Flexible and Printed Electronics

Printed Electronics Now’s International Suppliers’ Directory

Printed Electronics Now staff 11.04.20

Flexible and Printed Electronics | Manufacturers News | RFID and NFC | Sensors and Wearables | Suppliers News

Flexible Electronics Is Proving to Be Ideal for Healthcare

COVID-19 pandemic has shown the increased need for sensors and wearables with conformable form factors.

David Savastano 11.04.20

COVID-19 and the Printed Electronics Industry

Companies are trying to navigate a new business climate during the pandemic

Anthony Locicero 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

Flexible and Printed Electronics are Reaching the Mainstream

The industry is seeing new products reach commercialization, whether it is sensors, wearables, in-mold electronics or more.

David Savastano 02.21.20

Conductive Inks and Coatings | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Printed Circuit Boards/Membrane Switches/In Mold Electronics | Sensors and Wearables | Smart Cards and Packaging

Commercialization Drives Growth in the Conductive Ink and Materials Market

David Savastano 02.21.20

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

Smart Packaging Continues to Find New Opportunities

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

David Savastano 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

New Opportunities in the Automotive Industry

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

Dave Savastano 03.07.19

The Conductive Ink and Materials Market

Automotive and healthcare fields are becoming major growth opportunities.

Anthony Locicero 03.07.19

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

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

Flexible Electronics in Healthcare

From glucose sensors to wearables, healthcare continues to be a bright spot for flexible and printed electronics.

Dave Savastano 03.04.19

Brand Owners See Benefits of Smart Packaging

Use of NFC, RFID and other technologies allow brands to connect with consumers.

David Savastano 11.09.18

New Opportunities for Flexible Sensors

Medical wearables, Industrial Internet of Things are among the opportunities ahead for flexible sensors.

David Savastano 11.09.18

Flexible and Printed Electronics | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables

Flexible Electronics Applied to the Development of Sensors

Joaquín Castán and Susana Otero 11.09.18

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

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

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

TNO at Holst Centre Develops Cuddle Vest

Connected cuddle vest with printed electronics can give hugs from a distance.

Printed Electronics Now staff 01.19.21

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

Annual Outlooks at Virtual ISS 2021 Point to Global Economic, Chip Industry Growth

Semiconductor industry to grow to $1 trillion in chip sales in the early 2030s, speakers at the Virtual SEMI Industry Strategy Symposium revealed.

Printed Electronics Now staff 01.19.21

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

Jones Healthcare Group Operating Through Ontario’s New COVID-19 Restrictions

Operations 'remain in full compliance with mandates and recommendations from official health organizations and the government.'

Printed Electronics Now staff 01.18.21

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics

Global Printed, Flexible, Hybrid, Textile Electronics Community Gathers Online

First 120 speakers announced.

Printed Electronics Now staff 01.13.21

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Graphene, Perovskites and Carbon Nanotubes | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

Brewer Science Celebrates 40th Anniversary

In 1981, the company introduced ARC bottom anti-reflective coatings to chipmakers worldwide.

Printed Electronics Now staff 01.12.21

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

Surrey Unveils Breakthrough Manufacturing Process of Ultra-thin Sensor for Smart Contact Lenses

System contains photodetector for receiving optical information, temperature sensor for diagnosing potential corneal disease and a glucose sensor.

Printed Electronics Now staff 01.11.21

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Research Institutions

CPI Hosts ERDF’s PROSPECT Program

To assist small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the North East across a wide range of sectors.

Printed Electronics Now staff 01.11.21

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

Powercast Sees Record Customer, Revenue Growth in 2020

Also, Powercast showcasing new wirelessly-powered RFID temperature scanning system and more at CES Virtual 2021.

Printed Electronics Now staff 01.05.21

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

Jabil Posts Record Q1 2021 Results, Raises FY21 Financial Outlook

Net revenue was $7.8 billion in 1Q 2021, with US GAAP operating income of $314 million.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 01.05.21

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

Ynvisible Adds Seda Evis To Advisory Board, Closing Private Placement

Evis designs new products, services, businesses that spark change for Fortune 500 companies such as Amazon, Nike, Toyota, Philips, GE and Herman Miller.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 01.04.21

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

SEMI President/CEO Ajit Manocha Inducted into VLSIresearch Semiconductor Industry Hall of Fame

This honor is awarded to executives who have made systematic contributions to advance the growth and impact of the semiconductor industry.

