Sensors and Wearables

New Opportunities for Flexible Sensors

Medical wearables, Industrial Internet of Things are among the opportunities ahead for flexible sensors.

David Savastano 11.09.18

Flexible and Printed Electronics | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables

Flexible Electronics Applied to the Development of Sensors

Joaquín Castán and Susana Otero 11.09.18

Conference Gives Glimpse into Future of Printed Electronics, Conductive Inks

Smart packaging, displays, RFID and more are covered in inaugural Electronic and Conductive Ink Conference.

David Savastano 11.09.18

The Present and Future of Flexible, Hybrid and Printed Electronics

David Savastano 03.09.18

The Conductive Ink and Materials Market

Estimated at $2 billion in annual sales, conductive inks and materials are critical to flexible and printed electronics.

David Savastano 03.09.18

Vast Markets Available for Flexible, Printed Electronics Manufacturers to Explore

Semiconductors, displays, OLED, QLED, and wearables are among them.

Anthony Locicero 03.09.18

Printed Electronics Now’s International Suppliers’ Directory

David Savastano 11.10.17

Flexible Hybrid Electronics and Sensors

Flexible sensors are proving to be a major opportunity for manufacturers in a wide range of consumer and industrial markets.

David Savastano 11.10.17

Manufacturers News | RFID and NFC | Sensors and Wearables | Suppliers News

Temperature Loggers are Finding New Opportunities

Demand for sensors are growing for perishable items such as food, flowers and pharmaceuticals.

David Savastano 11.10.17

Flexible and Printed Electronics Make Gains in European Automotive Market

Sean Milmo 11.10.17

The RFID Market is On the Rise

David Savastano 03.23.17

The Flexible Battery Market

As the Internet of Things and wearables continue to emerge, the ability to power millions of sensors is critical.

David Savastano 03.23.17

The Conductive Ink Market

The flexible and printed electronics market is gaining traction in areas such as smart packaging and wearables.

David Savastano 03.23.17

Printed Electronics Now’s Suppliers’ Directory

The Suppliers Directory offers comprehensive industry information, from products and materials to equipment and services.

11.14.16

Manufacturers News | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables | Universities

The Growth of the Flexible Hybrid Electronics Market

Led by NextFlex, industry, researchers and universities are teaming up on projects with the potential to change how we live.

David Savastano 11.14.16

Latest Developments in Flexible and Printed Electronics

Sensors, wearables and smart packaging are among the growth opportunities for the field.

David Savastano 11.14.16

Manufacturers News | RFID and NFC | Sensors and Wearables | Suppliers News

Connecting to the Internet of Things

Printed electronics, RFID are providing solutions for the IoT.

David Savstano 11.14.16

Research Institutions in Flexible and Printed Electronics

Researchers are developing new capabilities, which are leading to new applications.

David Savastano 11.14.16

Flexible and Printed Electronics | RFID and NFC | Sensors and Wearables | Smart Cards and Packaging | Suppliers News

Monitoring Food Packaging

Printed electronics, RFID are helping keep our food safer.

David Savastano 03.31.16

Flexible and Printed Electronics | Manufacturers News | Sensors and Wearables

Wearables and Sensors are Making Gains

David Savastano 03.31.16

The Conductive Ink Market

As products reach commercialization, the $2.3 billion conductive ink market is poised to grow further.

David Savastano 03.31.16

Printing and Electronics

Printers are making advances in producing electronics, and are gearing up for new opportunities.

David Savastano 03.28.16

Printed Electronics Now’s Suppliers’ Directory

Staff 11.09.15

New Products are Driving Growth in Flexible and Printed Electronics

As more products reach commercialization, more companies are looking at ways to utilize these technologies.

David Savastano 11.09.15

Conductive Inks Drive Growth in Flexible and Printed Electronics

Estimated at more than $2 billion in annual sales, the conductive ink market is one of the success stories in the field.

Dave Savastano 03.09.15

Intriguing New Opportunities as PE Reaches the Marketplace

Leaders from throughout the flexible and printed electronics field report on some of the interesting products.

Dave Savastano 03.09.15

The State of Flexible and Printed Electronics

Commercialization is on the upswing, and manufacturers are seeing opportunities ahead for a wide range of fields.

Dave Savastano 03.09.15

Printed Electronics Finds Commercial Success

New applications are emerging in a wide range of fields, including sensors, automotive parts and displays

David Savastano 11.07.14

Flexible and Printed Electronics | Sensors and Wearables | Smart Cards and Packaging

Recent Developments in Printed Electronics

New products are reaching the markets and drawing attention to the potential of PE

David Savastano 11.07.14

Conductive Inks and Coatings | Electronic Materials | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Sensors and Wearables | Smart Cards and Packaging

Opportunities in the Smart Packaging Market

Food and pharmaceutical monitoring, ability to communicate with consumers are among the advantages of smart packaging.

David Savastano 11.07.14

Breaking News | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables

More Efficient Mining with Multi-Sensor Technology

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd. is coordinating the sensor development process through EU project called X-Mine.

01.21.19

Breaking News | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables

European Consortium Develops Components for Miniaturized Gas Sensors Based on Mid-IR Spectroscopy

Silicon photonics PIC technology allows for the miniaturization of the sensor.

01.16.19

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

STMicroelectronics Displays Solutions for Smart Driving at Automotive World 2019

Will exhibit solutions that accelerate car digitalization and electrification in autonomous driving, ADAS and power control for EV/HEV.

01.16.19

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

Samsung Showcases Semiconductor Solutions at CES 2019

Highlighted its vision for the future of Connected Living.

01.15.19

Breaking News | Personnel | Sensors and Wearables

New CEO at IR Sensor Company JonDeTech

Leif Borg started as production manager for JonDeTech in November 2018.

01.14.19

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

Flex Showcases Solutions for Smart Living, Automotive, Mobility and Healthcare at CES 2019

Exhibit shows how Flex helps customers create products for the burgeoning IoT and 5G industries.

01.09.19

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

STMicroelectronics Spotlights Advanced Technology at CES 2019

Emphasizes solutions for industrial and automotive applications, personal electronics.

01.09.19

Breaking News | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

ON Semiconductor, 3M Collaborate to Improve Roadway Safety

Next generation infrastructure solutions enable advancement in connected and automated vehicle technology.

01.09.19

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | RFID and NFC | Sensors and Wearables | Smart Cards and Packaging

intelliPACK Leadership Council Makes Strides in Smart Packaging in 2018

Creates Environmental, Outreach, Consumer and Demonstration subcommittees.

01.09.19

Breaking News | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables

Imec, TNO Launch Disposable Health Patch

Comfortable with long battery life to measure vital signs.

01.08.19

Breaking News | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

Adesto Recognized for Industrial IoT Innovation

In 2019 IoT Breakthrough Awards program.

01.08.19

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Research Reports | Sensors and Wearables

IHS Markit: The Top Technology Trends of 2019

Transformative technologies lead to shifts in how enterprises function and how individuals live everyday life.

01.04.19

Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables

AerNos Nano-Gas Sensors Power Wearable Alert Devices for Diabetics

AerBetic devices to be demonstrated in AerNos booth at CES 2019

01.03.19

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Sensors and Wearables

Butler Technologies is Member of WBENC

Nadine Tripodi founded, owns and manages Butler Technologies Inc.

12.26.18

Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables

JDI Commences Mass Production of Capacitance Type Glass Fingerprint Sensor

The glass fingerprint sensors are for the security market – specifically smart door locks.

12.24.18

Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables

AerNos Introduces SmartAer

Plug-and-play air quality monitoring solution designed for Smart Cities, industrial sites, schools and other commercial uses.

