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Maybe you should spend a few dollars and go to a shareholder meeting or the speaking engagement today to find out? With all the stock you have a plane ticket should be chump change. How did Nanoco do today at the Apex Smithers ? Any big news and PRs? You should be more worried about your investment over there.
Did I say he was working full time on a QMC solar panel? NO! I was responding to your pal who has no clue what Dr Jabbour has been developing. Typical throw crap against the wall and hope it sticks.
Another false assumption and statement, you have no idea what Dr Jabbour has been developing. Dr Jabbour is QMC's chief science officer.
Like usual i'll do the research to dispute your baseless comments.
Dr. Ghassan E. Jabbour is the Director of Renewable Energy Center and Professor of Chemical and Materials Engineering at University of Nevada Reno. He was the Founding Director of the Solar and Photovolatic Engineering Center, Named Professor of Materials Engineering and Professor of Electrical Engineering at KAUST. Dr. Jabbour was one of the founding PIs for the Flexible Display Center (FDC) at Arizona State University (ASU), the Director of Flexible and Organic Electronics Development at FDC, Director of Advanced Photovoltaics Center (ASU), and a Professor of the School of Materials (ASU). Prof. Jabbour has had many distinguished honors and awards including: 1) SPIE Fellow (youngest fellow the year of the award), 2) Fellow of European Optical Society, 3) Distinguished Professor of Finland-Academy of Finland, 4) Al-Rawabi Endowed Research Chair Professor (only one at KAUST at the time), 5) Numerous keynote, plenary, seminars, and invited talks (more than 550) at national and international scientific conferences and universities, roadmap meetings and workshops, 6) Invited to attend the dinner for the Millennium Award Ceremony (2010 and 2012) in Helsinki, Finland, 7) An MRS Symposium X speaker, and a Keynote Speaker (total 4) at the Grand Challenges of Photonics-EOS Annual Meeting, 2010-Paris, 8) Best Poster (2 posters) Award at the USA National Academy of Engineering 2006/the Japan-America Frontiers of Engineering Symposium, 9) one of four professors from the western world invited to the prestigious Nature Photonics (Solar Cells Session) sponsored Technology Conference in Japan (2010), and 10) A Guest Editor of MRS Bulletin on Organic Photovoltaics (2005). Moreover, Prof. Jabbour was the only academic invited to speak at the United States of America’s 2006 Senate Science and Technology Caucus on Advancing Energy Efficiency. Professor Jabbour has been the Chair/Co-Chair/Committee Member/Session Chair of more than 250 leading conferences. His research and development advances have been highlighted in numerous international journals, magazines and newspapers, including Chemical and Engineering News, Angewandte Chemie, Nature, Nature Photonics, Science, Scientific Reports (Nature), IEEE, Advanced Materials, MIT Technology Review, MRS Bulletin, USA Today, PC Magazine, LA Times, Boston Globe, Wired, Financial Times London, NSF website on "Technological Challenges for Flexible, Light-weight, Low-cost Scalable Electronics and Photonics", and NSF 2005 Year of Physics, to mention a few. For his research, Prof. Jabbour raised more than $250 million over the last 14 years as a PI, CoPI and/or collaborator. Prof. Jabbour is an Editor of the Light: Science & Applications (Nature Publishing Group), an Associate Editor of the IEEE Journal of Display Technology, and Guest Editor for Nanotechnology (IoP) on 3D printing special issue.
Here is some more info that you probably won't even bother to read.
https://www.unr.edu/cme/people/academic-faculty/ghassan-jabbour
DR. GHASSAN JABBOUR, FELLOW SPIE, FELLOW EOS
Professor, Director Renewable Energy Center
Degrees
Ph.D., University of Arizona, Tucson, 1994
M.S., University of Arizona, Tucson, 1993
B.S., Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, 1991
Research interests
Photonics
Solar cells
Energy harvesting and storage
Advanced low-cost additive manufacturing of devices
Flexible and printable electronics and photonics
Materials development using reactive printing
Relevant past experience and appointments.
Director of Solar and Photovoltaics Engineering Research Center, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Rawabi Endowed Research Chair in Solar and Voltaic Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Committee Member: Economic and Technology Development, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology
Director of Research, Optoelectronic Materials and Devices, Flexible Display Center, Arizona State University
Director of Advanced Photovoltaics Center, Arizona State University
Finland Distinguished Professor in Printed and Flexible Electronics and Photonics
Quantum dot applications are so varied and diverse, the revenue streams will be massive. One of the compelling reasons for investing in QMC.
Just one of many billion dollar avenues.
Gartner projects that counterfeit trademarked goods in 2018 to be at the 100 billion dollar per year mark, and that could be a conservative estimate.
http://www.qmcdots.com/products/products.php
3 Technologies That Will Disrupt The Civil Aviation Industry In 2016
http://www.mbtmag.com/article/2016/03/3-technologies-will-disrupt-civil-aviation-industry-2016
Emerging technology is no stranger to the civil aviation industry — airline operators and manufacturers are constantly looking at new technologies to reduce costs, improve efficiency and help them keep up with rising passenger numbers. However, new and emerging technologies have the potential to completely disrupt the industry, especially if they threaten to undermine airworthiness and safety standards. Here are three technologies that will make a big impact on the civil aviation industry in 2016.
Wearable technology – expertise on demand
Research and input from our customers show that there is often a shortage of qualified maintenance engineers that can act quickly as the need arises at various locations around the world. Civil aviation organizations will have to look at how technologies can help engineers be more productive and how their skills can be 'augmented', for use in locations where they are not physically present.
One challenge the aviation industry continuously struggles with is how to reduce aircraft turn-around times on the ground. This is one area where there is a lack of qualified engineers to carry out the appropriate maintenance as quickly as possible before getting the airplane up in the air again.
New technology, like wearable devices, can help address that with 'expertise on demand' provided remotely.
One example is Japan Airlines, which has trialed Google Glass in the maintenance process. The glasses are worn by engineers working around the aircraft on the tarmac. Images of the aircraft are sent to maintenance specialists for assessment — feeding any issues they see back to the engineer on the ground, who can carry out the work promptly, resulting in quicker turn-around times. Google Glass may have needed some rethinking for the consumer market, but wearable technology offers substantial business potential.
Another example is EasyJet, which equipped its engineers uniforms with wearable tech to make them more effective.
LEDs were equipped in jacket hoods to illuminate work areas and leave both hands free for aircraft inspections and maintenance.
In-built video cameras on uniforms allow remote diagnosis of technical issues — along with surround sound and a microphone for instant communication.
IFS is working with XM Reality to bring forward a remote expert to assist in complex maintenance to broaden the capabilities of maintenance engineers on the ground — 'augmenting' flight-line workers' skills. We believe that adding cognitive applications and voice-controlled intelligent agents, similar to Siri, to wearable devices would further augment such workers' skills, helping them identify and act on speci?c problems with more autonomy.
Air quality sensor and barometer features help engineers monitor their work environment and create a map of air quality in different cities for passenger information.
3D Printing
We are already witnessing uptake in 3D printing, or additive manufacturing, in civil aviation, with the industry contributing around 12 percent of 3D printing's global revenues in 2013. This is just the start of a technology that could revolutionize the civil aviation industry, but only if it can be controlled.
Several reports and real user cases have proven that there is quantifiable ROI to achieve from 3D printing by reducing material costs, decreasing labor content, and increasing availability of parts at point of use – all having a dramatic impact on the supply chain.
