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    Apple’s Printed Battery Acquisition Likely to Disappoint

    Other printed electronics acquisitions by BASF and Merck also miss the mark, while Xerox’s deal represents a strong deal.

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    Jonathan Melnick, Lux Research Senior Analyst10.06.15
    Leading companies like Apple, Merck KGaA, BASF, and Xerox have made high-profile acquisitions of start-ups in printed electronics. However, many of the companies acquired have been second-tier players, leaving more attractive acquisition or partnership targets open, according to Lux Research.
     
    Of the recent high-profile deals, only Xerox’s tie-up with smart packaging developer, Thin Film Electronics, represents a clear winning transaction, according to an evaluation of start-ups on the Lux Innovation Grid. In contrast, Qlight, Seashell, and Infinite Power Solutions – the acquisitions respectively of Merck, BASF, and Apple – were not leaders in their segments.
     
    While Apple, BASF, and Merck have different goals for their acquisitions, none of these companies had best-in-class technology. Xerox alone partnered with the top developer, Thin Film Electronics,”. Evaluating the Recent Printed Electronics Acquisitions and Partnerships Involving Merck, BASF, Apple, and Xerox.”
     
    “More promising technologies are still available from other partnership or ac

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