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Printed Electronics Now’s International Suppliers’ Directory

Printed Electronics Now’s International Suppliers Guide offers comprehensive information on printed electronics systems, materials, equipment, services and more

David Savastano 12.20.21

Printed Electronics Now’s International Suppliers’ Directory

Printed Electronics Now staff 11.04.20

Electronic & Conductive Ink Conference Showcases Future of Ink Technology

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

David Savastano 11.04.20

Equipment Manufacturers Report Continued Growth for Flexible Electronics

The automotive and healthcare markets remain rife with opportunity.

Anthony Locicero 02.21.20

Printed Electronics Now’s International Suppliers’ Directory

David Savastano 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 11.12.19

Equipment Manufacturers Report Growth in Flexible Electronics

Equipment industry leaders point to automotive and healthcare as strong markets, as well as defense, aerospace, display, smart packaging and more.

Dave Savastano 03.07.19

Conference Gives Glimpse into Future of Printed Electronics, Conductive Inks

Smart packaging, displays, RFID and more are covered in inaugural Electronic and Conductive Ink Conference.

David Savastano 11.09.18

Vast Markets Available for Flexible, Printed Electronics Manufacturers to Explore

Semiconductors, displays, OLED, QLED, and wearables are among them.

Anthony Locicero 03.09.18

Printed Electronics Now’s International Suppliers’ Directory

David Savastano 11.10.17

Recent Innovations in the Equipment Market

Fast growth and high commercialization are resulting in gains for equipment manufacturers.

Catherine Diamond 03.23.17

Printed Electronics Now’s Suppliers’ Directory

The Suppliers Directory offers comprehensive industry information, from products and materials to equipment and services.

11.14.16

Latest Developments in Flexible and Printed Electronics

Sensors, wearables and smart packaging are among the growth opportunities for the field.

David Savastano 11.14.16

Recent Innovations in the Equipment Market

Equipment manufacturers see gains in the flexible and printed electronics field.

David Savastano 03.31.16

Printed Electronics Now’s Suppliers’ Directory

Staff 11.09.15

New Equipment Advances are Helping to Drive Growth in PE

Manufacturers are seeing opportunities in numerous end use markets.

Dave Savastano 03.09.15

Designing the PE Equipment of the Future

Equipment suppliers are designing new systems to meet the needs of flexible and printed electronics manufacturers.

David Savastano 11.07.14

Equipment Advances Help Drive Growth of Printed Electronics

A wide range of equipment manufacturers are bringing their latest innovations to the PE marketplace.

David Savastano 11.07.14

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Product Releases | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

Applied Materials Advances Heterogeneous Chip Integration

Adds new technologies for hybrid bonding and through-silicon vias.

07.10.23

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Manufacturing | Research Institutions | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

EUROPRACTICE Offers Access to Pragmatic’s Flexible IC Foundry

Access to foundry, services will be offered through imec.

07.07.23

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

Applied Materials Launches Multibillion-Dollar R&D Platform in Silicon Valley

Historic investment to establish the EPIC Center – the world’s most advanced facility for collaborative semiconductor process technology.

05.22.23

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

Applied Materials’ New eBeam Metrology System Paves Way to High-NA EUV Lithography

New VeritySEM 10 system delivers industry-leading resolution and imaging speed to help chipmakers accelerate process development and maximize yield.

02.28.23

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Mergers and Acquisitions | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

Applied Materials Acquires Picosun Oy

Picosun’s atomic layer deposition technology expands the capabilities of Applied’s ICAPS group.

06.20.22

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Manufacturers News | Manufacturing | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

PragmatIC Semiconductor Unveils Plans for New UK Site

PragmatIC Park set to be a center of excellence for flexible electronics design and manufacturing.

03.22.22

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Suppliers News

Applied Materials Announces New $6 Billion Share Repurchase Authorization

Approves an 8.3% increase in the quarterly cash dividend.

03.15.22

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Manufacturers News | Manufacturing | Sensors and Wearables

Heidelberg Presents Printed Electronics for the Automotive Industry at LOPEC

Will highlight printed sensors for battery monitoring and RECARO car seats.

02.17.22

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Manufacturing | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

Applied Materials Unveils eBeam Metrology System

PROVision 3E system combines nanometer resolution, high speed and through-layer imaging.

10.20.21

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Research Reports | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

Fab Equipment Spending to Reach New High of Nearly $100 Billion in 2022: SEMI

The new fab equipment spending records will mark a rare three consecutive years of growth that began in 2020.

09.15.21

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Research Reports | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

North American Semiconductor Industry Posts July 2021 Billings

The billings figure is 4.5% higher than final June 2021 billings of $3.69 billion and 49.8% higher than July 2020 billings of $2.57 billion.

08.25.21

Manufacturing | Research Institutions

R2R-Net Develops Efficient Roll-to-Roll Production Technologies for More Climate Neutrality

Eighteen European partners from industry and research are developing reel-to-reel systems and processes that are used in production.

08.18.21

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Manufacturing | Printing | RFID and NFC

Mark Andy Helps Decathlon with RFID Implementation

The French-based sports grocery chain experienced increased sales while reducing cargo losses.

05.28.21

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Research Reports | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

SEMI: 2020 Global Semiconductor Equipment Sales Surge 19% to Industry Record $71.2 Billion

From $59.8 billion in 2019.

04.14.21

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

Applied Materials Plans to Grow Revenue by More Than 55%

It plans to increase Semiconductor Systems revenue by over 60%.

04.08.21

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

Applied Materials Launches AIx

Platform that accelerates the discovery, development and commercial deployment of new chip technologies.

04.07.21

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Personnel | Suppliers News

Chris Barton Joins Coatema

“Coatema is clearly a global leader in the supply of cutting edge, customized coating, laminating and printing solutions into high tech markets," he said.

03.30.21

Breaking News | Manufacturing

In Memoriam: Frontier Industrial Technology Founder Thomas J. 'Jerry' Forbes

Forbes was the founder and president of Frontier Industrial Technology, Inc. since 1987.

Delta ModTech 03.22.21

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Research Reports | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

North American Semiconductor Equipment Industry Posts January 2021 Billings

Topping $3 billion for the first time.

02.25.21

Breaking News | Contract Manufacturing/Printing | Manufacturers News | Manufacturing

Flex Recognized as 1 of Fortune 2021 World's Most Admired Companies

Based on company surveys and peer ratings from top executives, directors and members of the financial community.

02.08.21

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Research Reports | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

North American Semiconductor Equipment Industry Posts November 2020 Billings

Posted $2.61 billion in billings worldwide in November 2020.

Printed Electronics Now staff 12.28.20

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Personnel

AIXTRON Appoints CFO

Dr. Christian Danninger added as a new member of the Executive Board for a 3-year term.

Printed Electronics Now staff 12.22.20

Breaking News | Manufacturing

PEL, IDS Partner to Expand Aerosol Print Technology Distribution

Agreement for the distribution of the IDS product lines in the UK and Europe.

Printed Electronics Now staff 12.15.20

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Photovoltaics

Meyer Burger Reaches Agreement with Photovoltaic Manufacturer EcoSolifer

Drew a line under a 2015 project, which included delivery of an earlier generation heterojunction cell line for the manufacturing plant in Csorna, Hungary.

