Imagine a computer chip that is printed like a newspaper using eco-friendly inks instead of being carved from expensive silicon. It can 'see' light and process information right where the sensor is, meaning it doesn't need to send huge amounts of data to the cloud. This makes devices last much longer on a single charge and prevents them from becoming toxic electronic waste.
Current IoT networks suffer from unsustainable energy demands and a growing electronic waste stream due to the limited lifespan of CMOS-based sensors.
A printed, light-operated processing engine using oxide-based memristors and electrochromic layers for simultaneous sensing and computing.
If you are a wearable device manufacturer dealing with short battery life and bulky processors — this project developed a printed, self-powered processing engine that reduces power consumption and fabrication costs.
If you are a medical sensor developer dealing with the high cost of specialized AI chips — this project developed a sustainable, printed memristive array that enables on-chip sensing and computing for health monitoring.
If you are a smart factory provider dealing with the energy cost of millions of connected sensors — this project developed a low-power edge-computing engine that processes data locally to avoid data deluge.
The project uses low-temperature, industrial printing processes and sustainable materials instead of traditional CMOS architectures, which lowers fabrication costs.
Yes, the project focuses on high-throughput, industrially compatible printing processes to ensure the technology can be scaled.
Based on available project data, the project is in the signed phase (2024-2028), and specific licensing terms are not yet detailed.
The technology follows the Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) framework and is verified by Life-Cycle-Analysis (LCA) to align with EU circular economy goals.
The project period runs from 2024-11-01 to 2028-10-31, suggesting a timeline for development through 2028.
The consortium is well-balanced for a deep-tech project, consisting of 11 partners across 7 countries. With a 27% industry ratio (including 3 industrial partners and 2 SMEs), there is a clear bridge between the 4 universities and 4 research institutes and the commercial market, ensuring the printed electronics are designed for industrial compatibility.
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