Printed Electronics Now staff 12.31.20

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

SEMI Technology Unites Global Summit to Spotlight Digital Transformation

Summit will also highlight microelectronics industry innovation and growth.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 12.29.20

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

Industry Strategy Symposium Set for Jan. 12-13, 2021

ISS 2021 to kick off SEMI’s next 50 years with insights into business, economic and technology trends.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 12.18.20

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | RFID and NFC

Avery Dennison, Schreiner MediPharm, PragmatIC Semiconductor Leveraging NFC Technology

Extending smart packaging to the unit-level for everyday pharma to significantly improve patient safety and experiences.

Printed Electronics Now staff 12.15.20

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

Flex Environmental Stewardship Performance Earns Prestigious CDP ‘A’ Score

Company is honored for global water security.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 12.14.20

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

SEMICON Japan 2020 Begins Dec. 11

Themed “Enabling a Smarter World,” SEMICON Japan 2020 brings together industry leaders from Dec. 11-18.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 12.09.20

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

DuPont Celebrates Launch of The Council for Inclusive Capitalism with The Vatican

Company commits to take measurable action to create long-term value that is fair, equitable and inclusive for all stakeholders.

Printed Electronics Now staff 12.09.20

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

Flex Appoints John D. Harris II to Board of Directors

Harris most recently served as VP of Business Development for Raytheon Company and CEO of Raytheon International, Inc.

12.02.20

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

University of Southampton Research Program to Expand Smart Inks, Textiles

International research collaboration led by the University of Southampton.

Printed Electronics Now staff 12.01.20

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

Ynvisible Appoints Ramin Heydarpour to Board of Directors

Michael Robinson, who was appointed Ynvisible's chief operating officer in September 2020, will step down from the company's Board of Directors.

Printed Electronics Now staff 12.01.20

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Electronic Materials | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Research Reports

Printed Electronic Materials Market Forecasted to Reach $6.9 Billion by 2031: IDTechEx

Semiconductors (primarily for OLEDs) and component attachment materials to be the largest materials markets in printed/flexible electronics by 2031.

IDTechEx 11.26.20

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Flexible and Printed Electronics

Ynvisible, Innoscentia Fighting Food Waste With Printed Intelligent Expiry Date Label

Innoscentia has developed materials that combine with the Ynvisible display, enabling real-time quality monitoring of the food.

Printed Electronics Now staff 11.24.20

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

Flex Appoints Dr. Todd M. Fruchterman as President, Reliability Solutions Segment

Dr. Fruchterman’s appointment follows Paul Humphries’s notice of his retirement.

Printed Electronics Now staff 11.24.20

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 | Flexible and Printed Electronics

Timestrip Indicators Track Vaccine Cold Chain Specifications

Designed to be used with the latest coronavirus vaccines now becoming available, the indicators track temperature and time.

Printed Electronics Now staff 11.19.20

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Sensors and Wearables

NextFlex Virtual Workshop: FHE for Automotive Applications

NextFlex hosted its first virtual workshop with more than 200 registered attendees.

Printed Electronics Now staff 11.19.20

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

Ynvisible Appoints New Advisory Board Members

Company completes Board expansion.

Printed Electronics Now staff 11.13.20

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

Ynvisible Adds Piotr Wierzchowiec as Head of Functional Ink Products, Development

He joins the company from Merck KGaA, where he was head of Print Labs for Performance Materials Innovation & Application division.

Printed Electronics Now staff 11.12.20

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics

New Timestrip Indicators for Vaccines

Special liquid indicators have been created by Timestrip which can travel with the frozen vaccine supplies ensuring that any temperature breach can be ID'd.

Printed Electronics Now staff 11.12.20

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

Engineering Startup Gerber Labs Launches

Aim to make printed circuit boards accessible for next-generation electrical engineers.

Printed Electronics Now staff 11.09.20

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

Electronica Goes Virtual

LOPEC and the industry association OE-A will be represented at an online stand.

Printed Electronics Now staff 11.05.20

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

Ynvisible Appoints New Advisory Board Members

Ramin Heyardarpour, Sal Pellingra, and Tiffany Vasilchik join Dr. Michael Okoroafor, Dr. Harlan Byker, and Dr. Harri Kopola on the board.

Printed Electronics Now staff 11.05.20

LOPEC 2021 Goes Virtual

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

Printed Electronics Now staff 11.03.20

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

Flex Reports 2Q Fiscal 2021 Results

Second quarter fiscal year 2021 highlights included net sales of $6 billion, GAAP income before income taxes of $153 million.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 10.30.20

DuPont Reports 3Q 2020 Results

Notes 3Q20 net sales of $5.1 billion are down 6%; $1.1 billion free cash flow in the quarter.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 10.30.20

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics

OE-A: Significant Decline in Printed Electronics Sales Due to COVID-19

OE-A Business Climate Survey: Sales decline of 20% predicted for 2020.

