Printable Electronics Technology Centre

The National Printable Electronics Centre is one of several technology centres operated by the Centre for Process Innovation (CPI). Formerly known as the Printable Electronics Technology Centre (PETEC), the site's name was changed in a company-wide re-branding effort beginning in June 2012.[1] The Centre is located in NETPark, Sedgefield, County Durham, UK, a science park specialising in the commercialisation of R&D.

PolyPhotonix

PolyPhotonix is a P-OLED and medical device manufacturer based in CPI's National Printable Electronics Centre.[2] PolyPhotonix has collaborated with a number of academic institutions including Harvard (Project Lebone,[3] Lighting Africa), École nationale supérieure de création industrielle (ENSCI)[4] in Paris.,[5] Durham University, Moorfields and the University of Liverpool.

PolyPhotonix has developed a light therapy mask that will treat Diabetic Retinopathy,[6] they are also developing photonics based treatments for dry and wet age related macular degeneration as well as treatments for wound healing and skin conditions such as psoriasis.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Herbert, Matthew J (2012-06-20). "Branding Changes at CPI". Centre for Process Innovation. Retrieved 2013-11-21.
  2. ↑ http://www.polyphotonix.com
  3. ↑ https://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/11/giving/11AFRICA.html?scp=1&sq=lebone%20giving&st=cse
  4. ↑ http://editions.campusfrance.org/etabs/par_fiche/en/art_ensci_en.pdf
  5. ↑ http://www.ontariophotonics.com/_news/news_26.php
  6. ↑ "Home - Noctura". Noctura. Retrieved 2016-10-20.
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