Printed Electronics & Photovoltaics

Covering end user needs, technical progress and new products using flexible and printed electronics

Printed Electronics is one of the fastest growing technologies in the world. It is of vital interest to industries as diverse as chemicals, consumer goods, healthcare, military, electronics, advertising and publishing. It is allowing electronics to be used in places it has never been before, and offers new exciting form factors. The number of companies involved is doubling every 18 months or so, all reaching for the $300 billion emerging market which is there for the taking.

This event, the World’s largest on the topic and growing rapidly every year, is your information and networking hub on the topic. The international exhibition and trade show covers all the applications, technologies and opportunities.

Printed Electronics USA is co-located with the Photovoltaics IDTechEx event. The collocated conference will be shedding light on the latest trends from major innovators in the solar cell sector. All the latest developments in thin film, organic, printed photovoltaics as well as emerging technologies growing alongside the more established ones, such as luminescent concentrators and infrared harvesting.

Attendees have access to BOTH events and the common tradeshow to maximise value. Click here for further information on Photovoltaics USA

 

RFID Europe

Main Conference: Tuesday 27 & Wednesday 28 September

Impartial insight into the growth sectors – the only RFID event hosted by RFID analysts

Some sectors of RFID have grown despite the recession. Other sectors have followed the classic hype cycle curve, but are now in the path of growth and profitability for the suppliers concerned. For the first time in many years, companies in Europe and the US are adding new manufacture volume. In Asia the huge Government support is driving manufacture and demand. The industry is taking off in many ways and in many forms. For example, Wireless Sensor Networks, a form of Active RFID, are being deployed in public buildings to save energy and monitor infrastructure. In 2011, RFID enabled cellphones are appearing from Nokia, Google and many others and the first printed RFID tags are being shipped.

RFID Europe is Europe’s largest conference on the topic. IDTechEx carefully design the program content to provide you with unrivalled insight into the state of the industry. Those wishing to exploit routes to profitability, find where the true demand is and meet customers and investors – must attend. Backed up by free IDTechEx research the complete event package is your yearly RFID benchmark.

Electric Vehicles

Topics include:

The global picture of the electric vehicle and parts market

The event will include the growth of the markets for all forms of electric vehicles over the next decade. Hear how savvy component supplies are finding high margin niches and even helping to create new forms of hybrid and pure electric vehicles. Hear the opportunities for new materials and smart body work based on printed electronics and electrics and self-powered sensors. Energy harvesting options ranging from solar cells on the whole vehicle to shock absorbers and thermoelectric harvesting from the engine and exhaust in hybrids will be covered. We will assess energy harvesting and management solutions of the future and third generation batteries, super-capacitors and other storage devices.

A global approach: East Asia’s leading role in the industry

India and Korea are moving fast in the EV market. Japan is leader. China has the largest potential market for electric vehicles – it holds 66% of the manufacturers of electric vehicles. Over 90% of the world’s electric vehicles are made in China, mainly for use in China. It mines and controls 95% of the world’s rare earth reserves used in the hybrid car batteries, motors and other key components of today’s electric vehicles. Find out what’s happening in East Asia and hear about who the main players are in the different industry sectors.

Electric vehicles markets and opportunities

Attend presentations from companies that have successfully created new markets. Tap into the massive opportunities and find out more about the commercial and technical barriers and how to overcome them.

Infrastructure

The demand for electric vehicle charging stations will sextuple in the next decade to reach over $4 billion for charging station hardware. Those seeking the largest possible business, supplying charging stations must prioritise installation of residential car charging stations. Those seeking high margin niche applications will find plenty of opportunity elsewhere, notably in industrial, commercial including buses and military and marine applications. However, this market peaks in value in 2017 – find out why at Electric Vehicles Land, Sea & Air.

