Fraunhofer FFB: A "milestone in battery research" achieved


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The first construction phase of the "FFB PreFab", the Fraunhofer Research Fabrication Battery Cell FFB, was inaugurated in Münster (Germany). The facility is supposed to make a key contribution to advancing the production of battery cells "made in Germany" and help to strengthen Germany as a centre of technology.

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Audi Q8 features Atala automotive lighting by OLEDWorks


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OLEDWorks has announced that its industry leading Atala organic light emitting diode (OLED) technology is included in the exterior lighting of the upgraded Audi Q8 luxury SUV. The Q family’s flagship model offers Audi customers an expanded light offering that, for the first time, includes digital OLEDs on the right and left side of the vehicle’s rear lights.

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E Ink and AUO enter into strategic partnership to develop large-size color e-paper displays


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E Ink, the renowned specialist in e-paper technology, has announced a strategic partnership and memorandum of understanding with AUO, a supplier of display and smart application solutions, to develop large-size color e-paper displays.

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TNO develops first method for fully circular electronics


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TNO at Holst Centre, Eindhoven (Netherlands), has developed a new disassembly method that allows electronics to be detached from the carrier at the end of the product's life, enabling recycling and repair. This innovation contributes to future efficiency and cost savings in business, while reducing CO2 emissions and electronic waste.

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Fraunhofer IPMS develops transparent emissive displays for ultra-light and compact augmented reality systems


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The new microdisplay is significantly lighter than conventional combiner-based optical see-through near-to-eye systems and offers high resolution.

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