Renewed investigation of a molecule that was originally synthesized with the goal of creating a unique light-absorbing pigment has led to the establishment of a novel design strategy for efficient light-emitting molecules with applications in next-generation displays and lighting.

A hypoallergenic electronic sensor can be worn on the skin continuously for a week without discomfort, and is so light and thin that users forget they even have it on, says a Japanese group of scientists.

The new investment follows two years of continued improvement in OPV performance, advances in manufacturing readiness and an increased engagement with customers in the retail, FMCG and IoT sectors.

Through the collaboration, Cratus will integrate Thinfilm's technology into mobile sensor platforms, enabling location sensing and tamper-evidence monitoring of high-value goods through the simple tap of a smartphone or commercial reader.

When it comes to efficiency, sometimes it helps to look to Mother Nature for advice - even in technology as advanced as printable, flexible electronics.

IDTechEx is hosting a free webinar on opportunities for LPWAN technologies on Thursday 3 August.

Dr Laura Baers & Dr Richard Collins discuss composites and their uses in drones and enabling internet infrastructure.

Engineers have developed a smart glove that wirelessly translates the American Sign Language alphabet into text and controls a virtual hand to mimic sign language gestures.

The sprayed sensors can be networked, to render rich real-time information on the health status of the structure under monitoring.

Sainsbury's is attempting to tackle food waste with the introduction of a 'smart label' for its own-brand ham.

Earlier this week, Immersion Corporation filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Fitbit. This is in addition to an existing lawsuit they have against Apple, also relating to the infringement of their patents in haptics, user interfaces and human-machine interfaces. In this article, James Hayward describes the background to these lawsuits within the broader context of the haptics industry.

Nanoco Group plc, developer and manufacturer of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, is pleased to confirm the appointment of David Yao as Senior Vice President of Global Sales.