News from Nano ePrint, Novalia and Tigerprint

Nano ePrint Ltd, the pioneer in planar nano-electronics, has announced that it is developing all-printed electronic greeting cards in collaboration with Novalia Ltd, to a specification provided by Hallmark subsidiary Tigerprint Ltd.

 

The £300k project is supported by grant funding from The Northern Way, a joint initiative between three northern UK Regional Development Agencies (Yorkshire Forward, Northwest Regional Development Agency and One NorthEast).

 

"Nano ePrint has overcome many of the obstacles delaying the successful introduction of printed electronics products; their unique programmable approach fits perfectly with the requirements for functional greeting cards and other novelty products such as toys and games," said Mark Boyden, Technical Manager at Tigerprint.

 

The 2D nano-scale device technology dramatically simplifies the printing of electronic circuits, while simultaneously achieving over 10 times the performance and over 100 times the density of conventional printed electronics.

 

In addition, Nano ePrint's architecture for printed programmable logic enables low-cost, high-volume manufacture of a generic circuit design, which can then be tailored for customer-specific requirements as it is integrated into downstream printing processes.

 

The company look forward to seeing these products launched commercially.

Nano ePrint was formed in 2006 following pioneering research at the University of Manchester, UK. Their patented technology enables planar nano-electronic circuits that can uniquely be fabricated in a single layer of semiconductor via single-step patterning. Very high speeds can be achieved whilst dramatically reducing circuit size and simplifying manufacture.

 

For further information please visit www.nanoeprint.com  or contact Scott White on +44 7808 056894.

Founded in 2004, Novalia is a pioneer in the interactive printed electronics industry. Located in Cambridge Science Park in the UK, the company specializes in the art and science of "Interactive Printed Media" (IPM) − helping customers envision, create and market innovative products that are informative, fun and engaging.

 

Novalia works with clients at every phase of IPM product development, from proof of concept and design for manufacturability, right through to prototyping and full-scale production. For more information, visit www.novalia.co.uk  or call +44 1223 437133.

Tigerprint was formed in 1996 and is a subsidiary company of Hallmark Cards (UK). They have a reputation for leading edge design and innovation, producing a wide range of products including greeting cards, gifting stationery, games, and children's puzzles.

The Northern Way is a unique initiative, bringing together the cities and regions of the North of England to work together to improve the sustainable economic development of the North.

 

Formed as a partnership between the three northern Regional Development Agencies (Yorkshire Forward, Northwest Regional Development Agency and One NorthEast), The Northern Way also works with local authorities, universities, the private sector and other partners to secure a strong coalition in support of this goal.

 

More information on the Northern Way can be found at www.thenorthernway.co.uk .

 

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