Printed Electronics Now staff 10.28.20

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

Ynvisible Delivers Roll-to-Roll Printed Scoreboard Displays to Pickletech

The largest roll-to-roll display production order by size to date from Ynvisible's production facilities in Linköping, Sweden.

Printed Electronics Now staff 10.22.20

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

Bertrand Fillon Appointed OE-A Fellow 2020

Fillon is the program director of the CEA-Liten of France.

Printed Electronics Now staff 10.21.20

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

Ynvisible's Displays Incorporated Into Hyprint's Embedded Systems Offerings

HyPrint GmbH, based in Heidelberg Germany, develops full-service systems and solutions for the logistics, pharmaceutical and packaging industries.

Printed Electronics Now staff 10.20.20

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

Jabil Delivers Strong 4Q 2020 Results

Fiscal year 2020 highlights include net revenue of $27.3 billion, US GAAP operating income of $499.8 million.

Printed Electronics Now staff 10.08.20

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

Graphene Flagship Launches 1st European Experimental Pilot Line

Goal is to demonstrate how to manufacture and scale up the production of devices based on 2D materials for market applications.

Printed Electronics Now staff 10.08.20

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

Flex Receives Cisco 2020 Excellence in Sustainability Award

This is the second consecutive year that Flex has received Cisco’s Excellence in Sustainability Award at SAE.

Printed Electronics Now staff 10.08.20

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

SEMI Virtual Conference to Speed Smart Manufacturing Adoption Across Supply Chain

Registration for the virtual conference featuring keynotes, case studies and tutorials is open.

Printed Electronics Now staff 10.07.20

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

PolyIC Touch Sensors in Automotive Series Production

Preh volume control in the new Audi A3 operates with touch technology from PolyIC.

Printed Electronics Now staff 10.05.20

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Sensors and Wearables

Tekscan Introduces Cord-Free, Bluetooth-Enabled In-Shoe Pressure Mapping System

Designed for quick and natural gait analysis.

Printed Electronics Now staff 10.01.20

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Sensors and Wearables

Profusa Turns to NextFlex for Skin-worn Reader for Continuous Oxygen Monitoring

NextFlex went on to manufacture over 1,000 wearable units with increasing yield and productivity by the end of 2019.

Printed Electronics Now staff 10.01.20

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

Jones Healthcare Group Launches NFC Connected Packaging Solutions

Will be used to support consumer wellness, brand insights and supply chain protection.

Printed Electronics Now staff 09.29.20

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Flexible and Printed Electronics

Mimbly Ab Picks Ynvisible's Energy Efficient Displays

Will use it for sustainable laundry solution Mimbox, which connects to washing machines to recycle water, save energy and capture microplastics.

Printed Electronics Now staff 09.29.20

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

Dyadic, VTT Developing Efficient Production Method for COVID-19 Vaccines

Advances have been made to develop a new production platform in the industrialized C1 host cell.

Printed Electronics Now staff 09.25.20

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Flexible and Printed Electronics

Agiler Oy, Ynvisible Prototype Smart Label to Verify Sterilization

According to Reports and Data, the global disinfectant products market is forecasted to reach $30.11 billion by 2027.

Printed Electronics Now staff 09.24.20

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

Carnegie Mellon Develops 10-Second COVID Test

Sensor is based on a structure of tiny gold electrodes that are 3D printed using Aerosol Jet process.

Printed Electronics Now staff 09.24.20

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

SEMI NBMC 2020 Call for Proposals for Smart MedTech Technology Development

The RFP is funded by the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL).

Printed Electronics Now staff 09.24.20

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

Flex Appoints Michael Hurlston to Board of Directors

Hurlston, president and CEO of Synaptics Incorporated, has also been named as a member of the company’s Audit Committee.

Printed Electronics Now staff 09.22.20

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

Nano Dimension Hires Dr. Joseph Kaplun

Appointed as the company’s chief technology officer – Materials and VP of R&D and Product Development.

Printed Electronics Now staff 09.22.20

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

Origo Steering Wheel Wins German Design Award 2021 for Outstanding Design Quality

The concept steering wheel, developed by a Finnish automotive consortium, is named a Winner for Excellent Product Design – Human-Machine Interface.

Printed Electronics Now staff 09.15.20

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

Michael Robinson Appointed Ynvisible COO

The company's previous COO, Dr. Inês Henriques, is stepping down.

