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Breaking News | Displays and Lighting

Japan Display Inc. to Participate in SID DISPLAY WEEK 2022

Rælclear is a transparent display that allows you to view images from both sides (front and back),

05.04.22

Breaking News | Financial News | Manufacturers News | Photovoltaics

First Solar, Inc. Announces 1Q 2022 Financial Results

Reports net sales of $367 million, YTD net bookings of 16.7 GW DC.

05.03.22

Breaking News | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

onsemi Included on 2022 List of Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies in the US

Fifth annual ranking recognizes semiconductor specialist onsemi as a leader in the fight against climate change.

03.09.22

Breaking News | Film, Paper, Glass and Substrates | Suppliers News

SCHOTT US Reports Increased Sales, Optimized Footprint in 2021

SCHOTT grew sales in the US by 11.1% in 2021 to more than $530.6 million.

01.25.22

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Sensors and Wearables

Sensing Tex Announces Sensing Tex America Inc.

New business division in Toronto will support growth in North America.

01.19.22

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | RFID and NFC

Farmacias Carol Increases Drive-Thru Sales by 82% with Zebra Technologies

Pharma retailer improves customer service with shorter wait times.

12.09.21

Breaking News | Contract Manufacturing/Printing | Manufacturers News

Toppan Included in DJSI World for Fifth Year

Approach to climate change and diverse social issues recognized with continued selection in leading global ESG investing index.

11.17.21

Breaking News | Financial News | Manufacturers News | Photovoltaics

First Solar, Inc. Announces 3Q 2021 Financial Results

Reports net sales of $584 million, third quarter production of 2.0 GW DC despite challenging freight and COVID-19 environment.

11.05.21

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Mergers and Acquisitions | Sensors and Wearables

SCHOTT Signs Agreement to Acquire Applied Microarrays Inc., Expands Biosensor Capabilities

Extends SCHOTT’s manufacturing presence in the US and strengthens its bioscience capabilities.

09.29.21

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Manufacturers News

RDS Launches Tianma 13.3-inch Full HD TFT

Designed to meet the demanding requirements of the industrial and medical display markets.

09.22.21

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | RFID and NFC

Sogegross Group Increases Productivity with Zebra Technologies

Italian food wholesaler deploys VisibilityIQ Foresight for real-time actionable business insights.

09.20.21

Breaking News | Financial News | Photovoltaics

First Solar, Inc. Announces 2Q 2021 Financial Results

Reports net sales of $629 million, with operating income of $110 million.

08.03.21

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Manufacturers News | Mergers and Acquisitions

Japan Display Inc. Signs Term Sheet to Sell Subsidiary

Will sell Taiwan manufacturing subsidiary Kaohsiung Opto-Electronics to Wistron Group.

07.14.21

Breaking News | Graphene, Perovskites and Carbon Nanotubes | Mergers and Acquisitions

Asbury Carbons Pivots in Graphene Industry, Acquires Garmor, Inc.

Will enhance Asbury’s portfolio of engineered material solutions for adhesives, asphalt, cement, coatings, as well as plastic and metal-matrix composites.

07.06.21

Breaking News | Contract Manufacturing/Printing | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Manufacturers News | RFID and NFC

Toppan Printing Rebrands as Toppan Inc.

Reflects company’s transformation and diversification.

07.02.21

Breaking News | Film, Paper, Glass and Substrates | Mergers and Acquisitions | Sensors and Wearables | Suppliers News

SCHOTT Increases Equity Share in Smart Skin Technologies

Smart Skin offers a monitoring system that helps pharma companies identify weak spots on their production lines.

06.14.21

Canatu, DENSO Sign JDA to Increase Carbon NanoBud Film Manufacturing Productivity

The project will focus on improving reactor design, process controls and serviceability.

06.09.21

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting

LG Display’s 65-inch Rollable OLED TV Wins ‘Display of the Year’ at SID 2021

LG Display was previously awarded the Display of the Year title for its 65-inch Wallpaper OLED TV in 2017.

05.12.21

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting

Japan Display Inc. to Participate in SID VIRTUAL DISPLAY WEEK 2021

JDI’s participation includes a technical exhibition and technical papers at the Symposium.

05.12.21

Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Trimble, Confidex, Ag Technologies Help Agriculture Companies Increase Asset Visibility

“Confidex Viking was purpose-built to withstand the rigor of industrial and agricultural environments,” said Joe Hoerl, Confidex executive VP.

05.06.21

Breaking News | Film, Paper, Glass and Substrates | Suppliers News

DuPont Interconnect Solutions Announces Price Increase

Prices increase for select films, laminates and metallization chemistries products.

05.03.21

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Manufacturers News

Visionox Technology, Inc., Universal Display Corporation Extend Long-Term OLED Agreements

Extends Universal Display’s supply of its proprietary UniversalPHOLED phosphorescent OLED materials and technology to Visionox Hefei Technology Co. Ltd.

04.26.21

Breaking News | Mergers and Acquisitions | Printed Circuit Boards/Membrane Switches/In Mold Electronics

JN White Acquires ECI Screenprint Inc.

JN White will now operate two technology manufacturing locations, one in New York and one in Connecticut.

