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Emerson Receives 2021 IoT Breakthrough Award for Analytics Platform of the Year

Real-time data and analytics are key drivers for optimizing operational performance, asset health and plant safety.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 01.21.21

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TNO at Holst Centre Develops Cuddle Vest

Connected cuddle vest with printed electronics can give hugs from a distance.

Printed Electronics Now staff 01.19.21

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InnovationLab, Bitquadrat Launch Smart Mattress Cover for Patient Monitoring

Integration of printed pressure sensors and healthcare software enables dramatic risk-reduction in dangerous pressure ulcers.

Printed Electronics Now staff 01.19.21

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Sensormatic Solutions Debuts VisionWorks at NRF 2021

VisionWorks provides retailers with new deep learning-based computer vision AI models for unmatched operational insights.

Printed Electronics Now staff 01.14.21

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imec’s Highlights from 2020

Despite the stressful and difficult times, imec looks back at 2020 with 'phenomenal' results.

imec 01.14.21

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Rajita D’Souza Appointed STMicroelectronics President, HR, and CSR

D’Souza previously served as chief HR officer at Bekaert.

Printed Electronics Now staff 01.14.21

Most Intriguing Flexible, Printed Electronics Products of 2020

Here’s a look at five interesting technologies that have either reached the market or are nearing commercialization in 2020.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Editor 01.13.21

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Timestrip Electronic Indicators Launched

For monitoring safe storage and transportation of wide range of goods including pharmaceuticals, vaccines, healthcare, food produce, adhesives and inks.

Printed Electronics Now staff 01.13.21

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Sensormatic Solutions Launches Sensormatic IQ

Unify diverse data and insights with the new intelligent operating platform designed to drive improved shopper experiences and retail outcomes.

Printed Electronics Now staff 01.12.21

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Brewer Science Celebrates 40th Anniversary

In 1981, the company introduced ARC bottom anti-reflective coatings to chipmakers worldwide.

Printed Electronics Now staff 01.12.21

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Surrey Unveils Breakthrough Manufacturing Process of Ultra-thin Sensor for Smart Contact Lenses

System contains photodetector for receiving optical information, temperature sensor for diagnosing potential corneal disease and a glucose sensor.

Printed Electronics Now staff 01.11.21

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STMicroelectronics Announces 4Q 2020 Preliminary Revenues

Preliminary Q420 net revenues of $3.24 billion, above the outlook range.

Printed Electronics Now staff 01.08.21

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Sensirion Inside: Smart Parcel Shipping Without Waste

LivingPackets uses Sensirion’s humidity and temperature sensors in its sustainable packaging solution.

Printed Electronics Now staff 01.07.21

Virtual CES 2021 to Highlight Newest Technologies

Major technology show will be all-digital this year, but will still bring latest in sensors, wearables and more.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Editor 01.06.21

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IDTechEx Reports Smart Building Opportunities for Printed Sensors

Smart buildings promise automated control of the buildings’ operations, along with integrated technology for human-machine interactions, per IDTechEx.

IDTechEx 01.05.21

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FlexFactor Debuts in South Carolina

Midlands Technical College recently implemented a pilot of the FlexFactor program at Westwood High School in Columbia, SC.

Alan Clayton and Spencer Griffin, Department Chair of Advanced Manufacturing & Skilled Trades and Associate Director of Admissions and Testing, Midlands Technical College, Columbia, SC 12.30.20

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Sensirion to Nominate Anja König for Election to Board of Directors

König has been serving as global head of the Novartis Venture Fund since 2017, and between 2007 and 2017, she held the position of managing director.

Printed Electronics Now staff 12.22.20

Printed Electronics Now’s Top Stories for 2020

COVID-19 dominated the headlines in 2020.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Editor 12.21.20

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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

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STMicroelectronics, Schneider Electric Partner on Carbon Neutrality, Energy-Efficient Solutions

Will look at the possibilities enabled by wide-bandgap semiconductors (SiC and GaN), AI-enabled sensors, and connectivity.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 12.18.20

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Sensirion Holding AG: Forecast for Full-year 2020 Raised

Based on stronger than expected COVID-19 related business.

Printed Electronics Now staff 12.18.20

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Sensirion Participates in Series A Financing Round of MaxWell Biosystems

Will further industrialize and scale up the production of their multiwell high-density microelectrode array (HD-MEA) plates.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 12.17.20

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IEE’s Printed Electronics Systems Essential to Automotive Market

Company’s printed sensors are found in seats and steering wheels of today’s cars and trucks.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Editor 12.15.20

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Sensormatic Solutions Releases Black Friday Results from Shopper Insights Traffic Analytics

Shopper traffic data indicates that visits to physical stores on Black Friday decreased by 52.1% compared to 2019.

