Technology:
Fujifilm will put its newly-developed sheets
used for solar cells on the market. The sheet is the so-called back sheet
attached to the back of a solar cell to protect it from heat, humidity, and
ultraviolet. It oxidizes should it be exposed to air and water, but the company
increased the durability of the sheet by mixing special compound with polyethylene
terephthalate (PET) and applying its own unique technology to blow up film. The
new sheet has a life of 30 years, three times more durable than the existing
products on the market. It is priced at 20-30% higher than the standard back
sheet. According to European Photovoltaic Industry Association (EPA), solar cells
with a total generation capacity of 31 million kW were introduced worldwide in
2012, making the cumulative output reach 100 kW. The introduction is expected
to increase 55% from 2012 to over 48 million kW in 2017.
Fujifilm had no way but to decrease the
share of film business considerably because of the growing popularity of
digital cameras. Actually, film sales account for less than 1% at present as
compared with about 20% in 2000. The company is busily occupied with launching
new business operations based on the technology it has accumulated. Late last
year, it started to ship the EXCLEAR designed for the touch panel of smartphones
and tablet PCs. In addition to higher precision, it can be mounted on the
next-generation display because it is bendable. Fujifilm is also marketing the label
to prevent counterfeiting that allows printed images and literal information to
be seen only through the special filter.
Fujifilm's technology to extract
organic EL illumination light
organic EL illumination light
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