Flexible and Printed Electronics

The Present and Future of Flexible, Hybrid and Printed Electronics

David Savastano 03.09.18

The Conductive Ink and Materials Market

Estimated at $2 billion in annual sales, conductive inks and materials are critical to flexible and printed electronics.

David Savastano 03.09.18

Vast Markets Available for Flexible, Printed Electronics Manufacturers to Explore

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

Anthony Locicero 03.09.18

Conductive Inks and Coatings | Film, Paper, Glass and Substrates | Flexible and Printed Electronics | RFID and NFC | Smart Cards and Packaging

Showing the Value of Smart Packaging

Costs still remain a barrier to broadening smart packaging’s attraction, particularly in large consumer product sectors.

Sean Milmo 03.09.18

Printed Electronics Now’s International Suppliers’ Directory

David Savastano 11.10.17

Flexible Hybrid Electronics and Sensors

Flexible sensors are proving to be a major opportunity for manufacturers in a wide range of consumer and industrial markets.

David Savastano 11.10.17

The Opportunities for Smart Packaging

Flexible and printed electronics are an ideal fit for smart packaging and labels.

David Savastano 03.23.17

The RFID Market is On the Rise

David Savastano 03.23.17

The Flexible Battery Market

As the Internet of Things and wearables continue to emerge, the ability to power millions of sensors is critical.

David Savastano 03.23.17

The Conductive Ink Market

The flexible and printed electronics market is gaining traction in areas such as smart packaging and wearables.

David Savastano 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

Research Institutions in Flexible and Printed Electronics

Researchers are developing new capabilities, which are leading to new applications.

David Savastano 11.14.16

Flexible and Printed Electronics | RFID and NFC | Sensors and Wearables | Smart Cards and Packaging | Suppliers News

Monitoring Food Packaging

Printed electronics, RFID are helping keep our food safer.

David Savastano 03.31.16

Flexible and Printed Electronics | Manufacturers News | Sensors and Wearables

Wearables and Sensors are Making Gains

David Savastano 03.31.16

Recent Innovations in the Equipment Market

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

David Savastano 03.31.16

The Conductive Ink Market

As products reach commercialization, the $2.3 billion conductive ink market is poised to grow further.

David Savastano 03.31.16

Printing and Electronics

Printers are making advances in producing electronics, and are gearing up for new opportunities.

David Savastano 03.28.16

Printed Electronics Now’s Suppliers’ Directory

Staff 11.09.15

New Products are Driving Growth in Flexible and Printed Electronics

As more products reach commercialization, more companies are looking at ways to utilize these technologies.

David Savastano 11.09.15

Flexible and Printed Electronics | Manufacturers News | Research Reports | RFID and NFC

The RFID Market Continues to Expand

RFID is making gains in key markets, including retail and apparel, and flexible and printed electronics have a role to play.

David Savastano 11.09.15

3D Printing | Electronic Materials | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Nanomaterials | Universities

Universities are Conducting Cutting-Edge Research on Flexible and Printed Electronics

The field of flexible and printed electronics encompasses many disciplines, and universities are adding their own insights.

David Savastano 11.09.15

The State of Flexible and Printed Electronics

Commercialization is on the upswing, and manufacturers are seeing opportunities ahead for a wide range of fields.

Dave Savastano 03.09.15

Conductive Inks Drive Growth in Flexible and Printed Electronics

Estimated at more than $2 billion in annual sales, the conductive ink market is one of the success stories in the field.

Dave Savastano 03.09.15

Intriguing New Opportunities as PE Reaches the Marketplace

Leaders from throughout the flexible and printed electronics field report on some of the interesting products.

Dave Savastano 03.09.15

New Equipment Advances are Helping to Drive Growth in PE

Manufacturers are seeing opportunities in numerous end use markets.

Dave Savastano 03.09.15

Printed Electronics Finds Commercial Success

New applications are emerging in a wide range of fields, including sensors, automotive parts and displays

David Savastano 11.07.14

Flexible and Printed Electronics | Sensors and Wearables | Smart Cards and Packaging

Recent Developments in Printed Electronics

New products are reaching the markets and drawing attention to the potential of PE

David Savastano 11.07.14

Film, Paper, Glass and Substrates | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Printed Batteries | RFID and NFC | Touch Screens

Choosing the Right Substrates for Flexible & Printed Electronics

Whether the choice is PET, PEN or paper, substrates have a large impact on the final application.

David Savastano 11.07.14

Contract Manufacturing/Printing | Flexible and Printed Electronics

Printers Find Opportunities in Printed Electronics

Having gained expertise through years of production, some printers have successfully made the leap to printed electronics

David Savastano 11.07.14

Conductive Inks and Coatings | Electronic Materials | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Photovoltaics | Touch Screens

The Conductive Ink Market

The printed electronics market is making gains as new applications emerge, and conductive ink manufacturers are seeing more opportunities.

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

Conductive Inks and Coatings | Electronic Materials | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Touch Screens

Selecting Conductive Materials for Manufacturing Inks

Metallics, nanoparticles and graphene provide unique properties that are key to driving performance and growth.

David Savastano 11.07.14

Flexible and Printed Electronics | Research Institutions | Universities

Universities, Research Institutes are Playing a Key Role in PE

Researchers are looking at the possibilities and challenges facing printed electronics, and are developing potential solutions.

David Savastano 11.07.14

Contract Manufacturing/Printing | Flexible and Printed Electronics

PE Manufacturers See Increase in Production

More flexible and printed electronics applications are heading toward the market, which bodes well for the industry.

David Savastano 11.07.14

Conductive Inks and Coatings | Electronic Materials | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Touch Screens

The Growing Market for Conductive Inks

Conductive ink manufacturers are seeing more flexible and printed electronics systems reach pilot production and manufacturing stages.