Printed Electronics Now staff 12.10.20

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Research Reports | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

North American Semiconductor Equipment Industry Posts October 2020 Billings

The billings figure is 3.7% lower than the final September 2020 level, 26.9% higher than the October 2019 billings level.

Printed Electronics Now staff 11.26.20

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Manufacturing | Suppliers News

Coatema Holds 19th International Coating Symposium Virtually

Due to its success, Coatema has decided to have more virtual content in 2021.

Printed Electronics Now staff 11.23.20

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Personnel | Photovoltaics

Moritz Borgmann Appointed Managing Director of Meyer Burger GmbH

Newly founded entity will manufacture the highly efficient heterojunction solar cells and SmartWire solar modules.

Printed Electronics Now staff 11.06.20

3D Printing | Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Manufacturing

Optomec Delivers 3D Electronics Printer for Medical Device Production

New Aerosol Jet system is optimized for industrial manufacturing.

Printed Electronics Now staff 11.03.20

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

Modulight Opts for AIXTRON MOCVD System

Laser specialist from Finland scales up production of epi wafers.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 10.26.20

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Mergers and Acquisitions

Meyer Burger Closes Sale of Microwave, Plasma Technology Company Muegge GmbH

HQ Equita will acquire all of Muegge GmbH’s business divisions including its subsidiary Gerling Applied Engineering Inc.

Printed Electronics Now staff 10.01.20

Breaking News | Manufacturing

Northfield Automation Systems Celebrates 20th Anniversary

“We haven’t skipped a beat,” said Mark Wegner, president of NAS.

Printed Electronics Now staff 09.25.20

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Research Reports | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

SEMI: COVID-19 Drives Rise in Global Fab Equipment Spending

Growth spurred by demand for chips that power everything from communications and IT infrastructures to personal computing, gaming and healthcare electronics.

Printed Electronics Now staff 09.10.20

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Personnel

Coatema Appoints Dr. Markus Deimel as Managing Director

He will be responsible for the management of the company together with Dr. Tarik Vardag, managing director of the ATH Group.

Printed Electronics Now staff 09.08.20

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

SEMI Issues Statement on New U.S. Export Control Regulations

"We are very concerned" the regulations "will ultimately undermine U.S. national security interests by harming the semiconductor industry in the U.S," per SEMI.

Printed Electronics Now staff 08.24.20

Breaking News | Financial News | Manufacturing | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

Applied Materials Announces 3Q 2020 Results

Quarterly revenue was $4.4 billion, up 23% year over year.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 08.18.20

Breaking News | Financial News | Manufacturing | Photovoltaics

Meyer Burger Technology Ltd Reports 1H 2020 Results

Transforms business model from machine supplier to vertically integrated cell and module manufacturer.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 08.14.20

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Product Releases | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

Applied Materials Introduces New Sym3 Y Etch System

Sym3 Y tailored to critical conductor etch applications in 3D NAND, DRAM and foundry-logic nodes.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 08.11.20

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Mergers and Acquisitions | Photovoltaics

Meyer Burger Divests Muegge GmbH

Sells manufacturer for microwave and plasma systems to HQ Equita.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 08.10.20

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Photovoltaics

Meyer Burger Secures New Locations for Solar Cell, Solar Module Production

Creditors' meeting of Solarworld Industries GmbH approved sale of the buildings at Solarworld's former production site in Freiberg (Saxony) for €12 million.

Printed Electronics Now staff 08.04.20

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Manufacturing

Kateeva Receives Order from Tianma for Yieldjet Inkjet Printing System for OLED Display R&D

Will be used to develop devices and materials for various new mobile device applications.

Printed Electronics Now staff 07.31.20

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Manufacturing | Sensors and Wearables | Suppliers News

CES 2021 Moves to All-Digital Experience

"It's just not possible to safely convene tens of thousands of people in Las Vegas in early January 2021," said Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, CTA.

Printed Electronics Now staff 07.28.20

Breaking News | Contract Manufacturing/Printing | Manufacturing | Printing

Toppan Selected to MSCI, FTSE Russell Global ESG Investing Indexes for 3rd Straight Year

Testament to Toppan’s contribution to sustainable society by addressing all aspects of ESG dimensions, said Fumie Ikeda, GM of Sustainability Promotion.

Printed Electronics Now staff 07.28.20

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

Applied Materials Aims for 100% Renewable Energy Sourcing, Halve Carbon Emissions by 2030

Also announced that it signed a power purchase agreement with Apex Clean Energy, launched the SuCCESS2030 initiative.

Printed Electronics Now staff 07.23.20

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Manufacturers News | Manufacturing

Royole, TUTA Partner in World’s 1st Wearable, Fully Flexible Display Advertising in Live Sports

Royole’s fully flexible displays are being used in return to live FIBA Basketball tournaments.

Printed Electronics Now staff 07.17.20

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Photovoltaics

Midsummer Launches Improved English Web Page

New design where the user experience is in focus.

Printed Electronics Now staff 07.15.20

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Photovoltaics

Meyer Burger Shareholders Approve Capital Increase

A condition for the implementation of the capital increase is that gross proceeds of at least CHF 150 million are generated.

Printed Electronics Now staff 07.14.20

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Photovoltaics

Meyer Burger Wants to Establish Solar Cell, Solar Module Production in Saxony-Anhalt, Saxony

Production to start in the first half of 2021 with 400 MW solar cells and 400 MW solar modules, expansion to 5 GW planned.

Printed Electronics Now staff 07.13.20

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Manufacturers News | Manufacturing

Optomec Offers ROI Assessment for Automated Turbine Blade Repair

ROI calculator leverages Optomec’s experience remanufacturing 10 million turbine blades.

Printed Electronics Now staff 07.09.20

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Manufacturing

LG Display’s OLED TV Displays Certified, Verified as 'Flicker-Free'

OLED displays earn global recognition for being easy on the eye.

Printed Electronics Now staff 07.06.20

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Research Institutions | Universities

Deltaray Enables Zero-defect Product Manufacturing

The Antwerp University and imec spin-off's initial focus is on the medical devices, pharmaceutical and automotive industries.

Printed Electronics Now staff 06.24.20

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Personnel

Change in Bühler's Group Management

Samuel Schär to take over responsibility for the global Service and Sales organization.

Printed Electronics Now staff 06.09.20

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Personnel

AIXTRON Executive Board Changes Composition

Dr. Jochen Linck effective December 2020; Dr. Bernd Schulte retiring March 31, 2021.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 05.11.20

3D Printing | Breaking News | Manufacturing

Optomec Announces Aluminum 3D Printing Capability Using Directed Energy Deposition

Can be used to deposit any aluminum alloy, including those recently developed specifically for improved properties with AM processing.

Printed Electronics Now staff 05.07.20

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Manufacturing | Personnel

Kateeva Announces Leadership Changes

New leadership focused on enabling global customers with advanced technology solutions for OLED display manufacturers, per Kateeva.

04.15.20

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Mergers and Acquisitions

Meyer Burger Completes Inkjet Printer Business Sale to SÜSS MicroTec SE

The approximately 30 employees at the Eindhoven site in the Netherlands will be taken over by SÜSS MicroTec.

04.03.20

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

Global Semiconductor Materials Market Revenues Slip 1.1% in 2019, SEMI Reports

For the 10th consecutive year, Taiwan, at $11.3 billion, was the largest consumer of semiconductor materials.