The 3D printing breakthrough is a fact and not news anymore. However, the rapid adoption of the technology has had consequences that companies need to consider. Lack of control of the production processes and supply chain is one of them — as production facilities grow, 3D printed parts become widely distributed geographically and items are manufactured to a larger extent on an on-demand basis, as “exceptions” that must be managed and monitored.
Counterfeiting will become a big issue
We will also see the trend of increased counterfeiting of components using 3D printing. Gartner projects that counterfeit trademarked goods in 2018 to be at the 100 billion dollar per year mark, and that could be a conservative estimate. The hardware needed is easily acquired and is priced at only $500 for a basic printer system — the materials for making counterfeit items are readily available, making it possible for counterfeiters to get started at a minimal investment.
So what can companies do to address this? There are some measures that can be taken, trademarking and patents being key tools:
Trademark is the term that identifies one’s brand — an example of trademark infringement would be using a brand name on a counterfeit item. Manufacturers can use differentiating technology to ensure components are highly visible. Quantum dots for instance — tiny nanocrystals made from semiconductor material — can be embedded into the authentic item, distinguishing real components from counterfeit.
The patent is the actual functionality of an item or a process — an example of patent infringement would be the manufacturing of a component or use of a process that is exclusive to that company. Patenting the right parts and processes quickly will be key, both to beat the competition and to stop the counterfeiters.
While 3D printing is rightly being welcomed in civil aviation, it will also require key changes in ERP systems to control every element of the manufacturing, maintenance and support chain processes to manage the possibility of counterfeit parts entering the support chain. ERP solutions, such as IFS Applications, can support configuration management to manage the security and compliance risks in an industry as heavily regulated as aerospace, where safety is paramount.
Companies must take a close look at what tools and technologies are needed to better manage the supply chain — increasing control and also monitoring counterfeiting risks to take the right actions to stop them in time.
Maintenance drones
We are now also seeing civil aviation organizations exploring the use of drones for maintenance. Drone technology can be used for damage inspection, scheduled maintenance, spare parts delivery or automating detection or defects.
The common factor here between drones and wearable technology is that there doesn’t have to be a human engineer on-site to manage maintenance — it can be taken care of by using new technology.
Civil aviation organizations can achieve realizable benefits by integrating these emerging technologies into their business and maintenance processes, which can only be achieved with an agile software.
Graham Grose is an industry director at the IFS Center of Excellence.
Bang on J45. Good series of posts. Couldn't have said it better.
Here I'll do your homework for you.
http://www.qmcdots.com/press/press37.php
http://www.laserfocusworld.com/articles/2015/09/cadmium-free-quantum-dots-from-quantum-materials-withstand-heat-resistance-to-150-c.html
Ready to give up yet?
Always the negative slant? You have to go where the market is developing which is China! Has anyone else brokered tonnage deals for quantum dots NO! How is Nanoco doing at the moment? The demand is just ramping up for supply which is dictated by the film making companies not by QMC. The 2 ton reactor is in San Marcos to prove the technology is sound and can produce cadmium and cadmium free material. Alot of business is done in China don't be afraid.
Wow you have to be kidding.. you think that one misquote overrides all the company PRS.. LOL.. I've done my research and know FOR SURE!
DO SOME RESEARCH BEFORE POSTING!!!!!!
San Marcos, TX – June 1, 2015 -- Leading North American quantum dot manufacturer Quantum Materials Corp (OTCQB:QTMM) today launched their new QDX™ class of high-stability Cadmium-free quantum dots at the Society for Information Display (SID) Display Week 2015 International Symposium in San Jose, CA. QDX™ Quantum Dot production is underway on Quantum Materials’ patented continuous-flow production system and assessment quantities have already shipped to the Company’s largest potential customers.
This was a highlight for me. Which leads me to the conclusion that the microreactor technology will be the deciding factor in what will make QMC dominant in meeting market demands.
SMITHERS APEX:In your opinion, what are some of the obstacles facing the application of quantum dots?
Dr. Nathan Stott: The obstacles facing the application of QDs are with respect to quality, quantity, and stability. Any process used to manufacture QDs necessarily must produce high-quality materials with regards to uniformity and tunability in relatively high yield. Then such a process must be scalable to high throughput quantities and in a way that does not sacrifice quality due to such scalability problems as temperature and concentration gradients. Finally, the biggest problem facing the application of QD materials is stability towards heat, radiant flux, moisture, and oxidation/degradation pathways. Current solutions tend to be temporary ‘fixes’ by adding filters or work-arounds employing barrier layers, which add to production time and costs. At QMC, we have developed proprietary QDXTM cadmium-based quantum dots which are particularly stable in comparison to competing materials used in remote LED applications. We are also far along in development efforts to produce highly stable indium -based materials to expand our QDXTM portfolio.
Quantum Materials Corp To Drive QD Production
http://www.photonicconference.com/quantum-dots/news/quantum-material-corp-is-drive-qd-production
Recently, Quantum Materials Corp, the leading quantum dot manufacture in North America, announced the company has entered in a business venture with Guanghui Technology Group, a Chinese technology company. Guanghui Technology Group will invest $20 million to build out quantum dot production facilities.
Click here to read the full press release
This is a very timely announcement as the the Quantum Dots Forum 2016 features Dr. Nathan Stott, Director of Materials at Quantum Material Corporation. Dr. Stott's presentation will highlight emerging market demands. Smithers Apex recently sat down with Dr. Stott to gain insights on his new position and his presentation.
SMITHERS APEX: How did you become first involved with Quantum Dots?
Dr. Nathan Stott: I first became involved in the QD field as a graduate student at MIT while performing research in the laboratory of Professor Moungi G. Bawendi to develop novel QD synthetic processes. This work resulted in significant intellectual property that has been under license to multiple companies since before I graduated until the present time.
SMITHERS APEX: What is the greatest advancement you’ve seen in the industry thus far? What really excites you about this and why?
Dr. Nathan Stott:The greatest advancement in the QD industry as a whole is the broader transformation from nanoscience into nanotechnology as we see these materials moving from the laboratory to increasingly being put into application in actual commercial products. This year, more QD-based 4K HDTV brands entered the market than ever before with forecasts for millions of units per year and escalating. Obviously, this really excites us at QMC, in particular because we believe we are uniquely positioned to meet market demands with our proprietary high-throughput QD process, which may easily be expanded to meet higher capacity with minimal footprint as the market demands.
SMITHERS APEX:In your opinion, what are some of the obstacles facing the application of quantum dots?
Dr. Nathan Stott: The obstacles facing the application of QDs are with respect to quality, quantity, and stability. Any process used to manufacture QDs necessarily must produce high-quality materials with regards to uniformity and tunability in relatively high yield. Then such a process must be scalable to high throughput quantities and in a way that does not sacrifice quality due to such scalability problems as temperature and concentration gradients. Finally, the biggest problem facing the application of QD materials is stability towards heat, radiant flux, moisture, and oxidation/degradation pathways. Current solutions tend to be temporary ‘fixes’ by adding filters or work-arounds employing barrier layers, which add to production time and costs. At QMC, we have developed proprietary QDXTM cadmium-based quantum dots which are particularly stable in comparison to competing materials used in remote LED applications. We are also far along in development efforts to produce highly stable indium -based materials to expand our QDXTM portfolio.