David Savastano 11.07.14

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

Displays and Lighting | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions

Developing New Ways to Produce PE Systems

Research institutes are discovering new ways to manufacture flexible and printed electronics systems in their labs.

David Savastano 11.07.14

Conductive Inks and Coatings | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Graphene, Perovskites and Carbon Nanotubes | Photovoltaics

The Possibilities of Graphene in Printed Electronics

Graphene offers many of the properties sought by PE manufacturers, including superior flexibility, conductivity and opacity.

David Savastano 11.07.14

Conductive Inks and Coatings | Electronic Materials | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Sensors and Wearables | Smart Cards and Packaging

Opportunities in the Smart Packaging Market

Food and pharmaceutical monitoring, ability to communicate with consumers are among the advantages of smart packaging.

David Savastano 11.07.14

Flexible and Printed Electronics | Photovoltaics

OPV Market is Beginning to See Gains

While OPV manufacturers are heading toward commercialization, researchers are developing new approaches that offer promise.

David Savastano 11.07.14

Conductive Inks and Coatings | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Touch Screens

New Developments in Materials for Displays and Touch Screens

Manufacturers are seeing opportunities in the OLED and flexible display markets.

David Savastano 11.07.14

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

Optomec LENS Hybrid System Used to Manufacture Dissolvable Metal Components for Medical Applications

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is using a LENS Hybrid Controlled Atmosphere System to develop dissolvable magnesium.

09.11.18

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Research Institutions

VTT Ranked Fourth in World’s Largest Research Funding Program

VTT rose from 21st in the previous comparison.

09.10.18

Flexible and Printed Electronics

nScrypt Brings Newton Cyberfacturing Contract Design & Manufacturing Services In-House

Mike Newton will run nScrypt Cyberfacturing.

09.06.18

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

Contract Manufacturing/Printing | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Smart Cards and Packaging

Jones Releases 2017 Corporate Sustainability Report

Company reports a 15% decrease in electricity usage in 2017 despite a 32% increase in production.

08.20.18

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

NextFlex to Issue Project Call 4.0 on Aug. 6

Topics include encapsulation technologies for wearables, e-textiles, biochemical monitoring platforms.

08.03.18

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

Jones Packaging’ CPS Facility Earns Compliant Rating from Health Canada GMP

Inspection focuses on pharmaceutical over-the-counter and prescription drugs.

08.02.18

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Graphene, Perovskites and Carbon Nanotubes | Suppliers News

Brewer Science Bringing the Community Together Through Collaboration

New manufacturing center provides additional employment, ability to manufacture high quality products for customers.

07.27.18

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

Myant, Butler Technologies Announce Wearable Technology Partnership, Licensing Agreement

Licensing agreement covers Myant’s wearable EL lamp technology, partnership for advancement of Textile Computing.

07.25.18

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Personnel

Molex CEO Martin Slark Retiring After 42 Years with the Company

COO Joe Nelligan to be appointed as new CEO.

07.24.18

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Universities

BASF Donates $7 Million Toward New UC Berkeley Research Chemistry Facility Construction

BASF SE CTO Martin Brudermüller announced the donation as part of his keynote lecture at the CARA 2018 Symposium.

07.17.18

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

Epec Partners with Wounded Warrior Project

Will donate 5% of July’s sales from their online printed circuit board marketplace InstantPCBQuote to WWP.

07.12.18

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Sensors and Wearables

Ynvisible Interactive Inc. Granted Patent for Specialized Electrolyte, Electrochromic System

This formulation offers a reduction in the overall number of ink layers required to produce electrochromic devices.

06.29.18

Conductive Inks and Coatings | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Graphene, Perovskites and Carbon Nanotubes | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

Brewer Science Named a Winner of the Greater St. Louis Area 2018 Top Workplaces Award

Company has been awarded a 2018 Top Workplaces honor by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

06.29.18

Optomec Showcases Smart Devices Cost Effectively Manufactured Using 3D Printing at Sensors Expo

Will show how products from gas turbine engine blades to consumer handheld devices can be made smart with 3D printed sensors.

06.27.18

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

Xerox Brings Interactive Musical Posters to Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival

Club passes will be printed with the vibrant colors of the recently launched Xerox Iridesse Production Press.

06.22.18

Breaking News | Contract Manufacturing/Printing | Flexible and Printed Electronics

Flex Receives Lenovo Diamond Award for Outstanding Services

Honored for delivery of high quality, on time, innovative support and outstanding services.

06.21.18

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Research Institutions

Turning Silicon Photonics into a New Competitive Asset for the Electronics Industry

Optical microcircuits enhance health, security and computation capacity.

06.21.18

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics

SGIA Holds Inaugural FP3 Conference in Illinois

One hundred thirty-five attendees were on hand for the new conference, which included a tour of M&R Companies.

06.13.18

Optomec Report Shows Effectiveness of Directed Energy Deposition

DED found to be 10x faster, 5x less expensive than Power Bed Fusion for building mid-size metal parts.

06.12.18

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | RFID and NFC

Schreiner MediPharm Develops Smart Blister Pack to Enhance Medication Adherence

Digital tools help manage and track process, patient compliance.

06.07.18

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 | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Flexible and Printed Electronics

Ynvisible Opens Electrochromic Inks Commercialization Facility in Freiburg, Germany

German subsidiary established to accelerate client projects and production scale-up.

06.04.18

Breaking News | Energy Curing/Sintering | Flexible and Printed Electronics

XENON’s X-1100 Gains Acceptance at a Growing Number of Universities

XENON’S research-ready Pulsed Light System is finding opportunities in university R&D labs.

06.01.18

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

Jones Packaging Takes Home CPES2018 Commercialization Award

intelliFLEX recognizes Jones for breakthrough intelligent packaging contributions.

