Featured in Contactless prowess – 06-2011

360 degrees capture

Sphelar: The idea behind Josuke Nakatas spherical cells was to capture light from all directions, thus optimizing the potential of a solar cell. Sphelar has developed over the years, reaching higher efficiencies and varied application potentials; and now, mass production interest is starting to emerge. Nevertheless, can the niche product really survive the market demands?

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Shamsiah Ali Oettinger

31 May 2011

The stamp “Made in Japan” is synonymous with quality – a statement of confidence that many can attest. The Japanese have always been forerunners in terms of creativity and translating this creative energy into reality, a reality that often changes the face of technology. Be it the switch to nickel for critical electrical contacts or …

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