Molybdenum Disulfide – an inorganic analogue of Graphene and other interesting inorganic nanomaterials for the future

The technology scouting services arm of Del Stark Technology Solutions has published a new technology briefing on Molybdenum Disulfide (MoS2), which can be described as an inorganic analogue of Graphene.  Molybdenum Disulfide has demonstrated exciting properties including a low coefficient of friction, robustness and a direct electronic bandgap.  This has excited the research community and industry as future electronic circuits and components could be made from MoS2.  

Why is this of interest?  Graphene is currently grabbing the headlines and is the topic of many papers and patents including composite materials, conductive and transparent coatings and touch screen displays, but Graphene needs to be modified in order to create a bandgap and MoS2 exhibits a bandgap naturally.    Molybdenum disulfide has been used for many years as an industrial lubricant and many scientists believe it can be used as a 2-D platform for electronic devices.  MoS2 could radically impact the electronics industry and its growing area of research and product development in producing the next generation of transistors. 

The report highlights academic research published in 2012 that could be of interest to companies developing new technologies that involve inorganic nanomaterials.  The report also highlights companies and research organisations that are patenting.

Report Cost:  £350
(VAT is not charged)

View the Table of Contents:
http://www.nanopro.biz/TOC_%20Molybdenum%20disulfide%20nanocomposites.pdf

To order your copy or to request further information please contact Del Stark via:
e: del@delstark.com                            
t: +44 (0) 7903 115 148

REACH Centre joins discussion on EU Definition of Nanomaterials

Dear Colleague,

We are pleased to announce that Matteo Dalla Valle from the REACH Centre as well as Denis Koltsov will now be joining us for our next Webinar.

Update on the EU Nanomaterials Definition:

Impact of Recent EU and JRC Publications

When: Wednesday 14th November

15:00 GMT (16:00 CET, 07:00 PST, 10:00 EST)

and

17:00 GMT (18:00 CET, 09:00 PST, 12:00 EST)

Register at: http://bit.ly/SMplu6

In this 30 minutes webinar we will:

•             Review the JRC methods document and discuss the key conclusions and the challenges presented.

•             Outline the EU's Second Regulatory Review and forthcoming legislation where it will have most impact.

•             Report on the USA perspective concerning regulation of nanomaterials. This reporting will include matters tabled at SENN2012 - International Congress on Safety of Engineered Nanoparticles and Nanotechnologies, at the end of this month in Helsinki.

As part of this fully interactive presentation you will be able to put your question to Matteo, Denis and myself, so please take advantage of this opportunity to clarify any queries you may have.

To register either reply to this email or visit our registration page at http://bit.ly/SMplu6

Background Information

The six months since our last webinar on Nanomaterials has seen publication of two important documents:

•             The Joint Research Centre (JRC) have produced Requirements on measurements for the implementation of the European Commission Definition of the Term "nanomaterial".

•             The Commission of the European Union have published their Second Regulatory Review on Nanomaterials.

Whilst the first document describes potential characterisation methodologies for Nanomaterials, the second document emphasises the EU's support of the Nanomaterials definition from 2011 and restates intent that this be part of legislation.

For more information on the impact of these two documents and how NanoSight can help go to http://www.nanosight.com. 

Please join us for this informative and interactive webinar.

Kind regards,

Jeremy Warren

CEO

NanoSight Ltd

Minton Park, London Road, Amesbury, SP4 7RT, UK

T: +44 (0)1980 676060 F: +44 (0)1980 624703

http://www.nanosight.com

Silicene, Graphyne, Graphdiyne and Graphane - a Technology Briefing and Scouting Report that looks beyond Graphene

The technology scouting services arm of Del Stark Technology Solutions has published a new technology briefing on Silicene, Graphyne, Graphdiyne and Graphane to look at materials beyond Graphene.  This 106 page report provides access to news, patents, academic research findings and also highlights universities and institutes working in the field, as well as, companies and research organisations that are patenting. 

Silicene has been described as the graphene equivalent for silicon and has attracted tremendous attention as it could have a wider impact on the future developments in expanding areas of spintronics and nanoelectronics. 

