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A major step forward in organic electronics

Tomáš Zedníček Posted On 10.4.2018

source: Linkoping University news

Researchers at the Laboratory of Organic Electronics have developed the world’s first complementary electrochemical logic circuits that can function stably for long periods in water. This is a highly significant breakthrough in the development of bioelectronics. (more…)

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ESA Space Passive Component Days, SPCD 3rd edition 9 – 12 October 2018

Tomáš Zedníček Posted On 18.1.2018

Source: ESA, EPCI

European Passive Components Institute, as a proud ESA SPCD event sponsor and ESA are pleased to announce the 3rd edition of the International Symposium: Space Passive Component Days (SPCD). The 3rd SPCD will be held from 9h to 12th October 2018 at ESA/ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands. (more…)

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Call for Papers – ESA Space Passive Component Days, SPCD 3rd edition

Tomáš Zedníček Posted On 18.1.2018

Source: ESA, EPCI

European Passive Components Institute, as a proud ESA SPCD event sponsor and ESA are pleased to announce the Call for Papers for the 3rd edition of the International Symposium: Space Passive Component Days (SPCD). The 3rd SPCD will be held from 9h to 12th October 2018 at ESA/ESTEC, Noordwijk, The Netherlands. (more…)

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L’Oreal’s Ingenious Nail Art Battery-less Sensor Detects Harmful UV Rays

Tomáš Zedníček Posted On 8.1.2018

source: fastcodesign news

Just about every wearable has the same flaw: The battery doesn’t last. Batteries simply aren’t powerful enough to enable the design of a svelte Apple Watch that can run for more than a day between charges. That might be fine for a single prized object on your wrist, but it can’t possibly scale to the industry’s visions of smart clothing, shoes, and jewelry.
The UV Sense, however, is a wearable designed around an amazing premise. You never charge it, and there’s no battery inside. It sticks right to your body and runs for up to four weeks, powered by the same entity it’s sensing: sunlight. (more…)

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A new Smart fabric Patent from Apple Surfaced this week in Europe for Smart Clothing and much more

Tomáš Zedníček Posted On 26.12.2017

source: Pattently Apple news

Patently Apple posted a report titled “IDC’s Wearable Device Forecast sees Apple Dominating the All-Important Watch Category through to 2021.” In addition to the IDC report emphasizing that the Apple Watch would remain the leader in the Smart Watch segment of the market until 2021, they pointed to smart clothing as being a new rising star segment in wearables over the next four years. (more…)

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Solving Smart Clothing Design Challenges With Printed, Flexible Sensor Technology

Tomáš Zedníček Posted On 16.11.2017

source: EDN news

Robert Cox -November 15, 2017. From fitness trackers and smart watches to virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) headgear, wearable devices now permeate the everyday lives of consumers worldwide. People have come to rely on wearables to monitor their health and well-being, keep them connected to the outside world, and provide endless opportunities for engagement. (more…)

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Researchers Use Graphene to Detect Signals in Terahertz Band

Tomáš Zedníček Posted On 14.11.2017

source: machine design news

A flexible polymer device uses graphene-based transistors to support signals within the terahertz band, paving the way for advanced imaging and diagnostics in healthcare and materials, along with short-range wireless communications in the IoT. (more…)

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Carbon Nanotubes Ammonia Sensor Printed by Aerosol Jet System

Tomáš Zedníček Posted On 20.10.2017

source: RICE, FEE, University of West Bohemia in Pilsen, EPCI e-Symposium

Abstract:

This article deals with ammonia gas sensor based on carbon nanotubes. Active layer is deposited on a flexible substrate by new deposition technique called Aerosol Jet.

The deposition technique remove deficiency of today’s common used deposition technique, where it is very difficult to deposit a thin homogeneous layer of carbon nanotubes. The final sensor was tested against to 50 ppm ammonia concentration at the room temperature. The electric parameter changes of the sensor during the testing was measured by AC LRC bridge and achieved results are discussed.

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AVX Corporation Announces Agreement to Acquire the Transportation, Sensing, & Control Division of TT Electronics PLC

Tomáš Zedníček Posted On 20.7.2017

source: AVX news

FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (July 19, 2017) – AVX Corporation (NYSE:AVX) today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Transportation, Sensing & Control division (hereinafter called TS&C), from the UK company, TT Electronics PLC (LSE:TTG.L). (more…)

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On a Chip Energy Storage Capacitors

Tomáš Zedníček Posted On 18.7.2017

source: FEEC BUT and EPCI, Czech Republic, 18^th July 2017

Energy Storing is one of the current hot topics within the electronic industry for a wide range of today’s and future applications. Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Communication with Central European Institute of Technology (CEITEC) in Brno University of Technology (BUT), Czech Republic and Institute of Sensor and Actuator System (ISAS) TU Wien, Austria are developing a micro-energy on chip storage technology for autonomous microsystems and energy harvesting. (more…)

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