Wireless Sensor Networks & RTLS Summit Europe

Wireless Sensor Networks
& RTLS Summit Europe 2011

WSN and RTLS will be used to automatically monitor building occupancy and climate control, oil and gas pumping, industrial manufacture processes, forest fires, traffic, assets in hospitals and other buildings and much more over wide areas over the coming years. The technology is taking off thanks to established protocols and standards, lower power electronics and better energy harvesting and storage technologies. The technologies are creating a multibillion dollar yearly industry.

This event appraises the technologies, markets and opportunities, bringing the community together. The first day of the event is dedicated to end users who will discuss their needs and experiences with the technology, followed by a day covering all the technologies. With a proven track record in organising RFID, Printed Electronics, WSN and Energy Harvesting events, this IDTechEx event will cover the complete value chain for you with assessment of the technology, user needs and the opportunities.

Benefits of attending:

Do business and network with the key players in the locating and sensing industries at the exhibition.
Discover the latest developments and implementations with WSN and RTLS during the two-day conference through case studies presented by end users.
Expert opinions will be given by end users, industry thought-leaders and researchers; giving you a comprehensive view of the industries.
Experience locating and sensing in action during local company tours.
Access the independent view at the Masterclasses led by IDTechEx analysts; leaders in their fields.

The event will cover the following topics:

• Case studies from WSN/RTLS adoptions in industry, healthcare, consumer, military, aerospace and other applications
• Wireless/mesh networks assessed: ZigBee, 6lowPan, Wireless Hart and other protocols
• Real Time Locating Systems assessed: Wi-Fi, Ultra Wide Band (UWB), ultra sound and other protocols
• Energy harvesting powered wireless sensors
• Passive RFID sensors
• Progress with ultra low power electronics
• Networking and system architectures, scaling, implementation challenges

Energy Harvesting & Storage Europe

Europe’s largest event on Energy Harvesting & Storage and their application

Learn about the diverse range of energy harvesting and storage technologies, their application and opportunities at this international event.

The technology is of vital interest to industries as diverse as consumer goods and electronics, the built environment, process control, vehicles, textiles and healthcare. It is enabling and satisfying the need for microgeneration of energy which will become a necessary part in everyone’s lives over the coming years. This event brings the whole topic together for you.

 

What to Expect at Energy Harvesting & Storage Europe 2011

• End user perspectives, requirements, case studies
• Many World first announcements from suppliers
• Hands-on demonstrations of some of the latest technologies
• 400 attendees from over 20 countries
• More than 35 exhibitors from more than 12 countries

This event, Europe’s largest on the topic and growing rapidly every year, is your information and networking hub on the topic, with an international trade show. It is the meeting place for users, suppliers, academics and investors.

Topics covered at this comprehensive event include:

• Case Studies: Assessment of paybacks from energy harvesters
• Energy harvesting technologies: electrodynamic, thermovoltaic, photovoltaic, piezoelectric, bio-electric, bio-energy
• Energy storage technologies: batteries and capacitors
• Ultra low power electronics
• Market and technology analysis and forecasts
• Latest technology developments and trends
• Meeting place for users, investors, suppliers, developers, system integrators and government representatives

U Connect LIVE

Be sure to attend U Connect LIVE, being held from May 31 to June 3, 2011 at the Orlando World Center Marriott. U Connect LIVE focuses on how value chain visibility – through GS1 Standards – provides opportunities for your company to reach consumers over new channels, win their confidence and loyalty, and enhance their experience while improving your company’s efficiency and trading partner relationships.

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Hear Steve Levitt, the bestselling author of FREAKONOMICS and SUPERFREAKONOMICS, speak on “The Freakonomics of Business” in the June 1 keynote address. Hear Chef Jeff Henderson, chef and author, speak on Thursday, June 2, about his triumphant personal experiences: “From the Streets to the Stove: the Power of Change.”

For over 10 years, the U Connect Conference has been the place to go for those companies who want to be at the forefront of progress in using GS1 Standards to achieve value chain visibility and optimization – from efficiency, to safety, to sustainability. GS1 Standards allow companies to identify, capture, and share information across their value chains, unlocking opportunities and enabling solutions to many of their most pressing challenges.