Silicene has a tunable band gap and displays interesting physical, magnetic, and electronic properties and structurally it has been described as a honeycomb configuration.  These features have been highly contrasted in the literature against graphene, demonstrating that silicene has a richer structure.   This structure can be used for functionalisation and developing future electronics and electro-magnetic correlated devices.   The possible compatibility of silicene with current silicon-based micro-/nano technology will be of huge industrial interest.  

Some expert views from the report:

“Silicene is one of hot materials and promising as a material used for device applications.”  - Noriaki Takagi, Department of Advanced Materials Science Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo

“Silicene is expected to enter industry in a big way because the Silicon technology is very well developed and much of that may be used to develop Silicene based electronics.” - Dr.Gautam Mukhopadhyay, Institute Chair Professor in Physics, Physics Department, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay,

The report also looks at Graphyne, Graphdiyne and Graphane.

Report Cost:  £350

(VAT is not charged)

View the Table of Contents:

http://www.nanopro.biz/Table%20of%20Contents_%20Silicene,%20Graphyne,%20Graphdiyne%20and%20Graphane.pdf

To order your copy or to request further information please contact Del Stark via:

e: del@delstark.com                              

t: +44 (0) 7903 115 148

Technology Briefing and Scouting Report on Flexible Graphene Composites

The technology scouting services arm of Del Stark Technology Solutions has published a new technology briefing on Flexible Graphene Composites.  The port provides access to news, patents, academic research findings and also supplies company details with contacts, graphene pricing and market values.  The report also highlights universities and institutes working in the field, as well as, companies and research organisations that are patenting.

Many diverse topics relating to energy storage, rechargeable lithium batteries, supercapacitors, electrochemical activity, transparent conductive thin films, conductive nanocomposites, sensing, clean energy, solar cells, biocompatibility, as wells as, preparation, characterisation, performance and manufacturing are also described in the report.

Graphene is a material that has been making headlines across the globe.  It’s many interesting properties makes it of huge interest to academic scientists and industrial companies.  Graphene is extremely thin, stiff and strong, a conductor of heat and electricity and it is also ductile.  Discover the latest research results which your company can optimise for future business opportunities. 

Report Cost:  £350

(VAT is not charged)

View the Table of Contents:

http://www.nanopro.biz/Table%20of%20Contents%20Flexible%20Graphene%20Composites.pdf

To order your copy or to request further information please contact Del Stark via:

e: del@delstark.com                          
t: +44 (0) 7903 115 148

   

Printed Electronics USA 2012 Event - All the Applications & Opportunities

IDTechEx's Printed Electronics USA 2012 event will be this year's largest and most influential event on printed, organic and flexible electronics. It will host the biggest ever gathering of end users discussing their needs and experiences with the technology. The show will highlight end user applications broken down into different verticals to provide that vital end user pull-though.

The event will also cover the latest progress with the technology including replacing conventional electronics and creating new products with the ultimate aim of replacing existing products and markets. Highlights will include: OLED vs LED lighting, touchscreen technology, transparent conductor films, quantum dot technology, textile based electronics and much more. Confirmed speakers include: Disney, Applied Materials, United Technologies Research Centre, Fulton Innovation, Prof Henning Sirringhaus - Cambridge University, UDC, E-Ink and many more. Click here to see the evolving agenda.

The tradeshow will showcase over 120 exhibiting companies and will once again feature the popular "Demonstration Street" - the world's largest collection of working samples using printed electronics. New this year is "Manufacturing Street" an area dedicated to machinery companies producing printed electronics onsite in the tradeshow along with regular tutorial sessions for attendees.

Register by June 29
to secure our lowest attendee price for the event

» Click Here

Subcontracting market set for growth

Research by the organisers of the Subcon exhibition, the UK’s showcase event for subcontract and contract manufacturing, shows that the sector is set for further growth. Not only is the volume of work set to grow in the coming year, but OEMs and higher tier suppliers are continuing to take a more strategic approach to the long-term outsourcing of their production.

Almost 90% of the companies surveyed said they planned to increase or maintain their level of subcontracting over the next three years and 36% had brought work that had previously been sourced in low-cost countries back to the UK.

Reflecting these trends, the Subcon exhibition, which takes place at the NEC from 12 to 14 June is expected to be around 20% bigger than last year’s event. Around 300 exhibitors will take part, with the proportion of UK exhibitors increasing to around 70% from 55% in 2010 and 65% in 2011.