06.01.18

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Flexible and Printed Electronics

Growing List of Companies Show Support for FP3

18 sponsors have signed on to support the inaugural industrial printing event.

05.30.18

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Research Institutions

SmartEEs Offers Funding and Support for Printed and Flexible Electronic Work

CPI is part of a ten-strong partner consortium on SmartEEs.

05.28.18

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

New Electronic Materials for Low-Cost Internet of Things

As part of its Necomada project, CPI has created new inks and adhesives for the IoT.

05.25.18

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

Lyteus Shows Flexible OLED Technology for Vehicles

In-car HUD shows power of flexible, transparent OLED lighting technology.

05.25.18

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

InSCOPE Promotes Innovation in Printed Electronics

Integrates sensing, lighting and haptic feedback to create an interactive media surface panel for Kone Corporation.

05.24.18

Breaking News | Contract Manufacturing/Printing | Flexible and Printed Electronics

Varitron Joins intelliFLEX

Top 5 Canadian electronics manufacturer ramps up for commercial-scale printable electronics production.

05.24.18

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Flexible and Printed Electronics

NanoCnet Unveils New Generation of Silver Nanomaterials at CPES2018

The individual strands are in their most stable low energy state, making them extremely durable and unlikely to degrade.

05.24.18

National Printable Electronics Centre Sees Opportunities for IoT

Product designers will be able to embed sensing and connectivity into their designs.

05.22.18

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 | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Personnel

Xerox Names John Visentin New CEO; Sets 2018 Annual Meeting Date

Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on July 31, 2018.

05.21.18

Breaking News | Contract Manufacturing/Printing | Flexible and Printed Electronics

Jabil Seeks to Speeds Digital Transformations

Provides supply chain intelligence, enhanced procurement solutions and new Radius Digital Strategy Practice.

05.17.18

Sun Chemical to Celebrate 200th Anniversary

Company traces history back to Lorilleux and Samuel Morris in the early 1800s.

05.03.18

Nanoco Group PLC Launches New Business, Nanoco 2D Materials Ltd.

Raises seed funding, announces collaboration with University of Manchester, Nobel Laureate Professor Konstantin Novoselov.

05.02.18

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables | Smart Cards and Packaging

New CPI Facility to Develop Opportunities in IoT

The facility will create rolls of thin, flexible inlays containing multiple electronic components.

04.30.18

Breaking News | Contract Manufacturing/Printing | Financial News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Sensors and Wearables

Flex Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2018 Results

Fiscal 2018 revenue was $25.4 billion, increasing 7% year-over-year, with fiscal 2018 cash flow of $754 million.

04.27.18

CPES2018: Flexible, Hybrid Electronics Go Mainstream with Major Manufacturers, Brands

CPES2018 takes place from May 23-24 at Centennial College’s Conference Centre in Toronto.

04.20.18

Brewer Science Recognized as Outstanding Exporter for Missouri

NASBITE International honored 31 US companies that export goods and services.

04.18.18

Breaking News | Contract Manufacturing/Printing | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Sensors and Wearables

FP3 Conference to Focus on Industrial Printing, Printed Electronics

Peer-reviewed sessions cover 3D bioprinting and flexible electronics in HMI devices, among others.

04.18.18

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Research Institutions

Foundational Work for NextFlex Materials & Process Database Now Underway

NextFlex just kicked off an 18-month Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)-sponsored project.

04.17.18

Breaking News | Contract Manufacturing/Printing | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Sensors and Wearables

Nissha Opens New Innovation Center Kyoto

Unifying diverse capabilities, creating new customer value.

04.16.18

3D Printing | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables

IDTechEx Names Printed Electronics Europe 2018 Award Winners

Applied Nanodetectors, Fraunhofer IFAM and Nano Dimension receive awards.

04.13.18

Optomec Names Jamie Hanson VP Business Development

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

04.03.18

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Sensors and Wearables | Smart Cards and Packaging

CPES2018 Expands Lineup of Keynotes and International Speakers

Conference will be held May 23-24 at Centennial College’s Conference Centre in Toronto.

03.23.18

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables | Universities

PrintoCent 10 Moves Forward on Printed Intelligence Projects

Commercialization project focuses on health and wellbeing rapid tests.

03.23.18

OE-A Appoints OE-A Fellows, Announces Winners of OE-A Competition and LOPEC Start-up Forum

LOPEC highlights special merits, innovative ideas and start-up companies.

03.22.18

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Research Institutions | Smart Cards and Packaging

Ynvisible, Partners to Introduce Printed Electrochromics to Designers of Consumer Products

Consortium including Ynvisible awarded $10.7 million over four years.

03.22.18

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 | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Financial News | Flexible and Printed Electronics

Merck KGaA Achieves Targets for 2017

Lowers its net financial debt by €1.4 billion, or 11.9% to €10.1 billion.

03.09.18

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

FlexTech Announces Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Benchmark Study

Nine-months long project will seek out, identify current companies and research groups in flexible and printed electronics.

03.06.18

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 | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Manufacturers News | Mergers and Acquisitions

intelliPACK Leadership Council names Mark Baldwin, James Lee New Co-Chairs

Baldwin is president and co-founder at TUKU, and Lee is director, technology and innovation, Jones Packaging.

03.02.18

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

VTT Revises Its Commercial Operations

Focusing on solving customer challenges and creating opportunities.

03.02.18

OE-A Presents Innovative Ideas and Outlooks at LOPEC 2018

Participants of OE-A Competition 2018 will show creative new products, prototypes, and design.

03.01.18

DowDuPont Reveals Corporate Brand Names for Three Independent Divisions

Materials Science Division will be called Dow, and Specialty Products Division will be the new DuPont.

02.28.18

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

CPES2018 Lineup of Speakers, Pre-Conference Workshops Announced

CPES2018 takes place from May 23-24 at Centennial College's Conference Centre in Toronto.