12.21.18

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Printed Batteries | Sensors and Wearables | Smart Cards and Packaging

FLEX 2019, MSTC to Highlight SMART MedTech, Transportation and IoT

Theme of the conference is ‘Electronics Out of the Box.’

12.20.18

Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables

AerNos to Demonstrate AerIoT Nano Gas Sensor at CES 2019

AerIoT enables real time air quality monitoring for a variety of applications and industries.

12.20.18

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Sensors and Wearables

Osram’s Lightelligence Opens Door to Data Economy

Launches open IoT platform for the lighting and building market.

12.19.18

Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables

IDC Forecasts Sustained Double-Digit Growth for Wearable Devices

Will be led by steady adoption of smartwatches.

12.19.18

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Sensors and Wearables

Osram Develops Biometric IC for Cars

New system uses two new infrared LEDs to provide iris scan and facial recognition.

12.17.18

Printed Electronics: A Revolution in Diagnostics at LOPEC

LOPEC 2019 to highlight advances in medical sensors and other diagnostic tests.

12.13.18

Breaking News | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables

CPI Supporting BodySense Project to Develop Smart Devices

CPI’s role in the project involves consideration of production processes, from roll-to-roll and sheetfed printing.

12.13.18

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Sensors and Wearables

OSRAM Showcases Technologies at CES 2019

Range of applications including mobility; connectivity; safety and security; and well-being and health.

12.13.18

Breaking News | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables

Data Glasses Prototype Debuts at Consumer Electronics Show 2019

Will be at Fraunhofer FEP booth and OE-A joint booth at Jan. 8-12 show in Las Vegas.

12.11.18

Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables

Nissha Exhibits Gait Track Visualizer at SEMICON Japan 2018

Device measures and records movement of the center of pressure and load distribution.

12.10.18

Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables

Gemalto Pilots Biometric Boarding at Los Angeles International Airport

Facial recognition used instead of a traditional boarding pass.

12.10.18

Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables

Advantech Ranks Among Taiwan’s Top 5 Global Brands for First Time

Ranked as high as No. 6 in 2016 and 2017.

12.10.18

SEMI Welcomes Efforts to Reduce US-China Trade Tensions

Both parties are planning talks over the course of 90 days to address current frictions.

12.06.18

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Graphene, Perovskites and Carbon Nanotubes | Sensors and Wearables

GrapheneCA Joins IntelliFLEX

GrapheneCA will work with a network of Canadian businesses to promote tech development.

12.06.18

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Sensors and Wearables

ON Semiconductor’s Battery-Free Smart Passive Sensors Win China IoT Innovation Award

Comprehensive turnkey solution enables rapid configuration for multi-sensor applications at the network edge.

12.06.18

Breaking News | Research Reports | Sensors and Wearables

IDC: New Product Launches Drive Double-Digit Growth in Wearables Market

Third quarter 2018 global shipments were up 21.7% from the previous year.

12.05.18

Breaking News | Research Reports | Sensors and Wearables

Grand View Research: Global IoT in Healthcare Market Size Valued at $120.2 Billion in 2017

Increase in wearable technology, emergence of connected care are key factors.

12.03.18

Breaking News | Research Reports | Sensors and Wearables

Industrial Sensors Market Worth $21.6 Billion by 2023

Growth driven by Industrial 4.0, IIoT, wireless sensors and demand for industrial robots, per MarketsandMarkets.

11.30.18

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Manufacturers News | Sensors and Wearables | Suppliers News

Comfortable, Fashion-Forward, Washable Jacket Delivers Warmth on Demand

BTI, Lubrizol, ACI Materials, Principled Design collaborate on Multi-Tech Commuter Jacket.

11.29.18

Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables

BeBop Sensors Wireless Data Glove Honored by TIME

Data Glove incorporates haptics, accurate rapid sensing.

11.29.18

Breaking News | Research Reports | Sensors and Wearables

Yole Reports on Gas Sensors, Air Quality Monitoring

The gas sensor market is expected to reach more than US$ 1 billion in 2022, according to Yole.

11.29.18

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Sensors and Wearables

Savi Introduces Two New Sensors for IoT Asset Tracking

Backward compatible active RFID sensor capabilities support new DoD audit requirements.

11.28.18

Printed Electronics Market Worth $13.6 Billion by 2023

Key drivers for market growth are the rise in applications of printed electronics in IoT, significant cost advantages.

11.26.18

Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables

Advantech’s Global Gaming HQ in Newcastle, UK Gears Up to Meet Higher Demand

Gaming division has posted a six-year CAGR of more than 30%.

11.26.18

3D Structural Electronics: A New Dimension of Mobility

LOPEC 2019 will highlight printed electronic component for the automotive industry.

11.21.18

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables | Smart Cards and Packaging

CAPID Demonstrates Prototypes of Paper Products with New Electronic Functionality

The tags are thin and flexible, metal-oxide tags, integrated in paper and plastic products.

11.21.18

Breaking News | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

STMicroelectronics Adds 6-Axis Inertial Module to Ultra-Low-Power MEMS Sensors

Develops new offering for industrial applications.

11.20.18

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

Applied Venture, Empire State Development Aim to 'Accelerate Innovation' in Upstate NY

New co-investment initiative targets technology startups across a broad range of established and emerging industries.

11.16.18

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | RFID and NFC | Sensors and Wearables

IDTechEx Printed Electronics USA 2018 Award Winners

The next IDTechEx Printed Electronics award ceremony will be held Berlin in Germany, on April 10-11, 2019.

11.16.18

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables

Imec, Ghent University, SEED Demonstrate Electronics in Hydrogel-Based Soft Lenses

Lens features integrated LED light, ultra-thin silicon microchip, RF antenna and stretchable thin‐film interconnections.

11.16.18

Breaking News | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables

CPI Helps Running Entrepreneur Take ‘Big Step Forward’

Product launch expected in 2019.

11.13.18

Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables

Wireless Device Can Aid Recovery of Breast Cancer Patients

Sensing device can provide early warning of the potential failure of breast reconstruction surgery.

11.12.18

Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables

Start-Up Pireta Awarded Place at IDTechEx Launchpad

Will showcase ‘truly wearable’ e-textile technology.

11.09.18

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

STMicroelectronics to Highlight Smart Industry, Smart Driving at Electronica 2018

Demonstrations address both traditional and new technologies for the automotive industry.

11.09.18

Breaking News | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables

Modeling, Monitoring, Microgrids: ORNL Provides Help as Puerto Rico Rebuilds

Researchers at ORNL, other DOE national laboratories were commissioned to evaluate and analyze options, offer tools.

11.09.18

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

NXP Highlights Solutions at Electronica 2018

Showcases machine learning use cases in smart automation, factories, cars, logistics and robotics.

11.08.18

Organic, Printed Electronics Industry Expects 9% Sales Revenue Increase in 2018

For OE-A members, the growth trend of this international industry remains stable.

11.06.18

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables

CSEM Develops World’s First Fully Autonomous Camera

Can be deployed like a sticker.

11.06.18

Large Canadian Contingent Expected at IDTechEx Show

Canada was well represented last year with more than 40 Canadian organizations on hand.

11.05.18

Breaking News | Research Reports | Sensors and Wearables

MarketsandMarkets: Oil & Gas Sensors Market Worth $9.4 Billion by 2023

Major factors driving the oil & gas sensors market include growing IoT in the oil & gas industry.

11.05.18

Breaking News | Financial News | RFID and NFC | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

NXP Semiconductors Reports Third Quarter 2018 Results

Cash flow from operations was $2.62 billion, due to the receipt of the $2 billion termination fee from Qualcomm.