The Subcon research clearly showed the degree to which OEMs rely on external suppliers of manufacturing services. Nearly a quarter of companies surveyed (23.7%) entrusted subcontractors and contract manufacturers with over 60 per cent of their manufacturing requirements. Nearly half (48.5%) say this proportion has increased in the past three years.

The reasons for using subcontractors are evolving too, with the emphasis on more strategic outsourcing.

Half the respondents cited the traditional reason of needing more capacity as one of the reasons they use subcontractors – but a similar number say they also use them because they want to focus on core competences in their own manufacturing operations. 

41% used subcontractors to gain access to processes they didn’t want in-house and a third were using subcontractors rather than investing in non-core capital equipment. For 45%, it was also a simple case of keeping costs down, as they reported that it was less expensive to use subcontractors than make their parts in-house.

Most wanted more than just parts from their subcontractors. 45% wanted assembly work done, while nearly 40% wanted a full manufacturing service from a one-stop-shop. Customers also wanted their suppliers to manage treatments for them, source third party components and accept ship-to-line and Kanban responsibility.

Over a third wanted suppliers to take responsibility for inspection and a fifth also wanted them to carry out product testing services.

Subcon Event Manager Jon Clark commented on the results: “It is quite clear from the exhibitors we are attracting to Subcon that the industry has moved up a gear. We are seeing bigger companies at Subcon, we are seeing more companies offering full one-stop-shop services, we are seeing more companies with high-level accreditations and we are seeing a trend to larger and more impressive stands.

“The scope of the show continues to expand to meet the needs of our visitors. We expect that around 25% of the companies at Subcon this year will be exhibiting at the show for the first time. We are seeing more composites companies, more 3D modelling and design services companies, more electronics companies and more heavy engineering companies. These complement our traditional base of companies offering machined, moulded and fabricated components, metal treatments, castings and forgings.

“Subcon really is the UK’s only place that buyers of contract and manufacturing services can find this breadth, number and quality of potential suppliers.”

You can find out more about Subcon 2012 and register for your free ticket at www.subconshow.co.uk .

Dispersion and Stabilisation of Nanoparticles in Liquids

One day course on
Dispersion and Stabilisation of Nanoparticles in Liquids
31st May, 2012

http://www.bhrconferences.com/nanoparticle_dispersion_2012.aspx

This short course will cover various processes involved in the dispersion of nanoparticles in liquids: Incorporation, Break up, Stabilization

10% discount for DOMINO consortium members

10% off when you book your place before 15th April

Promotional code: STARKNANO12

Applications and scope

Nanoparticles and products that contain nanoparticle dispersions are finding increasing applications in coatings, personal and health care, paints and inks, plastics and several other industries.

This short course will cover various processes involved in the dispersion of nanoparticles in liquids:

·         Incorporation

·         Break up

·         Stabilization

As well as dispersion rheology.

The course contents

·         Different process devices, mechanisms and kinetics of break up and drawdown which are crucially important in process design.

·         Different stabilisation methods depending on the system (for example, by controlling the surface charge properties of the particles or by an entropic method arising from the adsorption of polymeric materials onto the particle surfaces).

·         The molecular architecture of stabilising polymers specifically designed according to the chemistry of the particle surface and continuous phase.

What previous attendees said...

“This one day course provided a good insight into the dispersion and stabilisation of nanoparticles in liquids. The lectures, demos and presentations by exhibitors created the right atmosphere for discussion of specific issues relevant to a wide range processes.” Raymond Connor, Managing Director- BIOTEC LTD

“We not only had an excellent opportunity to interact with potential customers and demonstrate our process equipment during the laboratory session, but also found the course content to be extremely helpful in understanding the mechanisms behind dispersion and use of surfactants” Jon Youles- Managing Director- Ytron-Quadro

Who will benefit?

Anyone working in the field, in particular practising engineers and scientists in industry should benefit from the course. In addition to the presentations containing video clips and example case studies, there will be plenty of opportunities for discussions with the presenters.