02.23.18

Flexible and Printed Electronics | Research Reports

MarketsandMarkets: Flexible Electronics and Circuit Market Worth $40.37B by 2023

Anticipates a CAGR of 11.0% between 2018 and 2023.

02.22.18

NextFlex Recognizes All-Stars of Flexible Hybrid Electronics

Honors individuals who go above and beyond to push FHE development toward manufacturability and commercialization.

02.20.18

intelliFLEX Congratulates Supercluster Winners

Real work now begins with Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster partners.

02.20.18

2018 FLEXI Awards Honor Innovation, Leadership in Flexible Hybrid Electronics

E Ink, GE Global Research among 2018’s honorees.

02.13.18

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

Brewer Science Rolls Out End-to-End Printed Electronics System Integration Services

New Sensor System Solutions program leverages company’s InFlect family of printed, flexible sensors.

02.13.18

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

Optomec Showcases Aerosol Jet 3D Printing Systems at 2018FLEX

Will offer live demonstrations of the Aerosol Jet 200 system.

02.13.18

LOPEC Showcases World of Printed Electronics

Will show why an increasing number of industries use printed electronics.

02.13.18

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

NextFlex Proves Manufacturability of Flexible Hybrid Electronics Process

Creates first flexible Arduino system ideal for bringing new IoT/Sensor products to market.

02.12.18

Breaking News | Contract Manufacturing/Printing | Flexible and Printed Electronics

Jabil to Build New HQ in St. Petersburg, FL

St. Petersburg will continue to be a global connector for Jabil’s 180,000 employees worldwide.

02.07.18

Conductive Inks and Coatings | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables

Henkel, Holst Centre Continue Collaboration

Partnership has led to developments in electrode technology and interconnection materials.

02.06.18

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Photovoltaics

Merck KGaA Celebrates 350th Anniversary

Will celebrate under the motto ‘Past. Present. Future.'

02.05.18

DowDuPont Reports 4Q, Full Year 2017 Results

4Q net sales rise 13% to $20.1 billion, with gains in all operating segments and geographies.

02.01.18

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Touch Screens

Covestro: Car Cockpit Becomes Individual, Functional

02.01.18

Support Builds for CPES2018

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

01.25.18

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

Printed Electronics: New Sensors for the Medical Field

The healthcare market is becoming increasingly important in this market.

01.23.18

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Mergers and Acquisitions

Ynvisible Interactive Inc. Announces Closing of RTO

Jani-Mikael Kuusisto has been appointed CEO and director, and Inês Henriques has been appointed COO.

01.23.18

Sun Chemical to Showcase Solutions for Printed Electronics at LOPEC 2018

Will highlight products for printed electronics, displays, EL lighting, smart sensors, packaging, PCBs and electronics.

01.19.18

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Mergers and Acquisitions | RFID and NFC | Smart Cards and Packaging

CCL Industries Announces Bolt-on Transaction for CCL Design Unit

Fascia Graphics Ltd. produces graphic overlays, membrane switch control panels, nameplates for large European OEMs.

01.17.18

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 | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Mergers and Acquisitions | RFID and NFC | Smart Cards and Packaging

Xerox Purchases IP Portfolio for Thinfilm Memory

Thinfilm will receive an up-front payment plus an earn-out based on the existing agreed-to royalty schedule.

01.02.18

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Sensors and Wearables

Brewer Science Quadruples Commitment to Printed Sensor Systems Research at JVIC

Expansion brings the total footprint at JVIC to approximately 20,000 square feet.

12.21.17

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

Internet of Things Technology Market Estimated at $639.74 Billion by 2022

MarketsandMarkets estimates CAGR of 25.1% from 2017 to 2022.

12.12.17

Sun Chemical Upgrades Its Safety Data Sheet Online Platform

Verisk’s 3E Protect offers a mobile-friendly site that is translated into more than 15 languages.

12.11.17

PING Consortium Selected as Winner of Innovation Product Award

Project paves the way for trillions of interactive objects.

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 | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Manufacturers News | RFID and NFC

Astral Tequila Introduces US’s First ‘Smart’ Spirits Bottle

Consumers can tap bottles with a smartphone to view exclusive content.

12.07.17

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

Tapecon Promotes Jeff Davis to Sales Manager

Davis joined the company in 2011 and has worked throughout several departments within Tapecon.

12.06.17

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

intelliFLEX Expands Quebec Membership to 18

Adds CTT Group and C2MI, two leading research centers.

11.29.17

Seven Keynote Speakers Covering Materials to Markets at 2018FLEX

General session speakers will cover flexible electronics trends in medical technology, automotive and power.

11.27.17

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

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

11.27.17

3D Printing | Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Research Institutions

ORNL Wins Nine R&D 100 Awards

ORNL has won 210 awards since 1963.

11.21.17

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

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 | Contract Manufacturing/Printing | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Manufacturers News

Jabil Launches Blue Sky Center in Singapore

Blue Sky Singapore will strengthen development of next-generation disruptive electronic products.

11.10.17

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Graphene, Perovskites and Carbon Nanotubes | Research Institutions

Semi-Metallic Graphene Material as Semiconducting Ribbons

ORNL develops seamless electrical contacts between precisely controlled nanoribbons of graphene.

Sara Shoemaker 11.06.17

DowDuPont Declares Quarterly Dividend

Dividend is 38 cents per share, announces initial $4 billion share repurchase program.

11.06.17

DowDuPont Reports Third Quarter 2017 Results

Records GAAP net sales of $15.4 billion, pro forma net sales increase 8% to $18.3 billion.

11.03.17

When It Comes to Sensors, It’s All About the Mix

Plastic and metal-organic frameworks partner for sensing and storage.