Printed Electronics Now staff 09.11.20

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

SEMICON Taiwan 2020 Registration Open

Hybrid event will also feature a virtual platform featuring an expo hall, live streaming forums and virtual reality technology.

Printed Electronics Now staff 09.11.20

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Mergers and Acquisitions | Sensors and Wearables

Artemis Capital Partners Acquires Tekscan

Tekscan will continue to operate as an independent company from its Boston HQ.

Printed Electronics Now staff 09.09.20

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Personnel

PragmatIC Appoints Erik Langaker as Board Chair

Company also secures over £13 million additional funding to fuel continued expansion.

Printed Electronics Now staff 09.08.20

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

Flex Repeat Winner of Manufacturing Leadership Awards

Company recognized for sustainability leadership and enterprise integration & technology.

Printed Electronics Now staff 09.01.20

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

Organic Electronics Market Expected to Reach $159.11 Billion by 2027: Allied Market Research

Valued at $46.12 billion in 2019; expected to register 21% CAGR.

Allied Market Research 08.28.20

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

InnovationLab, Heidelberg Collaborate on Industrial Production of Printed, Organic Sensors

Achieve volume and price breakthroughs in the manufacture of printed sensors.

Printed Electronics Now staff 08.20.20

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics

NextFlex: Update from Manufacturing USA

The Manufacturing USA network of Manufacturing Institutes provided input into a bill titled “The Resilient Manufacturing Task Force Act.”

Printed Electronics Now staff 08.19.20

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

SEMI, GLOBALFOUNDRIES to Offer Apprentice Program

Project is aimed at building the electronics talent pipeline.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 08.17.20

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

Flex Releases 2020 Sustainability Report

Accomplishments in 2019 include 10% growth in renewable energy use, 93% of sites hosting community outreach activities.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 08.14.20

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

Flex Names Paul Lundstrom CFO

Chris Collier resigns and will serve as senior advisor through the transition.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 08.11.20

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

Flex Reports 1Q Fiscal 2021 Results

Company reports net sales of $5.2 billion, GAAP net income of $52 million.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 08.10.20

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Sensors and Wearables

Tekscan Launches New OEM Development Tools

Helping companies introduce force-sensitive products to the market quicker.

Printed Electronics Now staff 08.07.20

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 | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Research Reports

Printed Electronics Market Worth $20.7 Billion by 2025: MarketsandMarkets

Projected to grow from $7.8 billion in 2020 at a 21.5% CAGR.

MarketsandMarkets 07.27.20

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Displays and Lighting | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Photovoltaics

DuPont Publishes 2020 Sustainability Report

Inaugural report details progress to meet company’s 2030 Sustainability Goals.

Printed Electronics Now staff 07.24.20

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Manufacturing

Heidelberg Invests in Production of Printed, Organic Electronics

Production started at Wiesloch-Walldorf site.

Printed Electronics Now staff 07.21.20

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

Virtual SEMICON West 2020 to Highlight Opportunities for Stronger Preparedness for Global Challenges

More than 150 industry and government leaders join visionaries to present keynotes, fireside chats, executive panels and news conferences.

Printed Electronics Now staff 07.10.20

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 | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

Applied Materials Spotlights Sustainable AI at 50th Annual SEMICON West

Keynotes and a panel presented by Applied Materials part of the virtual event.

Printed Electronics Now staff 07.09.20

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics

NIST Awards $50 Million in Funding to Help Manufacturers Respond to COVID-19 Pandemic

Aids in increasing production of products that support the response to the pandemic, such as personal protective equipment (PPE).

Printed Electronics Now staff 07.08.20

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

SEMI FlexTech Launches Three Projects to Advance Flexible Hybrid Electronics

SEMI FlexTech is currently soliciting new project proposals via a white paper pre-proposal due July 10, 2020.

Printed Electronics Now staff 06.30.20

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Sensors and Wearables

Research Project to Advance Vital Signs Monitoring of Patients During Emergency Air Transport

SEMI-NBMC, GE Research to develop a medical-grade wireless patch.

Printed Electronics Now staff 06.23.20

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

SEMI Virtual Summit Focuses on Microtechnology-Enabled Solutions to Healthcare Challenges

Will showcase microtechnology-enabled devices aimed at overcoming COVID-19.

Printed Electronics Now staff 06.23.20

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

DuPont, Habitat for Humanity International Collaboration Continues

DuPont helping families, and communities, to thrive through safe, energy-efficient and affordable housing.