11.02.18

Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables

STMicroelectronics Introduces New STM32L4 MCUs for Smaller, Longer-Lasting Smart Devices

The new devices come with ST’s 10-year product-availability assurance.

10.31.18

Breaking News | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables

macQsimal is New Flagship Project for Sensors

CSEM leads European Quantum Technologies Flagship initiative.

10.30.18

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Sensors and Wearables | Smart Cards and Packaging

UK Consumers Ready to Use New Biometric Payment Cards

Data protection and reliability will be crucial factors for mass adoption.

10.30.18

IDTechEx Identifies Printed Electronics Trends

The largest current application by market value – which is declining – is printed glucose test strips.

10.29.18

Breaking News | Contract Manufacturing/Printing | Personnel | Sensors and Wearables

Flex CEO Mike McNamara to Retire

Retirement as CEO will be effective Dec. 31, 2018.

10.29.18

Breaking News | Mergers and Acquisitions | Sensors and Wearables

Advantech Acquires 80% Stake of OMRON Nohgata

Will expand Advantech’s revenues, enhance localized service in Japan.

10.29.18

Breaking News | Financial News | RFID and NFC | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

STMicroelectronics Reports Q3 2018 Financial Results

Q3 net revenues $2.52 billion, up 18.1% year on year, with operating margin 15.8%.

10.25.18

Breaking News | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables | Universities

Stretchable Electronics to Boost Finnish Export Industry

TUT, VTT are coordinating project on Finland’s stretchable electronics technology and production processes.

10.25.18

Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables

Himax, Kneron Announce 3D Sensing and AI-Enabled Security Solution

The 3D sensing, AI-enabled solution can deliver real time 3D depth map generation with high accuracy indoors and outdoors.

10.25.18

Breaking News | Financial News | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

Melexis Reports Q3 2018 Results

Sales for the first nine months of 2018 were €427.7 million, an increase of 13% compared to the first nine months of 2017.

10.25.18

Breaking News | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables

intelliFLEX Signs MOU with Taiwan Smart Textiles Association

The agreement states the organizations will cooperate in three main ways, including accumulating research.

10.09.18

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Sensors and Wearables

Royole Showcases High-Definition Wearables at Prestigious Paris Fashion Week

Flexible display and sensor technologies are part of designer Heaven Gaia display.

10.08.18

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Sensors and Wearables

Osram, mantro Develop Sensor for Efficient Building Management

VISN uses permanently installed room sensors to detect the occupancy of office space in real time.

10.05.18

Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables

Temperature Sensors Become Essential Technology Device in Beverage Industry

Temp-Pro is helping breweries enhance the precision and consistency of their product.

10.04.18

Breaking News | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

ON Semiconductor to Highlight Automotive, Power Conversion and the IoT at electronica 2018

Demonstrations will show how energy efficient innovations in semiconductor technology are driving megatrends in key markets.

10.04.18

Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables

Emerson Digitally Transforms Turnarounds to Seize $25 Billion Savings Opportunity for Customers

Connected expertise, predictive data analytics help customers accurately determine scope and precisely plan work.

10.03.18

Graphene Flagship Rounds the Halfway Mark

Final review of the first core project confirms that the Graphene Flagship is on track to reach its ambitious goals.

10.02.18

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Research Reports | Sensors and Wearables

IDC: All Categories of Smart Home Devices Forecast to Deliver Double-Digit Growth Through 2022

Entire smart home market is forecast to be nearly 1.3 billion devices by 2022.

10.02.18

Displays and Lighting | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables | Universities

Fraunhofer FEP Scientists Participate in CeTI Cluster of Excellence

For the first time, a new backplane concept for OLED microdisplays is to be implemented at Fraunhofer FEP.

10.02.18

Breaking News | Product Releases | Sensors and Wearables

Melexis' TPMS Sensor to Provide Greater Tire Safety to Commercial Vehicles

Low power consumption and small size make sensor ideal for use in rugged applications.

10.01.18

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Sensors and Wearables

Liquid X, Bonbouton Agree to Collaborate on Creating Advanced Textile-Based Sensors

The two companies expect to have prototype models developed and tested for industry by 2019Flex.

09.06.18

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

TomTom, STMicroelectronics to Offer New Geolocation-Based Tools and Services

Hardware and software package includes development boards and positioning technology.

09.06.18

Breaking News | Research Reports | Sensors and Wearables

IDC: Worldwide Wearables Market Ticks Up 5.5%

Market grew 8.3% year-over-year to $4.8 billion in 2Q18, led by emerging markets.

09.06.18

Electronic and Conductive Inks Conference to Focus on Smart Packaging, New Technologies

Consumer goods companies, RFID and conductive ink manufacturers and researchers will highlight potential of conductive inks.

09.05.18

Breaking News | Mergers and Acquisitions | RFID and NFC | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

NXP Acquires OmniPHY to Accelerate Autonomous Driving and Vehicle Networks

Paves way for secure, connected, self-driving cars.

09.04.18

Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables

Tekscan’s Strideway a Finalist in the 2018 R&D 100 Awards

The Strideway provides access to essential gait parameters from a modular platform.

08.30.18

Breaking News | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables

VTT’s Robot Car, Martti, Takes Another Step Towards Full Automation

New 5G solutions with Nokia catapult Finland to the 5G era.

08.27.18

Breaking News | Contract Manufacturing/Printing | Manufacturers News | Sensors and Wearables

Flex Receives Approval and Authorization for Share Repurchases

Receives shareholder approval to purchase up to 20% of its outstanding shares.

08.24.18

Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables | Universities

Novel Sensors Could Enable Smarter Textiles

UD engineers use carbon nanotube composite coatings.

By College of Engineering Communications 08.22.18

Breaking News | Graphene, Perovskites and Carbon Nanotubes | Sensors and Wearables

Versarien Signs Collaboration Agreement with AXIA Materials

Will develop graphene enhanced composite materials and smart graphene devices.

08.21.18

Breaking News | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables

US Department of Energy Selects PARC to Develop Low-Cost CO2 Sensors

Project aims to improve indoor air quality, energy efficiency and fuel the fast growing IoT.

08.15.18

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

Flipping the Switch on Supramolecular Electronics

Graphene and related materials hold great potential for applications such as electronics, sensors and energy storage.

University of Strasbourg and Fernando Gomollón-Bel (Graphene Flagship) 08.14.18

Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables

Advantech Promotes IIoT Industry Chains with Solution-Ready Packages

Will continue working with partners in co-creating the industrial ecosystem.

08.13.18

Introducing a Conference on Electronic and Conductive Inks

NAPIM, Printed Electronics Now and Ink World will bring the world of conductive inks to Chicago from Oct. 11-12.

08.08.18

Breaking News | Financial News | RFID and NFC | Sensors and Wearables

Emerson Reports 3Q 2018 Results

Net sales of $4.5 billion increased 10%, while operating cash flow from continuing operations were up 19% to $924 million.

08.08.18

NextFlex Launches $10 Million Funding Round for Flexible Hybrid Electronics Innovations

Areas of interest include aviation, digital health and national security.

08.07.18

NextFlex to Issue Project Call 4.0 on Aug. 6

Topics include encapsulation technologies for wearables, e-textiles, biochemical monitoring platforms.

08.03.18

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Financial News | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

Osram Holds Its Ground in a Difficult Market Environment

Q3 2018 revenue stable at €1.02 billion, while adjusted EBITDA margin remains at 13.1%.

08.02.18

Breaking News | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

STMicroelectronics Highlights Industrial Magnetometer and eCompass

Boosts smart-meter tamper detect and precision motion sensing.

