The Independent Global Source for the Flexible and Printed Electronics Industry.

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3M to Advance Operating Model, Improve Cost Structure, and Accelerate Innovation

Enhanced operations and marketing capabilities position company to better capitalize on global trends.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 12.03.20

Breaking News | Financial News | Manufacturers News | Touch Screens

Synaptics Reports 1Q Fiscal 2021 Results

Net revenue for 1Q fiscal 2021 was $328.4 million, with a GAAP net loss of $2.8 million.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 11.16.20

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 | Touch Screens

Synaptics HQ to be Powered by 100% Renewable Energy

Through new partnership with San José Clean Energy.

Printed Electronics Now staff 09.23.20

Breaking News | Financial News | Touch Screens

Synaptics Reports 4Q, Fiscal Year 2020 Results

Fiscal year 2020 net revenue was $1.33 billion, with GAAP net income for fiscal year 2020 of $118.8 million.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 08.11.20

Breaking News | Personnel | Touch Screens

Synaptics Appoints Susan Hardman to Board of Directors

Hardman will join the Board’s Compensation Committee.

Printed Electronics Now staff 05.27.20

Breaking News | Financial News | Touch Screens

Synaptics Reports 3Q Fiscal 2020 Results

Net revenue for the third quarter of fiscal 2020 was $328.1 million.

Printed Electronics Now staff 05.11.20

Breaking News | Mergers and Acquisitions | Touch Screens

Synaptics Closes Transaction to Divest Mobile LCD TDDI Business

For $120 million in cash.

04.20.20

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Touch Screens

Roll-Up TVs, Bendable Smartphones: Toward More Choices for Flexible Electronic Materials

NIST scientists demonstrate the versatility of a new method for testing plastics that conduct electricity.

Jennifer Lauren Lee, Technical writer/editor, National Institute of Standards and Technology 03.09.20

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Flexible and Printed Electronics

Printed Electronics: Foldable, Rollable Displays at LOPEC 2020

In addition to new materials and machines for the printing of electrical components, market-ready applications are increasingly moving into focus.

02.11.20

Breaking News | Financial News | Touch Screens

Synaptics Reports 2Q Fiscal 2020 Results

Company notes record non-GAAP net income of $70.1 million.

02.11.20

Breaking News | Mergers and Acquisitions | Touch Screens

Synaptics Announces Divestiture of Mobile LCD TDDI Business to Hua Capital

Expected to close in 2Q 2020.

01.01.20

Breaking News | Touch Screens

Thales's Integrated Touchscreen Earns EASA Certification

It is the first screen of its type in the world to gain certification for use onboard commercial aircraft, Thales said.

12.31.19

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Research Institutions | RFID and NFC

Imec, TNO, Cartamundi Develop Flexible Tags that Communicate with Standard Touch Screens

C-touch tags can be integrated into a wide range of paper and plastic-based objects such as tickets, certified documents, payment cards, and more.

12.17.19

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Sensors and Wearables

LOPEC 2020 Focus Topics: Smart Living, Mobility

LOPEC 2020 offers in-depth insights by further focusing on industries that currently play a crucial role in the world of printed electronics.

12.17.19

Breaking News | Touch Screens

The Coming Demand for Touch Screens in Electronics Industry

The industry is being forced to move at a faster pace than ever before, Steven J. Goodman of Epec writes.

Steven J. Goodman, User Interface & Cable Assembly product manager, Epec Engineered Technologies 12.06.19

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

Printed Electronics Now’s International Suppliers’ Directory

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David Savastano, Editor 11.12.19

Breaking News | Financial News | Touch Screens

Synaptics Reports Results for 1Q Fiscal 2020

Net revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2020 was up 15% sequentially to $339.9 million.

11.08.19

Breaking News | Personnel | Touch Screens

Synaptics Names Dean Butler New CFO

Kermit Nolan will resign from his role as interim CFO and resume his previous role as corporate VP and chief accounting officer.

10.11.19

Conductive Inks and Their End Uses Will Be Focus of Conference Oct. 17-18

Advances in conductive inks, healthcare and production will be among topics at conference in Oakbrook, IL.

10.02.19

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Research Reports

Conductive Inks Market to Register 3.4% CAGR Through 2026: Transparency Market Research

Market valued at $3,230.7 million in 2017.

09.17.19

Airbus Shows Possibilities of Flexible Electronics in Aerospace

Potential uses include wiring, signage, sensors, windows and more.

David Savastano, Editor 08.28.19

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Personnel | Touch Screens

Synaptics Appoints Michael Hurlston New President and CEO

Hurlston was most recently CEO at Finisar Corporation, where he was also a member of the Board of Directors.