Lecturers

Gül Özcan-Taskin is a Senior Technical Consultant at BHR Group. She has over 20 years of experience in running R&D and consultancy projects on mixing and dispersion processes, including the dispersion of nanoparticles in liquids. She has given several lectures, directed courses and published in the field. Gül has a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Birmingham University.


Dr. Jordan Petkov studied in the Laboratory of Physico-Chemical Hydrodynamics at the University of Sofia where he completed a MSc Thesis on ultrafiltration of charged latex spheres, followed by a PhD in the area of protein-surfactant interfacial rheology. He has worked for Unilever Research in Port Sunlight for 11 years now, where his research interests are, surface rheology, surfactant dynamics and self-assembly, emulsions and colloidal dispersions. Dr. Petkov also has an interest in the modification of existing experimental techniques and implementation of new ones, which formed part of his doctoral thesis. Since 2011 he has been a Guest Professor at the China University of Petroleum.

Dr. Neil J Alderman studied obtained his PhD in Chemical Engineering in 1986 from University of Bath before joining Cambridge University’s Department of Chemical Engineering to carry out postdoctoral research. He also worked at Schlumberger Cambridge Research, Warren Spring Laboratory, AEA Technology and Aspen Technology. His work has included research in rheology and cross-flow filtration of oil-well drilling fluids, filtration and de-watering of sewage and industrial sludges, rheo-optic characterisation of thermotropic liquid crystal polymers, electrochemical mass transfer applications and fouling of heat transfer equipment. At BHR Group, he provides pilot-plant and lab-based consultancy and research services and lectures on slurry courses. He has published over 175 papers and reports

Register at: http://www.bhrconferences.com/nano2012reg.aspx

10% discount for DOMINO consortium members

10% off when you book your place before 15th April

Promotional code: STARKNANO12

For more information, please download the course brochure at http://www.bhrconferences.com/nanoparticle_dispersion_2012.aspx or contact the Conference Organiser:

Joyce Raymond
Course Organiser
email: confx3@bhrgroup.co.uk
Tel.: 44 (0)7785 621 692

NanoSight’s webinar offers an insight to the European recommended definition of Nanomaterials

When Europe’s recommended definition of Nanomaterials was published at the end of 2011 it was viewed in many circles as the final jigsaw piece to the legislative puzzle.   However, both incidental and manufactured nanomaterials are included in this definition and this could have huge implications for the food & drink and construction industries, as well as, many companies manufacturing products such as tyres and ceramics. 

NanoSight today facilitated a webinar to brief industry leaders on the wide reaching implications of this recently announced recommended definition and Dr Denis Koltsov, a leading international expert in nanotechnology legislation provided his views on the legislative landscape.  NanoSight showcased its suite of nanoparticle characterisation methods which could provide organisations a competitive edge in addressing the measurement requirements prescribed by the European Commission.

 

What’s classed as a Nanomaterial in the recommended definition?    

·         A product that has more than 50% of its particle count (particles, agglomerates and aggregates) in the range of 1 – 100 nm could essentially now be classed as a nanomaterial and the definition only deals with particle external size and not its material, structure or chemistry.  

 

·         An additional classification of a nanomaterial is to demonstrate a specific surface per unit volume of greater than 60 m²/cm³. 

Koltsov points out that “the recommended definition is NOT a regulatory or binding document and does not imply danger or risk of nanomaterials.  It affects a lot more industries that the creators of the definition anticipated, it is not legally binding, but this type of definition could (and will) be used by regulators.”  The definition will be review in 2014 and could have ramifications for REACH.

The French are already putting the definition to use with a decree (# 2012-232) published on 17^th February 2012 stating:

·         All manufacturers, importers and distributors of nanomaterials have to report French authorities every year

 

·         Minimum amount is 100g per year

Koltsov stats that Belgium and Germany are planning to follow this example, however the USA does not seek to define nanomaterials precisely.  It is also anticipated that more member states will revert to a national legal framework instead of relying on REACH.  The French ruling could also heavily impact Universities and importers and exporters of materials.    

The European Commission does not give a recommendation on the measurement technique for the characterisation of nanomaterials only that size distribution of a material should be presented as size distribution based on the number concentration. 

