-commerce.

10.20.21

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Industrial Print Integration (IPI) Conference Set for Nov. 23-24

New conference highlights printing in all manufacturing processes, including printed electronics.

10.19.21

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A Large Tiled Display by JOLED Displays to be Installed at Nomi Furusato Museum

The large screen of about 1.9m x 3.8m consists of 30 units of 27-inch 4K OLED displays and projects attractive and beautiful images of Nomi City.

10.19.21

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IDTechEx: Is It Finally Time for Printed Temperature Sensors

Healthcare applications, battery monitoring for electric vehicles are two promising applications.

IDTechEx 10.19.21

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Imec Signs Licensing Agreement with miDiagnostics

Goal is to commercialize its patented technology for fast and reliable COVID-19 diagnosis based on exhaled breath.

10.19.21

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PragmatIC Semiconductor Secures $80 Million Funding

New investment supports second FlexLogIC fab to meet demand for flexible chips.

10.19.21

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Global Silicon Wafer Shipments to Log Robust Growth Through 2024: SEMI

Wafer area is increasing 13.9% year-over-year in 2021 to a record high of nearly 14,000 millions of square inches (MSI).

10.19.21

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Timestrip Electronic Indicators Now Support Apple Users

The indicators feature a free app for iOS that allows users to benefit from downloadable reports.

10.18.21

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Flex Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Anord Mardix

Acquisition strengthens company's industrial business in power and data center solutions.

10.18.21

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Kyle Ballarta Joins SolarWindow to Lead Strategy

Ballarta is founder and CEO of serial impact-investor Falkon Ventures.

10.18.21

Sensors and Wearables | Universities

Monitoring Glucose Levels, No Needles Required

Penn State researchers develop first-of-its-kind wearable, noninvasive glucose monitoring device prototype.

Gabrielle Stewart 10.18.21

High Performing Teams – It is Possible (Part 1)

Understanding the team performance model.

Online Exclusives Jeff Landau, Business Challenges Consulting 10.15.21

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GARBE Renewable Energy – GREEN GmbH Launches Pilot Project for PV from Heliatek GmbH

The system can extend the lifespan and utilization cycles of the properties.

10.15.21

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Perovskites Featured in the Polish Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai

Visitors to the Polish Pavilion in Dubai can charge their phones using solar power from a PV system built into the façade.

10.15.21

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Powercast’s Batteryless Robotic Autonomous Price-Changing System Honored

Prototype system uses Badger Technologies' autonomous robots with RFID readers to wirelessly update prices.

10.14.21

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Surrey Researchers Breathe New Life Into Paper Books with Magic Bookmark

Next, the team is adapting the system to use fully printed photosensors.

10.14.21

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ARMOR Implements an ASCA Solar Tree

The solar tree produces electricity for the e-bike charging stations of three apartment buildings for senior-friendly living.

10.14.21

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LG Display’s OLED TV Panels Earn Global Gaming Certifications from UK and Germany

The entire OLED TV display lineup – which ranges from 48 to 88 inches – earned the certifications.

10.14.21

Displays and Lighting | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Sensors and Wearables | Universities

Smart Displays That Show Information Through Fabric May Be Next Wave of Wearables

The LED display shines through fabrics to show notifications for email or messages, time, weather or other forms of information.

University of Waterloo 10.13.21

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ESD Industry Logs Double-Digit Q2 2021 Year-Over-Year Revenue Growth

Printed circuit board and multi-chip module revenue increased 16.8% to $284.4 million.

10.13.21

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Sensirion Adds Ultra-high Acuracy Versions to SHT4x Humidity and Temperature Sensor

Like the SHT40, the sensors build on a new CMOSens chip that offers ultra-low power consumption.

10.13.21

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Engineers 3D-Print Personalized, Wireless Wearables That Never Need a Charge

The new devices, custom made to fit individuals, could mean massive improvements in the monitoring and treatment of diseases and testing of new drugs.

Emily Dieckman, University of Arizona College of Engineering 10.13.21

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Saule Technologies Perovskite Cells Reach 25.5% Efficiency

Flexible perovskite photovoltaic devices produced by Saule are suited for powering electronic devices in indoor, low-light intensity.

10.13.21

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Toppan Develops Technology to Enable Mass Production, Cost Reduction for Microfluidic Chips

LCD manufacturing technology successfully applied to create prototype chips for specimen testing.

10.13.21

Breaking News | Nanomaterials | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

NREL's Nano-Sized Materials Point to Big Breakthroughs

NREL researchers are studying structures 10,000 times thinner than paper to improve solar energy, advance computers, and capture energy from unexpected sources.

10.13.21

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NXP Semiconductors Names Bill Betz as EVP and CFO

Betz was SVP, business planning & analytics and finance business group controller for NXP’s business lines and shared service centers.

10.12.21

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AGM Joins the Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre

AGM is working in collaboration with The Graphene Council.

10.12.21

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Zebra Technologies Completes Acquisition of antuit.ai

antuit.ai is a provider of AI-powered Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions.

10.11.21

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SCHOTT Launches Xensation α (Alpha) Smartphone Cover Glass

vivo’s upcoming flagship phones will be the first to feature the new Xensation α cover glass, which offers up to 100% improved drop performance.

10.11.21

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Jabil Optics Wins Best of Sensor Award 2021

Omnidirectional sensor awarded in the category Optical & Cameras.

10.11.21

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Schreiner MediPharm Helps Develop 'Alliance to Zero'

The initiative is designed to support pharmaceutical and biotech companies in their transition to net-zero emissions in line with the Paris Climate Agreement.

10.11.21

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