James has been writing about technology for years but has loved it since the early 90s. While his main areas of expertise are maker tools -- 3D printers, vinyl cutters, paper printers, and laser ...

Flexible solar panels are lightweight, portable and useful for curved surfaces, but they are not right for every setup. Here’s how they compare with standard panels ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) The field of flexible electronics has witnessed a significant surge in recent years, driven by the increasing demand for portable and wearable devices, soft robotics, biomedical ...

New flexible packaging films have a unique combination of performance, durability and easy scalability to help strengthen the broader recycling ecosystem, paving the way for stronger, cleaner ...

Flexible and stretchable electronics have gained significance owing to their ability to be compressed, twisted, and molded into non-planar surfaces. Soft, flexible, and stretchable materials ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Nanocellulose, a specialized type of cellulose processed to create nanoscale fibers, represents a significant advancement in the materials industry. These fibers possess ...

Over the past decades, electronics engineers worldwide have been trying to develop devices that could enable even faster communications between devices, all while consuming less energy. To meet the ...

Scientists have fabricated a flexible material that lights up brightly when stretched and/or when an electric field is applied. The results show promise for the development of bright, sustainable, ...

If there are any true constants in the formula for the evolution of modern electronics, the push to work at increasingly smaller scales arguably tops the list. Where convenience and practicality ...