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Experts Opinion | Sensors and Wearables

IDTechEx Explores E-Textiles: The Future of This Multimillion-Dollar Industry

Of the various applications of e-textiles, biometric monitoring has received particular interest.

Brendan Beh, Technology Analyst, IDTechEx 03.15.23

Breaking News | Printed Circuit Boards/Membrane Switches/In Mold Electronics

IDTechEx Discusses In-Mold Electronics: The Future of Smart Surfaces

IME enables a reduction in weight and material consumption of up to 70% while requiring far fewer parts for the same functionality.

02.22.23

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics

Printed Electronics Enables R2R, Additive & Digital Manufacturing: IDTechEx

Compatibility with rapid roll-to-roll (R2R) manufacturing is commonly cited as a key value proposition of printed/flexible electronics.

01.18.23

Breaking News | Experts Opinion | Graphene, Perovskites and Carbon Nanotubes

IDTechEx Discusses What to Expect From the Graphene Industry in 2023

IDTechEx expects some great successes as key orders arrive, but this will not be the case for all manufacturers.

Dr. Richard Collins and Dr. Conor O’Brien, IDTechEx 01.12.23

3D Printing | Breaking News | Experts Opinion

IDTechEx Discusses Additive Manufacturing: So Much More Than the Printer

It takes an entire ecosystem, including materials, software, post-processing, quality assurance, services, specialized training, and more.

IDTechEx 11.03.22

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

IDTechEx Asks if Thin Film PV Is an Answer to Today's Energy Threats

Of the thin film PV technologies, cadmium telluride (CdTe) dominates.

Dr. Isabel Al-Dahir, IDTechEx Technology Analyst 10.27.22

Breaking News | Experts Opinion | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

IDTechEx: Impact of Newly Added US Sanctions on the Chinese Semiconductor Sector

An estimated 43 American CEO level executives are employed by 16 semiconductor companies listed on the Chinese stock exchange.

IDTechEx 10.18.22

Breaking News | Graphene, Perovskites and Carbon Nanotubes | Research Institutions

IDTechEx Discusses if Graphene is Green

The answer to whether graphene is green is more nuanced than it may appear.

10.05.22

Breaking News | Graphene, Perovskites and Carbon Nanotubes | Photovoltaics | Sensors and Wearables

IDTechEx: Powering Ubiquitous Electronics with Perovskite Photovoltaics

Perovskite solar cells are an exciting new thin film technology that have demonstrated remarkably high efficiencies.

Dr. Isabel Al-Dahir, IDTechEx Technology Analyst 09.23.22

Breaking News | Graphene, Perovskites and Carbon Nanotubes

IDTechEx Assesses the Next Commercial Phase of the Graphene Market

IDTechEx's latest forecast expects the market to narrowly exceed $1 billion by 2032.

07.28.22

Breaking News | Graphene, Perovskites and Carbon Nanotubes | Photovoltaics

IDTechEx Discusses Perovskite Photovoltaics

Perovskite photovoltaics have demonstrated remarkable efficiencies.

06.17.22

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Printed Circuit Boards/Membrane Switches/In Mold Electronics | Research Reports

IDTechEx Evaluates the Sustainability of 3D Electronics

Ease of recycling is generally the greatest sustainability concern for 3D electronics.

Dr. Matthew Dyson, IDTechEx 04.28.22

3D Printing | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Printed Circuit Boards/Membrane Switches/In Mold Electronics

3D Electronics Enables Greater Integration: IDTechEx

Three approaches are applying electronics to a 3D surface, in-mold electronics, and fully additive 3D electronics.

Dr. Matt Dyson, IDTechEx Senior Technology Analyst 04.01.22

Breaking News | Research Reports | RFID and NFC

IDTechEx: The Market Momentum in RFID

Retail apparel and footwear tagging is the largest UHF RFID market by tag volume as well as market value.