NanoSight offers a system that is a number-based nanoparticle counting technique which is rapid and suitable for regular analysis on most types of monodisperse and polydisperse samples.  The system is inexpensive to own and run and provides quick, accurate analysis in the sample’s natural environment.  Many systems are already in the market place.

NanoSight uses Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis (NTA) which can:

·         Acquire a video of the nanoparticles motion

·         Track individual particles simultaneously

·         Apply the Stokes-Einstein equation to calculate particle size

The method, which counts particles to provide an absolute concentration measurement, is independent of mass, refractive indices and particle material with no calibration required. 

A variety of materials can be tested including, nanotubes, metal oxides, magnetic nanoparticles, pigments, cosmetics, ceramics, proteins, polymers, virus samples and foodstuffs.

While the French and the USA may disagree on a precise definition of nanomaterials it is clear that the NanoSight system will offer a dynamic platform for companies in responding to the increasing need for characterisation. 

To find out about NanoSight and to learn more about nanoparticle characterization using nanoparticle tracking analysis solutions, visit http://www.nanosight.com and register to receive the next issue of NanoTrail, the company’s electronic newsletter.  The webinar can be viewed from NanoSight’s archive available at http://www.nanosight.com/news/webinars. 

STOP PRESS

At last week’s national Medilink UK Healthcare Business Awards 2012, NanoSight was presented with the HSBC sponsored Export Achievement award. Coming on the heels of the South West Biomedical iNet Innovation award, NanoSight’s founder and CTO, Dr Bob Carr, was presented this latest award at the Millennium Centre, Cardiff in front of the 500-strong audience. More news to follow…

EU Nanomaterials Regulation – Clarify the Impact on Your Business

At the end of 2011 the EU Commission published a recommended definition of Nanomaterials.  Seasoned Commission-watchers recognised this much-anticipated document as a turning point, likely to have significant legislative impact on producers of Nanomaterials in Europe and beyond.   This definition was the missing jigsaw piece that so many legislators and NGOs anticipated, to forward a robust framework for nanotechnology legislation.

Two industry reactions are observed.  Whilst all would agree that the right legislative framework will enable major investment in nanotechnology, a large industry group are doing nothing and hoping perhaps that it goes away, whilst others are thinking through potential solutions.  Having tracked the scientific consultative effort in preparation to get to this stage, NanoSight believes this definition is here to stay and will have significant impact.

On Wednesday, 21st March at 1330 and 1500 UK time, NanoSight will host a webinar to look at the implications of this definition and how as a company, with unique multi-parameter nanoparticle analysis, is able to address these freshly defined characterization challenges. The invited speaker is Dr Denis Koltsov, a leading international expert in nanotechnology legislation and control. Dr Koltsov serves on several UK governmental strategy committees. He also operates BREC Solutions, a consultancy company in the field of nanotechnology innovation. In his talk, he will examine the definition in detail and provide a thorough understanding of the document. Dr Koltsov will outline his views on the likely speed and scope of legislation.

NanoSight will present a practical draft solution to address the characterization requirements of this definition. Requiring as it does, particle counting from 1 to 100nm, a combination of Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis and Electron Microscopy is proposed. This webinar will be both informative and interactive.  You are invited to register and join in the discussions on this important issue: www.4.nanosight.com.

To find out about NanoSight and to learn more about nanoparticle characterization using nanoparticle tracking analysis solutions, visit www.nanosight.com. You may also like to register to receive the next issue of NanoTrail, the company’s electronic newsletter.

Del Stark becomes new Director of NanoPRO and launches new Nanotechnology Business Forum and Business Club

For Immediate Release - 20 February 2012

Del Stark becomes new Director of NanoPRO and launches new Nanotechnology Business Forum and Business Club. 

Del Stark, CEO and founder of Del Stark Technology Solutions (www.delstark.com) today announces the launch of the Nanotechnology Business Club and Innovation Forum – an initiative to assist the nanotechnology community. 

Del says, “The club will help companies to innovate, make new product claims, find a competitive edge and offer improved services to customers.”   The club will allow businesses to make more connections to the academic solution providers and generate new business through networking, referrals and thinking out of the box for technology solutions and integration.

“The Nanotechnology Business Club and Innovation Forum will be working with many industrial leaders to support their advancing and changing technology needs and will offer companies an ideal platform for success,” said Del.