03.31.20

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Manufacturing | Personnel

Kateeva Announces Leadership Changes

The new leadership is focused on enabling global customers with advanced technology solutions for OLED display manufacturers.

03.31.20

Breaking News | Financial News | Manufacturing | Photovoltaics

Meyer Burger Posts Fiscal Year 2019 Results

Announces changes in the management team.

03.24.20

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Personnel

Delta ModTech Expands European Sales Force

Simon Vuillier will join Anders Haag to help expand sales and support coverage in Europe.

03.20.20

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

SEMI: Global Fab Equipment Spending Poised for 2021 Record High

The report shows a slow recovery in 2020 owing in large part to an 18% expected slump in the first half of 2020 from the second half of 2019.

03.10.20

3D Printing | Breaking News | Manufacturing

nScrypt Demonstrates Rugged 3D Manufacturing System for Secretary of the Army

LTC Jason Barnhill of the US Military Academy's Department of Chemistry and Life Science demonstrated the printing of an orthopedic screw on the nRugged system.

03.09.20

Breaking News | Energy Curing/Sintering | Manufacturing | Research Institutions

Flash Lamp Annealing: Energy-effective Process for Efficient Annealing of Large-area Substrates

In cooperation with ROVAK GmbH, Fraunhofer FEP will study and further develop the Flash Lamp Annealing for large-area applications.

02.26.20

Breaking News | Financial News | Manufacturing | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

Applied Materials Announces 1Q 2020 Results

Quarterly revenue was $4.16 billion, up 11% year over year.

02.14.20

Breaking News | Manufacturing

Bühler’s Digital Security Now Certified with ISO 27001

ISO 27001 protects areas such as internal business IT, the automation solution Mercury MES, the Bühler Insights platform and the myBühler customer portal.

02.11.20

Breaking News | Lab and Testing | Manufacturing

Ystral India Takes Over Sales, Service in India for Bühler Grinding & Dispersing

The two partners’ first joint event will be Paint India (March 12-14, 2020).

02.05.20

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Personnel

Bühler Appoints New Chief Human Resources Officer

Irene Mark-Eisenring will take charge of Bühler’s Executive Board function of chief HR officer from Dipak Mane effective Sept. 1, 2020.

02.04.20

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Manufacturing

Temicon Orders 2 Roll-to-Plate Piloting, Production Lines from Morphotonics

To enable turn-key foundry services for large-area nanoimprinting in Germany and Asia.

01.20.20

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Mergers and Acquisitions

Meyer Burger Divests Meyer Burger (Netherlands) B.V.

The transaction is expected to be completed towards the end of February 2020.

12.23.19

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Personnel

Optomec Appoints Former Stratasys Exec as GM for Asia Pacific Operations

Before joining Optomec, Alex Hodik served as the GM for BigRep Asia Pacific.

12.20.19

Breaking News | Manufacturing

Meyer Burger Closing Zülpich, Germany Site by Mid-2020

Systems sold under Hennecke brand will be produced entirely at the company's Hohenstein-Ernstthal site.

12.19.19

3D Printing | Breaking News | Manufacturing

Optomec 3D Metal Printing Technology Chosen by Navajo Technical University for NASA Mission

Will collaborate on additive manufacturing research around directed energy deposition (DED) of bi-metallic parts for NASA applications.

12.12.19

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Manufacturing | Printing | Smart Cards and Packaging

MGI Receives 2019 Oscar de l'Emballage Award

In the "Printing and Digital Technologies" category for its "Enhance your Brand" interactive “smart packaging” application model.

12.11.19

Breaking News | Film, Paper, Glass and Substrates | Manufacturing | Research Institutions

Optoelectronic Systems on Thin Glass

Consortium aims to offer a modular system of functional materials, semi-finished products, tools, for the roll-to-roll production of optoelectronic systems.

12.09.19

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

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Photovoltaics

Midsummer Receives New Machine Order from European Customer

The DUO machines are assembled in Midsummer’s production facility in Järfälla, Sweden, and will be delivered in 2020.

12.05.19

Breaking News | Manufacturing

8000th Apprentice Starts Career with Bühler

Michael Dörig has successfully finished his period of probation.

12.03.19

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Photovoltaics

Midsummer Ranks 40th on Sweden Technology Fast 50 List

This is the fifth year the company has made Deloitte's list of Sweden's fastest-growing technology companies

11.28.19

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Personnel

ROSS Appoints Ken Langhorn VP of Sales

He joined ROSS in February 1998 as a lab assistant in the company's Test & Development Center.

11.25.19

Breaking News | Manufacturing

Optomec Releases AutoCLAD Additive Repair Automation Software Across LENS Products

Vision and Toolpath Software offers automated feature detection and distortion compensation.

11.20.19

3D Printing | Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Manufacturing | Printing

Optomec Extends Production Run Times for 3D Printed Electronics Solutions

Optimized the mist delivery mechanisms on Aerosol Jet to allow eight-hour run time.

11.19.19

Breaking News | Financial News | Manufacturing | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

Applied Materials Announces 4Q, FY 2019 Results

Applied generated revenue of $14.61 billion, operating income of $3.35 billion in 2019.

11.19.19

Breaking News | Manufacturing

Optomec Releases Pure Copper Directed Energy Deposition Additive Manufacturing Process

Displaying pure copper additive components built using the DED process in LENS systems at FormNext.

11.15.19

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

Applied Materials Engineering Technology Accelerator Open for Collaboration

Located at the State University of New York Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) campus in Albany, NY.

11.11.19

CPI Showing New Flexible Electronics Capabilities

Necomada is focused on lowering the cost of future IoT devices through conductive inks, flexible adhe-sives.

11.08.19

3D Printing | Breaking News | Manufacturing

Optomec Delivers 500th Industrial 3D Printer

Increased adoption in both metal and electronics additive manufacturing.

11.05.19

Breaking News | Financial News | Manufacturing

Delta ModTech Breaks Ground on New Corporate HQ

Set on a 43-acre lot in Ramsey, MN, the new facility will house all phases of business for the converting machine manufacturer.

11.04.19

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Research Reports | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

Global MEMS, Sensors Fab Capacity 25% Through 2023, SEMI Reports

Will be driven by demand across communications, transportation, medical, mobile, industrial and other IoT applications.

10.31.19

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Manufacturing | Mergers and Acquisitions

Meyer Burger Selling Software Biz to S&T AG for CHF 14 Million Cash

The two companies signed a contract to this effect on Oct. 24, 2019.

10.28.19

3D Printing | Breaking News | Manufacturing

USF, nScrypt Show How 3D Printed Circuit Structures Can Replace PCBs

Part of an SMTA white paper where the authors predict that PCSs will eventually replace PCBs as electronics are reshaped and reformed.

09.24.19

3D Printing | Breaking News | Financial News | Manufacturing

Optomec Reports 40% Growth in Q2, First Half 2019 Revenue

Increases driven by production applications in metal and electronics additive manufacturing.

09.24.19

Breaking News | Manufacturing

Optomec Showcases Production Systems for Gas Turbine Engine Component Repair

Scott Baylor, Optomec Laser Process specialist, will give a presentation on Sept. 25 at 2 p.m. in Session 301.

09.23.19

IMI Europe, Univ. of Cambridge Partner for innoLAE

The innoLAE 2020 Conference will be held on Jan. 21-22, 2020 at the Wellcome Genome Campus Conference Centre in Cambridge.