SMITHERS APEX: In your opinion, where is the biggest area for advancement in the quantum dots market?
Dr. Nathan Stott: As already mentioned, the biggest area for advancement in the QD market is providing capacity for the growing demand of QD materials, which has been outpacing the current capability of most manufacturers due to their inability to effectively scale production. Furthermore, the ability to design newer QD materials to meet customer demands for varying and specific applications using scalable, highly reproducible processes is of great importance to the industry, and this is an area upon which we are focusing at QMC.
SMITHERS APEX:What presentation are you most looking forward to hearing at the Quantum Dots Forum?
Dr. Nathan Stott: I’m most interested in attending the presentation by Arthur Nozik on “QD Applications to Advanced Concepts for Solar Photon Conversion to Electricity & Solar Fuels.” Professor Nozik is a well-known pioneer and leading expert in the field of QD photovoltaic energy and fundamental research on multi-exciton generation (MEG) in such systems.
SMITHERS APEX:Why should attendees register to hear your presentation?
Dr. Nathan Stott: Most people have heard some variation of the statement that one hour of sunlight reaching the Earth is more than enough to supply an entire year of the world’s global energy needs. Since development of the first solar cells over four decades ago, photovoltaic production costs have come down one thousand times, and production numbers are increasing every year. The problem is that these numbers are just a drop in the bucket of what is necessary to meet global energy demands while minimizing pollution to keep our environment clean. Quantum Materials Corp began eight years ago as Solterra Renewable Technologies, and we will discuss our activities to develop and commercialize quantum dot solar cell photovoltaics as well as offer our views on how gigawatts of annual production can be achieved, offering magnitudes of production and cost advantages while maintaining a cleaner environment.
Read more about Dr. Stott's and other presentations taking place at the Quantum Dots Forum.
If you don't believe a word of what they are saying why are you here?https://notalotofpeopleknowthat.wordpress.com/2014/04/20/solar-panel-degradation/
Everyone has heard the pitch for solar energy, install solar cells on your roof and get free electricity from the sun. Sure they cost a lot up front, but they will last 25-30 years—which just happens to be about the payback time given current electricity rates from coal, nuclear and natural gas. So when the solar panels start failing in two or three years the economics of solar power collapses like a house of cards. That is exactly what is happening around the world. Cheap Chinese solar panels have flooded the market and are now starting to fail at an alarming rate. Solar panels covering a warehouse roof in Los Angeles were only two years into their expected 25-year life span when they began to fail. Worldwide, solar power adopters are reporting similar problems and the $77 billion solar industry is facing a quality crisis reports Doug Hoffman.
In May 2013 The New York Times exposed this growing scandal at the heart of the solar power industry. No one is sure how pervasive the problem is since there are no industry wide figures about defective solar panels. And when the defects are discovered, confidentiality agreements often keep the manufacturer’s identity secret, making accountability in the industry all the more difficult.
Most of the concerns over quality center on China, home to the majority of the world’s solar panel manufacturing capacity. Inspections of Chinese factories on behalf of developers and financiers revealed that even the most reputable companies are substituting cheaper, untested materials. Others are outsourcing production to smaller, less reputable companies. SolarBuyer, a company based in Marlborough, Mass., discovered defect rates of 5.5% to 22% during audits of 50 Chinese factories over the last 18 months notes,
In order to accelerate production and become the world’s leading solar panel manufacturing area, the Chinese incurred billions of dollars in debt. Now, these solar manufacturing companies are under pressure to cut costs and are substituting less expensive materials that are untested or whose use-by date have expired or subcontracting to smaller manufacturers where there is no quality control. In effect, the price war that Chinese manufacturers waged was a suicide mission. Now even they’re going bankrupt, including their erstwhile number one, Wuxi Suntech, when the banks pulled the ripcord in March 2013.
Defective Chinese panels wouldn’t be a big issue if there were plentiful domestically-produced alternatives. Unfortunately, thanks to our unfair trading relationship with China, American manufacturers haven’t been able to stay in business. China has heavily subsidized their green energy companies, offering such perks as free land, interest-free loans and export subsidies to ensure that their companies have all the advantages they need to conquer the rest of the market. Chinese solar companies have dumped their products on the US market at below market rates, putting their American competitors out of business.
That said, it is not just Chinese solar arrays that are failing—the defective panels installed on the Los Angeles area warehouse were made by an American manufacturer. Furthermore, all solar panels degrade and gradually generate less electricity over time.
The German solar monitoring firm, Meteocontrol, found that 80 percent of the 30,00 solar installations it reviewed in Europe were underperforming. Enertis Solar tested solar panels from 6 manufacturers at two power plants in Spain and found rates of malfunctioning as high as 34.5 percent. An inspection of a solar plant in Britain found that 12 percent of its Chinese modules failed. In the United States, an American solar manufacturer, First Solar, budgeted $271.2 million to replace defective modules it manufactured in 2008 and 2009.
Google was eager to learn about how its system performed. A review six months after installation revealed it was only getting about half of the power it expected
But you phoned all the Chinese manufacturers and they said everything is working fine.. LOL
Its kinda like picking the best Racehorse! You have to go through some real Nags before you find the best Racehorse on the Farm.
The best Racehorse in Quantum Dots, certainly in the top 4 at the very least is QMC!!
Time to Bet The FARM!!!!
Horses have left the stable!
Thanks Doc. Appreciate your efforts.
Good post RPR. Notice this portion of the report.
PART 15: Key vendor analysis
• QD Vision
• Quantum Materials
• Nanoco Group
• Nanosys
Quantum Dots 2016-2026: Applications, Markets, Manufacturers
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/quantum-dots-2016-2026-applications-markets-manufacturers-300220865.html
Train left the station.
Mr. Liu Xiao keeps pretty incredible company, Dr. Michael Noble is a member of the Noble family! I don't think there are many family names bigger than this. Would Dr. Noble associate with anyone that wasn't a reputable well respected businessman? Did everyone miss this because it seems pretty damn huge to me. Instead lets derail the great piece of info Kinnaree found with talk about the Rice agreement being extended. The agreement has been extended numerous times in the past and we just press released a 20 million dollar investment from the Chinese group AS IF IT WONT BE EXTENDED COME ON!! give me a break already. Give me any reasonable explanation as to why Rice wouldn't continue the relationship based on the recent news and progression of the company.
Back to Dr. Noble. The following is copied from his WIKI page, this man has an amazing bio.
Michael Nobel (/no?'b?l/; Swedish: [n?'b?l]; born 1941 in Stockholm as Michael Oleinikoff) is a Swedish-Russian entrepreneur. He is a member of the Nobel family, a descendant of Ludvig Nobel, a former head of the Nobel Family Society (1995–2006),[1] a co-founder and former Chairman of the Nobel Charitable Trust. At present, Nobel serves on several international boards that focus on scientific, medical and charitable initiatives. He promotes energy efficiency and alternative energy technology.[2]
A member of the Nobel-Oleinikoff branch of the Nobel family, Michael Nobel is the grandson of Marta Helena Nobel-Oleinikoff (née Nobel) and the great-grandson of industrialist and humanitarian Ludvig Nobel, the founder of Branobel and one of the world's richest men in his time[citation needed]. Ludvig was also the brother of Alfred Nobel, who invented dynamite and established five prizes in the family name. His legal last name was originally Nobel-Oleinikoff, but his father Sven Nobel-Oleinikoff would eventually change their branch's legal name to simply Nobel, his mother's name (there are no male-line descendants of either of the Nobel brothers alive today). Sven Nobel-Oleinikoff was Chairman of the Nobel Family Society for several years, as was his son.