10.25.17

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

RISE Acreo Receives Funding for Three New Research Postgraduates

Printed electronics, sensors among the projects.

10.24.17

intelliFLEX Adds Be Wear, Kinesix Sports and PUSH as Members

Three wearable technology companies join association.

10.20.17

NextFlex Hosts Second Annual Innovation Day

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

10.18.17

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Graphene, Perovskites and Carbon Nanotubes | Research Institutions

Graphene Flagship Workshops Explores New Frontiers for Graphene

The third Graphene Flagship US-EU workshop will take place Oct. 23-25.

10.18.17

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

Holst Centre, imec and Philips Demo World’s First Curved, Plastic Photodetector

Builds the detector directly on a thin plastic substrate using solution-processing techniques.

10.17.17

Electronic Materials | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Nanomaterials | Research Institutions

ORNL Develops New Method to Detect Spin Current in Quantum Materials

Unlocks potential for alternative electronics.

10.16.17

Myant Commits $100M to Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster

Focused on partnering with companies, institutions in the functional and computing textile industry.

10.13.17

Sun Chemical Enters into License Agreement to Introduce New Screen Printable Molecular Inks

Partnering with Groupe Graham International, National Research Council of Canada.

10.12.17

Flexible and Printed Electronics | Research Institutions

Fraunhofer FEP Develops Biodegradable Electronics

Electronic components completely break down biologically after operating life open up novel applications, reduce impact.

10.12.17

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics

SGIA Announces New Printing Conference Slated for June 2018

FP3 will take place in Illinois.

10.10.17

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 | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Sensors and Wearables | Universities

University of Windsor, George Brown College Join intelliFLEX

The two institutions offer strengths in wearables and flexible electronics.

10.04.17

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

OE-A Plans a Week of Printed Electronics Activities in China

OE-A Working Group meeting and various events in the Changzhou/Shanghai area are scheduled for Oct. 23-27.

09.07.17

CPEIA Rebrands as intelliFLEX Innovation Alliance

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

09.06.17

OE-A Brings Smart Packaging to drinktec, LOPEC

Market for intelligent packaging with printed electronic components was nearly $11 billion in 2015.

09.06.17

Printed Electronics – Common Ground for Industry and Science

7th Edition of the OE-A Roadmap White Paper shows trends and challenges of printed electronics.

08.31.17

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 | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Printed Batteries

Merck KGaA Sets Up PMatX Incubator in Israel for Next-Generation Electronics

Overall investment will be approximately €20 million, with an initial commitment for three years.

08.23.17

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Research Institutions

Innovation Lab, Xerox, PARC to Develop Solutions for Health Care

Will collaborate on medical technology, engineering and robotics.

08.21.17

FlexTech to Host FHE & Sensor Workshop for the Automotive Industry

Sept. 13, 2017 workshop will explore how FHE adds functionality, decreases weight and impacts design.

08.18.17

Sun Chemical Releases 2016 Sustainability Report

Focuses on R&D efforts to develop new products and services that help customers improve eco-efficiency goals.

08.16.17

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

Grand View Research Estimates PE Market at $3.02 Billion in 2015

RFID device segment is expected to witness a substantial growth with the highest CAGR from 2016 to 2025.

08.10.17

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Research Institutions | Smart Cards and Packaging | Universities

Printed Electronics Insights: Smart Packaging & IoT is Oct. 12

OE-A, EPSRC, FlexTech host conference covering the field of printed electronics.

08.10.17

FlexTech Hosts Workshop on FHE and Sensors in the Automotive Industry

Fiat-Chrysler Group, Velodyne LiDAR, SBD Automotive, DuPont, NextFlex and more will be on hand.

08.09.17

NextFlex’s Brynt Parmeter will Advise Secretary of the Army on Regional Issues

Parmeter served more than 23 years as an active duty infantry officer, retiring at the rank of colonel in 2014.

08.04.17

2018FLEX Set for Feb. 12-15

Will be co-located with the MEMS & Sensors Technical Congress.

08.02.17

3D Printing | Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics

BASF 3D Printing Solutions GmbH to Start Operations in September 2017

Establishes new group company to pursue opportunities in 3D printing.

07.28.17

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

Strengthens multifunctional electronic materials and devices research.

07.26.17

3D Printing | Breaking News | Electronic Materials | Flexible and Printed Electronics

Arkema to Invest in Bio-sourced Polyamide 11 Chain in Asia

Investing €300 million to increase production capacity by 50%.

07.14.17

2017 iNEMI Roadmap Looks to Future of Electronics Manufacturing

iNEMI’s largest and most extensive roadmap is on sale online.

07.07.17

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics

NuCurrent Named 2017 FLEXI Awards Winner

Selected for Product Innovation Award for printed wireless power transfer antennas.

06.22.17

Breaking News | Contract Manufacturing/Printing | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Printed Circuit Boards/Membrane Switches/In Mold Electronics

Jabil Accelerates Innovation for Europe’s Big Brands with Launch of Blue Sky Center in Spain

Center in Tortosa will enable customer collaboration, innovation and competitiveness in the Digital Era.

06.19.17

Dow and DuPont Receive Antitrust Clearance from US DOJ for Proposed Merger of Equals

Merger on track to close in August 2017.

06.16.17

NextFlex Ramps Pilot Manufacturing Line for Flexible Hybrid Electronics

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

06.14.17

Flexible Electronics Industry Experts to Deliver Joint Keynote During 2017FLEX

NextFlex’s Jason Marsh, Flex’s Anwar Mohammed to address challenges, solutions for wearable electronics.

06.13.17

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables | Smart Cards and Packaging

CPEIA, AFELIM Establish Strategic Partnership for North America and Europe

Will partner on technical working groups and educational events such as webinars, technical seminars and conferences.

