Category: IDTechEx

Vibration Harvesting Technology by Star Micronics

Posted by – December 18, 2016

Star Micronics (HQ located in Japan) has developed the Vibration Harvesting Technology and started the marketing of Vibration Harvester Engine and Beacon as a new business. The products will be activated with vibrations as the human walking motion and support the applications of IoT sensor solutions and Industry 4.0 like Smart Factory. Filmed at the IDTechEx Show! USA 2016 in Santa Clara California.

VerdanTech Flexible Hybrid Electronic (FHE) wireless mobile charger

Posted by – December 18, 2016

VerdanTech demonstrates an FHE Wireless Charger at the IDTechEx Show! Flexible Hybrid Electronic (FHE) wireless mobile charging device. The Qi compliant receiver utilizes a flexible printed coil mechanically etched from a copper coated aluminium foil. Filmed at the IDTechEx Show! USA 2016 in Santa Clara California.

EWPanel Smart Floors generate power, just walk around

Posted by – December 18, 2016

In the future, all floors could be generating power by people simply walking around them. EWPanel’s patented power boards generate electricity to charge low-power electronics such as RFID chips, temperature sensors, and LED lights. The power boards can be incorporated into various systems to allow for self-contained power generation in applications including smart floorings and smart shipping packages. EWPanel is currently establishing partnerships with potential customers to develop its first commercial application. Filmed at the IDTechEx Show! USA 2016 in Santa Clara California.

Super Inkjet (SIJ Technology) submicrometer ultra-microscopic printing for ultra-precision printing

Posted by – December 18, 2016

Super Inkjet (SIJ) technology is an advanced inkjet microdeposition technology. It allows for ultra-precision printing down to the submicrometer scale by producing ultra-microscopic droplets which are 1/1000th of the volume of conventional inkjet droplets. We have experience in using a wide range of functional fluids such as conductive ink, insulating ink, resist ink, UV ink, solvent ink, protein material, etc. Filmed a the IDTechEx Show! USA 2016 in Santa Clara California.

Semtech Human Sensor, ultra-small proximity sensor, low power touch

Posted by – December 18, 2016

Semtech Corporation, a leading supplier of analogue and mixed-signal semiconductors, demonstrates touch and proximity products from its wireless and sensing product group. Filmed at the IDTechEx Show! USA 2016 in Santa Clara California.

Novus Energy shows solid state cooling/heating and heat-to-electric conversion technology

Posted by – December 18, 2016

Novus Energy is a rapidly growing market disrupter globally focused on next generation solid state cooling/heating and heat-to-electric conversion technology (currently $500M market growing 30%-CAGR). Novus’products include low cost, large area XL-TEGenerator and XL-TECH-CoolingHeating modules, high temperature HT-TEG modules, MaxTherm automobile seat cooler/heater and i-Therm personal cooling/heating vest. Filmed at the IDTechEx Show! USA 2016 tradeshow in Santa Clara California.

SYSCO Machinery’s high precision Rotary Die Cutting and Laminating systems

Posted by – December 18, 2016

DOREY CONVERTING SYSTEMS (DCS) focuses on the development and service for SYSCO Machinery’s high precision Rotary Die Cutting and Laminating systems in Europe. As the leader in specialty rotary die cutting & laser cutting solutions, Sysco Machiner offers the electronic industry and engineers the conception freedom to solve problems materials & specifications that are considered unmachinable with conventional equipment. Filmed at the IDTechEx Show! USA 2016 tradeshow in Santa Clara California.

PowerCast shows Embedded wireless power RF energy harvesting

Posted by – December 18, 2016

Powercast is a leading innovator of embedded wireless power based on RF energy harvesting. Powercast’s technology enables remote charging of micro-power devices using controllable wireless power, over distance, between one or more sources and multiple receivers. Devices with Powercast components can be designed for battery-free or battery-recharge operation. Filmed at the IDTechEx Show! USA 2016 in Santa Clara California.

StretchSense shows self-powered stretchy wearable technology


StretchSense is a B2B supplier of lightweight and high-precision sensors for companies in wearables, healthcare, sports, and motion capture industries. Soft and stretchy capacitive sensors are a new type of sensor that is in strong demand for wearable technology, a current mega trend determining new ways of human-device interaction, sports training and healthcare provision. Filmed at the IDTechEx Show! USA 2016 tradeshow in Santa Clara California.

Panasonic shows Ground-breaking thermosetting resin technology

Posted by – December 17, 2016

Andy Barrow from Panasonic shows Panasonic’s exciting new stretchable, heat and chemical resistant electronics. Filmed at the IDTechEx Show! USA 2016 in Santa Clara California.