Dr. Yu-Han Chang, IDTechEx Technology Analyst 01.14.22

Breaking News | Research Reports | RFID and NFC

IDTechEx: What to Expect for the Future for RFID

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Dr. Yu-Han Chang, IDTechEx Technology Analyst 12.07.21

Breaking News | Printed Circuit Boards/Membrane Switches/In Mold Electronics | Research Reports

IDTechEx: In-Mold Electronics: Short Term Pain - Long Term Gain

This greater integration means that IME will enable reduced fewer parts/materials and fewer assembly processes overall.

Dr. Matthew Dyson, IDTechEx Senior Technology Analyst 11.09.21

Breaking News | Research Reports | Sensors and Wearables

New Passive Cooling for Buildings Discussed by IDTechEx

The whitest paint in the world has been created in a US laboratory.

10.29.21

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Research Reports | Sensors and Wearables

IDTechEx: Is It Finally Time for Printed Temperature Sensors

Healthcare applications, battery monitoring for electric vehicles are two promising applications.

IDTechEx 10.19.21

Manufacturers News | Printed Circuit Boards/Membrane Switches/In Mold Electronics | Research Reports | Suppliers News

Integrated Electronics Trend to Drive In-Mold Electronics to $1.5 Billion by 2032: IDTechEx

Among other applications, IME is an efficient approach to making curved touch-sensitive interfaces.

IDTechEx 09.22.21

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Research Reports | Sensors and Wearables

IDTechEx Forecast Market for Fully Printed Sensors Will Reach $4.9 Billion by 2032

There are multiple factors that are driving the adoption of many types of printed/flexible sensors.

Dr. Matthew Dyson, IDTechEx 09.14.21

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Sensors and Wearables | Suppliers News

IDTechEx: The Killer App For Smart Textiles

To date, the most successful electronic textile product type is heated apparel.

08.12.21

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Research Reports | Sensors and Wearables

IDTechEx Discusses Functional Automotive Exteriors With Printed/Flexible Electronics

Connected cars require integrated antennas, sensors and more.

Dr Matthew Dyson, IDTechEx Senior Technology Analyst 08.02.21

Breaking News | Graphene, Perovskites and Carbon Nanotubes | Suppliers News

IDTechEx Discusses If the Funding for Graphene has Dried Up

In 2020, the key graphene funding was mainly related to energy storage.

Dr. Richard Collins, IDTechEx Principal Analyst 07.05.21

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Research Reports | Smart Cards and Packaging

IDTechEx: Low-cost Flexible Displays Poised for Growth

Smart packaging is arguably the low-cost display application with the greatest scope for growth.

IDTechEx 04.02.21

Experts Opinion | Sensors and Wearables

IDTechEx: Top 5 Innovative Printed, Flexible Sensor Technologies

Printed/flexible sensors offer multiple benefits relative to their more established rigid counterparts.

IDTechEx 02.16.21

Breaking News | Experts Opinion | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Sensors and Wearables

IDTechEx Reports Smart Building Opportunities for Printed Sensors

Smart buildings promise automated control of the buildings’ operations, along with integrated technology for human-machine interactions, per IDTechEx.

IDTechEx 01.05.21

Printed, Flexible Electronics: Key Technology Highlights in 2020 from IDTechEx

IDTechEx outlines three of the most exciting technological highlights in the sector.

IDTechEx 12.03.20

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Electronic Materials | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Research Reports

Printed Electronic Materials Market Forecasted to Reach $6.9 Billion by 2031: IDTechEx

Semiconductors (primarily for OLEDs) and component attachment materials to be the largest materials markets in printed/flexible electronics by 2031.

IDTechEx 11.26.20

Breaking News | Experts Opinion | Flexible and Printed Electronics

Printed, Flexible Electronics: Key Technology Highlights in 2020 from IDTechEx

Printed/flexible electronics is a constantly evolving area with extensive scope for innovation.

IDTechEx 11.17.20

Breaking News | Experts Opinion | Photovoltaics

IDTechEx: CIGS is 'Rock Star' of Photovoltaics

"CIGS will not take over the world, but it contributes to solar beating wind because of faster cost reduction and no moving parts," IDTechEx writes.