08.06.19

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Touch Screens

3M Joins Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s CE100 Circular Economy Network

3M highlights commitment to sustainability in thousands of global products.

06.24.19

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Film, Paper, Glass and Substrates | Touch Screens

3M, LG-Innotek Complete Patent License Agreement for 3M’s Metal Mesh Technology

Metal mesh conductor technology is widely used in the construction of projected capacitive touch sensors for consumer and commercial applications.

06.17.19

Breaking News | Film, Paper, Glass and Substrates | Financial News | Touch Screens

3M, Dai Nippon Printing Complete Patent License Agreement for Metal Mesh Technology

Metal mesh conductor technology is widely used in the construction of projected capacitive touch sensors for consumer and commercial applications.

06.10.19

Breaking News | Personnel | Touch Screens

Synaptics Appoints Kiva Allgood to Board of Directors

Allgood currently serves as the global business unit head of IoT and Automotive for Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson.

06.05.19

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Research Institutions | Touch Screens

Desktops, Traditional Notebooks, and Slate Tablets to Decline 3% in 2019

Newer form factors show signs of growth, according to IDC.

06.03.19

Breaking News | Touch Screens

Synaptics to Demonstrate Human Interface Portfolio at Computex

Showcase includes smart edge-based processing, secure biometrics for PCs.

05.23.19

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Financial News | Touch Screens

3M Annual Meeting Highlights 2018 Performance

2018 results were marked by organic growth of more than 3% with growth across all business groups and geographies.

05.17.19

C3Nano Announces Breakthrough Material for Flexible Touchscreen Displays

ActiveGrid Gen 7 Ink delivers excellent clarity, conductivity and flexibility.

05.13.19

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables | Touch Screens

Holst Centre Demos World’s Most Transparent Large-Area Optical Fingerprint Sensor

The optical fingerprint sensor is more than 70% transparent, making it ideal for integrating on top of LCD displays.

05.09.19

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Displays and Lighting

PPG Exhibits Conductive, Transparent Functional Coatings at SID Display Week

Innovative coatings featured on many of the world’s most popular consumer electronics.

05.07.19

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Research Reports | RFID and NFC | Touch Screens

IDC: Smartphone Shipments Experience Deeper Decline in Q1 2019

US smartphone volumes declined 15% year over year during the quarter as replacement rates continue to slow.

05.06.19

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Financial News | Touch Screens

3M Reports First-Quarter 2019 Results; Company Initiates Restructuring

Sales of $7.9 billion are down 5.0% year-on-year.

04.29.19

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Touch Screens

Qualcomm, Apple Agree to Drop All Litigation

Companies have reached a global patent license agreement and a chipset supply agreement.

04.18.19

Scenes from LOPEC 2019

Attendees at this year's LOPEC saw many new developments from the world of flexible and printed electronics.

Slideshows David Savastano, Editor 04.10.19

Automotive, Wellbeing are Key Areas for Opening Session of LOPEC 2019

Topics include biomedical applications, lighting, 3D structural electronics, energy, smart and hybrid systems and manufacturing.

David Savastano, Editor 03.20.19

Displays and Lighting | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Printed Circuit Boards/Membrane Switches/In Mold Electronics | Sensors and Wearables | Touch Screens

Closing Day of LOPEC 2019 Features New Technologies and Opportunities

Technical Conference includes session on wearables, smart textiles, displays, HMI, functional materials and more.

David Savastano, Editor 03.20.19

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Personnel | Touch Screens

3M Announces New Business Segments and Leadership Appointments

New structure increases customer focus, agility and productivity.

03.19.19

LOPEC 2019’s Business Conference Brings Insights Into End Users and Products

New applications, requirements and challenges are highlighted.

David Savastano, Editor 03.18.19

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Personnel | Touch Screens

Canatu Wins CTO of the Year 2019 Award

Ilkka Varjos receives ‘The CTO of the Year 2019’ award in category of small and medium sized companies.

03.14.19

Breaking News | Film, Paper, Glass and Substrates | Research Reports | Touch Screens

MarketsandMarkets: Transparent Conductive Films Market Worth $8.46 Billion by 2026

The smartphone application segment is projected to lead the market during the forecast period.

03.08.19

New Opportunities in the Automotive Industry

Automotive manufacturers are developing new uses for flexible electronics, including sensors, in-mold electronics, displays and lighting.

Dave Savastano, Editor 03.07.19

The Conductive Ink and Materials Market

Automotive and healthcare fields are becoming major growth opportunities.

Anthony Locicero , Associate Editor 03.07.19

Flexible and Printed Electronics | Printed Circuit Boards/Membrane Switches/In Mold Electronics | RFID and NFC | Sensors and Wearables