08.01.18

Breaking News | Financial News | Sensors and Wearables

Flex Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2019 Results

Quarterly revenue of $6.4 billion, increased 7% year-over-year.

07.30.18

Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables

Advantech, Tokyo Electron Device to Promote Edge Computing for AIoT

Collaborative research is being conducted on the Plant Visualization Kit, which will visualize the status of plant devices.

07.30.18

Breaking News | Mergers and Acquisitions | RFID and NFC | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

Qualcomm Announces Termination of NXP Acquisition

Board authorizes $30 billion stock repurchase program.

07.27.18

Breaking News | Financial News | RFID and NFC | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

NXP Semiconductors Reports 2Q 2018 Results

Announces $5 billion share repurchase authorization, termination of Qualcomm and NXP purchase agreement.

07.27.18

Breaking News | Financial News | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

Qualcomm Announces 3Q Fiscal 2018 Results

GAAP revenues are $5.6 billion, EPS exceeds high end of prior guidance range.

07.27.18

Breaking News | Financial News | RFID and NFC | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

STMicroelectronics Reports Q2 2018 Financial Results

Q2 net revenues of $2.27 billion are up 18% with an operating margin of 12.7%, net income of $261 million.

07.26.18

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Sensors and Wearables

Myant, Butler Technologies Announce Wearable Technology Partnership, Licensing Agreement

Licensing agreement covers Myant’s wearable EL lamp technology, partnership for advancement of Textile Computing.

07.25.18

Breaking News | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables

Brixon, Inc. Licenses ORNL’s Sensor Technology for Security Applications

The sensors measure parameters like temperature, chemicals and electric grid elements.

07.19.18

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Sensors and Wearables

Royole Quasi-G6 Mass Production Campus Begins Producing Fully Flexible Displays in Volume

The facility turned out its first production batch of fully flexible displays on June 4.

07.19.18

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

NXP Named One of World’s Most Impactful Industrial IoT Companies in 2018

Underscores commitment to pioneer connected eco-systems in the Industry 4.0 revolution.

07.19.18

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Product Releases | Sensors and Wearables

Royole Introduces First Hi-Def Wearables Featuring Its Flexible Display Technology

Unveils items in Moscow during recent World Cup final.

07.18.18

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

NXP Delivers New Security, Connectivity to 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Finals

Company’s MIFARE delivers smart, contactless experience at world-class events.

07.13.18

Breaking News | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables

Internet of Water to Tackle Growing Water Risks

New intelligent water management system based on wireless sensor network and self-learning software.

07.11.18

Breaking News | Product Releases | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

New Precision MEMS Sensor from STMicroelectronics Supports Accurate Positioning, Control for Cars

Chosen by Magneti Marelli for new advanced telematics system.

07.10.18

SCHOTT AG to Acquire Primoceler Oy, a Laser Glass-Bonding Specialist

With this acquisition, SCHOTT enhances its core competence in the field of hermetic packaging.

07.09.18

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Sensors and Wearables

Emerson Named

IIoT-focused venture capital firm recognizes Emerson’s track record of innovation and success.

07.06.18

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

NXP, Smart Columbus Continue to Partner on the Future of Smart Mobility

The Smart Columbus Experience opened June 30, 2018.

07.04.18

Breaking News | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

Samsung Semiconductor at 2018 MWC Shanghai

MWCS – Asia’s leading tech industry event – took place at the Shanghai New International Expo Center from June 27-29.

07.02.18

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Sensors and Wearables

Ynvisible Interactive Inc. Granted Patent for Specialized Electrolyte, Electrochromic System

This formulation offers a reduction in the overall number of ink layers required to produce electrochromic devices.

06.29.18

Conductive Inks and Coatings | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Graphene, Perovskites and Carbon Nanotubes | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

Brewer Science Named a Winner of the Greater St. Louis Area 2018 Top Workplaces Award

Company has been awarded a 2018 Top Workplaces honor by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

06.29.18

Breaking News | Film, Paper, Glass and Substrates | Sensors and Wearables

Polyimide Labels Survive Extreme High Temperatures

T1K, T2K, TSK labels from TE Connectivity ideal for manufacturers to identify electronic assemblies, printed circuit boards

06.28.18

Breaking News | Film, Paper, Glass and Substrates | Sensors and Wearables

TE Connectivity Launches High Current Connectors for Harsh Outdoor Environments

New HCM high current connectors with IP68 housings offer maximum flexibility, stability and reliability.

06.28.18

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Sensors and Wearables | Universities

Emerson, Texas A&M College of Engineering to Build Advanced Automation Lab

New facility will offer practical experience with next-generation automation, wireless and Industrial IoT technologies.

06.28.18

Optomec Showcases Smart Devices Cost Effectively Manufactured Using 3D Printing at Sensors Expo

Will show how products from gas turbine engine blades to consumer handheld devices can be made smart with 3D printed sensors.

06.27.18

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

NXP Unlocks Access to RF Energy

Multi-level portfolio paves way for using RF energy transistors.

06.27.18

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

STMicroelectronics Becomes First Chip Maker Accredited by the GSMA

Certification consolidates loading of connection credentials with eSIM manufacturing.

06.26.18

Breaking News | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables

NREL, DOE, and U.S. Automakers Join to Transform Mobility Future

9 nat'l labs, 13 universities & numerous industry & gov't stakeholders are working to explore new solutions for fuel, engines

06.25.18

Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables

Melexis’ Latest Technologies on Display at Sensors Expo 2018

Will show position-, current-, temperature sensing and Time-of-Flight technologies.

06.25.18

Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables

Gemalto, Faraday Future Work Together to Deploy Secure, Connected Vehicles

Gemalto is providing data security and encryption technology for intelligent electric car.

06.22.18

Breaking News | Research Reports | Sensors and Wearables

Grand View Research: Health Sensors Market to Grow at 17% CAGR through 2025

The global health sensors market size was estimated at $20.5 billion in 2016.

06.20.18

Breaking News | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables

VTT Robot Car Marilyn Parks in Furthermost Lot Fully Autonomously

Tests on parking with help from the Internet of Things underway in Tampere.

06.20.18

Breaking News | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables

Onera Receives Investment to Develop Next-Gen Sleep Diagnostic Device

Company is developing a wearable, fully disposable, medically graded sleep diagnostic device.

06.19.18

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Sensors and Wearables

Versarien Announces Commercial Agreement with MediaDevil

Will launch a new range of earphones and other equipment that will feature Versarien’s Nanene graphene nano platelets.

06.19.18

Breaking News | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables

Leoni and PARC Collaboration Supports Digital Transformation

Condition-based maintenance, system analytics, AI, and embedded sensing will contribute in area of energy and data solutions.

06.18.18

Breaking News | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

NXP Processors Deliver Performance, Safety for Next-Gen Electric and Autonomous Vehicles

First product release from NXP’s new S32 automotive processing platform.

06.18.18

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

Imec Demonstrates Manufacturability of Spin-Orbit Torque MRAM Devices on 300mm Si Wafers

Technology targets replacement of L1/L2 SRAM cache memories in high-performance computing applications.

06.18.18

Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables

Melexis Releases IR Temperature Sensor Driver for Linux Kernel

Thermometer is factory calibrated and can measure object temperatures between -20°C and 200°C.

06.15.18

Breaking News | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

Firmware-Development Tool from STMicroelectronics Accelerates IoT Sensor Design

AlgoBuilder tool lets users build sensor-control algorithms graphically.

06.15.18

Breaking News | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

NXP Extends Investment in Kinetis Microcontrollers

Extends product longevity of family of MCUs to 15 years.