06.12.17

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

Sun Chemical to Showcase Portfolio of Solutions for Biosensors, Medical Devices at MD&M East 2017

Will highlight SunTronic ECLIPSE conductive inks, resists, dielectrics and insulators and SunTronic NANOSILVER inks.

06.05.17

NextFlex Adds Dr. Scott Miller as Director of Strategic Programs

Dr. Miller spent the last 13 years with GE Global Research, where he led R&D teams for wearable devices.

06.05.17

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

PragmatIC Named Future Planet ‘Company of the Year’

PragmatIC was selected as winner of the Security category.

05.31.17

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | RFID and NFC

Schreiner Group Takes Over HAWE Facility in Dorfen, Germany

The move into the facility will take place over the course of 2018.

05.31.17

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics

Enfucell Receives ISO 9001 Certification

Certificate includes design, manufacturing and sales of thin and flexible batteries, IoT devices and battery materials.

05.30.17

Breaking News | Contract Manufacturing/Printing | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Printed Circuit Boards/Membrane Switches/In Mold Electronics

Jabil Expands Facility Footprint in Saigon High-Tech Park

Expanded Jabil Vietnam’s operations to a total of 413,000 square feet of building space at the industrial park.

05.30.17

CPEIA and SEMI | FlexTech Announce Partnership at CPES2017

Industry associations formalize collaboration to drive continued development of PE, FHE technologies.

05.25.17

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

$100 Million Industry Challenge Launched at CPES2017

Call for more sector investment at Canada’s premier event for printable, flexible and wearable electronics.

05.24.17

Sun Chemical to Showcase Portfolio of Advanced Materials at Display Week 2017

Will show liquid crystal and photoalignment materials, nanosilver and inks, conductive pastes and inks, tapes and adhesives.

05.23.17

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

European Collaboration on IoT Announced

Necomada project involves collaboration of 13 partners working on integrating electronics into everyday items.

05.17.17

Optomec Announces Superior Results Proven in Landmark 3D Metal Additive Manufacturing Study

Leading OEMs, research institutes validate repeatability, transferability of Optomec LENS process for aerospace components.

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

Optomec Announces Improved Performance of Copper Inks for Aerosol Jet Printed Electronics

Optomec deposition and curing techniques will lower production cost, expand industrial use of 3D printed electronics.

05.03.17

Sun Chemical to Showcase Technology Portfolio at IDTechEx Printed Electronics Europe 2017

Will highlight PE, PCB, EL, smart sensors and electronics manufacturing solutions.

05.03.17

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Personnel | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

American Semiconductor Expands Sales Team

Richard Ellinger is named VP sales and marketing.

05.01.17

Breaking News | Financial News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Sensors and Wearables

Flex Reports Fourth Quarter, Fiscal 2017 Results

Fiscal year cash flow from operations of $1.1 billion and free cash flow of $660 million.

04.28.17

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

Optomec 3D Printers at Grand Opening of U3DP Facility in Hong Kong

Hong Kong Polytechnic owns an Optomec Aerosol Jet system for 3D printed electronics and a LENS system for 3D printed metals.

04.20.17

Ontario Recognizes Flexible and Printable Electronics as Priority Sector

Grant will expand CPEIA events that drive partnerships for innovation.

04.19.17

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Sensors and Wearables

American Semiconductor Receives Boeing Supplier of the Year Award

Boeing recognized 13 companies selected from more than 13,000 suppliers.

04.18.17

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

LOPEC 2017: Printed Electronics are Revolutionizing Vehicle Manufacturing

Printed and organic electronic components give vehicle designers practically limitless opportunities.

04.12.17

3D Printing | Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Sensors and Wearables

IDTechEx Announces Winners of Launchpad

Will showcase innovations from 18 start-up companies at IDTechEx Europe.

04.12.17

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

Sun Chemical joins the CPEIA

World’s largest ink producer supports the Canadian ecosystem for printable electronics.

04.07.17

Industry Support Building for CPES2017

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

03.30.17

NextFlex Awards Largest Set of Development Projects to Date

Newest grants, totaling $21 million, will help accelerate flexible hybrid electronics into mainstream.

03.28.17

3D Printing | Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics

Optomec to Feature Systems for 3D Printed Electronics at UK Advanced Packaging Conference

Will show how additive manufacturing is being used to print functional circuits onto both planar and non-planar substrates.

03.16.17

Sun Chemical to Showcase Full Portfolio of Inks at FESPA 2017

Will highlight inks for screen, industrial, inkjet printing and printed electronics.

03.14.17

Experience the World of Printed Electronics at LOPEC 2017

Printed electronics are increasingly finding their way into everyday lives.

03.07.17

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables

PARC Showcases Seven Energy Breakthroughs at ARPA-E Energy Innovation Summit

Shows energy innovations for IoT, smart buildings and cities, digital manufacturing, solar and more.

03.01.17

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

Arcus Teams with Thinfilm to Deliver ‘Smart’ LINIE Aquavit

Norway’s largest importer of wine and producer of liquor selects Thinfilm’s NFC technology to connect with consumers.

02.27.17

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Film, Paper, Glass and Substrates | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Research Institutions

DuPont, Holst Centre Extend Collaboration on Printed Electronics

Focus is on wearable electronics, in-mold electronics, consumer electronics and healthcare.

02.24.17

CPES2017 Unveils More than 30 Keynotes, Industry Speakers

Conference includes talks by Unilever, CABA, AFELIM, Sun Chemical and NovaCentrix.

02.22.17

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | RFID and NFC

Thinfilm Launches CNECT Software Portal for Consumer Brands to Implement Turnkey IoT Solutions

Cloud-based platform integrates with Thinfilm NFC Tags to enable remote tag management, custom content delivery and more.