Del Stark also announces that he will become the new director of NanoPRO (www.nanopro.biz), a website dedicated to promoting nanotechnology companies through PR and marketing services as Ewen Andrews, NanoPRO’s founder is retiring.

Del plans to use the NanoPRO website and the Nanotechnology Business Club and Innovation Forum to give nanotechnology businesses an unrivalled service delivering promotion, lead generation and business development as well as providing facts for informed and fast paced business decisions related to technology trends. 

The Nanotechnology Business Club and Innovation Forum will offer:

½ hour free consultancy per month

Access to an extensive document library

Notices and invitations for groundbreaking events

Exclusive promotional opportunities via NanoPRO.biz

PLUS

Regular fact sheets:

Advancing technology in universities

Innovative companies

Trends

Public perception

Markets

Introductions to create:

International business development

Investment

Research collaborations

Referrals

With regular updates on news, technology reviews, publications, patents, events and funding calls including country analysis, legislation & regulatory round-up and expert interviews.

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ENDS

About Del Stark Technology Solutions:

Del Stark, a veteran technology scout and advocate, formed Del Stark Technology Solutions to assist innovative and technically driven companies in sourcing new technologies with a wide range of consultancy services.  The company also manages the Nanotechnology Business Club and Innovation Forum.

www.delstark.com

Contact del@delstark.com

Tel: +44 (0) 7903 115 148

About NanoPRO:

NanoPRO supports the growing needs of nanotechnology based companies in reaching new markets, sourcing new customers and promoting the benefits of their products and the importance of nanotechnologies. 

www.nanopro.biz

Contact info@nanopro.biz

MEMS Live USA and NANO Live USA 2012

The MM Live series of events are now recognized as the one of the world's most important events for micro manufacturing technologies. If your role involves designing, manufacturing or measuring in the micro, precision and nano environments then MM Live USA along with new feature events MEMS Live USA and NANO Live USA will deliver you a return on your time invested in visiting the event

Free Expo Hall Admission
Discover the latest developments from over 75 leading exhibitors. A complete exhibitor list can be seen by clicking the link to the right. Check back for the latest updates or follow us on Twitter to be kept up to date.

Free Admission to World Class Educational Seminar Program
The seminar program is firmly established as a key part of the event. Characterized by high quality presentations from technology innovators and thought leaaders from across the globe. This high level conference drew nearly 150 delegates from 10 different countries in 2010. 2012 will see some exciting new developments and the strongest line-up yet featuring presentations from leading Micro, MEMS and NANO technology experts.

Live Machine Demonstrations
These shows are all about live technology and machine demonstrations — allowing the attendee to assess technology first hand with many LIVE show floor demonstrations.

This event presents the latest cutting edge technologies that are critical to your manufacturing business for tomorrow Admission to the exhibits and the complete seminar program is FREE for all attendees. Register today and join us for two days of learning, networking and business!

http://www.micromanu.com/x/mm-live-us/mmlive.html

Printed Electronics: The Hot Topics

By Raghu Das, CEO, IDTechEx   

On 3-4 April, IDTechEx is hosting its 8^th annual Printed Electronics Europe event in Berlin, Germany. The event focus is on the commercialisation of printed electronics, with adopters from many verticals discussing their needs and experiences. 

 

www.PrintedElectronicsEurope.com

Also covered in the 100+ speaker conference program are the hottest technology topics. Experts from industry and academia will present their work followed by panel debate and discussion. Sessions include the following topics, reflecting the hottest current topics in the industry.

OLED versus LED lighting

It has taken twenty years for LED lighting to become 3% of the total $80 Billion global lighting market, but it is now on the exponential growth, appearing in car headlights to home lighting to street lighting. What is the impact on OLED lighting? Will those in OLED lighting achieve efficiencies, yield and lifetimes fast enough before LED becomes ingrained? Printing is already being applied to LED lighting for connectors and even printing LEDs themselves. Others are mounting LEDs on flex. But will the thermal problems restrict the applicability of LED lighting on flexible substrates, paving the way for OLED lighting there? Who is investing in OLED lighting manufacturing? Hear the lighting developers debate the topic at this event.