IDTechEx 07.20.20

Breaking News | Printed Batteries | Research Reports

Flexible Batteries Pivot From Push to Pull, Creating $500 Million Market in 2030: IDTechEx

Expected to grow from $22 million in 2020 to $109 million in 2025.

IDTechEx 07.09.20

Flexible Hybrid Electronics: New IDTechEx Report on Innovation Trends, Opportunities, Challenges

The flexible hybrid electronics market could be worth $3 billion by 2030.

IDTechEx 04.21.20

Displays and Lighting | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables | Universities

innoLAE 2020 Showcases Possibilities of Large-Area Electronics

Speakers highlight opportunities in biosensors, wearables for healthcare and more.

Online Exclusives Sean Milmo, European Editor 04.13.20

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Experts Opinion | Research Reports | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

Quantum Dots: Progress, Challenges, Future in LED Lighting

Dr. Khasha Ghaffarzadeh, research director at IDTechEx, discusses the challenges and prospects faced by QDs in the general lighting market.

Dr. Khasha Ghaffarzadeh, Research director, IDTechEx 04.07.20

Breaking News

IDTechEx Show! in Berlin Postponed

Events Director Chris Clare provided an update.

03.27.20

Breaking News

Coronavirus Disrupts Trade Show Circuit

Here’s a list of events that have been canceled or postponed due to COVID-19.

Online Exclusives Printed Electronics Now staff 03.11.20

Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables

Innovative Technologies Drive Growth in Medical Sensors Market

The ability to provide constant monitoring of diseases through wearables is leading to new opportunities.

Online Exclusives Sean Milmo, European Editor 02.26.20

Conductive Inks and Coatings | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Printed Circuit Boards/Membrane Switches/In Mold Electronics | Sensors and Wearables | Smart Cards and Packaging

Commercialization Drives Growth in the Conductive Ink and Materials Market

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David Savastano, Editor 02.21.20

Breaking News | Printed Circuit Boards/Membrane Switches/In Mold Electronics | Research Reports

IDTechEx Research Analyzes In-Mold Electronics: Starting Simple to Reach $1 Billion

IME will one day become a well-established process with a well-developed ecosystem and a mature, easy-to-use design-to-product workflow, per IDTechEx.

IDTechEx 02.18.20

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Printed Batteries

Thinfilm Updating Corporate Strategy

Focused on design, development, and production of battery solutions targeting existing market demand with differentiated solutions to power wearables, sensors.

02.04.20

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Printed Circuit Boards/Membrane Switches/In Mold Electronics | Sensors and Wearables

Printed Electronics: Opportunities are Coming 'Thick,' 'Fast'

Printed Electronics Europe takes place on May 13-14 in Berlin.

IDTechEx 01.20.20

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Research Institutions

CPI Hosting innoLAE Industry Day 2020

The innoLAE Industry Day 2020 event will take place on Jan. 20 in Cambridgeshire and will feature talks from prominent industry leaders.

01.06.20

Breaking News | Graphene, Perovskites and Carbon Nanotubes | Sensors and Wearables

IDTechEx Show! Announces Graphene Award Winner

Its application was on "Selective CNT Gas Sensors."

12.09.19

Mergers and Acquisitions | RFID and NFC

Avery Dennison Acquires Smartac’s RFID Inlay Business

Addition strengthens Avery Dennison’s position in industrial segment, also adds to its HF and LF capabilities.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Editor 12.04.19

IDTechEx Show! USA 2019 Highlights Emerging Applications

Leaders in automotive, retail and industrial fields relate their experiences and needs for flexible and printed electronics.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Editor 11.26.19

Breaking News

New Products at IDTechEx Show! USA 2019

NFC-enabled wine bottles, in-mold electronics among the projects seen at booths.

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Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables

IDTechEx Sensors USA 2019 Award Winner Announced

Each year a company is given the Best Innovative Sensor Technology award for its development and achievement in the sensor innovation and commercialization area

11.26.19