The University of Oulu has secured 3.1 million euros in funding to advance two major research infrastructures, PII and FUWIRI, which focus on printed intelligence materials and future wireless communication technologies respectively. These projects aim to explore the physical limits of conductors at ultra-high frequencies between 100 and 150 GHz, where carbon nanotubes may eventually outperform silver, to support next-generation 6G networks. By establishing a collaborative environment with partners like VTT and Tampere University of Technology, researchers will design, manufacture, and test novel antenna components and integration methods for applications ranging from on-skin electronics to smart surfaces. This joint effort seeks to develop specialized equipment and improve existing devices to meet the massive data demands of future AI-driven, haptic-enabled systems. Ultimately, the initiative lays the groundwork for the 6G Flagship program by bridging material science and radio technology to solve common challenges in high-frequency telecommunications.
Source: https://www.6gflagship.com/news/new-electronics-through-new-materials/
Keywords: printed intelligence, carbon nanotubes, 100 GHz antennas, roll-to-roll printing, research infrastructure