Printed Electronics Now staff 06.15.20

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

LG Display to Lead Korean Government’s Project to Develop Stretchable Displays

The company is aiming to develop stretchable display products with a 20% elongation rate by 2024.

Printed Electronics Now staff 06.12.20

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Sensors and Wearables

New Timestrip Range Helps Fight Against Coronavirus

Novel indicators provide essential monitoring of virus specimens.

Printed Electronics Now staff 06.11.20

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics

SEMI FlexTech Invites Proposals for Funding Flexible Hybrid Electronics Advancements

Topics include advanced heterogeneous packaging for FHE, stretchable electronics, electronics environmental sustainability and more.

Printed Electronics Now staff 06.11.20

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Sensors and Wearables

NextFlex Secures Seven Years of Funding in Cost-Sharing Agreement with Air Force Research Laboratory

Funding – up to $154 million – includes money from the Office of the Secretary of Defense to fuel electronics innovation for manufacturing, military purposes.

Printed Electronics Now staff 06.10.20

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Research Institutions

Network R2RNet Bundles Expertise for Continuous Functionalization of Surfaces

21 European partners from industry, research organizations, universities pooling expertise in continuous functionalization of surfaces in roll-to-roll process.

Printed Electronics Now staff 06.10.20

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

Flex Appoints Erin McSweeney to Board of Directors

McSweeney currently serves as EVP, chief human resources officer of Optum, Inc.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 06.08.20

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

Tech Visionaries on Hand for Virtual SEMICON West 2020

Keynotes for SEMI’s 50th anniversary to highlight technology’s potential to improve prosperity worldwide.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 06.04.20

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

DuPont Donates $100,000 to Midland Flood Relief and Recovery

Donation will be split evenly between the Midland Flood Relief Fund and Rise Together Fund.

Printed Electronics Now staff 05.26.20

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

Ynvisible, Evonik Announce Printed Electronics Collaboration

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

Printed Electronics Now staff 05.26.20

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics

Flex2Future Launches Silicon Valley Cohort for Summer 2020

Will recruit a new cohort of interns from De Anza College to work at NextFlex and other companies in the south San Jose area.

Christina Moore 05.22.20

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

International Contest Looking for Innovators Using Paper-based Electronics

The contest is open until June 1, 2020.

Printed Electronics Now staff 05.20.20

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Sensors and Wearables

GE to Optimize, Track Wind Blade Health from Factory to Field

Being funded by NextFlex, America’s Flexible Hybrid Electronics Manufacturing Institute, as part of Project 5.0.

Printed Electronics Now staff 05.20.20

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

Flex Announces Mike Thoeny as President, Automotive Business Group

Thoeny will have full P&L responsibility for the Automotive business, including commercial, customer and technology strategy and execution worldwide.

Printed Electronics Now staff 05.19.20

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Flexible and Printed Electronics

Ynvisible Announces Closing of $1.5M Non-brokered Private Placement

Private placement of 7,500,000 common shares of the company at $0.20 per share to raise gross proceeds of $1,500,000.

Printed Electronics Now staff 05.14.20

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

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

Used to track shared objects in workspaces.

Printed Electronics Now staff 05.12.20

DuPont Reports First Quarter 2020 Results

Net sales totaled $5.2 billion, down 4% compared to the year-ago period.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 05.08.20

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Sensors and Wearables

Tekscan Introduces PM64

New cost-effective product for widespread deployment of pressure mapping technology

Printed Electronics Now staff 05.06.20

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

NextFlex Receives $11.5 Million in Funding for Project Call 5.0

Project Call 5.0’s awarded projects represent a set of companies and universities focused on maturing the industry's capabilities.

04.29.20

DuPont Provides Update on Current Business Conditions

Expects strong first quarter results; implementing initiatives to address significant uncertainty in select end-markets.

04.21.20

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

Adamant Innotech, CSEM Developing Serological Test that Traces Previous Infections

Tests track the presence of specific antibodies in the blood that the body produces in response to an infection.

04.13.20

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

Flex Appoints Michael Hartung as President, Agility Solutions Segment

Hartung’s appointment follows Doug Britt’s notice of his intent to resign from the company.

04.08.20

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

Henkel Drives Smart Living, Mobility, Hygiene

With functional material solutions for printed electronics.

03.31.20

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

OE-A Competition 2020 Winners Announced

Competition promotes further development of flexible electronics.

03.31.20

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics

Ynvisible, NXN Collaborate on New Electrochromic Colors

Ynvisible will utilize NXN’s ECP technology to expand its portfolio of electrochromic inks for printed interactive graphics.