Transparent Solar Cells (Solar Windows) by Ubiquitous energy

Posted by – December 5, 2016

Interview with Ubiquitous Energy. They have developed the world’s first truly transparent solar technology. ClearView Power transmits visible light and selectively absorbs non-visible light converting it to electricity. It can achieve power conversion efficiencies over 10% while maintaining up to 90% visible transparency. This is solar like you’ve never seen it. Filmed at the IDTechEx Show! USA 2016 event in Santa Clara California.

Nicomatic electronic cables, connectors and components

Posted by – December 5, 2016

Nicomatic is a global designer and manufacturer of electronic cables, connectors and components. We produce a vast range of products that are used by the Printed Electronics industry, such as domes, dome arrays, LEDs, PCB housings, Crimpflex housings, Jumper Cables and Flat Flexible Cable. Filmed at the IDTechEx Show! USA 2016 in Santa Clara California.

Flexible Stretchable Electronics by Multek

Posted by – December 5, 2016

Multek Flexible Circuits is a high volume, roll to roll manufacturer of Flexible Printed Circuits. Multek has many years of experience with additive printing of various types of inks including: Silver, Ag/AgCl, Zinc, Carbon, PEDOT, PSA, and Nano-silvers. We have the capability of registering multiple layers of inks for conductors, shields, electrodes, grounds, and protective overcoats. Filmed at the IDTechEx Show! USA 2016 in Santa Clara California.

Murata Small and Safe Rechargeable Batteries

Posted by – December 5, 2016

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and sale of ceramic-based passive electronic components & solutions, communication modules and power supply modules. Murata is committed to the development of advanced electronic materials and leading edge, multi-functional, high-density modules. Filmed at the IDTechEx Show! USA 2016 in Santa Clara California!

Automated Robotic EV Charger by PowerHydrant

Posted by – December 5, 2016

Interview with PowerHydrant. PowerHydrant is an early stage startup focused on applying the “smart phone dividend” to deliver 3D sensor based conductive autonomous fast-charging for Autonomous Vehicles and eMobility. Based in Boston’s Innovation District, PowerHydrant is a member of the MIT Startup Exchange and part of Autodesk’s inaugural Startups-in-Residence (STIR) group. Filmed at the IDTechEx Show! USA 2016 in Santa Clara California.

Cellotape Smart Tattoos and other Wearable Technology

Posted by – December 5, 2016

Cellotape, Chronicled, and Identiv ecosystem for IoT, Smart Products, Packaging, Authentication, and Access Control. Applications include consumer and luxury products, brand protection, consumer engagement, supply chain provenance, M2M economy. Interview with Cellotape Smart Products. Cellotape have over 60 years of expertise, and located in the heart of Silicon Valley. Cellotape Smart Products is the leader in creating products that integrate NFC and RFID – “RF technologies”; allowing for frictionless two-way communications between the physical and digital worlds and access to the cloud anywhere – anytime. Filmed at the IDTechEx Show! USA 2016 in Santa Clara California.

Asreader RFID and Barcode Scanner for iPhone

Posted by – December 2, 2016

Interview with Asreader who can turn your iPhone or iPod touch into an advanced Barcode scanner. Filmed at the IDTechEx Show! USA 2016 event in Santa Clara California.

Ashley Chloe Helix Cuff headphones in wristband

Posted by – December 2, 2016

Interview with Ashley Chloe inc Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Ashley Chloe is bridging the gap between fashion and function in wearable tech. Its flagship wearable tech accessory for seamlessly connecting active lifestyle. The fashion-forward startup focuses on creating digital accessories that improve use cases and transform the way we interact with technology. Filmed at the IDTechEx Show! USA 2016 event in Santa Clara California.

Dino-Lite portable USB-powered digital microscopes

Posted by – December 2, 2016

Interview with Dino-Lite. Most of Dino-Lite’s models provide 10x-220x magnification with features such as measurement and adjustable polarizer. The license-free software makes it easy to take snapshots, record videos, manipulate images, save and email discoveries. For more information see http://dinolite.us/ Filmed at the IDTechEx Show! USA 2016 in Santa Clara California.

Forster Rohner Wearable LED & Solar Tech Fashion

Posted by – November 29, 2016

Interview with Forster Rohner Textile Innovations. They are a manufacturer of eTextile components. The main focus of the company is the integration of electronic functionalities into textile structures using industrial embroidery technologies. Examples are the integration of LEDs and solar cells into textiles as well as the integration of sensor and heating structures.
For more information see http://www.forsterrohner.com/frti and http://www.IDTechEx.com