Michael Nobel has a lengthy educational background which began at Harvard Business School in Cambridge, Massachusetts[citation needed]. In 1967, Nobel completed his studies at the Graduate Institute of Communications in Stockholm. Years later, in 1979, Nobel obtained a doctorate in psycho-pedagogy at the University of Lausanne. His thesis evaluated the effectiveness of substance abuse prevention programs in Switzerland[citation needed]
Career[edit]
Nobel is a consultant on energy issues and gives regular keynote lectures on the subject[citation needed].
Board memberships[edit]
Nobel is a chairman or board member of twelve international companies in diagnostics, treatment and information in the field of medicine[citation needed], most notably as chairman on the Board of Directors, Governors or Scientific Advisors. Nobel is also serves on several not-for-profit organizations in youth education and development as well as founder and trustee of the Nobel Charitable Trust Foundation and he chairs its sister organization NCT Asia, an organization that bestows scholarships for sustainable energy discoveries and organizes conferences and symposiums in the same field.[citation needed]
The Director of the Nobel Foundation, Michael Sohlman, and the elected head of the Nobel family disapproves of the institution of the Nobel Charitable Trust (NCT) [3]
Work history[edit]
MRI[edit]
In 1980, Nobel participated in the introduction of MRI[citation needed], a field he worked in for 24 years[citation needed]. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a technique used in diagnostic imaging to create a detailed visual of internal structures. It provides contrast between the different soft tissues of the body making it especially useful in brain, muscles, heart, and cancer research.
Social medicine[edit]
Nobel has been a consultant to UNESCO in Paris[citation needed] and the United Nation’s Social Affairs Division in Geneva[citation needed]. He also worked for seven years as a researcher in social sciences at the Institute for Mass Communication at the University of Lausanne[citation needed] and at the Department of Social Psychiatry at the Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine in the field of primary drug abuse prevention[citation needed].
Honors and awards[edit]
In 2007, Nobel received the International Order of Perfection, First Class in Moscow[citation needed]. Over the years, Nobel has received several international citations and awards for his work in the fields of medicine and conflict resolution[citation needed]. Dr. Michael Nobel has received an honorary doctorate from Soka University[citation needed] and an honorary professorship from the National Academy of Science of Azerbaijan[citation needed]. Michael Nobel also sits on a number of prominent international prize committees[citation needed].
Nobel was awarded the Gandhi, King, Ikeda Award from Morehouse College in Atlanta in 2002[citation needed]. It had only been given once before, to Prince El Hassan Bin Talal of Jordan. In 2004, he became the Board of Trustees Citation Recipient from the Midwest Research Institute of Kansas City and was appointed foreign member of the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences[citation needed]. Nobel has also received the UNESCO medal for outstanding contributions to the cultural dialogue between nations[citation needed]. Two Rotary clubs, in Miami and Karlskoga, have appointed him honorary member and Rotary International has conferred on him the Paul Harris Fellowship Award[citation needed].
Additionally, Nobel has received the keys to the city from not only one, but two Hollywoods — California and from Hollywood in Broward County[citation needed].
Nobel was awarded the Gusi Peace Prize in 2010, an honor from the Philippines dedicated to "Excellence and distinction to individuals or groups worldwide who have distinguished themselves as brilliant exemplars of society or who contributed toward the attainment of peace and respect for human life and dignity."[4]
Michael Nobel Energy Award[edit]
In 2007, the Nobel Charitable Trust, founded by Michael Nobel, Gustaf Nobel, Peter Nobel, and Philip Nobel, announced their plans to establish the Michael Nobel Energy Award, to award innovations in alternative energy technology.[5][6]
The plan was announced at nanoTX 07. The Nobel Foundation quickly reacted by threatening legal action for "clear misuse of the reputation and goodwill of the Nobel Prize and the associations of integrity and eminence that has been created over time and through the efforts of the Nobel Committees".[7] Michael Sohlman, Director of the Nobel Foundation and the elected head of the Nobel family, disapproved to the institution of the so-called 'Dr. Michael Nobel Award' as well as the Nobel Charitable Trust (NCT) and Nobel Family Benevolent society.[8]
I found it pretty interesting that Dr Stott is speaking on solar. In particular "Dr. Stott will detail the Company’s scalable and repeatable solar cell manufacturing process" Appears as though QMC is pursuing all avenues. Perhaps the China arrangement will included a solar element.
Dr. Stott’s presentation is entitled ‘Quantum Dot Solar -- Meeting Emerging Strong Market Demand.’ Growing interest in renewable energy sources has created a dramatic increase in solar photovoltaic cell manufacturing. Dr. Stott will present on Quantum Materials' patented and proprietary quantum dots, their benefits in solar photovoltaic applications and the company’s proprietary roll-to-roll film printing technology. Dr. Stott will detail the Company’s scalable and repeatable solar cell manufacturing process that creates solar solutions economically competitive even with coal-based energy production.
Nice find Kinnaree and also thanks to Hawk for the follow up info. Looks like Mr. Liu Xiao partners with some pretty influential people.
Competition? They claim "cadmium free" qdots leading one to believe they are "green" and use LEAD for the core material. Last time I checked lead is a toxic material. Cadmium or lead no difference both toxic!
Comparison of QMC press releases VS Nanoco over the last 6 months. QMC certainly appears to be building momentum while Nanoco is sitting idle.
Quantum Materials Corp
2016
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Quantum Materials Corp to launch Quantum Dot Production in China, Joint Venture Partner GTG commits $20 Million US investment
San Marcos, TX – January 27, 2016 -- Leading North American quantum dot manufacturer Quantum Materials Corp (OTCQB:QTMM) today announced that the company has entered into a joint venture with Guanghui Technology Group (“GTG”) whereas GTG will invest $20 Million US for building out Quantum Materials QDX™ quantum dot production facilities and quantum dots application development in China. Embedding quantum dot production regionally allows Quantum Materials to work closely with clients to customize quantum dot characteristics to optimize manufacturing efficiencies as well as supply chain logistics.
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
Renowned Quantum Dot Innovator Dr. Nathan Stott Joins Quantum Materials Corp
Dr. Stott had most recently worked on developing quantum dots for the LED lighting industry as Team Lead, Principal Scientist and Senior Lab Manager with Seoul Semiconductor. Prior to that he was Senior Research Scientist and Project Lead for Pacific Light Technologies, responsible for the development of high-quality semiconductor nanomaterial down-convertors for integration into solid-state lighting as well as being project lead for green quantum dot emitters. Dr. Stott has additionally performed research while at the Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, at Samsung and at Cabot Corporation.
2015
Thurday, December 10, 2015
Quantum Materials to Participate in ROTH Capital Partners New Industrials Corporate Access Day
Roth Capital Partners (www.roth.com) is a full service investment bank focused on serving emerging growth companies and their investors. Roth’s third annual New Industrials Corporate Access Day is an invitation-only event designed to bring together investors and the senior management of a select group of small/mid-cap new industrial companies. ROTH’s Cleantech and Industrial Growth banking team has completed over 70 transactions since 2010 with an aggregate deal value of approximately $2.6 billion.