03.26.20

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics

Timestrip Sees Demand Increase for Temperature, Time Indicators

Timestrip time indicators are used to indicate to healthcare staff when equipment such as hospital curtains are due for replacement.

03.24.20

Breaking News | Film, Paper, Glass and Substrates | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Printed Circuit Boards/Membrane Switches/In Mold Electronics

DuPont Provides Response to Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Prevention, Control

Company is implementing safety plans and protocols based on World Health Organization and CDC guidelines.

03.16.20

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics

OE-A: Printed Electronics Expects Another Year of Growth

90% of survey participants expect the industry to continue its positive development in the coming year, per OE-A.

03.13.20

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

Jones Healthcare Group Establishes Protocols, Plans in Response to COVID-19

The company said it launched facility visitor health screening protocols, travel limitations and more due to COVID-19.

03.11.20

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

Jabil Named to IDG’s CIO 100 List for IT Excellence, Innovation

IDG’s CIO 100 Award recognizes Jabil’s Citizen Data science program.

03.11.20

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

Flex Addresses COVID-19, Impact on 4Q Fiscal 2020

Flex said it will provide further information during its Investor and Analyst webcast on March 11, 2020.

03.09.20

LOPEC 2020 Will Not Take Place

The next LOPEC will be held March 23-25, 2021.

03.06.20

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

Brewer Science Receives Intel's Preferred Quality Supplier Award

Recognizes companies that Intel believes have "relentlessly pursued excellence and conducted business with resolute professionalism."

03.05.20

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

SEMICON Southeast Asia 2020 Postponed Until Aug. 11-13

Organizers said the postponement is due to concern surrounding the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.

03.05.20

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

SEMI-FlexTech Announces 2020 FLEXI Awards Winners

SEMI-FlexTech, a SEMI Strategic Association Partner, presented the 2020 FLEXI Awards at the 19th annual FLEX 2020 Conference and Exhibition in San Jose, CA.

02.27.20

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

CPI, Canadian SME, NRC Partner to Overcome Key Bottleneck in Graphene Oxide Production

The project received a £235k ($305,767) grant from Innovate UK.

02.25.20

3D Printing | Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics

Printed Electronics in 3D: Ready for Mass Market

LOPEC focusing on functional materials and equipment.

02.20.20

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

PolyIC Presents Sensor Technology for Complex Industrial Applications

Will be at Embedded World Fair (Feb. 25-27) in Nuremberg and at LOPEC (March 24-26) in Munich.

02.19.20

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

CPI Awarded ISO Certification for Medical Device Quality Management

The accreditation significantly enhances CPI’s offering to the growing MedTech market, it said.

02.18.20

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

DuPont Announces Leadership Changes

Ed Breen Returns to CEO role, becoming executive chairman and CEO; Lori Koch named CFO

02.18.20

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

Mobility to Smart Living: Printed Electronics Make Everyday Life Easy, Flexible

OE-A Competition 2020 exhibits, new OE-A Roadmap and the current business climate survey show the state of the art in flexible electronics at LOPEC 2020.

02.13.20

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Flexible and Printed Electronics

Printed Electronics: Foldable, Rollable Displays at LOPEC 2020

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

02.11.20

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

SEMI President and CEO Ajit Manocha Being Inducted into Silicon Valley Engineering Hall of Fame

SVEC honoring Manocha for 'championing industry collaboration and driving manufacturing efficiency in multiple leadership roles.'

02.11.20

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

Nigel Perry Steps Down as CPI CEO

Frank Millar appointed successor beginning April 2020.

02.10.20

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Printing

Toppan Receives Bronze Class SAM Sustainability Award for 2nd Year

Toppan is also once again the only Japanese company to receive an award in the Commercial Services & Supplies sector.

02.10.20

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

SEMI-FlexTech Launches Six New FHE Projects

Organizations including UTEP, American Semiconductor, PARC, Tekscan, Alertgy and SAFI-Tech will lead the initiatives.

02.05.20

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Printed Batteries

Thinfilm Updating Corporate Strategy

Focused on design, development, and production of battery solutions targeting existing market demand with differentiated solutions to power wearables, sensors.

02.04.20

Flex Announces 3Q 2019 Results

Flex ended the quarter with approximately $1.8 billion of cash on hand and reduced total debt by approximately $200.3 million to approximately $2.8 billion.

02.03.20

DuPont Reports Fourth Quarter, Full Year 2019 Results

Full year net sales totaled $21.5 billion, down 5% versus 2018.

