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Sustainability and the Flexible and Printed Electronics Industry

Flexible and printed electronics does have a good story to tell when it comes to sustainability.

David Savastano, Editor 09.22.21

Techblick Articles Discuss Innovation Trends in Printed, Hybrid, In-Mold, 3D Electronics

The goal is to demonstrate progress and state-of-the-art on various fronts.

08.20.21

Sustainability and the Challenges Facing Flexible and Printed Electronics

Flexible and printed electronics have a good story to tell on sustainability, but there are also concerns that need to be met.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Editor 07.21.21

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Manufacturers News | Printed Batteries | Research Institutions

CPI Demonstrates Feasibility of Novel Battery-on-Circuit Technology for Smart Labels

Reelables’ smart labels attach to objects like a sticker and can be tracked with a phone app.

06.29.21

Recycling and Reusing Flexible and Printed Electronics

The ability to reuse or recycle flexible electronics is an important topic for the industry and end users.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Editor 06.23.21

Breaking News | Printed Batteries | Sensors and Wearables

InnovationLab, Evonik Partner on First Fully Printed Rechargeable Batteries for Printed Sensors

InnovationLab to use metal-free TAeTTOOz materials from Evonik for printed solid-state batteries that can be integrated with printed sensors.

03.19.21

OE-A Business Climate Survey: Silver Linings for Printed Electronics Industry

After a difficult period in 2020, the flexible and printed electronics industry is recovering from the effects of the pandemic.

03.17.21

TechBlick Conference Shows Potential of Flexible Electronics

Major brands, leading innovators highlight applications for printed electronics, in-mold electronics and more.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Editor 03.16.21

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Photovoltaics | Printed Batteries

Ynvisible, Evonik, Epishine Showcase Self-Powered Smart Signage Solution

Joint technology demonstrator showcases new solutions for retail, supply-chain and in-home devices.

03.09.21

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Photovoltaics | Printed Batteries

Ynvisible, Evonik and Epishine Showcase a Self-Powered Smart Signage Solution

Joint technology demonstrator showcases new solutions for retail, supply-chain and in-home devices.

Videos Ynvisible

FLEX 2021 Looks at Sensors and MEMS, Flexible Power

New advances in healthcare, sustainability among areas discussed by presenters.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Editor 03.03.21

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Printed Batteries | Sensors and Wearables

NextFlex Launches $14 Million Funding Round for Flexible Hybrid Electronics Innovations

To address manufacturing challenges and improve reliability.

02.16.21

FLEX Conference Has Come a Long Way in 20 Years

From its initial emphasis on flexible displays to today’s flexible hybrid electronics, FLEX continues to emphasize latest technology advances.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Editor 02.10.21

20 Years of FLEX

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Infographics Printed Electronics Now Staff 02.10.21

Sustainability, Innovation Will Be Highlights for 2021 FLEX

Healthcare, automotive and communications and ML/AI will be among the important areas that will be covered during virtual conference.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Editor 02.03.21

Most Intriguing Flexible, Printed Electronics Products of 2020

Here’s a look at five interesting technologies that have either reached the market or are nearing commercialization in 2020.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Editor 01.13.21

Breaking News | Printed Batteries | Research Reports

Thin Film, Printed Battery Market Worth $296 Million by 2025: MarketsandMarkets

Expected to grow at a CAGR of 24.7% from 2020 to 2025, growing from $98 million in 2020 to $296 million by 2025.

MarketsandMarkets 01.01.21

Printed Electronics Now’s Top Stories for 2020

COVID-19 dominated the headlines in 2020.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Editor 12.21.20

Breaking News | Printed Batteries | Universities

Flexible Screen-printed Rechargeable Battery with Up to 10x More Power Than State-of-the-Art

The battery also is easier to manufacture.

Videos JacobsSchoolNews

Breaking News | Printed Batteries | Universities

Researchers Develop Flexible, Rechargeable Silver Oxide-Zinc Battery With Greater Energy Density

The device can be used in flexible, stretchable electronics for wearables as well as soft robotics.

Ioana Patringenaru, UC-San Diego 12.17.20

Printed Electronics Now’s International Suppliers’ Directory

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Printed Electronics Now staff 11.04.20

Healthcare is Becoming A Leading Market for Flexible Electronics

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David Savastano, Editor 11.04.20

LOPEC 2021 Goes Virtual

The event period (March 23–25, 2021) remains unchanged, but the event moves online.

Printed Electronics Now staff 11.03.20

Electronic & Conductive Ink Conference Showcases Future of Ink Technology

Highlights include talks on conductive inks, smart packaging, displays, sensors, healthcare, equipment and testing.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Editor 10.21.20

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Printed Batteries

ITN Energy Systems Leverages SEMI FlexTech R&D Funding to Develop Defense, Commercial Products

Since 2015, FlexTech has funded three projects with ITN Energy Systems, based in Littleton, CO.

