Industry News
Research probes flexible OLEDs
The Holst Centre and imec have launched an OLED research program. [ + ]
GaN LED chips on silicon wafers
Osram has developed GaN LED chips on silicon wafers. [ + ]
Emerson certification
Emerson Network Power has received ISO 13485 certification. [ + ]
RF catalogue available
Samtec has introduced its RF interconnect catalogue [ + ]
Lithium-ion battery warning
Scientists have developed a sensor that can warn of impending catastrophic failure in lithium-ion batteries. [ + ]
Online search improved
element14 has made improvements to its website. [ + ]
Registration opened for development conference
National Instruments has opened registration for the 2012 NI Technical Symposiums. [ + ]
Intel and Plessey sign deal
Plessey has agreed to a product licensing agreement with Intel. [ + ]
Thermography workshop
Trio Smartcal is holding a training workshop on thermography in February. [ + ]
LEAF batteries being evaluated
Four companies have formed a partnership to evaluate the re-use of lithium-ion battery packs that power the Nissan LEAF electric car. [ + ]
AMOLED revenues surge in 2011
With strong growth in smartphones, AMOLED shipments are estimated to have reached 90 million units in 2011. [ + ]
New materials for solar cells
Imec is working together with Flamac to develop new materials for solar cell applications. [ + ]
Tablet growth alters LCD strategies
In response to falling large-area TFT LCD panel prices in 2011, panel makers have minimised their production. [ + ]
Solar photovoltaic firms seeking profitability
Solar companies will face the challenge of rebuilding margins during a period of increasing diversity as global demand is projected to grow 6% in 2012. [ + ]