01.31.20

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

Jones Packaging Inc. Unveils New Identity, Changes Name to Jones Healthcare Group

Company celebrates 100 years serving health and wellness markets.

01.30.20

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

Fraunhofer ISC Works on Economic Processing on Lot Size One

CeSMA has developed highly elastic sensors and actuators based on silicone.

01.29.20

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

Ynvisible Produces Ligna Energy AB’s Wood-Based Batteries

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

01.28.20

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Sensors and Wearables

Japan Display, University of Tokyo Collaborate on Thin Image Sensor

It can measure fingerprints, veins, and pulse waves.

01.23.20

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics

Toyochem Develops Highly Flexible EMI Shielding Film for High-speed FPCs

Evaluation samples of LIOELM TSS510-HF are now available.

01.22.20

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Flexible and Printed Electronics

Ynvisible Showcases Power of Interactive Printed Graphics at New York Retail Innovation Week

Partners with HappyOrNot Ltd. to demonstrate mass scalable thin form factor feedback collection system concepts for omnichannel retail.

01.16.20

NextFlex Awards $12.5 Million+ in Funding for Flexible Hybrid Electronics Innovations

Projects include unmanned aircraft systems, a wearable patch to monitor biomarkers, and smart textiles for monitoring structural health.

01.09.20

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Research Institutions

CPI Hosting innoLAE Industry Day 2020

The innoLAE Industry Day 2020 event will take place on Jan. 20 in Cambridgeshire and will feature talks from prominent industry leaders.

01.06.20

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

Holst Centre Shows Human-Centric Wearables for Smart Health at CES 2020

Holst Centre develops technologies for wireless autonomous sensor technologies and flexible electronics.

01.02.20

Printed Electronics Market Worth $19.8 Billion by 2024: MarketsandMarkets

Expected to register a 15.1% CAGR through the forecast period.

12.18.19

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

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

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

12.17.19

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Sensors and Wearables

LOPEC 2020 Focus Topics: Smart Living, Mobility

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

12.17.19

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Research Institutions

CPI Supports Smart Food-labeling Project Set to Reduce Food Waste in 2020

CPI helped to develop wet media formulations and timing mechanisms for the new Oli-Tec Time Temperature Indicator label (TTI) technology.

12.11.19

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

Isorg’s Showcasing Full-screen Fingerprint-on-Display Module at CES 2020

It supports up to four fingers simultaneously touching a smartphone display.

12.11.19

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 | Displays and Lighting | Flexible and Printed Electronics | RFID and NFC | Smart Cards and Packaging

Ynvisible, Identiv Partner on Temperature Tracker Products

Companies combining Ynvisible’s EC display technology-based visual indicators with Identiv’s range of uTrust Sense Temperature Tracker products.

12.10.19

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

Tom Peregoodoff Appointed CEO of TF Massif Technologies

Will succeed Judith Stewart who remains with the organization in the role of president.

12.10.19

Yole: Emerging Printing Fills Gap for Rising Electronics Applications

According to Yole’s analysts, the emerging printing equipment market is expected to grow at a 5.8% CAGR for the next five years, to reach $781 million in 2024.

12.10.19

European Industries Lead New Graphene Flagship Projects to Shape EU’s Environmental Future

Graphene Flagship has committed €45 million to invest in 11 commercialization projects.

12.10.19

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 | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Sensors and Wearables

CES 2020: 'Where Tech Changes Business'

CES 2020 will run Jan. 7-10 in Las Vegas.

12.06.19

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

VTT: Electronics Developers Start Extensive Cooperation to Advance Circular Economy

The objective of the 2-year R&D project is to create recyclable and compostable electronics and optics that use renewable resources.

12.03.19

Breaking News | Film, Paper, Glass and Substrates | Flexible and Printed Electronics

IDTechEx Printed Electronics USA 2019 Award Winners Announced

The next IDTechEx Printed Electronics award ceremony will be held Berlin in Germany, May 13-14, 2020.

11.22.19

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

Ynvisible Appoints Michael Robinson, Leif Ljungqvist to Board of Directors

Robinson is director of Open Innovation & Business Development for Packaging Innovation at L’Oréal USA; Ljungqvist was chairman of Consensum Production AB.

11.21.19

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Photovoltaics

Integrated Photovoltaics: Power Coming From the Facade

LOPEC Conference: Technical Conference focuses on energy and sustainability.

11.21.19

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Photovoltaics | Research Reports

Polaris Market Research Forecasts 4.2% Growth in Conductive Ink Market Through 2026

Estimates market at $3.12 billion in 2017, growing to $4.43 billion by 2026.