02.22.17

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

Thinfilm Completes Purchase of EAS Manufacturing Equipment for Roll-to-Roll Line

Equipment is expected to be operational in 4Q 2017.

02.22.17

Intelligent Packaging, Flexible Solar Cells and More at LOPEC 2017

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

02.15.17

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | RFID and NFC | Sensors and Wearables

2017 Call for Presentations for SGIA Printed Electronics Symposium

Symposium is seeking presentations on the rapidly growing market of e-textiles.

02.15.17

Flexible and Printed Electronics | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables | Universities

NextFlex Announces Next Set of Projects

Unique solutions proposed for human performance monitoring and materials and inventory management.

02.14.17

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

Imec, Holst Centre and Cartamundi Introduce Plastic NFC Tag Communicating with Smartphones

The NFC tag is manufactured using IGZO thin-film transistors on a plastic substrate.

02.07.17

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

CPEIA Signs Unilever as a Member

CPEIA furthers partnership for smart packaging and smart retail.

02.07.17

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Printed Circuit Boards/Membrane Switches/In Mold Electronics | Product Releases

Sun Chemical Introduces Newest Addition to Imagecure Soldermask Product Family

Showcases solutions for printed circuits, printed electronics at IPC APEX EXPO 2017.

02.06.17

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Manufacturers News | Smart Cards and Packaging | Suppliers News

intelliPACK Leadership Council Launches for North America

Sets up dedicated business network for smart packaging/retail.

02.03.17

Optomec Launches Asia Pacific Operations Center in Singapore

Addresses increasing demand for Optomec products and enhances support for customers and resellers in the region.

02.02.17

Breaking News | Financial News | Flexible and Printed Electronics

Xerox Reports 4Q 2016 Earnings

Total 4Q 2016 revenue from continuing operations of $2.7 billion, cash flow of $462 million.

02.01.17

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Sensors and Wearables | Universities

CuePath Innovation, McMaster University Join CPEIA

Smart packaging startup, research-driven university are two newest members.

01.31.17

Optomec to Showcase 3D Printed Electronics at UK Conference

Aerosol Jet printing of flexible and stretchable interconnects to be highlighted at InnoLAE.

01.30.17

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Financial News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Printed Circuit Boards/Membrane Switches/In Mold Electronics

DIC, Taiyo Holdings Becomes Equity-Method Affiliate of DIC

Will leverage DIC’s proprietary technologies into markets Taiyo Holdings operates in, including PWBs, printed electronics.

01.30.17

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Financial News | Flexible and Printed Electronics

DuPont Reports 4Q 2016, Full-Year Results

Full-year 2016 EPS increased more than 20%, full-year 2016 free cash flow Improved $1.6 billion.

01.24.17

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Manufacturers News | RFID and NFC | Smart Cards and Packaging

Thinfilm Strengthens NFC Label Conversion Services in Europe through Partnership with Beneli

Leading provider of self adhesive labels now offering Thinfilm’s NFC solutions to major brands.

01.20.17

Flexible and Printed Electronics | Printing | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables

Xerox Receives Top Innovator Ranking from Clarivate Analytics

Later this year, Xerox will roll out the largest product launch in its history with 29 new devices.

01.19.17

Due Date Approaching for 2017FLEX Abstracts

2017FLEX will be held June 19-22, 2017 in Monterey, CA.

01.19.17

CPEIA, The Alberta Council of Technologies Establish Strategic Partnership

Electronic technologies to boost diversity in Alberta’s economy.

01.17.17

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

Xerox Showcases Digital Print, Automation at Retail’s BIG Show

Showing how print innovations, analytics can springboard more memorable, personalized retail experiences.

01.16.17

Identiv Introduces Next Generation of Its Smart Temperature Sensor Solution for IoT

uTrust Sense Temperature Tracker is a low-cost, portable, powered smart sensor that tracks and stores readings.

01.13.17

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

LOPEC 2017 Will Highlight Printed Electronics for the Car of Tomorrow

Opportunities include curved displays in dashboards, sensors and OLEDs in vehicle lighting.

01.11.17

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

Epec Celebrating 65 Years

The oldest printed circuit board company in North America.

01.10.17

Breaking News | Financial News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Smart Cards and Packaging

Xerox Completes Separation of Conduent

Begins new chapter as a leader in digital print technology.

01.03.17

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

Xerox Names Steve Hoover CTO

Hoover currently serves as CEO of PARC, A Xerox Company.

12.23.16

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

Thinfilm, Prime Vision to Deliver NFC Solutions to Mail and Parcel Industry

Partners will address security, communication, and eCommerce needs using printed electronics technology.

12.23.16

LOPEC 2017 Looks to Make Visions a Reality with Printed Electronics

March 28-30 conference in Munich will feature talks by Samsung, AU Optronics and other industry leaders.

12.15.16

OE-A to Show How PE is Technology of the Future and in Daily Life at CES 2017

Will demonstrate numerous application opportunities in consumer electronics at CES 2017.

12.09.16

2017FLEX Issues Call for Papers and Posters

Presentations on original research and advancements in process and materials and from end users are of particular interest.

12.08.16

Lockheed Martin Joins Nextflex to Accelerate Flexible Hybrid Electronics Innovation

Joins more than 50 companies, academic institutions, and non-profits in public-private partnership.

11.28.16

CPEIA Reaches 80 Members in Two Years

Members range from multinational leaders to promising startups.

11.28.16

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

CPEIA Partners with Business Development Bank of Canada

Goal is to help bring innovative technology to market.

11.23.16

Breaking News | Contract Manufacturing/Printing | Flexible and Printed Electronics

GSI Technologies, LLC Sells Label Division to Cypress Multigraphics

The Functional Printing business unit, including all printed electronics manufacturing, will remain with GSI Technologies.

