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Epishine signs agreement with Computer Controls to strengthen its presence in more countries

Monday 05 July 2021
Companies / Markets

The Swedish scale-up Epishine has signed an agreement with CCAG, a Swiss IT distribution house with an international reputation, for their Organic Indoor Light Energy Harvesting Modules (LEHs). With the "energy harvesting light cells" from Epishine, CCAG is now offering an interesting, efficient and flexible alternative in its product portfolio to companies that research and produce in the field of sustainable battery management.

Avery Dennison and SUKU announce NFC collaboration with the Boisset Collection – a leading wine company

Friday 02 July 2021
Products

Avery Dennison Corporation (Glendale, California) and supply chain transparency provider SUKU (Los Gatos, California) recently launched a new collaboration with the Boisset Collection, one of the world’s leading family-owned fine wine companies. By leveraging Avery Dennison's and SUKU's NFC (Near-Field Communication)-enabled tagging solution within the wine label itself, wine connoisseurs can simply tap their smartphone on the label to find out more about the wine, including exclusive content, stories, videos, origin, tasting notes, and a personalised message from creator Jean-Charles Boisset (JCB).

Isorg raises €16M in series C financing

Thursday 01 July 2021
Companies / Markets

Isorg (Limoges, France), a pioneer in organic photodetectors (OPDs) and large-area image sensors, recently announced a capital increase of €16M in series C financing. Two major industrial investors, Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd and Mitsubishi Corporation, participated in the round. Greece-based Integrated Systems Development SA and five new French investors represented by fund manager Financière Fonds Privés also joined the round. Legacy shareholders Bpifrance, through its large venture funds, New Science Venture, CEA Investment and Sofimac Group (Limousin Participations) contributed, reaffirming their commitment and confidence in Isorg. The company has raised €47.8M (approx. $58.4M) to date.

TechBlick highlights the depth & breadth of innovation in the display industry

Wednesday 30 June 2021
Exhibitions / Events

In its most recent technical article, TechBlick will be highlighting the depth and breadth of innovation in the display industry. The article includes more than 40 individual images and charts showcasing various innovations in microLED, microOLEDs, quantum dots, printed displays, phosphors, TFTs, AI in displays, reflective displays, nanoimprinting, AR/VR and beyond.

ARMOR solar power films welcomes a new European leadership team

Tuesday 29 June 2021
Appointments

Followed by extensive external growth, ARMOR solar power films, a world leader in organic photovoltaics (OPV), is beginning a new chapter. Dr Ralph Paetzold will lead a multidisciplinary European team: Moïra Asses (senior VP of strategy and marketing), Mélanie Bertrand (VP technology), Hermann Issa (senior VP business development and project management), Sebastian Meier (VP corporate development and partner management), Tobias Sauermann (VP industrial), and Nicolas Vannieuwenhuyse (VP for key accounts). His key goal is to actively advance the fight against global warming, thanks to the innovative solar ASCA solution.