09.20.19

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Photovoltaics

Midsummer Increases Power on Solar Cells

Increased the radius of the rounded cell from 90 to 100 millimeters.

09.19.19

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Manufacturing

Navajo Technical University Chooses Optomec LENS Hybrid System

For its Advanced Metal Additive Manufacturing Training and Research Center, which is expected to open in 2020.

09.12.19

Conductive Inks Conference Set for Oct. 17-18

Second annual ink conference will cover conductive inks, health care, manufacturing and more.

09.11.19

Conductive Inks Conference to Examine Flexible Electronics, Sensors and More

Second annual conference will feature talks on conductive inks and their use in health care, sensors and much more.

09.04.19

Breaking News | Manufacturing

Bühler Welcomes 800 Leaders to Networking Days

Focus of the two-day event is on how it will be possible in 2050 to feed a global population of almost 10 billion people sustainably.

08.26.19

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Manufacturing | Research Reports | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

North American Semiconductor Equipment Industry Posts July 2019 Billings

The billings figure is 0.4% higher than the final June 2019 level of $2.03 billion, and is 14.5% lower than the July 2018 billings level of $2.38 billion.

08.26.19

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Photovoltaics

Meyer Burger Completes Transformation of Executive Board

Michael Escher to step down as chief commercial officer.

04.26.19

3D Printing | Breaking News | Manufacturing

nScrypt Secures Patent for Large-Scale Precision Manufacturing

The patent has 18 claims, 3 of which are independent and 15 are dependent.

04.17.19

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Research Reports | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

2018 Global Semiconductor Equipment Sales Jump to Record $64.5 Billion

For the second consecutive year, Korea claimed the largest market for new semiconductor equipment with $17.71 billion in sales.

04.11.19

Breaking News | Electronic Materials | Energy Curing/Sintering | Manufacturing

New Technology Featured at RadTech’s Big Ideas for UV+EB Technology Conference, Awards Presented

The event spotlighted advances in production-driven additive manufacturing in applications ranging from automotive parts to clothing design and fashion.

03.28.19

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Personnel | Photovoltaics

Midsummer Founder Receives Prize as Creator of Innovative Hardware Technology

Company founded in 2004 by CEO Sven Lindström and three other engineers.

03.28.19

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Photovoltaics

Midsummer Contemplating Green Bond

To accelerate growth and sales of its innovative solar energy products.

03.27.19

Breaking News | Financial News | Manufacturing | Photovoltaics

Midsummer 2018 Year-End Report Shows Continued Strong Growth

Revenues in 2018 are a 90% increase from 2017, while operating profit is up 43% from 2017.

03.26.19

Meyer Burger Acquires Stake in Oxford PV

Perovskite solar technology leader announces plans to shorten time-to-market for its perovskite-on-silicon solar cell technology.

03.22.19

Meyer Burger Announces Fiscal Year 2018 Results; Re-sized Executive Board

Enters into strategic partnership with Oxford PV, a leading developer of highly efficient next generation perovskite solar cells.

03.22.19

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Photovoltaics

Meyer Burger Awarded CHF 15 Million Contract for MAiA 6.1 Cell Coating Equipment

Received an order from an existing Asian customer.

03.21.19

Breaking News | Manufacturing

Bühler Joins World Business Council for Sustainable Development

The WBC for Sustainable Development is a CEO-led organization of over 200 companies working together to accelerate the transition to a sustainable world.

03.19.19

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Manufacturing | RFID and NFC

Mühlbauer, PragmatIC Announce Strategic Partnership

To deliver solutions that support the integration of PragmatIC’s unique flexible integrated circuits.

03.14.19

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Photovoltaics

Meyer Burger Announces Record HJT Cells with Efficiencies Over 24%

A technology roadmap for HJT cells with efficiencies towards 25% is already in place at Meyer Burger.

03.12.19

Printed Electronics: On the Road to Success with Innovations, LOPEC Says

LOPEC takes place March 19-21 in Munich.

03.07.19

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Manufacturing

Harper Corporation of America Presents at FLEX 2019 & MTSC

FLEX 2019 & MSTC was held Feb. 18-21, 2019, in Monterey, CA.

03.05.19

3D Printing | Breaking News | Manufacturing

Optomec Introduces New LENS CS 600, 800 Controlled Atmosphere DED Systems

For next-generation metal additive manufacturing.

03.04.19

3D Printing | Breaking News | Manufacturing

Arkema Showcases Collaborative Innovations in 3D Printing Technologies at TCT Asia 2019

TCT Asia took place in Shanghai Feb. 21-23.

02.21.19

3D Printing | Breaking News | Manufacturing | Suppliers News

Optomec, Phillips Federal Partner

Bringing metal additive manufacturing repair solutions to U.S. government agencies.

01.16.19

Breaking News | Manufacturing

Bühler, Boehle Chemical Partner

Boehle Chemicals now represents Bühler’s Grinding & Dispersing products in the Midwest.

01.16.19

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Personnel

Bühler Appoints New Account Manager

Stewart Rissley will focus on wet grinding and dispersing machinery.

01.15.19

Breaking News | Manufacturing

BluGlass, AIXTRON Collaborate

Evaluation of RPCVD technology is carried out with AIX 2800G4-HT system.

01.03.19

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Photovoltaics

Solar Energy Company Midsummer Receives $7 Million Order

American leader in flexible, light weight solar panels buys production equipment.

12.27.18

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Photovoltaics

Meyer Burger Awarded Large-Scale Contract

Leading PV manufacturer adds 600 MW Heterojunction and SmartWire technologies for $74 million.

12.17.18

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

Graphene Flagship: High Volume, High Power Graphene Supercapacitors

Graphene Flagship partners Thales and M-SOLV developed a large scale spray coating tool.

12.04.18

Fraunhofer Institute, Sirris Investigate Technical Coatings for Additive Manufacturing

Report lacquering and polishing as most efficient technique for surface optimization.

12.03.18

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

Applied Materials Announces 2018 Supplier Excellence Awards

The awards reflect several areas, including quality, service, lead time, delivery, cost and sustainability.

12.03.18

3D Printing | Breaking News | Manufacturing

Optomec Hosts International LENS User Meeting in Austin, TX

Industry leaders and academic institutes collaborate on latest developments in 3D metal printing.

11.30.18

3D Printing | Breaking News | Manufacturing | Personnel | Research Institutions

Kurfess, Smith Join ORNL to Lead Advanced Manufacturing Initiatives

Both are fellows of SME and ASME.

11.28.18

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Personnel

Bühler North America: Andy Sharpe Named New President, CEO

Sharpe succeeds René Steiner, who is retiring after 50 years with the company.

11.27.18

Printed Electronics Market Worth $13.6 Billion by 2023

Key drivers for market growth are the rise in applications of printed electronics in IoT, significant cost advantages.

11.26.18

Breaking News | Manufacturing

InnoScience Powers GaN Device Development with Multiple AIXTRON MOCVD Systems

AIX G5+ C high-volume manufacturing platform paves the way to high-performing 650V GaN-on-Si devices.

11.22.18

3D Structural Electronics: A New Dimension of Mobility

LOPEC 2019 will highlight printed electronic component for the automotive industry.

11.21.18

Breaking News | Financial News | Manufacturing | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

Applied Materials Announces 4Q, Fiscal Year 2018 Results

Reports record annual revenue of $17.25 billion, generated $3.79 billion in cash.

