Thanks to this achievement, customers designing indoor IoT devices, wearables, and any other component that runs on ultra-lower power can either generate 25% more power using the same amount of space—750µW under 1000 lux, instead of 570µW—or they can use 25% less surface area to get the same power, voltage, and current they got from the previous generation. This development is the first of what is expected to be a series of improvements in the use of more eco-friendly materials.

By using less surface area, customers can enjoy a cost reduction in relation to the module's size. Additionally, this innovation leads to an enhanced environmental impact, ushering in more discreet IoT designs, and minimising the need for expensive maintenance operations—ultimately reducing labour costs and environmental footprints.

"Our new generation of products with about 25% performance improvement is a significant milestone for Dracula Technologies," said Sadok Ben Dkhil, CTO of Dracula Technologies. "By providing our customers with a clean source of power, we allow them to deliver products that have minimal environmental impact. The release of this new generation module aligns with our plans to scale up production and will be seamlessly integrated into our new industrial line, which will be operational in September 2023."

The launch of the new generation of LAYER OPV modules coincides with European regulation guidelines to phase out non-rechargeable batteries in IoT devices.

Leveraging inkjet printing technology, Dracula Technologies can tailor the LAYER module to suit specific customer requirements. By combining the notion of free shape with reduced surface area, the innovative modules deliver substantial economic benefits to customers, while enabling them to exercise greater control over the environmental impact of their final product.

LAYER is compatible with a wide range of communications protocols. Applications range from Smart Building, Smart Home, and Connected Supermarkets to Industry 4.0 and Autonomous Vehicles. Product developer designers can order demo kits to build prototypes or contact the LAYER Solutions division which is available to help them design an autonomous application, and assist them in implementing, delivering, and supporting the final product.