11.23.16

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

TactoTek Joins Linear Technology at Electronica

Will highlight silicon LED driver solutions in injection molded structural electronics.

11.01.16

CPEIA Welcomes Henkel AG & Co. as a New Member

Henkel Electronic Materials has been a key materials supplier in the printable electronics industry.

10.28.16

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Printed Batteries | Sensors and Wearables | Smart Cards and Packaging

Panasonic Develops Bendable, Twistable, Flexible Lithium-ion Battery

Batteries are suitable for use in card-type and wearable devices.

10.10.16

IDTechEx Wearable USA Kicks Off Next Month

Wearable technology has expanded significantly over the last three years.

10.07.16

Faurecia Invests in Canatu

Goal is to enhance automotive interior systems through functional interior parts with tactile functionality.

10.07.16

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

CPEIA, Tech-Access Canada Forge Strategic Alliance

Will help SMEs tap into technical support that can help them bring to new products and applications to market.

10.07.16

New Funding for Massachusetts to Serve the State’s Manufacturers

MassMEP will pursue a partnership with NextFlex.

10.07.16

VTT's Functional Inks Bring Additional Information, Entertainment to Products

Offers easier traceability and safer consumption.

10.04.16

IDTechEx Announces Winners of Launchpad Initiative in Santa Clara

Launchpad winners will show their innovations to more than 3000 attendees.

09.28.16

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

CPEIA Welcomes Red River College, Tech-Access Canada

Continues to grow its reach across Canada’s college sector.

09.27.16

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Manufacturing | Printing

Optomec to Showcase 3D Printed Electronics at Sensors Midwest

Aerosol Jet printing for mass production of smart IoT devices to be highlighted.

09.27.16

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

TactoTek Secures In-Mold Structural Electronics Lighting Patent

TactoTek uses injection molded structural plastic as a light guide to deliver lighting effects in thin designs.

09.23.16

Printed Electronics Market Growing, with Revenue Forecast at $43 Billion by 2020

LOPEC 2017 will be held from March 28-30, 2017, in Munich, Germany, and will highlight latest achievements.

09.21.16

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

Thinfilm, Sarine Use NFC Solutions to Create Digital Identities for Diamonds

World leader in diamond and gemstone technologies uses NFC SpeedTap to digitally present each diamond’s unique story.

09.19.16

LOPEC 2017 Announces Call for Papers

Conferemce will be held March 28-30, 2017 in Munich, Germany.

09.15.16

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | RFID and NFC | Smart Cards and Packaging

Thinfilm Plans Expansion in US, China

Scaling current production in US and implementing a high-volume roll-to-roll manufacturing line.

09.13.16

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Personnel | Sensors and Wearables

Flex Appoints Scott Offer as General Counsel

Most recently, Offer served as SVP and general counsel at Lenovo.

09.13.16

PARC Showcases Flexible, Printed, Hybrid Electronics at NextFlex Opening

PARC is working on a wide range of projects, from sensors to wearables.

08.30.16

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

TactoTek Advisory Board Brings Industry Connections, Business Building Expertise to Growing Company

Global industry veterans contribute to Finnish company creating injection molded structural electronics.

08.30.16

Breaking News | Financial News | Flexible and Printed Electronics

Enfucell Opens a Crowdfunding Campaign

Company is raising €800,000 to ramp up sales and marketing efforts, ensure QC.

08.26.16

NextFlex Opens Silicon Valley-Based Innovation Institute for Flexible Hybrid Electronics

Inaugural opening follows $75 million US DoD investment.

08.24.16

Flexible and Printed Electronics | Manufacturing | RFID and NFC

PragmatIC Awarded Grant to Develop Production Equipment

FlexLogIC fab-in-a-box scales capacity to billions of flexible integrated circuits.

08.16.16

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

2016 Printed Electronics Symposium is Less Than Two Months Away

Day-and-a-half event begins one day before the 2016 SGIA Expo.

07.22.16

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Manufacturers News | Personnel | RFID and NFC

Tauseef Bashir Joins Thinfilm as EVP Global Sales

Bashir is from Amazon.com, where he served as chief sales officer.

07.18.16

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

FUJIFILM Dimatix Launches New Materials Printer

DMP-2850 offers improved cameras, more intuitive application software.

07.14.16

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

2017FLEX to be Held June 19-22, 2017

Three-day technical conference will feature short courses, exhibition and networking events.

07.11.16

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Manufacturers News | RFID and NFC | Suppliers News

Thinfilm Partners with Global Pharmaceutical Company

Partners will leverage NFC OpenSense to drive patient adherence, enhance communication.

07.11.16

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

Thinfilm, Maria&Donato Make Luxury Handbags Smart with NFC Technology

SpeedTap tags battle counterfeiting, enable consumers to authenticate products.

07.01.16

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

Jeff Jacobson to Become CEO of Xerox Corporation Following Completion of Separation

Jacobson currently serves as president of Xerox Technology.

06.27.16

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

Xerox Adds New Director to its Board

Jonathan Christodoro is managing director of Icahn Capital LP.

06.27.16

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

TactoTek Awarded €2.5 Million EU Horizon 2020 Grant

Goal is to mass produce injection molded electronics.

06.24.16

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Mergers and Acquisitions

Bose Corporation to Extend Strategic Partnership with Flex

Ownership of Bose’s manufacturing and development operations in San Luis, Mexico and Penang, Malaysia will transfer to Flex.

06.21.16

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

NextFlex Plans Equipment Briefing for SEMICON West Attendees

NextFlex staff will share plans for manufacturing facility, conducting tours and soliciting input on design and capabilities.

06.20.16

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Printed Batteries

Kauniala Hospital, Enfucell Join Forces on Health Care Technology

Will develop a telemetry and care concept for elderly people.

06.16.16

Breaking News | Contract Manufacturing/Printing | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Personnel

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