Thursday, October 15, 2015
Sri Peruvemba Joins Quantum Materials Corp Board of Directors
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Quantum Materials Corp Signs Funded Product Development Agreement With Leading Optical Film Manufacturer
Mr. Peruvemba is the CEO of Marketer International, a marketing services firm, and serves as head of marketing for The Society for Information Display (SID). He was previously CMO for E Ink Corporation. With over 25 years of experience in the technology industry, Mr. Peruvemba has been an influential advocate in the advancement of electronic display technology. He is an acknowledged expert on electronic displays, touch screens, and related technologies and consults, writes, and presents on those subjects globally. Mr. Peruvemba has also held senior level positions at Sharp Corp, TFS Inc., Planar Systems, and Suntronic Technology and has BSEE and MBA degrees and a post-graduate diploma in management.
Nanoco
2016 = Zero PRs
2015
02 Dec 2015
Nanoco Group plc (LSE: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, is pleased to announce that Christopher Richards, who recently joined the Company as a Non-Executive Director, has been appointed Senior Independent Director with immediate effect.
27 Nov 2015
Nanoco Group plc (LSE: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, announces the following update on its Lighting Division following the successful launch of the world’s first CFQD® Quantum Dot lighting products at the LuxLive industry trade show in London.
10 Nov 2015
Manchester, England and Concord, MA, USA – November 10, 2015 -- Nanoco Group plc (LSE: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, today announced the company will be presenting at LuxLive and Strategies in Light Conferences
13 Oct 2015
Nanoco Group plc (LSE: NANO), a world leader in the development and manufacture of cadmium-free quantum dots and other nanomaterials, announces that it has signed a further follow-on joint development agreement with Osram, one of the world's largest lighting companies, in connection with the use of Nanoco quantum dots in lighting.
You missed the point. Here I'll make it simple.
PLT's dots are cadmium-based, as you would expect for an on-chip approach, but the company is investigating cadmium-free materials.
Now who has a product that would solve this issue?
QDX™ Heat-Resistant QD
QMC recently introduced QDX™, a new category of high-heat resistant quantum dots, made to both withstand the heat of LCD display line production and the constant heat from active use in solid state lighting. In displays, QDX™ also reduce the need for expensive barrier films, lowering the cost of production.
Quantum Materials recently obtained heat resistance to 260 degrees Celsius for QDX™ Quantum Dots, allowing for high-temperature film application and encapsulation in resins, silicones and other polymers, opening a realm of application possibilities for design engineers.
QDX™ Quantum Dots are ideal for LED lighting development because they are more stable than organic phosphors and their high heat resistance enables better LED manufacturing capability, high illumination performance, long lifetime and resistance to power spike damage. Solid-state lighting made with QDX™ LED's offer the opportunity to reduce heat sinks, remove bulky features, and bring innovative and clean form factors to the evolving lighting market.
Now who used to work for PLT?
Who recently left PLT to join QMC?coincidence? Hmm
Dr. Stott had most recently worked on developing quantum dots for the LED lighting industry as Team Lead, Principal Scientist and Senior Lab Manager with Seoul Semiconductor. Prior to that he was Senior Research Scientist and Project Lead for Pacific Light Technologies, responsible for the development of high-quality semiconductor nanomaterial down-convertors for integration into solid-state lighting as well as being project lead for green quantum dot emitters. Dr. Stott has additionally performed research while at the Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, at Samsung and at Cabot Corporation.
Dr. Stott has a Ph.D. in Physical (Nanomaterials) Chemistry from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Chemistry from the University of Arizona. While at M.I.T., Dr. Stott performed research and served as a teaching assistant in the laboratory of Professor Moungi G. Bawendi, a leading research lab for the study of quantum dots. Dr. Stott is an inventor on multiple patents primarily focused on development of quantum dots and their use in lighting and displays. He has also published numerous articles on nanotechnology. He speaks, reads and writes Korean with near-native fluency and is a recipient of the Samsung Electro-Mechanics Team Technology Award for Inkjet-Printable Copper Traces and a NASA Space Grant.
“QMC is ramping up production with game-changing technology to support tier-one customer engagements,” said Dr. Nathan Stott, Director of Materials at Quantum Materials Corp. “I am thrilled to be part of a top notch team.”
http://www.displaydaily.com/display-daily/35647-more-on-quantum-dots-and-qd-replacements-2
Quantum dots and related approaches for tailoring and improving the quality of light for specific applications provide a remarkable bang for the buck, which is why they are rapidly penetrating the display and lighting markets.
Recently, Gary Johnson of Tektronix in Beaverton, Oregon - who is also secretary of SID's Pacific Northwest (PNW) Chapter - sent me a presentation delivered at a recent PNW meeting by Juanita Kurtin, founder and CTO of Pacific Light Technologies (PLT); a venture-funded company established in Portland in 2011.
Kurtin took the position that on-chip quantum dots are the only QDs that can go into lighting, citing the cost-effective architecture and small source size. PLT's solution is unique, she said, because it features built-in protective layers, so no external environmental seal is required. The material is handled in air like phosphors, and the material has 'phosphor-like stability'. It is tailored for the heat and luminous flux of on-chip environments. Kurtin presented encouraging stability data.
Second, the absorbance spectrum of PLT's materials, she said, barely overlaps with QD emission spectra. This very low self-absorption "enable[s] the high concentration required for on-chip applications and colour combinations."
Third, the dot-on-chip approach provides a drop-in replacement for any white LED. It works for all sizes of display, and is the "only QD solution for lighting".
PLT's dots are cadmium-based, as you would expect for an on-chip approach, but the company is investigating cadmium-free materials.
PLT's senior team comes from just the places you would like them to come from for this sort of development program, and it is intriguing that a start-up may be moving ahead faster on the on-chip materials problem than better-known companies that have been in the business longer. Still, it was not clear from the presentation exactly what PLT has done to make their materials more stable. That will be a story for another time.
In my previous Display Daily, I discuss StoreDot's organic-film alternative to semiconductor quantum dots (StoreDot: An Organic Quantum Dot Alternative). Nanosys corporate communications manager Jeff Yurek saw table and figure supplied by StoreDot, and observed that the chart's data for QDEF - for which Nanosys supplies the quantum dots - was for a three-year-old product.
"All formulations have improved significantly since 2013," said Yurek, "as we move from targeting sRGB to Rec.2020. For example, we're now shipping deeper wavelengths at sub-30nm red and green, along with better lifetime and efficiency. Thought you might find it interesting, so I've attached an updated chart with 2016 QDEF data added...[and I] took the liberty to bring the Samsung data up to speed while I was there."
The accompanying table and figure are Yurek's update of StoreDot's original, which can be found in the previous article.
MolecuLED 2013 QDEF Samsung QD Nanosys 2016 QDEF
Red Peak ~617nm ~607nm ~625nm ~633nm
FWHM ~50nm ~40nm ~57nm ~29nm
Green Peak ~540nm ~544nm ~532nm ~524nm
FWHM ~45nm ~35nm ~58nm ~28nm
QY film 75% 70% 70% 85%
Lifetime 20k hours 30k hours 30k hours 50k hours
Materials "Organic" CdSe InP CdSe
Source: Storedot
Ken chart
Protected IP
QMC is using four proprietary disruptive technologies (1) a novel QD synthesis method licensed from Rice University, (2) QDX™ High-Heat Resistant Quantum Dots that add stability, uniformity, and longer lifetime to lower manufacturing production costs, and (3) industrial scale production of QD using advanced, proprietary N2C Volume Production TechnologyTM to produce the highly desirable tetrapod quantum dots at dramatic cost savings compared to competing suppliers. (4) Solterra Renewable Technologies will use R2R quantum dot printing technologies from Arizona State University, invented by QMC Chief Science Officer, Dr. Ghassan Jabbour, to develop thin film QD solar cells. QMC, as Solterra’s parent company, will organically supply Solterra’s quantum dots requirements for its solar cells and other quantum dot enabled photovoltaic products.