11.20.18

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Photovoltaics

Midsummer Named One of Sweden’s 20 Fastest Growing Tech Companies

Midsummer has been ranked on this growth list three times earlier: 2011, 2012 and 2014.

11.20.18

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

Applied Venture, Empire State Development Aim to 'Accelerate Innovation' in Upstate NY

New co-investment initiative targets technology startups across a broad range of established and emerging industries.

11.16.18

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Printing | Suppliers News

TUT Targets New Printed Intelligence Applications with CeraPrinter F-Serie by CERADROP-MGI

The CERADROP F-Serie is operating in the Laboratory for Future Electronics of Tampere University of Technology (Finland).

11.13.18

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Printing

Optomec Demonstrates Simultaneous 5-Axis Hybrid Metal Printing at FormNext 2018

At its booth (Hall 3.1 Stand J10), Optomec will run demonstrations showcasing simultaneous 5-axis metal printing.

11.13.18

Optomec Features Aerosol Jet HD System for High Density Electronics Packaging at PE USA 2018

Aerosol Jet HD System is a compact, configurable R&D to production platform.

11.12.18

Breaking News | Energy Curing/Sintering | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Manufacturing | Research Institutions

NovaCentrix: Photonic Soldering Enables Flexible Electronics Integration

Photonic soldering enables off-the-shelf solders to bond surface-mount electronics to polymer films in seconds.

11.08.18

Coatema Hosts International Coating Symposium Oct. 17-18

Speakers from industry, institutes and R&D will present the latest developments around Coating, Printing and Laminating.

09.24.18

Breaking News | Lab and Testing | Manufacturing | Mergers and Acquisitions | Printing

KROENERT, Coatema Under One Umbrella Company

KROENERT and Coatema are global leaders in machinery and systems in the coating and converting industry.

09.20.18

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Manufacturing | Research Institutions | Universities

Manufacturing USA Institutes Plan Two Upcoming October Events

Manufacturing Extension Partnerships in Massachusetts and New York have each planned regional events.

09.20.18

Nextflex Announces Two Affiliated ‘Nodes’ to Support FHE Community in Massachusetts, New York

Nodes to provide regional supply chain support and catalyze FHE development.

09.19.18

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Mergers and Acquisitions | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

Thermco Systems Expands Global Operations with Acquisition of CSD Epitaxy Inc.

CSD Epitaxy Inc. manufactures the Epi-pro epitaxy batch reactor.

09.18.18

Electronic and Conductive Inks Conference to Focus on Smart Packaging, New Technologies

Consumer goods companies, RFID and conductive ink manufacturers and researchers will highlight potential of conductive inks.

09.05.18

3D Printing | Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Manufacturing | Product Releases

Optomec Announces New Large Format, Low-Cost 3D Metal Printer with Hybrid Machining

New LENS Controlled Atmosphere Hybrid System supports building, repairing, coating and finishing of metal parts up to 860mm.

09.05.18

Breaking News | Financial News | Manufacturing | Photovoltaics

Midsummer Reports Strong First Half of 2018

Company records $16.7 million in orders during the first half of the year.

09.04.18

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

HLJ Technology Adds MOCVD Technology from AIXTRON

New customer will use AIX 2800G4-TM system to increase manufacturing capacity and epitaxial wafer size.

08.31.18

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Personnel

Manfred Häner to Become New CFO at Meyer Burger

Häner was CFO of CPH Chemie + Papier AG from 2012 to 2016.

08.30.18

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Personnel | Photovoltaics

Midsummer Recruits New Production Manager from Saab

Sven Pettersson was production controller responsible for logistics and purchasing at Saab.

08.21.18

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Financial News | Manufacturing | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

Applied Materials Delivers Strong Year-on-Year Growth

Quarterly revenue of $4.47 billion is up 19% year over year.

08.20.18

Breaking News | Financial News | Manufacturing | Suppliers News

Meyer Burger Announces 1H 2018 Results

Reports successful return to profitability at the net earnings level during 1H 2018.

08.17.18

Introducing a Conference on Electronic and Conductive Inks

NAPIM, Printed Electronics Now and Ink World will bring the world of conductive inks to Chicago from Oct. 11-12.

08.08.18

NextFlex Launches $10 Million Funding Round for Flexible Hybrid Electronics Innovations

Areas of interest include aviation, digital health and national security.

08.07.18

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Manufacturing | Research Institutions

Faunhofer FEP Shows Electron Beam Patterning for Hi-Res Color OLED Displays

This might eliminate the use of color filters and shadow masks in the future.

08.07.18

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Photovoltaics

Meyer Burger Awarded Further Contract for SWCT Platform

Will deliver and install the 200 MW SWCT manufacturing platform towards the end of 2018.

07.26.18

Breaking News | Financial News | Manufacturing

Meyer Burger Announces Preliminary Financial Information for 1H 2018

Net sales for the first half of 2018 are expected to amount to $232 million, an increase of more than 9%.

07.20.18

Breaking News | Manufacturing

Changelight Orders Additional AIXTRON Systems

Company expands MOCVD capacity for ROY fine pitch and mini LEDs.

07.18.18

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

Applied Materials Ships 5,000th Producer Platform

Notes that 1.9 billion square meters of silicon has been processed by the Producer platform since its launch 20 years ago.

07.03.18

LAAS-CNRS Targets R&D Strategic Axis with CeraPrinter F-Serie by CERADROP-MGI

High-end equipment provides users with a flexible solution to design and print complex functional multi-material devices.

06.05.18

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

CEA INES Achieves Record 410-Watt Module

Partners with Meyer Burger to develop heterojunction solar cell technology.

05.30.18

CPES2018 Innovation Awards Recognize Canadian Excellence in Flexible and Hybrid Electronics

First Women in FHE STEM Award presented to Michelle Chretien.

05.29.18

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Photovoltaics

Panasonic Solar to Evaluate Meyer Burger’s SmartWire Connection Technology

Considering for the manufacture of its high efficiency solar modules.

05.29.18

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Manufacturing

PragmatIC Installs First FlexLogIC ‘Fab-in-a-Box’ System

FlexLogIC system delivers ICs in a fraction of the time and at a fraction of the cost of traditional silicon fabs.

05.21.18

Breaking News | Financial News | Manufacturing | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

Applied Materials Delivers Strong Year-on-Year Growth in Quarterly Revenue, EPS

Record quarterly revenue of $4.57 billion, up 29% year over year.

05.18.18

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Mergers and Acquisitions

Buhler Sells 80 Percent of Polymetrix Shares

The Bühler Group is now a minority shareholder of Polymetrix and remains represented on the board.

05.17.18

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Mergers and Acquisitions | Suppliers News

Meyer Burger Divests Solar Systems Business to Patrick Hofer-Noser

Until he left Meyer Burger in December 2017, Dr. Hofer-Noser held the position of policy liaison officer.

05.16.18

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Photovoltaics | Suppliers News

Meyer Burger Awarded Two Contracts for its DS 261 Wire Saws

Contracts worth $17.5 million are from existing customers in the semiconductor industry.

05.16.18

3D Printing | Breaking News | Manufacturing | Printing | Suppliers News

Optomec Showcases Industrial 3D Printing Systems at National Manufacturing Conference in Australia

Highlighting its exhibition will be video presentations of the five axis Aerosol Jet system for printed electronics.

