Oxford PV sets new solar panel efficiency world record
Oxford PV, a pioneer in next-generation solar technology, has set a new record for the world’s most efficient solar panel, marking a crucial milestone in the clean energy transition. Produced in collaboration with the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems, the panel achieved a record 25% conversion efficiency, a significant increase on the more typical […]
TactoTek and BlueBinaries bring new light interfaces to upcoming automotive platforms
TactoTek, a Finnish company known for its expertise in Injection Moulded Structural Electronics (IMSE), has recently signed a licensing agreement with a leading automotive engineering service provider, BlueBinaries. This agreement focuses on developing cutting-edge automotive interiors using TactoTek’s IMSE technology and leveraging BlueBinaries’ strong engineering pedigree to develop advanced automotive light interfaces and enhance the […]
FlexEnable launches flexible active optics evaluation kits for AR and VR
FlexEnable, a leader in the development and production of flexible organic electronics for active optics and displays, has launched optical evaluation kits for AR and VR devices. The kits include ambient dimming and tunable lens film modules made using the company’s flexible liquid crystal (LC) technology. These uniquely thin and light active optics bring game-changing […]
Texas A&M University: 3D printed electronic skin provides promise for human-machine interaction
With more than 1000 nerve endings, human skin is the brain’s largest sensory connection to the outside world, providing a wealth of feedback through touch, temperature and pressure. While these complex features make skin a vital organ, they also make it a challenge to replicate. By utilising nano-engineered hydrogels that exhibit tunable electronic and thermal […]
Fraunhofer FEP demonstrates high-speed light modulation for OLED, micro-LED and LCOS arrays
High-resolution light modulators determine the graphical experience in virtual reality (VR) glasses or the performance in optical communication. A new backplane architecture for light modulation has been developed at Fraunhofer FEP, thanks to which extremely high refresh rates now lead to improved image quality and optical modulation. The new backplane architecture and the high-resolution displays […]