Energy Storage Gold Rush

Battery technology had progressed incredibly slowly over the last 100 years compared to other electronics and electrics. Now the development of energy storage technology has accelerated – due to government stimulus and industry demand for electric vehicles, local energy storage for renewables as part of the smart grid, long life energy storage for consumer electronics, and powering printed electronics components. New form factor batteries are available. Printed materials and laminar films have many opportunities in energy storage – including printed batteries but beyond that to improving conventional batteries, capacitors and supercapacitors – even those that scale up to the sizes of cars. Hear about the market needs, opportunity and technology progress at this event.

Replacing ITO

Indium Tin Oxide (ITO) is still about 95% of the $3.5 billion transparent conductive film market. Indium is subject to supply restriction and its price has varied by a magnitude in the last ten years. It is required primarily for photovoltaics, displays and touch screen applications – enormous sectors. Alternatives to ITO include transparent organic materials, finely printed conductive mesh, and other ways of patterning metal strands. Some even use copper to reduce cost. Others are progressing carbon nanotubes and grapheme as a viable alternative. Do all these choices have a market and what is their opportunity? Contrast the specifications – including hearing from those using ITO - to piece together the opportunity at this event.

Attendees will hear from some of the World's largest organisations including: 

• United Technologies Research Center - $52 Billion Aerospace/Infrastructure company
• Procter & Gamble - $82 Billion Consumer Brands company
• Metro Stores - €67 Billion Consumer Goods Retailer company
• Schneider Electric - €20 Billion Electrics/Electronics company
• Samsung - $220 Billion Consumer Electronics company
• Nokia - €42 Billion Consumer Electronics company
• Panasonic - €83 Billion Consumer Electronics company
• Abbot Diagnostics - $35 Billion Healthcare company

These are just some of the highlighted topics that will be aired at the IDTechEx Printed Electronics Europe event. Register by February 29^th and save 30% - go to www.PrintedElectronicsEurope.com

To be involved in a first class networking platform where you have multiple opportunities to meet with end users, manufacturers and system integrators, see www.PrintedElectronicsEurope.com  or email c.clare@IDTechEx.com.

For information on press passes or media partnerships for any IDTechEx event – contact Cara Harrington at c.harrington@IDTechEx.com

About the author: Raghu Das MA (Cantab) is CEO of IDTechEx. He has an MA Natural Sciences degree from Cambridge University, where he studied physics. He has been closely involved with the development of RFID, printed electronics, energy harvesting and electric vehicles for over ten years, carrying out consultancy in Europe, USA, Asia and the Middle East. He has lectured on these topics at over 300 events and conferences around the world and is author of several IDTechEx publications.

Upcoming Events:

Electric Vehicles: Land, Sea & Air USA 2011 | March 27-28 | San Jose, CA | www.IDTechEx.com/evUSA

Printed Electronics & Photovoltaics Europe 2012 | 3-4 April | Berlin, Germany| www.PrintedElectronicsEurope.com

Energy Harvesting & Storage Europe 2012 | 15-16 May | Berlin, Germany | www.IDTechEx.com/eh  

Wireless Sensor Networks & RTLS Europe 2012 | 15-16 May | Berlin, Germany | www.IDTechEx.com/eh  

Printed Electronics & Photovoltaics Asia 2012 | October 3-4 | Tokyo, Japan | www.PrintedElectronicsAsia.com   

Printed Electronics & Photovoltaics USA 2012 | December 5-6 | Santa Clara, CA | www.PrintedElectronicsUSA.com  

Featured Report:

"Printed, Organic & Flexible Electronics Forecasts, Players & Opportunities 2011-2021"

This report provides the most comprehensive view of the topic, giving detailed ten year forecasts by device type. The market is analyzed by territory, printed vs non printed, rigid vs flexible, inorganic vs organic, cost of materials vs process cost and much more, with over 200 tables and figures. Activities of over 1000 leading companies are given.

The report specifically addresses the big picture - including all thin film photovoltaics, relevant display technologies and much more. Importantly, it includes not only electronics which are printed, organic and/or flexible now, but it also covers those that will be. Realistic timescales, case studies, existing products and the emergence of new products are given, as are impediments and opportunities for the years to come.

Details at: www.IDTechEx.com/pe