05.09.18

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Photovoltaics

Meyer Burger Enters into Preferred Partnership Agreement with Mondragon Assembly

Will collaborate on module equipment development and outsource the manufacture of its SWCT equipment.

04.30.18

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Photovoltaics | Suppliers News

Meyer Burger Awarded Contract for $16 Million

Existing customer purchases MAiA and FABiA cell coating equipment.

04.27.18

3D Printing | Breaking News | Contract Manufacturing/Printing | Manufacturing

Jabil Realizes Distributed Manufacturing Vision with New Additive Manufacturing Network

Increases 3D printing and manufacturing with expansion into six countries, strategic partnership with HP.

04.25.18

3D Printing | Breaking News | Manufacturing

Optomec Displays Production Systems for 3D Printed Electronics, 3D Printed Metals at RAPID + TCT

Optomec was located in booth 1718.

04.23.18

Optomec Showcases Industry First Hybrid Atmosphere Controlled System for 3D Printed Metals

Displayed at the AMUG Conference

04.09.18

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Photovoltaics

Midsummer Reports Record Financial Year

Swedish solar energy technology provider nearly doubles revenue, more than doubles profits.

04.06.18

Optomec Names Jamie Hanson VP Business Development

Hanson is a former machine tool industry COO at Methods 3D.

04.03.18

Breaking News | Financial News | Manufacturing

Meyer Burger Announces Fiscal Year 2017 Results

Net sales are up 4% to $500 million, with incoming orders up 23% to $590 million.

03.23.18

Coatema to Show Test Solution Generation S2S and R2R at IDTechEx

Both devices are available now from Coatema and can be tested at Coatema’s proprietary Technology Centre in Dormagen, Germany

03.19.18

LOPEC 2018: Printed Electronics Moves into Everyday Life

Exhibition grows by 6%, while conference with 188 presentations is well received.

03.16.18

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

Applied Materials Receives Intel’s Preferred Quality Supplier Award

PQS award recognizes companies that have relentlessly pursued excellence and conducted business with resolute professionalism

03.09.18

Breaking News | Manufacturing

Meyer Burger Awarded Strategic Contracts

Combined order volume of $15 million for its industrialized diamond wire based DW 288 Sapphire cutting system.

03.07.18

The LOPEC 2018 Supporting Program Makes Printed Electronics Tangible

Exhibition and conference includes Panel Discussion, Demo Line, Award Show and more.

03.05.18

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Printing

Optomec: Dispense Industry’s First High Density Electronics Packaging 20-Micron Resolution Printer

Aerosol Jet HD system produces precise, consistent deposition of small feature sizes, conformal coatings

02.26.18

3D Printing | Breaking News | Manufacturing | Printing | Suppliers News

Optomec, HUSUN Technologies Partner to Expand Metal Additive Manufacturing Market in China

Alliance will enable sales, service and support of Optomec LENS 3D Solutions in the region

02.26.18

Printed Electronics on the Rise: The Highlights of LOPEC 2018

Exhibitors will showcase numerous prototypes and commercial products with printed electronic components.

02.23.18

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Research Institutions

ORNL Wins Four FLC Technology Transfer Awards

ORNL and collaborators have pioneered the development of larger, faster and more complex large-area additive systems.

02.19.18

Breaking News | Financial News | Manufacturing | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

Applied Materials Delivers Strong Year-on-Year Growth

Record quarterly revenue of $4.20 billion, up 28% year over year.

02.19.18

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

Applied Materials Named One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for 2018

Honored by Ethisphere Institute for operating with purpose and integrity.

02.14.18

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Photovoltaics

REC Group Awards Meyer Burger a Contract for SWCT

Meyer Burger’s SmartWire Connection Technology to play role in REC Group’s high efficiency solar module technology.

02.13.18

Breaking News | Manufacturing

Meyer Burger Files Patent Infringement Lawsuit in China

Looks to protect its proprietary Diamond Wire Management System (DWMS) technology.

02.08.18

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Manufacturing | Personnel | Printing

Kateeva Names Marc Haugen as COO

Assumes COO title from Kateeva co-founder Dr. Conor Madigan, who remains president.

01.30.18

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Research Institutions

Fraunhofer FEP to Present at 2018 FLEX

Will highlight novel, highly productive process for robust layers on flexible materials.

01.30.18

Support Builds for CPES2018

CPES2018 is Canada’s top event for flexible and hybrid electronics.

01.25.18

Breaking News | Manufacturing | RFID and NFC

Koenig & Bauer Offers Inventory Management, Batch Tracking Via Smartphone

NFC tags for unambiguous article assignment

01.24.18

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Manufacturing | Personnel | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

Applied Materials Appoints Scott McGregor to Board of Directors

McGregor served as president and CEO and as a member of the board of directors of Broadcom from 2005-2016.

01.24.18

Breaking News | Financial News | Manufacturing

Meyer Burger Announces Preliminary Financial Information for Fiscal Year 2017

Total incoming orders reached $560 million, the highest in six years and an increase of 23% compared to 2016.

01.22.18

Institute for Nanotechnology (INT) at VNUHCM Adds CeraPrinter X-Serie

Nanotechnology breakthrough with turnkey materials deposition printer from CERADROP-MGI.

01.19.18

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Personnel | Printing

Kateeva Names May Su Chief Marketing Officer

Su has worked with leading companies, including KLA-Tencor and Lam Research.

01.17.18

Carnegie Mellon Extends Research into 3D Micro-Additive Manufacturing with Optomec System

Developing novel methods to create next generation manufacturing processes for sensors, antennas, energy harvesting devices.

01.09.18

Printed Electronics: From Vision to Product

Leaders discuss the 10th LOPEC, which will be held in Munich, Germany, March 13-15, 2018.

01.09.18

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

European Research Team Achieves Milestone in Laser Structuring of Organic Solar Cells

Biggest challenge within the complex laser process is to ablate certain layers of the OPV layer stack in the nanometer range.

12.21.17

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Financial News | Manufacturing | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

Applied Materials Announces Cash Dividend

Approves quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share payable on the company’s common stock.

12.20.17

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Energy Curing/Sintering | Manufacturing | Research Institutions

‘UV Power’ Research Project Works on LED Replacements for Conventional UV Lights

These LEDs will eventually be used in production, disinfection, the environment, life sciences and medicine.

12.08.17

CES 2018: OE-A Unites End-Users and Suppliers

Flexible and printed electronics are showing consumer electronics the way.

12.07.17

Breaking News | Lab and Testing | Manufacturing

Bühler Opens New Application Center for Thin-Film Technology

New $1 million facility in Alzenau, Germany, includes testing area, high-tech lab and R&D area.

12.04.17

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Photovoltaics

Meyer Burger Hosts Technology Day 2017

Premieres Heterojunction/SmartWire Module with 335 watt efficiency.

12.01.17

NovaCentrix Releases New PulseForge Invent, Starting at $59,000

System is configurable for academic budgets, advanced R&D, for applications such as sensors, displays, circuits and PV.

11.30.17

Optomec Hosts Ninth Annual International Aerosol Jet User Meeting

Industry leaders, academic institutes collaborate on latest developments in 3D printed electronics.

11.30.17

Three Canadian Companies Honored at IDTechEx Show!/Printed Electronics USA

Awards won by Memtronik Innovations, Myant & Co. and Voltera.

11.27.17

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Photovoltaics

Midsummer Solar Cells Integrated into Tarpon Solar's Canvas

The solution wins MTI Technology Award.