06.15.18

Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables

Gemalto Facial Recognition Excels at US Department of Homeland Security 2018 Biometric Rally

Solution using Gemalto Live Face Identification System (LFIS) obtained a 99.44% acquisition rate under 5 seconds.

06.14.18

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Sensors and Wearables

NXP, Mastercard and Visa Transform Mobile Payments for Billions of IoT Devices

New NXP mWallet 2GO secure service enables Montblanc’s TWIN smart strap.

06.08.18

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

Imec Demonstrates Compact Low-Power 140GHz CMOS Radar with On-Chip Antennas

Seen as a key step in the development of radar-based sensors for smart intuitive applications.

06.08.18

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Sensors and Wearables

NXP, Baidu Partner to Secure the IoT in China

Jointly establish secure IoT ecosystems and ensure security in the era of Big Data and AI.

06.08.18

Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables

NXP Accelerates Secure Edge Solutions with Ecosystem Partners

Off-the-shelf OEM/ODM solutions will be pre-integrated with the EdgeScale suite of cloud-based tools and services.

06.07.18

Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables

Gemalto Brings Secure, Multi-Factor Authentication to Belgium’s itsme App

Gemalto technology enables Belgian itsme app to hit one million transactions a month.

06.07.18

Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables | Touch Screens

Synaptics’ Match-in-Sensor Fingerprint Authentication Solution for PCs is Production-Ready

Enterprise-grade encryption provides hardened security for business and consumer PCs.

06.06.18

Breaking News | Product Releases | RFID and NFC | Sensors and Wearables

idion disc Delivers Breakout Performance at iHeartRadio’s Wango Tango

idion disc is a patented, skin-applied wearable with built-in NFC capability that is essentially imperceptible when worn.

06.05.18

Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables

Gemalto, Qualcomm Technologies to Integrate eSIM Innovation into Snapdragon Mobile PC Platform

Now available to OEMs building devices with future generations of the Qualcomm Snapdragon Mobile PC Platform.

05.29.18

Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables

STMicroelectronics Develops Next-Generation Security-on-a-Chip for Smart Things

New STSAFE chip combines latest digital-security features to keep connected IoT objects safe.

05.28.18

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables

New Electronic Materials for Low-Cost Internet of Things

As part of its Necomada project, CPI has created new inks and adhesives for the IoT.

05.25.18

Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables | Touch Screens

Synaptics Inaugurates State-of-the-Art Design Center in Bengaluru

Design center will house growing consumer IoT business.

05.24.18

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables

InSCOPE Promotes Innovation in Printed Electronics

Integrates sensing, lighting and haptic feedback to create an interactive media surface panel for Kone Corporation.

05.24.18

Breaking News | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables

Imec Presents Novel Organ-on-Chip Platform for Drug Screening

It is capable of performing multiple tests in parallel.

05.24.18

Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables

Pressure Sensors Market: Automotive, Consumer Segments Still Main Drivers

Info per MEMS Pressure Sensor Market and Technologies 2018 report, Yole Développement.

05.24.18

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Printed Circuit Boards/Membrane Switches/In Mold Electronics | Sensors and Wearables | Suppliers News

Sun Chemical Exhibits Portfolio of Solutions for Biosensors, Medical Devices at Biosensors 2018

The company will be at booth No. 8.

05.24.18

Breaking News | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables

Flexible Fingerprint Sensors Promise Embedded Secure Access Control

The new sensors can be embedded into objects such as mobile phones and door handles.

05.23.18

Breaking News | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables

aktiia Takes Aim at Hypertension

Will utilize special continuous measuring technology developed by CSEM.

05.23.18

Breaking News | Contract Manufacturing/Printing | Sensors and Wearables

Semiconductor Market Growth Rate Peaks After a Strong 2017

IDC forecasts semiconductor revenue growth of 7.7%, reaching $450 billion in 2018.

05.23.18

National Printable Electronics Centre Sees Opportunities for IoT

Product designers will be able to embed sensing and connectivity into their designs.

05.22.18

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

STMicroelectronics Publishes Its 21st Annual Sustainability Report

Re-invested approximately 31% of its total revenues in research & development and capital expenditure.

05.22.18

Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables | Touch Screens

Synaptics Clear ID Named Component of the Year by SID

Display Industry Awards honor industry-first Clear ID optical-based in-display fingerprint sensor.

05.17.18

Breaking News | Personnel | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables

ORNL’s Panos Datskos Elected Fellow of SPIE

Honored by SPIE for his work in sensor and nanomaterials research.

05.15.18

Breaking News | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

ON Semiconductor Showcases Innovations in Vision IoT, Battery-free Sensing, More

Exhibits at IoT World will demonstrate the latest sensing and connectivity advances and rapid prototyping tools.

05.11.18

Breaking News | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

LifeSignals Launches Life Signal Processor Product Family with Support of 3M, STMicroelectronics

A new class of wireless biosensor platform for OEMs to create wearables for life-critical medical and healthcare monitoring.

05.10.18

Breaking News | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

STMicroelectronics Adds New High-Accuracy MEMS Sensors

Comes with 10-year product longevity for advanced industrial sensing.

05.10.18

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Mergers and Acquisitions | Sensors and Wearables

Osram Acquires VCSEL Specialist Vixar

VCSEL technology is used in security applications such as 3D facial recognition.

05.04.18

Breaking News | Financial News | RFID and NFC | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

NXP Semiconductors Reports1Q 2018 Results

NXP delivered first quarter revenue of $2.27 billion, an increase of approximately 3% year on year.

05.04.18

Breaking News | Research Reports | Sensors and Wearables

Grand View Research Forecasts IoT in Retail Market Size From 2018-2025

The global Internet of Things (IoT) in retail market size was estimated at $16.36 billion in 2016, per GVR.

05.03.18

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables | Smart Cards and Packaging

New CPI Facility to Develop Opportunities in IoT

The facility will create rolls of thin, flexible inlays containing multiple electronic components.

04.30.18

Breaking News | Contract Manufacturing/Printing | Financial News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Sensors and Wearables

Flex Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2018 Results

Fiscal 2018 revenue was $25.4 billion, increasing 7% year-over-year, with fiscal 2018 cash flow of $754 million.

04.27.18

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Research Reports | Sensors and Wearables

MarketsandMarkets: Wearable Display Market Worth $3.37 Billion by 2023

Sees increased use of flexible OLED displays in smartwatches, rising demand for OLED displays for smart wearable devices.

04.26.18

Breaking News | Financial News | RFID and NFC | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

STMicroelectronics Reports 2018 First Quarter Results

Net revenues are $2.23 billion, up 22.2% year-over-year, with net income of $239 million.

04.26.18

Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables

Advantech Establishes Vietnamese Subsidiary

Leveraging Vietnam’s manufacturing capacity.

04.17.18

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

Nissha Opens New Innovation Center Kyoto

Unifying diverse capabilities, creating new customer value.

04.16.18

3D Printing | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables

IDTechEx Names Printed Electronics Europe 2018 Award Winners

Applied Nanodetectors, Fraunhofer IFAM and Nano Dimension receive awards.

04.13.18

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Sensors and Wearables

Osram Adds to Oslon Black Family

Launches six new high-power infrared LEDs with high pulse handling capability for automotive applications.

04.13.18

Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables

China Electronic Market Magazine’s 2017 Editor’s Choice Award: ON Semiconductor Sensing Solution

AEC-Q100 compliant single-chip device exhibits sensitivity up to 150 mm away

04.12.18

Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables

Qualcomm Unveils Vision Intelligence Platform Purpose-Built for IoT Devices

Powered by latest advances in camera, AI and computer vision.