Gity Samadi , Program manager, SEMI 07.24.20

3-D Printed Batteries Handle the Squeeze

Researchers in Singapore and China have now demonstrated a "quasi-solid-state" battery.

Anna Demming 07.17.20

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

Manufacturers News | Printed Batteries | RFID and NFC | Suppliers News

Enfucell’s Wearable Temperature Tags Help China Battle COVID-19

Wearable temperature tag combines NFC, intelligent temperature sensor and printed batteries.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Editor 07.08.20

Breaking News | Printed Batteries | Research Reports

Flexible Battery Market Worth $296 Million by 2025: MarketsandMarkets

Expected to grow at 24.7% CAGR; valued at $98 million in 2020.

MarketsandMarkets 06.19.20

Breaking News | Personnel | Printed Batteries

Bonnie Tully Named Evonik Corporation President

Tully is responsible for the North America region, which recorded sales of €3 billion in fiscal 2019.

Printed Electronics Now staff 06.01.20

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Printed Batteries

Powering Ynvisible's Interactive Printed Graphics with Evonik's Printed Energy Storage Materials

The collaboration combines Evonik’s printable battery materials with electrochromic displays from Ynvisible.

Videos Ynvisible

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Printed Batteries

Ynvisible, Evonik Announce Printed Electronics Collaboration

Showcases new design possibilities for mass-producible energy-autonomous IoT applications.

Printed Electronics Now staff 05.26.20

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Printed Batteries | Research Institutions

CPI, Reelables Partner for Smart-labeling Project Using Novel Battery-on-Circuit Technology

Used to track shared objects in workspaces.

Printed Electronics Now staff 05.12.20

Printed Batteries

Evonik Japan Issues Statement Regarding Correspondence of Spread COVID-19

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Evonik 04.14.20

OE-A Competition Honorees Reaching the Market

As the competition celebrates its 10th year, its projects have become commercial successes.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Editor 04.07.20

Printed Batteries

Role Flexible Electronics Can Play to Combat COVID-19 Pandemic

Application cases of Enfucell wearable temperature tag on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic in Wuhan.

Enfucell Flexible Electronics Ltd 03.27.20

Scenes from FLEX/MSTC 2020

Topics included flexible and hybrid electronics applications, sensors, displays, materials and applications.

David Savastano, Editor 03.02.20

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 | Contract Manufacturing/Printing | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Printed Batteries

Ynvisible Produces Ligna Energy AB’s Wood-Based Batteries

The first industrial production run was carried out at Ynvisible Production in Linköping, Sweden.

01.28.20

OE-A Continues to Bring Future of Printed Electronics to CES 2020

Held annually in Las Vegas, it attracts more than 170,000 attendees from 160 countries.

12.06.19

Breaking News | Printed Batteries | Research Institutions

CPI Printed Sensors Project Aims to Reduce Cost, Increase Efficiency of EV Batteries

The goal is for these sensors to be deployed into battery modules and widely adopted by the industry.

12.05.19

Liquid X, NAPIM, SPF-Inc. and PE Now Highlight Closing Session of Conductive Ink Conference

Topics include conductive inks for wearables, nanotechnology mandates, Metallograph printing and the future of conductive inks.

David Savastano, Editor 11.22.19

Sun Chemical, DuPont, Tekscan, NovaCentrix and ChemCubed Highlight Advances in Printed Electronics

Speakers provide overview on history, thoughts on present and outlook for the future of conductive inks and flexibel electronics.

David Savastano, Editor 11.22.19

GM, Faurecia, Airbus and More Headline IDTechEx Show! USA 2019

Major corporations discuss applications, uses for flexible and printed electronics sensors, wearables and more.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Editor 11.19.19

OE-A: Organic, Printed Electronics Industry to Register 3% Gain in Sales Revenue

OE-A members expect sales growth for 2020, also.

11.12.19

Printed Electronics Now’s International Suppliers’ Directory

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David Savastano, Editor 11.12.19

Conductive Inks and Coatings | Contract Manufacturing/Printing | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Manufacturers News | Suppliers News

Smart Packaging Continues to Find New Opportunities

Widespread usage remains on the horizon, but more pilot projects are advancing.

David Savastano, Editor 11.12.19

Conductive Ink Conference Highlights Latest Trends

Sun Chemical, DuPont, Tekscan, Brewer Science and SEMI are among the presenters detailing the future of flexible and printed electronics and conductive inks.

David Savastano, Editor 11.12.19

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Personnel | Printed Batteries