11.22.17

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Financial News | Manufacturing | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

Applied Materials Delivers All-Time Record Performance

Record quarterly revenue of $3.97 billion, up 20% year over year, with record year-end backlog of $6.03 billion, up 32%.

11.20.17

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Manufacturing | Personnel | Printing

Kateeva Names Dr. Homer Antoniadis EVP of Technology

Dr. Antoniadis served as CTO of the DuPont Photovoltaic Solutions Group following the company’s acquisition of Innovalight.

11.20.17

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Suppliers News

Coatema Highlights UV Nanoimprint System at IDTechEx Live!

TEMICOAT Nanoimprint Technologies is a JV of Coatema Coating Machinery GmbH and Temicon GmbH.

11.15.17

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Lab and Testing | Manufacturing | Printing

Los Alamos National Laboratory Adds CeraPrinter F-Serie by CERADROP-MGI

The CERADROP instrument is currently operating in the Chemical Microscopy Center.

11.15.17

Optomec Demonstrates Production 3D Printing Technology at Printed Electronics USA

Aerosol Jet 3D printing systems are used for printed electronics applications from R&D to high volume manufacturing.

11.15.17

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Mergers and Acquisitions

Meyer Burger Divests Non-PV Related Diamond Wire Business to Thermocompact Group

Thermocompact Group has expertise in precious metals coating, high technology wire.

11.14.17

Sun Chemical to Highlight Partnerships, Acquisitions and Products at PE USA 2017

Will show solutions for printed electronics, displays, EL lighting, smart sensors, packaging, PCBs and more.

11.13.17

Breaking News | Energy Curing/Sintering | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Manufacturing | Product Releases

XENON Corporation to Show First Complete R2R Solution for PE Sintering

CENTAURI is a joint venture between XENON and Carpe Diem Technologies.

11.13.17

Breaking News | Financial News | Manufacturing | Printing

Meyer Burger is Optimizing Manufacturing Footprint, Product Portfolio

All the manufacturing activities in Thun, Switzerland are expected to be discontinued by the end of 2018.

11.03.17

Breaking News | Manufacturing

Meyer Burger Awarded Contract by Italian PV Manufacturer

Will produce bifacial Heterojunction lines enabling production capacity of up to 200MW.

10.25.17

NextFlex Hosts Second Annual Innovation Day

NextFlex celebrated 24 member-generated projects valued at $45 million.

10.18.17

Danish Technological Institute Adds CeraPrinter F-Serie by CERADROP-MGI

Steps forward in nanomaterials industrial applications.

10.16.17

LOPEC 2018 to Cover 3D Printed Circuits and More

Circuits and much more will no longer be printed simply on foil and other flat surfaces.

10.05.17

Breaking News | Energy Curing/Sintering | Manufacturing | Printing | Suppliers News

CERADROP Honored at Print 17

CERADROP-MGI F-Serie earns Future of Print, Best of Category.

10.03.17

Breaking News | Financial News | Manufacturing | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

Applied Materials Discusses Three-Year Outlook

Company targets $5.08 in fiscal 2020 non-GAAP EPS as IoT, Big Data and A.I. transform major industries.

09.28.17

Optomec Showcases Aerosol Jet 3D Printers for Flexible Circuits, Sensors at NextFlex Innovation Day

Functional electronic samples printed with Aerosol Jet technology will be on display in the Optomec booth.

09.20.17

3D Printing | Breaking News | Manufacturing | Printing

TheIJC Comes to America

Inaugural US edition of this inkjet-focused event will take place April 12-13, 2018 in Chicago.

09.18.17

Optomec Aerosol Jet Systems Featured at iMAPS Workshop

Optomec was recently awarded a NASA SBIR contract for further development of an Adaptive Laser Sintering System (ALSS).

09.13.17

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Photovoltaics

SolarWindow Provides Production, Product Update on Electricity-Generating Glass

SolarWindow products could reduce electricity demand by 30%-50% in tall towers.

09.08.17

CPEIA Rebrands as intelliFLEX Innovation Alliance

Expand technology scope and membership of the association to include flexible, hybrid and wearable electronics.

09.06.17

3D Printing | Breaking News | Manufacturing

Optomec Showcases Aerosol Jet 3D Printers at Upcoming Conference

Will highlight flexible circuits and sensors at International Conference on Flexible and Printed Electronics 2017.

09.05.17

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Photovoltaics

Midsummer Receives Two New Orders for DUO Thin Film Solar Manufacturing System

The system is used for the manufacturing of lightweight flexible CIGS panels.

09.01.17

Optomec CEO Presents 3D Printed Sensors Solution at InterPACK Conference

Presentation highlights convergence of additive manufacturing and industrial IoT applications.

08.30.17

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions | Universities

FLEX-G Project Focuses on Roofs, Facades for Smart Buildings

Developing translucent and transparent membrane roof and facade elements with optoelectronic components.

08.30.17

Breaking News | Financial News | Manufacturing | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

Applied Materials Delivers Best Quarter in Its 50-Year History

Record revenue of $3.74 billion is up 33% year over year, and generated a record $1.37 billion in cash from operations.

08.18.17

Breaking News | Manufacturing

OSRAM Opto Semiconductors Acquires AIXTRON’s AIX 2800G4-TM System

AIXTRON Planetary technology supports production ramp-up.

08.17.17

Breaking News | Financial News | Manufacturing

Meyer Burger Reports Strong Demand, Customer Orders in 1H 2017

Incoming orders increased by 15% to $317 million, the highest volume in any half-year period since 2011.

08.16.17

Optomec Announces Availability of 3D Printing Recipes for LENS, Aerosol Jet Customers

Starter recipes speed implementation of additive manufacturing across a broad range of metal and electronics materials.

08.10.17

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables

CSEM Shows Innovations at Expo Astana 2017

CSEM is highlighting Swiss technologies, including solar Astana-bag.

07.27.17

The University of Texas at San Antonio Adds CERADROP Hybrid 3D Digital Deposition Platform

Strengthens multifunctional electronic materials and devices research.

07.26.17

Breaking News | Manufacturing

Meyer Burger Awarded Further Contracts of $23 Million

Customer orders MB PERC cell technology on the MAiA platform and SiNA cell coating equipment.

07.25.17

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Personnel | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

Applied Materials Names Dan Durn as Next CFO

Current NXP Semiconductors N.V. CFO will join Applied Materials in August.

07.24.17

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Photovoltaics

Meyer Burger Expands Its MAiA Production Platform

First order for MAiA EVO received from LONGi Solar Technology.

07.21.17

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

Applied Materials Names 2017 Supplier of the Year Awards

Recognizes 10 companies with Supplier of the Year Awards.

07.17.17

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Photovoltaics

Meyer Burger Awarded Contract for DW 288 Series 3 Diamond Wire Cutting Technology

Contract is for $12.5 million from leading European brand of solar panels.

07.07.17

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Manufacturing | Research Institutions

Conductive Foils Enable Large Area Lighting

Fraunhofer FEP, Sefar develop roll-to-roll processed large area flexible OLED.

06.30.17

3D Printing | Breaking News | Manufacturing | Research Institutions | Universities

DARPA Chooses PARC, Siemens, Georgia Institute of Technology, MSU to Transform Manufacturing

Project to help manufacturers increase object complexity by 10 million times compared to current systems.

