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SUSS MicroTec purchases inkjet printer division of Meyer Burger

Tuesday 07 April 2020
Companies / Markets

SUSS MicroTec (Garching, Germany), a leading supplier of equipment and process solutions for the semiconductor industry and related markets, announces the closing of the acquisition of PiXDRO, the inkjet printing division of Meyer Burger (Netherlands) B.V. On 20 December 2019, the intention to acquire the division was already announced. The transaction was concluded successfully on 31 March 2020. The purchase price for the acquisition, including related patents and trademarks, amounts to €3.9M in cash. SUSS MicroTec will take over the approximately 30 employees at the Eindhoven site in The Netherlands.

Ynvisible and NXN collaborate on new electrochromic colours

Monday 06 April 2020
Companies / Markets

Ynvisible Interactive Inc. (Vancouver, Canada) has entered into a collaboration with NxtGen Nano, Inc. (NXN) to expand the range of colours for electrochromic inks. The parties engage to bring NXN’s electrochromic polymer (ECP) technology into global product platforms by utilising Ynvisible’s electrochromic systems, and its comprehensive portfolio of design and manufacturing services. In turn Ynvisible will utilise NXN’s ECP technology to expand its portfolio of electrochromic inks for printed interactive graphics.

Winners of OE-A Competition 2020 announced

Wednesday 01 April 2020
Companies / Markets

From automotive to healthcare and everything in between: Companies and institutes from all around the globe submitted their latest products and demonstrators in the area of organic and printed electronics to the OE-A Competition 2020. Annually organised by OE-A (Organic and Printed Electronics Association), a working group within VDMA, this competition challenges the printed electronics industry.

E Ink announces digital paper device loaner programme for smart hospital/healthcare

Tuesday 24 March 2020
Products

E Ink Holdings (Billerica, Massachusetts), an innovator of electronic ink technology, recently announced a digital paper device loaner programme for Smart Hospitals.

Sensirion has increased production during the ongoing coronavirus epidemic (photo: Sensirion)

Sensirion: How sensors save lives

Monday 23 March 2020
Companies / Markets

Sensirion (Staefa, Switzerland), a leader for environmental and flow sensors, is ready to face the challenge posed by the current economic situation. The need for ventilators is on the rise across the globe. These are systems for which Sensirion provides the sensors. The company’s employees are following strict hygiene and safety measures and doing all they can to meet the increased demand for life-saving sensors.