Nailed it Lineman. QMC's continuous flow technology is the game changer. It has been the key point of the business plan.
Proprietary N2C Process System
Current industry manual “batch” processing produces small amounts at single cycle/day speed. In 2014, Quantum Materials Corp introduced an automated process for mass production of quantum dots, solving the problem of reliable availability of quantum dots. A proprietary microreactor uses ordinary non-toxic, biodegradable detergent surfactants as the main chemical used in a safe, green, environmentally friendly manufacturing process that can currently produce over 2250 Kg per year and can be scaled to higher production. Software controlled automation is key to producing uniform quantum dots by controlling all synthesis aspects without expensive specialists and time required. Quantum Materials’ process uses tight production control parameters for repeatable, precise control of shape and size. Additional production units will be added as the market demands.
Instead of synthesizing by batch process, all research is accomplished directly on our proprietary automated process equipment allowing testing of synthesis variations inline for extreme quality control. With our wide variety of nanomaterials and ability to finely tune characteristics, companies experience faster prototyping and product commercialization by conducting their research with production-ready quantum dots.
Quantum Materials recognizes that non-heavy metal quantum dots must be developed to further protect the environment. In 2015, we have introduced new Cadmium-free (non-heavy metal) quantum dots. We have already made important firsts in the industry in heat, moisture and oxidation resistance and large Stoke Shift quantum dots, by focusing significant research and development effort in enhancing the performance of these materials to satisfy the needs of lighting and display clients for environmentally friendly quantum dots.
Thanks Solar!
You actually suggesting the flow reactor developed by Flowid isnt a protected IP?
http://www.flowid.nl/quantum-dot-continuous-flow-processing-breakthrough-achieved/
Just a reminder QMC and Flowid have come along way with the tech since that PR. They have 2 working reactors at company facilities in Star Park, San Marcos (yes it exists) both have exceeded expectations from the information I have been able to gather.
Completely agree J45. As stated in the most recent PR.
"GTG’s investment and Quantum Materials’ patented mass-production quantum dot manufacturing technology will enable Quantum Materials Asia to start supplying quantum dots to clients in the display, lighting and solar energy industries by the third quarter of 2016."
I believe displays are the low hanging fruit, they will bring QMC high revenues streams but nothing compared to what solar and lighting will be, which has been Steve's focus from day one. The importance of reactor technology vs batch will really become apparent when gigawatt solar field demand require 100s of KGs per day.
- Solar
By combining Quantum Materials disruptive technologies of novel synthesis, QDX™ coating and automated production, quantum dot supply problems are solved. Solterra will also use R2R production methods invented by QMC Chief Science Officer, Dr. Ghassan Jabbour, that can be scaled by increasing R2R speeds.
Next-generation quantum dot solar cell factories will use new thin-film flexographic roll-to-roll printing methods at a fraction of the capital expenditure of same-size silicon panel factories. Advantages of the flexographic method include the ability to potentially increase printing press speeds of up to 600 meters/minute with modern printers, large rolls that can be cut to finished size, low viscosity ink formulations for faster drying and the ability to bond layers of the solar cell together in-line. Production can be scaled-up by increasing the running speed without a large increase in infrastructure costs and is a major factor in lowering the levelized cost of energy over the life of the production system.
This is also where QMCs' tetrapod quantum dot vs spherical structure will shine (pun intended)
Quantum Materials has developed a more cost-effective method of production for tetrapod quantum dots delivering better shape selectivity and reproducible high yields with uniformity of size, unmatched in the industry. Tetrapods differ from common Spherical quantum dots in that their synthesis forms four equi-spaced arms that give it specific characteristics and advantages. In photovoltaics, they can transform light into electricity for solar energy cells.
They can also can emit two colors from one energy source (Breaking Kasha’s Rule). Solterra’s research has shown that four-armed quantum dots are many times more efficient at converting sunlight into electricity than common spherical quantum dots.
FACTS
IHS Inc. has raised its global solar PV forecasts for the next two years, to 59 GW and 65 GW, respectively. The U.S. and China are leading the charge. In 2019, meanwhile, over 70 GW is expected to be installed.
Solar PV installation activity in China has contributed to IHS' increased forecasts Solar PV installation activity in China has contributed to IHS' increased forecasts Zhenfa New Energy Representing the most bullish figures for 2015, IHS has raised its global solar PV target from 57.3 GW to 59 GW, thus representing a 33% increase on 2014’s installation figures, which reached 44.2 GW, according to the analysts.
In 2016, it expects to see over 65 GW installed, more than 2 GW more than initially anticipated. This will result in a cumulative capacity of 300 GW.
The forecasts have been raised due to installers looking to complete projects in the U.S. before the ITC deadline; and increased installation targets in China, from 17.8 GW to 23.1 GW, which were reported in various media last week.
Activity in India and other Asian countries is also contributing to the raised targets.
IHS has come out with the most positive installation figures for 2015. The table below outlines other analysts’ expectations for this year:
Analyst
2015 solar PV installation prediction
IHS 59 GW
Mercom Capital 57.4 GW
Bloomberg New Energy Finance 58.3 GW
GTM Research 55 GW
Read more: http://www.pv-magazine.com/news/details/beitrag/ihs-increases-2015-pv-forecast-to-59-gw--2016-to-65-gw_100021513/#ixzz3ylLpUQeD
The numbers
100Kg daily QD production can support a QD Solar Cell Plant producing one Gigawatt/year of R2R flexible QD solar cells
1 GW/year production - 100KG x working days 251 = 25,100 KG of QD
1 reactor can currently produce over 2250 Kg per year and can be scaled to higher production = 12 reactors
25,100 KG = 25,100,000 grams x $100?? per gram = $ 2,510,000,000 ..2.5 Billion?
25,100 KG = 25,100,000 grams x $25?? per gram = $ 627,500,000
That is only 1GW!!!
The Chinese group have put up 20 million. That's 20 million dollars that isn't raised by dilution. They have raised billions of dollars as stated in the PR. The group has not only raised massive funds they have the connections that are necessary to broker deals. I don't think people realize how difficult it is to make inroads for business in China.
Would you rather have %50 of a billion dollar deal with this group or 100% of a million dollar deal done on our own. I think our chances are substantial better with this new partnership.
We have established our reputation as a key financial partner with the governments and industries by raising multiple billions of dollars in funding for projects driven by our customers over past decade,” stated Mr. Liu Xiao, CEO of Guanghui Technology Group. “
Thoughts on the share price... my 2 cents, we all want to see the SP climb. A fact we are facing is that there are investors that
1 - Nitto Denko agreement - Market Cap As of May 2015 $11.5 Billion
SAN MARCOS, Texas, Sept. 22, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading North American quantum dot manufacturer Quantum Materials Corp ("QMC" or the "Company") (OTCQB:QTMM) today announced that the company has executed a funded product development agreement with a leading global optical film manufacturer.
