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Graphene Flagship spin-off Qurv will develop imaging technology for next-generation computer vision solutions

Thursday 27 May 2021
Companies / Markets

Since its inception in 2013, the Graphene Flagship has focused on technological innovation and bringing new graphene-enabled solutions to the market. To this end, it has pioneered the creation of several spin-off companies in industries ranging from energy and materials discovery to biotech and optoelectronics. Now, they are proud to announce the new member of this family: Qurv Technologies, launched from Graphene Flagship partner ICFO in Barcelona, Spain, and established in 2020 by Antonios Oikonomou, Stijn Goossens, Gerasimos Konstantatos and Frank Koppens.

LG Display brings next-generation OLED solutions to SID 2021

Tuesday 25 May 2021
Companies / Markets

LG Display (Seoul, Korea), the world’s leading innovator of display technologies, has showcased its differentiated OLED products at the ‘SID (Society for Information Display) 2021’ exhibition, which was held online between the 17 and 21 May.

Nanosys acquires leading MicroLED company glo

Friday 21 May 2021
Companies / Markets

Nanosys (Silicon Valley, California), an industry pioneer and leading supplier of quantum dot light emitting materials and technology, announced the acquisition of glō, a leading technology company for microLED displays. The transaction significantly expands Nanosys’ capabilities and technology offerings, accelerating the company’s development and progress toward the widespread adoption of microLED and nanoLED display technology for future displays.

Brewer Science recognised as Certified B Corporation

Wednesday 19 May 2021
Companies / Markets

Brewer Science (Rolla Missouri), a global technology leader, is now a Certified B Corporation. As a B Corp, Brewer Science is committed to achieving the highest standards of corporate, social, and environmental performance, along with transparency and accountability.

Henkel partners with medical technology company Smartz AG for smart adult care solutions

Tuesday 18 May 2021
Companies / Markets

Henkel (Düsseldorf, Germany) has signed a joint marketing and development agreement with Smartz AG. This allows the partners to offer hygiene product manufacturers new, market-ready digital health products, enabled by printed electronics. The partnership brings together conductive inks from Henkel´s printed electronics portfolio with Smartz’ existing adult care Internet of Things (IoT) hardware and software solutions. Together, both companies are able to create smart hygiene products that can sense when a wearer needs to be changed or moved, supporting and unburdening medical personnel. With an ageing population and increasing demands for adult care, such solutions provide an effective way to offer improved performance that simplifies the tasks of caregivers. At the same time, it provides dependent people with a less intrusive service and further protection. For Henkel, this is a pillar in its growth strategy for the smart solutions and data-driven services market.