04.12.18

Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables

ON Semiconductor Introduces Digital Image Sensor

Highly sensitive CMOS sensor is optimized for extreme low light and high contrast image capture

04.11.18

Breaking News | Research Reports | Sensors and Wearables

GVR: Wearable Sensors Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis 2018 - 2025

The global wearable sensors market size was valued at $149.3 million in 2016

04.11.18

Breaking News | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

ON Semiconductor Introduces High Resolution Image Sensors with NIR+ for Improved Night Vision

Enhanced Near Infra-Red performance boosts image quality for high-end security and surveillance cameras

04.10.18

Breaking News | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

Brewer Science Earns FE Perfect Quality Platinum Award from ON Semiconductor

Brewer Science was one of only 20 companies earning recognition out of more than 3,000.

04.09.18

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Mergers and Acquisitions | Sensors and Wearables

Osram, Continental Sign JV Contract

JV involving approximately 1,500 employees scheduled to start in 2H 2018, once the necessary approvals have been obtained.

04.04.18

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables

Fraunhofer FEP, VTT, Holst Centre Shows First Wearable OLED Bracelet

Highlights possibilities for flexible organic electronics for wearables.

04.04.18

Breaking News | Financial News | Sensors and Wearables

Advantech Invests 19% Stake of Nippon RAD

Goal is to realize IoT system integrator co-creation strategy in Japan.

04.04.18

Breaking News | Personnel | RFID and NFC | Sensors and Wearables

Incoming SATO Holdings CEO Ryutaro Kotaki Delivers Message

He laid down 3 core principles: 'Perfect the basics; take new challenges; and collaborate.'

04.02.18

Breaking News | Electronic Materials | Sensors and Wearables

Quantum Technology Supersensors Launches

Company notes many use cases for new smart material.

04.02.18

Breaking News | Mergers and Acquisitions | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

Himax to Exercise Options to Fully Acquire Emza Visual Sense

Emza is an Israeli company that develops efficient visual sensors.

04.02.18

Breaking News | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

NXP, AliOS Partner for New In-Vehicle Experiences

Partnership aims to install AliOS system, NXP’s automotive infotainment solution in millions of vehicles in China by 2020.

03.29.18

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

Flex to Divest Multek’s China Operations to MFLEX

The US-based Multek operation will remain a wholly owned Flex subsidiary.

03.27.18

Breaking News | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

Melexis Announces Next-Generation Triaxis Position Sensor IC

Fully integrated magnetic position sensor, ASIL-ready for demanding automotive applica-tions.

03.27.18

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Sensors and Wearables | Smart Cards and Packaging

CPES2018 Expands Lineup of Keynotes and International Speakers

Conference will be held May 23-24 at Centennial College’s Conference Centre in Toronto.

03.23.18

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Sensors and Wearables

Smartrac’s Experiences Solution Wins IoT Global Award

Solution turns products into digital platforms for customer engagement innovation.

03.23.18

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables | Universities

PrintoCent 10 Moves Forward on Printed Intelligence Projects

Commercialization project focuses on health and wellbeing rapid tests.

03.23.18

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Sensors and Wearables

Confidex Launches MYVIA by Confidex

New platform for airports that serves as a travel data aggregator.

03.23.18

Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables | Touch Screens

Synaptics Clear ID Optical In-Display Fingerprint Sensors Featured on New Vivo X21 UD Smartphones

Synaptics’ Clear ID in-display fingerprint sensors are placed in a natural location directly in the OLED touchscreen.

03.23.18

OE-A Appoints OE-A Fellows, Announces Winners of OE-A Competition and LOPEC Start-up Forum

LOPEC highlights special merits, innovative ideas and start-up companies.

03.22.18

Breaking News | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables | Universities

DARPA Disruptioneering Selects PARC and UW-Madison to Develop AI Software

Will automatically design complex mechanical systems.

03.21.18

Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables

New eBook Helps OEMs Control Embedded Sensor Costs

Tekscan offers insights into direct, indirect costs.

03.21.18

Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables

STMicroelectronics’ Products Complete Alibaba IoT Validation

Enables better time to market for customers.

03.20.18

Breaking News | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables

Flemish Scientists Win DARPA Cash Prize

Seamless communication may soon be possible even in crisis situations.

03.20.18

Coatema to Show Test Solution Generation S2S and R2R at IDTechEx

Both devices are available now from Coatema and can be tested at Coatema’s proprietary Technology Centre in Dormagen, Germany

03.19.18

Breaking News | Contract Manufacturing/Printing | Sensors and Wearables

Frost & Sullivan Manufacturing Leadership Council Honors Flex

Recognized for manufacturing excellence and sustainability leadership.

03.19.18

Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables

Advantech, Alitek to Open Turkish Branch

Goal is to expand into the Middle East.

03.19.18

LOPEC 2018: Printed Electronics Moves into Everyday Life

Exhibition grows by 6%, while conference with 188 presentations is well received.

03.16.18

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

STMicroelectronics Shows Latest Solutions for Smart Driving, IoT at electronica China

03.14.18

Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables

Velankani, STMicroelectronics Collaborate on Smart Meters for ‘Make in India’ Program

Effort highlights development of smart energy meters based on STCOMET platform.

03.06.18

The LOPEC 2018 Supporting Program Makes Printed Electronics Tangible

Exhibition and conference includes Panel Discussion, Demo Line, Award Show and more.

03.05.18

Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables

NXP Announces Rapid IoT Prototyping Kit

Unlocks the IoT to a broader spectrum of innovators;

03.02.18

Breaking News | Product Releases | Sensors and Wearables

Samsung’s Newest ISOCELL Image Sensor Enables Mobile Devices to ‘Slow Down’ Time

New 3-stack ISOCELL Fast 2L3 with integrated DRAM supports super-slow motion, low-light shooting and real-time HDR imaging.

03.02.18

OE-A Presents Innovative Ideas and Outlooks at LOPEC 2018

Participants of OE-A Competition 2018 will show creative new products, prototypes, and design.

03.01.18

Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables

STMicroelectronics, Sigfox to Connect Billions of Devices

ST to include Sigfox networking software in embedded software suite for IoT.

02.28.18

Printed Electronics on the Rise: The Highlights of LOPEC 2018

Exhibitors will showcase numerous prototypes and commercial products with printed electronic components.

02.23.18

CPES2018 Lineup of Speakers, Pre-Conference Workshops Announced

CPES2018 takes place from May 23-24 at Centennial College's Conference Centre in Toronto.

02.23.18

Breaking News | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

NXP Unveils IoT, Industrial and Automotive Solutions at Embedded World 2018

NXP to highlight latest IoT technologies for smart home and industrial applications.

02.21.18

NextFlex Recognizes All-Stars of Flexible Hybrid Electronics

Honors individuals who go above and beyond to push FHE development toward manufacturability and commercialization.

02.20.18

The Graphene Pavilion at the Mobile World Congress

Graphene Flagship brings next gen mobile technologies, from Sensors and IoT, Wearables and Health, Datacom and Energy

02.20.18

intelliFLEX Congratulates Supercluster Winners

Real work now begins with Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster partners.

02.20.18

Breaking News | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

NXP and Partners Sign Joint Charter on Cybersecurity

Calls for independent certification for critical infrastructures and solutions in the IoT.

02.20.18

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

STMicroelectronics Signs License Agreement on LDMOS Technology from Innogration

Arrangement expands serviceable RF power market for ST.

02.19.18

2018 FLEXI Awards Honor Innovation, Leadership in Flexible Hybrid Electronics

E Ink, GE Global Research among 2018’s honorees.

