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Everything under one roof: research, development, and companies

15.05.2023

Heidelberg University and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have extended the usage agreement through the end of 2024 and InnovationLab GmbH will provide the appropriate infrastructure.

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Press Release: Chinese delegation shows enormous interest in German printed electronics technology

27.04.2023

InnovationLab GmbH and Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG recently hosted high-ranking delegations from Henan Province and Zhengzhou, China. The delegations expressed serious interest in German technology and expertise, particularly in printed electronics.

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InnovationLab demonstrates breakthrough PCB production method based on additive manufacturing

04.08.2022

InnovationLab announces it has achieved a breakthrough in additive manufacturing of printed circuit boards (PCBs), helping meet higher environmental standards for electronics production while also reducing costs.

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InnovationLab acquires flexible printed battery technology from Evonik

24.05.2022

InnovationLab has acquired the material technology for printable batteries, TAeTTOOz®, from Evonik. The two companies have been close partners in this field for years and have jointly driven the technological development of TAeTTOOz technology through to industrial production.

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InnovationLab and Heidelberg showcase printed sensors at LOPEC

07.03.2022

In collaboration with its partner, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG, InnovationLab will be showcasing its extensive portfolio of printed and organic electronics accompanied by a range of demonstrations at LOPEC 2022, which runs from March 22 to 24 in Munich.

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BaMoS: The Battery Monitoring Solution for R&D

BaMoS: The Battery Monitoring Solution for R&D

31.01.2022

InnovationLab announces BaMoS, its innovative battery monitoring solution for automotive applications. BaMoS uses ultra-thin printed pressure and temperature sensors to capture detailed battery data down to the individual cell level, which can be used to extend battery lifetime by up to 40%.

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CES 2022: The Countdown Is On!

27.12.2021

InnovationLab, the expert in printed electronics "from lab to fab", announces that it will be attending CES® in Las Vegas from January 5th to 8th. InnovationLab will be showing its portfolio of printed and organic electronics at Booth 51139, with a focus on sensors in automotive applications.

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InnovationLab shows printed electronics at MEDICA

12.11.2021

InnovationLab announces that it will be attending MEDICA, the world-leading medical trade fair, in Düsseldorf from November 15-18. At Hall 15, booth H16 they will be showing its portfolio of printed and organic electronics with a focus on sensors in healthcare.

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InnovationLab announces a powerful software package for its printed sensors

27.10.2021

InnovationLab now offers a new downloadable software package, the SensorMatrixLAB. The application will greatly simplify the use of iLs printable sensors.

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InnovationLab shows printed electronics at IAA MOBILITY

31.08.2021

From September 07 to 12, InnovationLab will exhibit at the world's largest mobility trade show, the IAA Mobility in Munich. InnovationLab will show its portfolio of printed and organic electronics with focus on sensors in hall A2, booth C21.

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InnovationLab and Trelleborg develop an innovative logistics system based on printed sensors

27.07.2021

Our partner Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has developed a stock monitoring system that fits into typical warehouse stock bins and has an integrated pressure sensor mat produced by InnovationLab. If the contents of the bin are running low, the IntelliStok® automatically places a replenishment order, thus optimizing the entire process.

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InnovationLab wins ‘best prototype / new product’ at global OE-A awards

14.04.2021

From a total of 13 countries, companies and institutes have submitted their technologies to this year's OE-A Competition. InnovationLabs' OccluSense® demonstrator by Bausch excelled with innovation and product appeal, winning the "Best Prototype/New Product" category.

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InnovationLab and Evonik present new battery technology - fully printed, ultra-thin and sustainable

19.03.2021

In collaboration with Evonik, we have developed a rechargeable battery that is not comprised of contaminants, making it the greenest of all battery platforms. This partnership enables a high-speed production of safer, rechargeable batteries in conformal shapes that fit naturally and open possibilities for new applications.

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InnovationLab and Bitquadrat demonstrate smart mattress cover for real-time patient monitoring

20.01.2021

iL and its partner developed a smart mattress cover for hospitals and senior living facilities. The integration of printed pressure sensors and healthcare software enables dramatic risk-reduction in dangerous pressure ulcers.

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InnovationLab and Heidelberg collaborate on industrial production of printed and organic sensors

18.08.2020

The partnership with the world market leader in the manufacturing of printing presses, enables the mass production of inexpensive printed and organic sensors, freeing companies to design and produce low-cost customized pressure sensors on an industrial scale for the first time.

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InnovationLab demos printed organic sensor ‘smart mat’ for social distancing in retail settings

25.06.2020

InnovationLab, an expert in printed electronics “from lab to fab,” today announced its innovative “smart mat,” a sensor-based distance-control floor mat that helps to ensure social distancing in retail outlets.

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InnovationLab hands over their pressure sensors printed on thin foil to the SAP project team „Save the Bees“ and the local Beekeeping Association St. Ingbert

Save the Bees: How Printed Electronics supports the Rescue of Bees

15.03.2019

The internal SAP project "Save the Bees" counteracts bee mortality with the support of InnovationLab. With printed sensors, the activities of individual beehives are recorded and made available via a mobile app. Automatic alerts inform beekeepers directly about any deviations.

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InnovationLab and Pure Value join forces for smart displays in retail industries

20.11.2018

InnovationLab and Pure Value proudly announce their collaboration on integrating InnovationLab’s printed pressure sensitive foils into Proteus Smart Display & smart shelves in the retail industry to enable anonymized monitoring of sale and purchasing decisions, pivotal aspects for successful marketing.

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InnovationLab is further strengthening its cooperation with SAP in the field of IoT

06.03.2018

In future, InnovationLab GmbH will increasingly cooperate with SAP SE to integrate printed electronics into future-oriented applications for IoT.

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The Federal Ministry of Education and Research recommended InnovationLab GmbH as ambassador for strengthening Germany's position as a centre for innovation

08.07.2016

The Federal Ministry of Education and Research announces 11 clusters and networks to support their international cooperation, among them the Leading-Edge Cluster Forum Organic Electronics. The selected projects will be funded with up to 4 million euros.

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