ams OSRAM unveils new family of automotive signaling LEDs
ams OSRAM, a global leader in intelligent sensors and emitters, launched a series of sidelooker, low-power LEDs that simplify design, are easier to implement and enable the creation of a homogeneous appearance in extended light bars and other automotive rear lighting applications. Today, an automobile rear combination lamp (RCL) requires a complex and deep optical […]
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 […]