02.13.18

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Manufacturers News | Sensors and Wearables | Suppliers News

Brewer Science Rolls Out End-to-End Printed Electronics System Integration Services

New Sensor System Solutions program leverages company’s InFlect family of printed, flexible sensors.

02.13.18

Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables

SATO Launches Next-gen IoT Mobile Printer

New rugged mobile combines high speed and expandability optimized for retail, logistics and more

02.13.18

LOPEC Showcases World of Printed Electronics

Will show why an increasing number of industries use printed electronics.

02.13.18

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables | Suppliers News

Brewer Science Earns GreenCircle Certification for Zero Waste to Landfill for Third Consecutive Year

Brewer Science is the only company in semiconductor industry with GreenCircle Certification.

02.07.18

Breaking News | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

Qualcomm, USI to Form JV for Semiconductor Module Factory in Brazil

Will be dedicated to design, development and fabrication of modules and components for smartphones and IoT devices in Brazil.

02.07.18

Breaking News | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

NXP, Garmin to Bring Secure, Convenient NFC Mobile Payments to New Fitness Wearables

Garmin vívoactive 3 and Forerunner 645 Music enable users to securely tap-to-pay with no phone or wallet required.

02.07.18

Breaking News | Personnel | Sensors and Wearables

Altierre Names Tony Alvarez CEO

Will steer strategic growth as IoT drives digital retail and physical convergence.

02.06.18

Conductive Inks and Coatings | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables

Henkel, Holst Centre Continue Collaboration

Partnership has led to developments in electrode technology and interconnection materials.

02.06.18

Breaking News | Mergers and Acquisitions | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

Qualcomm Confirms Receipt of Revised Proposal from Broadcom

Proposes acquiring all outstanding shares of Qualcomm for $60.00 per share in cash, $22.00 per share in Broadcom stock.

02.05.18

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

STMicroelectronics Named a 2018 Thomson Reuters Top 100 Global Technology Leader

Recognized as among the world’s most innovative companies.

02.05.18

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

NXP Honored as 2017 Top 100 Global Innovator

NXP was selected for strong patent portfolio, which currently includes more than 9,000 patent families.

02.02.18

Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables

ST Technologies, Neonode Add Touch Interaction to Any Object, Surface or Space

Neonode touch sensors can determine exact position and movements of fingers, hands, or other reflective objects.

02.02.18

Breaking News | Research Reports | Sensors and Wearables

IHS Markit Identifies Top Trends Driving the IoT in 2018 and Beyond

Number of connected IoT devices to top 31 billion in 2018.

02.02.18

Breaking News | Film, Paper, Glass and Substrates | Product Releases | Sensors and Wearables

SCHOTT Introduces FLEXINITY for Smaller Electronics

Structured glass breakthrough to enable sensors, batteries and diagnostic technology.

01.30.18

Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables

SecureRF Receives The Linley Group’s 2017 Best Technology Award

Honored for inventing a new cryptography scheme.

01.30.18

Breaking News | Personnel | RFID and NFC | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

STMicroelectronics Announces Change in Leadership Team

Carlo Ferro, CFO and president finance, legal, infrastructure and services, to step down.

01.30.18

Breaking News | Personnel | RFID and NFC | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

Carlo Bozotti’s Succession Plan Announced at STMicroelectronics

Deputy CEO Jean-Marc Chery proposed to become next president and CEO.

01.29.18

Breaking News | Contract Manufacturing/Printing | Financial News | Sensors and Wearables

Flex Reports 3Q Fiscal 2018 Results

Quarterly revenue of $6.75 billion, increased 10% year-over-year, with cash flow from operations of $150 million.

01.29.18

Breaking News | Financial News | RFID and NFC | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

STMicroelectronics Reports 2017 4Q, Full Year Financial Results

Recorded 2017 net revenues of $8.35 billion, up 19.7% year-over-year, with free cash flow of $338 million.

01.29.18

Breaking News | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables

PI-SCALE Flexible OLED Design Competition Announces Winner

The OLED band can change color as the wearer achieves their sports goals.

01.26.18

Breaking News | Research Reports | Sensors and Wearables

Wearable Medical Devices Market Worth $14.41 Billion by 2022

Activity monitors are expected to dominate the market in 2017.

01.26.18

Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables

Advantech Opens Expanded European Service Center in Eindhoven

Will double the size of its warehouse and office space and nearly triple its production capacity.

01.26.18

Support Builds for CPES2018

CPES2018 is Canada’s top event for flexible and hybrid electronics.

01.25.18

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Sensors and Wearables | Touch Screens

JDI Announces Development of Transparent Glass-based Capacitive Fingerprint Sensor

Entering sensor business arena to enable the era of highly-developed security.

01.25.18

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Manufacturers News | Sensors and Wearables | Suppliers News

Printed Electronics: New Sensors for the Medical Field

The healthcare market is becoming increasingly important in this market.

01.23.18

Breaking News | Mergers and Acquisitions | RFID and NFC | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

Qualcomm Receives Authorization from EC, KFTC for NXP Semiconductors Acquisition

Acquisition has now received eight of nine approvals around the world, with China remaining.

01.22.18

Sun Chemical to Showcase Solutions for Printed Electronics at LOPEC 2018

Will highlight products for printed electronics, displays, EL lighting, smart sensors, packaging, PCBs and electronics.

01.19.18

Breaking News | Product Releases | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

STMicroelectronics Showcases Solutions for Smart Driving at AUTOMOTIVE WORLD 2018

ST will showcase solutions for Safer, More Connected, and Greener automobiles.

01.17.18

Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables

Emerson Named ‘Industrial IoT Company of the Year’ by IoT Breakthrough

Award recognizes Emerson’s innovation and leadership in driving Industrial Internet of Things technologies.

01.12.18

Breaking News | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables

Imec’s SWEET Study Uses Wearables to Collect Dataset on Stress Detection

Largest study of its kind uncovers links between stress, physiological factors.

01.12.18

Breaking News | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables

Imec, Holst Centre Introduce EEG Headset for Emotion Detection

Technology to advance neuro research, e-learning and virtual gaming demonstrated at CES 2018.

01.11.18

Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables

NXP, LG Electronics and HELLA Collaborate on Automotive Vision Platform

Platform takes aim at conventional vision platforms that limit choices of traditional and new disruptive carmakers.

01.11.18

Breaking News | Research Reports | Sensors and Wearables

Image Sensor Market worth $24.80 Billion by 2023

Key trends include increasing use in automobiles miniaturization and dual cameras in smartphones and tablets.

01.10.18

Printed Electronics: From Vision to Product

Leaders discuss the 10th LOPEC, which will be held in Munich, Germany, March 13-15, 2018.

01.09.18

Breaking News | Contract Manufacturing/Printing | Personnel | Sensors and Wearables

Flex Appoints Jennifer Li to its Board of Directors

Li currently serves as CEO and General Managing Director of Baidu Capital

01.09.18

Breaking News | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

NXP Launches World’s First Automated Frozen Food Defrosting Reference Design

NXP Smart Defrost Solution uses solid state RF technology

01.09.18

Breaking News | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

Melexis to Set Up New R&D Center in France

Core competence of the new design center in Grasse will be focusing on the automotive industry.

01.09.18

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

STMicroelectronics Solutions for Smart Driving, IoT during CES 2018

Use cases focus on key consumer and industrial technologies.

01.08.18

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Sensors and Wearables

Gemalto Launches First Biometric EMV Card for Contactless Payments

No battery life issues, as the biometric sensor card is powered by the payment terminal.