2 - Key hiring - Would Dr. Stott risk his reputation and join QMC unless everything checked out and he saw great potential moving forward??
Dr. Stott had most recently worked on developing quantum dots for the LED lighting industry as Team Lead, Principal Scientist and Senior Lab Manager with Seoul Semiconductor. Prior to that he was Senior Research Scientist and Project Lead for Pacific Light Technologies, responsible for the development of high-quality semiconductor nanomaterial down-convertors for integration into solid-state lighting as well as being project lead for green quantum dot emitters. Dr. Stott has additionally performed research while at the Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, at Samsung and at Cabot Corporation.
Dr. Stott has a Ph.D. in Physical (Nanomaterials) Chemistry from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Chemistry from the University of Arizona. While at M.I.T., Dr. Stott performed research and served as a teaching assistant in the laboratory of Professor Moungi G. Bawendi, a leading research lab for the study of quantum dots. Dr. Stott is an inventor on multiple patents primarily focused on development of quantum dots and their use in lighting and displays. He has also published numerous articles on nanotechnology. He speaks, reads and writes Korean with near-native fluency and is a recipient of the Samsung Electro-Mechanics Team Technology Award for Inkjet-Printable Copper Traces and a NASA Space Grant.
“QMC is ramping up production with game-changing technology to support tier-one customer engagements,” said Dr. Nathan Stott, Director of Materials at Quantum Materials Corp. “I am thrilled to be part of a top notch team.”
3 - Another key hiring, Sri Peruvemba - same question as Dr. Stott why would he come aboard??
SAN MARCOS, Texas, Oct. 15, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Leading North American quantum dot manufacturer Quantum Materials Corp ("QMC" or the "Company") (OTCQB:QTMM) today announced that Sri Peruvemba has joined the Company's Board of Directors, effective immediately.
Mr. Peruvemba is the CEO of Marketer International, a marketing services firm, and serves as head of marketing for The Society for Information Display (SID). He was previously CMO for E Ink Corporation. With over 25 years of experience in the technology industry, Mr. Peruvemba has been an influential advocate in the advancement of electronic display technology. He is an acknowledged expert on electronic displays, touch screens, and related technologies and consults, writes, and presents on those subjects globally. Mr. Peruvemba has also held senior level positions at Sharp Corp, TFS Inc., Planar Systems, and Suntronic Technology and has BSEE and MBA degrees and a post-graduate diploma in management.
4 - 4 month agreement with Nitto coming to a close and QMC announces a 20 million dollar investment to scale up production in China.
San Marcos, TX – January 27, 2016 -- Leading North American quantum dot manufacturer Quantum Materials Corp (OTCQB:QTMM) today announced that the company has entered into a joint venture with Guanghui Technology Group (“GTG”) whereas GTG will invest $20 Million US for building out Quantum Materials QDX™ quantum dot production facilities and quantum dots application development in China. Embedding quantum dot production regionally allows Quantum Materials to work closely with clients to customize quantum dot characteristics to optimize manufacturing efficiencies as well as supply chain logistics.
QMC has just announced that we are moving into the worlds leading economy to supply quantum dots for multiple billion dollar industries.! Best news we have had as shareholders in 7 years! This wasn't a step forward IMO this was a giant leap! As a previous poster stated "we just received an investment equal to half our market cap" Maybe this still hasn't sunk in for some but 20 million is a significant statement.
I guess Apple should stop doing business with Foxconn.
I'm questioning if some have even read the PR?
The joint venture will be registered in Hong Kong and operated as Quantum Materials Asia Co., Ltd. GTG’s investment and Quantum Materials’ patented mass-production quantum dot manufacturing technology will enable Quantum Materials Asia to start supplying quantum dots to clients in the display, lighting and solar energy industries by the third quarter of 2016
Remember 100KG per day of production for a Gigawatt sized solar facility! DO THE MATH!
The Chinese market is massive. 1 Gigawatt is nothing compared to what will be needed going forward.
GTG’s founding partners and affiliates have contributed to a number of high-profile government and industrial funding projects including multi-billion dollar fund raising in the China display sector as well as large scale international M&A in solar energy sector, also involved in a number of strategic investment projects in diversified fields such as Lighting, Li-ion battery, Biomedical and Security, etc.
Look what Qdvision, Nanoco and Nanosys have raised for the display sector only. 20 million is minor to setup facilities in China.
Yeah baby! Once and for all we can put this to rest and silence all the doubters! Way to go Steve and team!
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“Samsung has become much more focused and clear in our definition of what SUHD stands for. Specifically, for 2016, All of our SUHD TVs have Quantum Dot, they have 1,000 nits of brightness and they are 10 bit panels.”
Quantum Dots to Give Perovskites a Run for Their Money (QMC quoted in article)
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In a recent Display Daily, I discussed how Quantum Dot (QD) manufacturers should be looking over their shoulders at perovskites. The reason that QD manufacturers can look in that direction at perovskites is that currently QDs are in front – way in front.
Most perovskite work is still at the university research level, but QDs from a variety of manufacturers, including Nanosys, QD Vision and Quantum Materials Corporation (QMC) are beginning to show up in consumer products. Growth in the sales of QDs is expected to begin seriously this year, as shown in the figure where forecasts from various market research studies were compiled on one graph by QMC.
QMC Forecast Compilation 2 resize
One of the reasons why display manufacturers are interested in QDs is the large color gamut they can provide. For example, Nanosys says that with their QDEF, LCDs can now cover more than 90% of the Rec.2020 UHD broadcast color gamut standard. To fully meet the Rec. 2020 standard, lasers are necessary for all three colors: red at 630 nm, green at 532 nm and blue at 467 nm. Of course, with lasers you get laser problems including safety questions, speckle and cost.
Nanosys QD TV QDEF resize
According to Nanosys, it isn’t all that difficult for a TV manufacturer to switch from white LEDs to a QD-based system, at least if you have a direct backlight. Just replace the white LEDs with blue ones and add a sheet of QDEF between the LEDs and the LCD glass, as shown in the figure. 3M, among others, actually makes the QDEF film, using “trillions” of Nanosys QDs.
High end LCD TVs tend to have a local dimming backlight in order to increase perceived contrast and reduce power consumption, so this approach can be used. For example, the TCL X1 high dynamic range (HDR) and wide color gamut (WCG) TV shown at CES last week has a local dimming backlight with 2,304-segmented areas. Nanosys/3M QDEF technology was used in this set. By illuminating just one or a few of the segments, the X1 can reach its target 1,000 peak nits of brightness needed for HDR without excessive power consumption.
Edge lit TVs, which can be thinner, lighter and cheaper, can’t take this approach as easily. Not to worry, QD enhanced white LEDs are available for use in edge-lit systems. For example, Osram announced in December the availability of “Quantum Color” LEDs for displays. All white LEDs are based on GaN blue LEDs plus a material to convert some of the blue light to red and green. The most common (and cheapest) material is a yellow phosphor that generates both the red and green. The new Osram LEDs use a red phosphor layer to convert some of the blue to red and a green QD layer to convert more of the blue to green. Of course, some of the blue light passes through both layers to produce blue for the display. One trick in manufacturing a white LED like this is to make sure the red, green and blue are properly balanced to white. Don’t bother to ask Osram details of how they do this color balance – I’m sure they won’t tell you.