06.30.17

3D Printing | Breaking News | Manufacturing | Sensors and Wearables

Optomec Showcases Aerosol Jet Systems for 3D Printed Electronics at Sensors Expo

Cost effective printing enables smart, connected industrial and consumer products.

06.27.17

3D Printing | Breaking News | Manufacturing | Printing

Optomec Receives NASA Award for Adaptive Laser Sintering System

System will greatly reduce production time and pave the way for in-space fabrication of printed electronics.

06.27.17

Optomec Showcases Aerosol Jet 3D Printing Systems for Flexible Circuits and Sensors at FlexTech

Will highlight a groundbreaking 3D Printed Sensor application that was developed with its customer General Electric.

06.20.17

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Manufacturing | Printing

BOE Honors Kateeva

Receives award for collaborative innovation.

06.20.17

NextFlex Ramps Pilot Manufacturing Line for Flexible Hybrid Electronics

Installs several state-of-the-art pieces of production equipment.

06.14.17

Optomec Teams with Lockheed, GE to Secure NextFlex Contract Award

Optomec to deliver multiple systems for printing 3D sensors, 3D antennas and 3D electronics as part of $3 million project.

06.06.17

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

Jabil Earns Recognition as John Deere Partner-Level Supplier and Hall of Fame Supplier

Jabil provides electronic manufacturing services to John Deere Electronic Solutions.

05.29.17

Breaking News | Lab and Testing | Manufacturing | Printed Circuit Boards/Membrane Switches/In Mold Electronics | Smart Cards and Packaging

Voltera, Information Mediary Corp. Receive 2017 Innovation Awards at CPES2017

Recognizing Canadian excellence in printable and flexible electronics.

05.26.17

3D Printing | Breaking News | Manufacturing | Printing

Optomec CEO Presents at LiveWorx Technology Conference

Presentation establishes convergence of additive manufacturing and industrial IoT applications.

05.24.17

Conductive Inks and Coatings | Energy Curing/Sintering | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Manufacturing | Suppliers News

NovaCentrix, Intrinsiq Materials Develop Ultra-Thin Printed Copper-Clad Polyimide

Material uses photonic sintering for HDI applications.

05.24.17

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Printing

Sensor Films Receives International Recognition for Innovation

Starlight Digital Manufacturing Platform bridges gap between applied research and scalable additive manufacturing solutions.

05.23.17

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Photovoltaics

Midsummer Enjoys Record Year in 2016

Revenues nearly double for leading Swedish solar energy technology provider.

05.19.17

Updated NextFlex Website Highlights Member FHE Innovation

Showing how members are fulfilling the promise of flexible hybrid electronics to transform manufacturing in the US.

05.18.17

Breaking News | Manufacturing | RFID and NFC

Bühler Innovations at Interpack

Bühler presents 20 new products and processes during Interpack, including ‘Smart Chocolate Factory.’

05.08.17

Brewer Science Announces Sale of Equipment Unit

Allows Brewer Science to focus on development of materials and processes for microelectronics and semiconductor industry.

05.05.17

Breaking News | Manufacturing

ConQuip Opens New Facility In Wuxi, China

ConQuip designs and builds custom web-processing equipment.

05.05.17

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Manufacturing | Research Institutions

Open Access Pilot Line for Hybrid Printed Electronics

InScope’s goal is to facilitate the commercial adoption of this promising technology.

05.04.17

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

Applied Materials CFO to Present at Industrial Conference

Will discuss emerging markets, including smartphones, IoT, autonomous vehicles and robots.

05.01.17

NextFlex Initiates $10.5 Million Worth of Projects with Lockheed Martin, HPE and Others

Awards contracts totaling $45 million to date for developing FHE into a commercially vialable US industry.

04.27.17

OE-A Elects New International Board of Directors

New OE-A Board to represent the entire international value chain of organic and printed electronics.

04.10.17

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Photovoltaics

Sweden’s Minister of EU Affairs and Trade Visits Midsummer

Midsummer has been named as one of Sweden’s and Europe’s fastest growing technology companies several times.

04.07.17

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Manufacturing | Printing

Kateeva Names Stephen Going as CFO

Adds CFO responsibilities to his current role leading Kateeva’s legal affairs.

04.07.17

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Printing | Suppliers News

Nanoimprint is the New Hot Topic

Coatema Coating Machinery, temicon Cooperate on Brand-New R2R-Nanoimprint Line.

03.31.17

Industry Support Building for CPES2017

CPES2017 is Canada’s leading event for printable, flexible and wearable electronics.

03.30.17

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Film, Paper, Glass and Substrates | Manufacturing | Research Institutions

Fraunhofer FEP, Schott AG, Von Ardenne GmbH and tesa SE Introduce Flexible Glass

Develops glass that is bendable and flexible enough that it can be transferred from the melt to the roller for wrapping.

03.24.17

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Printing | Suppliers News

Meyer Burger Announces Inkjet Module for OEM Applications

Company is offering the core printing module of the JETx production printer family as a separate product.

03.24.17

Breaking News | Financial News | Manufacturing | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

Applied Materials Announces Cash Dividend

Approves a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share.

03.13.17

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Personnel | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

Applied Materials Names Thomas Iannotti as Chairman of the Board of Directors

Iannotti spent nine years as an executive at Hewlett-Packard, including SVP and GM, Enterprise Services.

03.10.17

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Manufacturing | Printing

Kateeva Expands Silicon Valley Headquarters

Brings Kateeva’s total campus footprint to 150,000 square feet.

03.10.17

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Printing | Sensors and Wearables

IRLYNX Installs CERADROP’s CeraPrinter F-Serie

IRLYNX manufactures human activity sensing modules.

03.08.17

Experience the World of Printed Electronics at LOPEC 2017

Printed electronics are increasingly finding their way into everyday lives.

03.07.17

Breaking News | Film, Paper, Glass and Substrates | Manufacturing | Research Institutions

Fraunhofer FEP, Von Ardenne Partner on Coating of Flexible Glass

The sensitive glass can be wound, heated and coated.

03.06.17

Breaking News | Lab and Testing | Manufacturing

KROENERT to Show Drying Secion of LabCo at LOPEC 2017

LabCo coating machinery series offers a web width of max. 500 mm.

03.03.17

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

Versum Materials Expands Manufacturing Capacity, Creates New Jobs

Delivery systems and service HQ in Allentown, PA to increase capacity and add headcount,

03.03.17

Manufacturing | Research Institutions

Fraunhofer FEP Enhances Facilities for Coating Plastic Films

Will show atmoFlex coating machine at ICE 2017.

03.03.17

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Nanomaterials | Sensors and Wearables | Universities

York University, NanoCnet, Platoi, Precision Plasma & Sputtering Join CPEIA

Canadian Printable Electronics Industry Association continues to build membership.

03.02.17

Intelligent Packaging, Flexible Solar Cells and More at LOPEC 2017

LOPEC will be held at Messe München from March 28-30.

02.15.17

Optomec Showcases Aerosol Jet 3D Printing Systems for Advanced Semiconductor Packaging at IPC APEX

Aerosol Jet technology is currently used in mass production for printing 3D conformal antennas and sensors.

02.13.17

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Personnel | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

Dr. Om Nalamasu, Applied Materials CTO, Elected to National Academy of Engineering

Honored for contributions to optical lithography, polymeric materials science and technology.

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