01.05.18

Breaking News | Product Releases | RFID and NFC | Sensors and Wearables

NXP Powers NFC Experience in Hasbro, Harmonix’s Dynamic Music-Mixing Game DROPMIX

HASBRO to debut convention exclusive DROPMIX card at CES

01.04.18

Breaking News | Product Releases | Sensors and Wearables

STMicroelectronics, USound Deliver Advanced MEMS Silicon Micro-Speakers

USound’s piezo-actuator design adds excellent audio performance to cost, scalability, size and reliability advantages.

01.04.18

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Sensors and Wearables

G+D Mobile Security, M2MD Technologies, Inc. Head to CES 2018

Will showcase next generation automotive security access solutions.

01.04.18

Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables

Xerafy Establishes Global HQ In Singapore

Key clients are hospitals and companies operating in MRO, oil and gas.

01.02.18

Breaking News | Product Releases | Sensors and Wearables

Melexis Introduces Pressure Sensor for Harsh Automotive Applications

Company reports that it is the only component solution available without exposed corrodible metals.

12.26.17

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Sensors and Wearables

NXP Announces Highlights for CES 2018

Combines edge compute, machine learning and advanced sensing technologies in a One-of-a-Kind VIP Experience at CES 2018.

12.22.17

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Sensors and Wearables

Brewer Science Quadruples Commitment to Printed Sensor Systems Research at JVIC

Expansion brings the total footprint at JVIC to approximately 20,000 square feet.

12.21.17

Breaking News | Product Releases | Sensors and Wearables

Melexis Introduces Sense and Drive Solution for Automotive Applications

Designed for DC motor applications such as window lift, sun roof, and seat adjustment.

12.19.17

Breaking News | Mergers and Acquisitions | RFID and NFC | Sensors and Wearables

Qualcomm Extends Cash Tender Offer for All Outstanding Shares of NXP

The tender offer is now scheduled to expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on Jan. 12, 2018.

12.18.17

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Sensors and Wearables | Suppliers News

Printed Electronics Meets Haute Couture

Smart clothing is a topic at LOPEC, which is taking place in Munich, Germany, from March 13-15, 2018.

12.15.17

Breaking News | Mergers and Acquisitions | RFID and NFC | Sensors and Wearables

Gemalto Rejects Unsolicited and Conditional Proposal by Atos

Gemalto believes it is best positioned to grow successfully on a stand-alone basis.

12.15.17

Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables

NXP, Alibaba Cloud Announce Strategic Partnership for Edge Computing, IoT Security

Will work. together to enable development of secure smart devices.

12.13.17

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Research Reports | RFID and NFC | Sensors and Wearables

Internet of Things Technology Market Estimated at $639.74 Billion by 2022

MarketsandMarkets estimates CAGR of 25.1% from 2017 to 2022.

12.12.17

Breaking News | Personnel | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables

CSEM’s Josep Solà i Càros Receives Neode Prize 2017

Develops a new generation of blood pressure monitors.

12.11.17

Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables

Melexis TPMS Wins Excellence in Product Design for Automotive at Elektra Awards

Honored for MLX91804, a tire pressure monitoring system integrated circuit.

12.11.17

Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables

Advantech Listed as a Best Taiwan Global Brand

Has the highest growth rate among all IT companies.

12.11.17

Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables

BASF Invests €5 Million in Smart Supply Chain Start-up Ahrma

BASF customers and suppliers to profit from increased supply chain transparency through real-time data.

12.08.17

Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables

G+D Currency Technology Develops New Banknote Processing System

Through sensors, BPS C2 increases efficiency in the cash cycle.

12.08.17

CES 2018: OE-A Unites End-Users and Suppliers

Flexible and printed electronics are showing consumer electronics the way.

12.07.17

Breaking News | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables

PARC, Blue Origin to Accelerate Space R&D

Partnership to explore advanced technologies, launch suborbital space R&D projects.

12.07.17

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Personnel | Printed Circuit Boards/Membrane Switches/In Mold Electronics | Sensors and Wearables

Tapecon Promotes Jeff Davis to Sales Manager

Davis joined the company in 2011 and has worked throughout several departments within Tapecon.

12.06.17

NovaCentrix Releases New PulseForge Invent, Starting at $59,000

System is configurable for academic budgets, advanced R&D, for applications such as sensors, displays, circuits and PV.

11.30.17

Optomec Hosts Ninth Annual International Aerosol Jet User Meeting

Industry leaders, academic institutes collaborate on latest developments in 3D printed electronics.

11.30.17

intelliFLEX Expands Quebec Membership to 18

Adds CTT Group and C2MI, two leading research centers.

11.29.17

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Sensors and Wearables

Emerson Withdraws Proposal to Acquire Rockwell Automation for $225 Per Share

Decision due to Rockwell Board of Directors’ continued unwillingness to engage in discussions about a potential combination.

11.29.17

Breaking News | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables

SoCUS Seeks New Cost-Effective Sensor System to Measure State of Charge

Developing systems that can be integrated directly into the battery and can measure the state of charge more accurately.

11.29.17

Seven Keynote Speakers Covering Materials to Markets at 2018FLEX

General session speakers will cover flexible electronics trends in medical technology, automotive and power.

11.27.17

Breaking News | Product Releases | Sensors and Wearables

Melexis Expands Temperature Sensor Portfolio with Miniature FIR Sensor

Potential applications include white and grey goods, room temperature monitoring in smart thermostats.

11.27.17

Breaking News | Film, Paper, Glass and Substrates | Sensors and Wearables

SCHOTT to Completely Acquire NEC SCHOTT Components Corporation

Key applications include electronic devices, consumer electronics, the automotive industry and optoelectronics.

11.27.17

Three Canadian Companies Honored at IDTechEx Show!/Printed Electronics USA

Awards won by Memtronik Innovations, Myant & Co. and Voltera.

11.27.17

Graphene Flagship Shines at The Tallinn Digital Summit

Shows array of interactive demonstrators and prototypes.

Sian Fogden 11.24.17

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Sensors and Wearables

Zebra Technologies Participates in Senate Hearing on IoT Advancement

Hearing examines use and benefits of IoT and infrastructure needs to advance IoT in rural America.

11.23.17

Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables

Melexis Launches Official Chinese Website

11.17.17

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Sensors and Wearables

Zebra Shopper Survey Reveals One-Half of Millennial Shoppers Better Connected than Retail Associates

Heightened fulfillment requirements transform expectations as two-thirds of shoppers prefer next– or same-day delivery

11.16.17

Optomec Demonstrates Production 3D Printing Technology at Printed Electronics USA

Aerosol Jet 3D printing systems are used for printed electronics applications from R&D to high volume manufacturing.

11.15.17

Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables

Emerson’s Sensi Touch Named ‘Best Smart Thermostat’ by USA Today’s Reviewed.com

The Sensi Touch Wi-Fi Thermostat combines the latest in smarthome technology with Emerson’s HVAC expertise.

11.15.17

Breaking News | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables

InviSense Receives Sweden’s Largest Inventors’ Prize

InviSense will venture into the concrete industry.

11.15.17

Breaking News | Product Releases | Sensors and Wearables

STMicroelectronics Launches New STM32L4+ Microcontrollers Series

New memory, graphics features bring sharper user experiences to wearables and smart objects.

11.15.17

Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables

Huawei, Gemalto to Accelerate NarrowBand IoT Deployments

Create a cost-effective solution for mass market IoT.

11.15.17

Sun Chemical to Highlight Partnerships, Acquisitions and Products at PE USA 2017

Will show solutions for printed electronics, displays, EL lighting, smart sensors, packaging, PCBs and more.

11.13.17

Breaking News | Product Releases | Sensors and Wearables

Covestro Debuts Matte Films for Medical Equipment

Covestro: "They are well suited for wearable health patches, which have to remain on patients' skin for extended periods."

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