Printed Electronics Now staff 12.14.20

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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

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Newsweek Ranks Emerson Among America’s Most Responsible Companies

Emerson ranks No. 41 overall and No. 2 in the Capital Goods industry category.

Printed Electronics Now staff 12.11.20

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Nissha Exhibits Shear Force, Touch Sensors at 2020 TRON Symposium

Nissha’s shear force sensor is designed to measure the load and the distribution of shear force and friction applied to a contact surface.

Printed Electronics Now staff 12.09.20

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NXP Announces Complete Suite of Radar Sensor Solutions

Can surround vehicles in a 360° safety cocoon.

Printed Electronics Now staff 12.08.20

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CLEVER Sense Helps Makes Air Quality Visible

Cleveron AG has chosen Sensirion’s SCD30 CO2 sensor for its new CO2 indoor monitoring device.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 12.07.20

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Timestrip Indicators Safeguard Vaccine Distribution

Smart single-use indicators provide an irreversible alert if the vaccine is stored in refrigerated conditions (2-8°C) for too long.

Printed Electronics Now staff 12.04.20

Printed, Flexible Electronics: Key Technology Highlights in 2020 from IDTechEx

IDTechEx outlines three of the most exciting technological highlights in the sector.

IDTechEx 12.03.20

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SPGPrints Brings Printing Expertise to COVID-19 Biosensors

Company’s rotary screen printers are producing millions of COVID-19 rapid tests.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Editor 12.02.20

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Sensirion Supports Swiss Schools with Free CO2 Monitoring Sensors

Will be installed in 2,500 classrooms in the canton of Zurich.

Printed Electronics Now staff 11.30.20

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Brewer Science Bringing Sensors to the Factory

Company’s FHE deployments have centered around data monitoring, notification of elements for facility performance and preventative maintenance.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Editor 11.25.20

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European Project 'Spartacus' Launched

Smart sensors for future fast-charging batteries as part of the Battery 2030+ research initiative.

Printed Electronics Now staff 11.25.20

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Sensormatic Solutions Enhances Shrink Management as a Service

Retailers can improve loss prevention programs with predictive analytics and actionable insights.

Printed Electronics Now staff 11.25.20

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SPGPrints' Printing Process Allows For Production of COVID-19 Rapid Test Devices

Millions of test strips are expected to be produced on both production lines.

Printed Electronics Now staff 11.24.20

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NXP, Amazon Web Services to Extend Connected Vehicle Opportunities

Vehicle edge-to-cloud compute solution aims to enable new automotive industry revenue opportunities.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 11.23.20

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Sensormatic Solutions Newest SuperTag 4 Helps Retailers Maximize Sales, Reduce Shrink

Tag design and SMaaS integration offer next-generation protection for high-value merchandise.

Printed Electronics Now staff 11.20.20

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NextFlex Virtual Workshop: FHE for Automotive Applications

NextFlex hosted its first virtual workshop with more than 200 registered attendees.

Printed Electronics Now staff 11.19.20

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Canatu Brings Carbon NanoBud Technology to Sensors to Detect Opioids

Collaborating with Aalto University and Helsinki University on FEPOD project to develop electrochemical sensors to determine analgesic concentrations in blood.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Editor 11.18.20

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NIST Sensor Experts Invent Supercool Mini-Thermometer

For potential applications, such as monitoring the temperature of processor chips in superconductor-based quantum computers.

Printed Electronics Now staff 11.18.20

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Graphene on the Road to Smart Cities

How could graphene pave the way to next-generation urban life?

Printed Electronics Now staff 11.17.20

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Sensirion: Sensors for Guitar Safety

Equipped with the SHTC3 sensor from Sensirion AG, the thermo-hygrometer facilitates the maintenance of any acoustic guitar.

Printed Electronics Now staff 11.13.20

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Smart Glass Technologies, Intelligent Switching Protocols Important Energy Saving Potential

Can reduce the primary energy use of extensively glazed buildings by up to 70%.

Printed Electronics Now staff 11.12.20

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Canatu Launches CNB-based Electrochemical Sensor for Bedside Blood Concentration Measurement

Point-of-care electrochemical sensor enables real-time detection of analgesics from blood without extensive sample treatment, improving test result wait time.

Printed Electronics Now staff 11.12.20

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Sensirion Launches SHT40 Sensor

The SHT40 builds on a completely new and optimized CMOSens chip.

Printed Electronics Now staff 11.12.20

Key Advantages of Smart Packaging

There are numerous benefits that smart packaging brings to consumers and brand owners.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Editor 11.11.20

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Advanced Interactive Surfaces by TNO at Holst Centre: Consoles, Control Panels Re-invented

Both graphic, electronic parts are printed directly onto a substrate backside, creating a closed. smooth surface that contains all electronic functionalities.

Printed Electronics Now staff 11.11.20

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