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SmartKem, Inc. develops organic semiconductor technology for transistor backplanes used in display and sensor applications. Company news centers on its proprietary organic thin-film transistor technology, TRUFLEX inks, MicroLED and mini-LED display architectures, AMOLED-related backplane work, and flexible biometric sensing.
Recurring updates also cover proof-of-concept and collaboration agreements, technical publications and conference presentations, prototyping and technology-transfer work, and capital-structure actions such as private securities issuances, warrant transactions, debt conversions, shareholder matters, and governance developments.
SmartKem (OTCQB: SMTK) and Nanosys have entered into a joint development agreement aimed at creating low-cost, solution-printed microLED and quantum dot materials for advanced displays. This collaboration combines SmartKem’s organic semiconductor platform with Nanosys’s microLED technology, focusing on producing flexible, lightweight displays. The TRUFLEX® technology will enable more affordable manufacturing, reducing material and equipment costs significantly compared to traditional methods. Both companies see this partnership as a crucial step towards commercialization.
SmartKem, Inc. (OTCQB: SMTK) has successfully closed the sale of 1 million shares of its common stock to Octopus Ventures for $2.00 per share, generating total proceeds of $2.0 million. The funds will be utilized for working capital and general corporate purposes. The shares remain unregistered under the Securities Act of 1933. SmartKem specializes in a semiconductor platform aimed at advancing electronics, particularly through its patented TRUFLEX® inks, which are applicable in various display and sensor technologies. The company holds around 120 patents.
SmartKem, Inc. (OTCQB: SMTK) has secured DTC eligibility for its common stock, enhancing its trading capabilities in the U.S. This approval aims to simplify trading and improve liquidity for investors. CEO Ian Jenks expressed optimism about attracting existing and new investors, highlighting the company's goal to innovate in the electronics sector with its patented semiconductor technology. SmartKem's platform focuses on displays, sensors, and logic, with significant intellectual property, including around 120 patents.
SmartKem, Inc. (OTCQB: SMTK) announced a joint development agreement with RiTdisplay Corp. (TWSE: 8104) to create a full-color AMOLED display. The collaboration aims to commercialize SmartKem's unique TRUFLEX® technology, which offers lower material and equipment costs compared to traditional inorganic TFT technology. Both companies expect this partnership to enhance product performance while providing greater reliability and cost-effectiveness. This initiative could expand RiTdisplay's product line and boost SmartKem's market presence in Asia.
SmartKem, Inc. (OTCQB: SMTK) announced its CEO, Ian Jenks, will present at the LD Micro Main Event on October 12, 2021, at 11:30 am PST. The event will be held in-person in Los Angeles and accessible virtually. SmartKem aims to transform electronics through its revolutionary semiconductor platform, which supports applications like mini-LED and AMOLED displays. The company boasts an extensive IP portfolio with approximately 120 issued patents. A live audio webcast of the presentation will be available.