03.01.21

Breaking News | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

SEMI Applauds US Support of Semiconductor Supply Chain Incentives

Ajit Manocha: “We thank President Biden and bipartisan congressional leaders for their support of incentives for U.S. semiconductor manufacturing and research."

02.26.21

Breaking News | Financial News | Photovoltaics

First Solar, Inc. Announces 4Q, Full Year 2020 Financial Results

Company reports net sales of $2.7 billion for 2020, and $0.6 billion for the fourth quarter.

02.26.21

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Financial News | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

SmartKem, Inc. Raises $24.6 Million

Also completes reverse acquisition.

02.25.21

Breaking News | Film, Paper, Glass and Substrates | Financial News | Suppliers News

SCHOTT Sales, Earnings Increase in 2020

Company eyes continued growth in the US, which represents approximately 20% of its sales.

02.24.21

Breaking News | Contract Manufacturing/Printing | Flexible and Printed Electronics

Flex Joins Valuable 500 to Further Drive Disability Inclusion

"People with disabilities are an integral part of our Flex Family," CEO Revathi Advaithi said.

02.23.21

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Mergers and Acquisitions | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

Osram Invests in UV LED Specialist Bolb Inc.

Osram acquires around 20% of US-based Bolb Inc. via its venture capital arm Fluxunit.

02.18.21

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

SolarWindow Achieves 12-Fold Increase in Rapid Prototyping of Electricity-Generating Glass, Plastics

Reported a 500% increase in prototyping and testing speed; a 12-fold increase in testing capacity and output; and a 20-times reduction in material costs.

02.18.21

Sun Chemical to Increase Prices on Inks, Coatings, Adhesives in North America

Packaging and commercial sheetfed inks are impacted by raw material shortages, higher demand and rising transportation costs.

02.15.21

Breaking News | Film, Paper, Glass and Substrates | Financial News | Suppliers News

SCHOTT Increases Sales, Earnings in 2020

Sales rise by 2.2% to €2.24 billion, EBIT of €288 million.

01.29.21

Breaking News | Graphene, Perovskites and Carbon Nanotubes | Research Institutions

Graphene Flagship Study Predicts Increased Market Penetration by 2025

Most immediate applications of graphene, such as composites, inks and coatings are already commercially available.

01.25.21

Breaking News | Printed Circuit Boards/Membrane Switches/In Mold Electronics

Phiaro Corporation Incorporates TactoTek IMSE Smart Surfaces into Customer Projects

Phiaro Corporation’s design portfolio emphasizes automotive and other personal transportation solutions.

Printed Electronics Now staff 01.14.21

Breaking News

IHS Markit: Increase in COVID-19 Cases Spur Decline in Small Business Jobs, Wage Growth

South leads all regions in employment growth and shows continued strength for jobs and wage growth in the construction industry.

IHS Markit 01.08.21

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting

LG Display Introduces World's First 48-inch Bendable Cinematic Sound OLED Display

Paper-thin screen bends and unfolds with a curvature radius of up to 1,000R.

Printed Electronics Now staff 01.07.21

Breaking News | Personnel | Sensors and Wearables

Jeff Ames Appointed President, CEO of Tekscan, Inc.

Before joining Tekscan, Ames led the Industrial Automation business unit of Kaman Distribution Group.

Printed Electronics Now staff 12.21.20

Breaking News | Printed Batteries | Universities

Researchers Develop Flexible, Rechargeable Silver Oxide-Zinc Battery With Greater Energy Density

The device can be used in flexible, stretchable electronics for wearables as well as soft robotics.

Ioana Patringenaru, UC-San Diego 12.17.20

Breaking News | Research Institutions | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

Imec Increases Focus on Industry-Ready Sensor and Actuator Developments

Semiconductor manufacturing technologies are key enablers to realize cost-effective sensors and actuators.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 12.11.20

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Film, Paper, Glass and Substrates | Flexible and Printed Electronics

DuPont Celebrates Launch of The Council for Inclusive Capitalism with The Vatican

Company commits to take measurable action to create long-term value that is fair, equitable and inclusive for all stakeholders.

Printed Electronics Now staff 12.09.20

Breaking News | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

SEMI Issues Statement Supporting Microelectronics Industry Incentive Provisions

In U.S. National Defense Authorization Act.

Printed Electronics Now staff 12.07.20

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

Wells Fargo Invests $20 Million to Extend IN2 Incubator Program Through 2024

Innovation Incubator expands technology focuses, number of start-up companies.

Printed Electronics Now staff 12.03.20

Breaking News | Financial News | Photovoltaics

First Solar, Inc. Announces 3Q 2020 Financial Results

Net sales for the third quarter were $928 million, an increase of $285 million from the prior quarter.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 11.02.20

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Manufacturers News

Ynvisible's Displays Incorporated Into Hyprint's Embedded Systems Offerings

HyPrint GmbH, based in Heidelberg Germany, develops full-service systems and solutions for the logistics, pharmaceutical and packaging industries.

Printed Electronics Now staff 10.20.20

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Printed Circuit Boards/Membrane Switches/In Mold Electronics

Element Solutions Inc Launches ESI Automotive

Will focus on extending power, range and efficiency in electric vehicles, safety in radar and vision systems for advanced driver assistance systems and more.

Printed Electronics Now staff 10.15.20

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