Osram OOS 392A Labeled resize
While QMC and Nanosys both claim coverage of 90% of Rec. 2020, Osram only claims coverage of 80% of Rec. 2020. Osram says it does cover 100% of the DCI P3 gamut (AKA SMPTE 431), as does Nanosys, QMC and every other QD maker. In today’s world, this smaller color gamut is not, in fact, a problem for people who want the best colors on their TV. No content is currently available that requires the full Rec. 2020 gamut. Since all Hollywood movies are color-graded to match the DCI P3 color gamut, there is a lot of content available for this standard. While the gamut was originally designed around digital cinema projectors with xenon lamps, it has become the de-facto standard for WCG content, even non-cinema content.
The fact that 3M film takes “Trillions” of QDs points out a potential problem with the technology. The color produced by a QD depends in its diameter. Blue QDs, not of any current interest to the display community, are about 2nm in diameter. Green QDs are about 2.5 nm and red QDs are about 5nm. The more uniform the QDs, the narrower the emission spectrum and the closer to the Rec. 2020 color point. Historically, QDs had been made in in a batch process. This both limits the quantity of QDs that can be made and limits how uniform they can be. QMC has a continuous process for QDs that it has developed to the point where it is ready to enter production. (QMC expects to begin generating revenues from quantum dot material sales in Q3 2016.) They say this process gives them the ability to manufacture over 2000 Kg/year. They estimate the total world manufacturing capacity at the end of 2015 was about 8000 Kg/year so, according to their data, they have 25% of the world capacity.
QDs have multiple applications besides displays. Like perovskites, QDs can also be used in solar cells. QMC claims “QD solar cells have 2x the maximum efficiency of traditional solar cells - theoretical maximum is 66%.” While most QDs are spherical, QMC uses its tetrapod QDs in solar cells. They also claim to have a roll-to-roll process capable of running at 600 meters/minute to make flexible solar cells. Other applications under development at QMC include lighting, anti-counterfeiting inks, and bio-medical use.
While I haven’t talked much about QD Vision, they were named as a CES 2016 Innovation Awards honoree for its Color IQ Quantum Dots. QD Vision is working with TV manufacturers Philips, Hisense and, no doubt, others. In addition, QD Vision is working with SoC maker Sigma Designs to develop a reference design for TV manufacturers to accelerate commercialization of high-performance Rec. 2020 HDR UHD TVs. The reference design will leverage cost-effective components from both companies to enable affordable, slim-profile Rec. 2020 HDR TVs in both curved and flat display configurations. The Sigma Designs chips will take the incoming content and up-scale it to the color gamut of the TV. Lets face it, little consumer WCG is currently available so most of the time people will be watching content color graded to Rec. 709, the HDTV color gamut.
While they don’t agree on whose QDs are the best, one thing all QD manufacturers seem to agree on is that QD TVs can have colorimetry just as good as OLEDs at significantly lower cost. Several years ago, OLEDs started with multiple advantages over LCDs: thin designs, ability to make curved screens, high dynamic range, high contrast and excellent colorimetry. The LCD TV industry has now demonstrated (and marketed ) TVs with all of these properties. While OLED displays have found a solid market in handheld devices, their foothold in large screen TVs is much more precarious. Are QDs finally going to close the window of opportunity for OLED TVs? –Matthew Brennesholtz
Enjoying CES. "Quantum Dot" is being displayed prominently by Samsung. The SUHD displays look incredible under all lighting conditions. LG has chosen to only show OLED line under almost blackout conditions,hoping to gain every advantage they can IMO. Viewing the SUHD Samsung displays even at extreme angles was incredible, the OLED displays offered no edge in that area. The Samsung displays were ultra thin.. honestly I don't see any application where a mm or 2 smaller would prove to be beneficial in a real life application.. IMO LG is crapping their pants right now. Met with a few of the team from QMC including a brief meeting with Steve Squires.. brief because he was extremely busy in meetings. So to the glass half empty gang... YES!!! There are actually here working hard.
Highlights
• The quantum dot market is estimated to reach $4,704.86 million by 2020, at a CAGR of 63.61% from 2014 to 2020
• The quantum dot display and lighting component market will surpass $2 billion by 2016 and reach $10.6 billion by 2025
• The Company has entered a funded product development agreement with leading global optical film manufacturer Nitto Denko
• Per the recent 10K, Management and Directors own ~15% of the Company
• The Company anticipates significant revenue growth in 2016
“Quantum Dot Market by Product (Display, Medical Devices, Batteries, Solar Cells, Sensors, and Others), Material, Application (Healthcare, Consumer, Defense, and Industry), and Geography - Forecast up to 2020” published by MarketsandMarkets in January 2015 which states “The quantum dot market is estimated to reach $4,704.86 million by 2020, at a CAGR of 63.61% from 2014 to 2020.” Also published in January 2015, Touch Display Research forecasts, “The quantum dot display and lighting component market will surpass $2 billion by 2016 and reach $10.6 billion by 2025.”
Shipping Samples to Potential Customers
As a result of QMC’s automated production system, QMC has increased their rate of shipping samples to potential customers. To QMC’s knowledge, these shipments represent the first shipments of automated production as opposed to manual “batch” production. QMC believes their volume production process assures customers that QMC can deliver high volumes of quantum dots for industrial use and the ability to quickly expand capacity when needed. The Company has stated the current price of quantum dots is ~$200 per gram. Thus, with over 2.25 metric tons of capacity, QMC believes it has the ability to generate north of $400M in revenue with their current production capacity. Industries or uses intended, include televisions and displays, solid state lighting, biotech, anti-counterfeiting, batteries and capacitors, sensors, solar panels, paint and coatings, inks, hydrogen conversion, glass, and lasers.
QMC’s automated continuous process: Unlike the more labor intensive batch processes described above, the Company uses a continuous manufacturing process to produce QDs and TQDs. The patented chemistry can eliminate conventional solvents and substitutes less expensive solvents that are not toxic, corrosive or volatile. The Company believes that by using this method yields are higher and manufacturing costs are lower as compared to other methods. They also believe that they are the only company to successfully deploy continuous flow technology in the large-scale manufacturing of highly uniform QDs of both Cd-based and Cd-free chemistry.
The advantages and benefits of QMC’s automated production are:
• large scale production from one workspace
• less manpower and time needed for cost savings
• economies of scale leading to lower costs
• high production yield with little post-processing
• improved quality control for higher uniformity
• and assurance of backup systems for continuous supply
Vista Partners statement
"We arrive at a $0.45 twelve-month price target for QMC using a DCFdriven analysis. Our price target assumes $15M in revenues in 2016 and positive cash flow by 4Q16. We may seek to revise our price target higher upon quarterly results that exceed our projections.
15 million in revenues and a $0.45 target?? How about 400 million in revenues with the ability to produce immediately!. Not waiting for a 100-200 million dollar facility to be built with 60+ number of employees running around. NOW!! Steve holds the winning hand, the ability to MASS PRODUCE will be the key to dominating this market space.
The Company has stated the current price of quantum dots is ~$200 per gram. Thus, with over 2.25 metric tons of capacity, QMC believes it has the ability to generate north of $400M in revenue with their current production capacity.
This one is for Steve. “People with goals succeed because they know where they’re going.” – Earl Nightingale