11.21.19

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics

Women in STEM, China and Materials are Focus of Today's Exhibition Theater Talks

Companies will look at key markets like materials for flexible electronics, as well as opportunities in China and for Women in STEM.

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 | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Manufacturers News | Suppliers News

IDTechEx Hosts Short Sessions Today

Topics range from Flexible and Structural Electronics: Manufacturing to Sensors, Systems and IoT.

11.19.19

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

Jabil Recognized as Philanthropic Corporation of the Year

John Hopkins All Children’s Foundation, AHA nominated Jabil for the philanthropic work it does in the Tampa Bay community.

11.19.19

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | RFID and NFC

FlexIC Foundry Enables Custom Flexible Integrated Circuit Design

FlexIC Foundry now allows third parties to access this technology to design and manufacture their own custom flexible integrated circuits (FlexICs).

11.14.19

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

Volkswagen Joins SEMI

Volkswagen is a founding member of the SEMI Global Automotive Advisory Council.

11.12.19

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

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

11.12.19

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

Imprint Energy Adds Ex-Panasonic North America CEO, VP of Business Development

Expanding ecosystem of partners for safe, flexible, printed non-lithium batteries for IoT applications.

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

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Photovoltaics

Ynvisible Sells Contract Manufacturing Services to Epishine AB

Epishine is purchasing roll-to-roll manufacturing services from Ynvisible Production; companies combining solar cells with printed electronic displays.

11.07.19

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Mergers and Acquisitions

FlexEnable Acquires Merck’s OTFT Materials Portfolio for Flexible Displays

Now branded as FlexEnable FlexiOM.

11.07.19

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | RFID and NFC

PragmatIC, Schreiner MediPharm Partner

Adding smart labels based on PragmatIC’s ConnectIC family of flexible integrated circuits into Schreiner MediPharm’s product portfolio.

11.07.19

DuPont Reports 3Q 2019 Results

Net sales for the quarter totaled $5.4 billion, down 5% versus the same quarter last year, with operating EBITDA of $1.4 billion.

11.04.19

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

DuPont Announces 2030 Sustainability Goals

The nine long-term goals are based on a critical assessment of the company’s capabilities coupled with the feedback of customers and stakeholders.

11.01.19

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Sensors and Wearables

Baker-Polito Administration Announces $5.2 Million in New Advanced Manufacturing Awards

The grants include $3.8 million to fund a new integrated photonics training facility that will be co-led by Bridgewater State University and Stonehill College.

11.01.19

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Personnel

American Semiconductor CEO Named Innovator of the Year 2019: Idaho Innovation Awards

"This is an award for the entire company and our investors," Doug Hackler said about the win.

10.31.19

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

Smart Living: Innovative Solutions for Everyday Life at LOPEC 2020

Fitness trackers, smart pharmaceutical packaging, adhesive solar films or step-less dimmable windows among the focus of next event (March 24-26, 2020).

10.29.19

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Research Institutions

Xerox Publishes 2019 Global Corporate Social Responsibility Report

Committed to a 25% reduction in global energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by 2025.

10.28.19

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

Ynvisible Interactive, Electroninks Bring Electrochromics to Educational Consumer Electronics

The collaboration creates an opportunity to integrate electrochromics into the Electronink’s Circuit Scribe Kits aimed at consumer markets.

10.23.19

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | RFID and NFC

PragmatIC, Topolytics Team for UK Government Circular Economy Initiative

Topolytics will use RFID tags incorporating PragmatIC’s technology to deliver the UK’s first comprehensive digital waste tracking solution.

10.22.19

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

SPF-Inc., QuickLabel Partner for Printed Electronics

Exhibiting this technology at Printed Electronics USA on Nov. 20-21, 2019, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA.

10.18.19

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

Jabil Appoints New Director

Kathleen A. Walters previously served as an independent director on Jabil’s Board of Directors from 2005-2011.

10.17.19

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

CPI Showcasing New Flexible Electronics Capabilities

The free event will run over one and a half days and will be held at CPI’s National Formulation Centre in Sedgefield, UK.

10.14.19

Upcoming Conductive Ink Conference Focuses on Inks and Flexible Electronics

Sun Chemical, DuPont, Brewer Science, NovaCentrix, XENON Corporation, SEMI among presenters at Oct. 17-18 Conductive Ink Conference in Chicago.

10.09.19

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

Duke University Electrical Engineers Devise Fully Print-in-Place Technique for Electronics

Gentle enough to work on delicate surfaces including paper and human skin.

Ken Kingery 10.03.19

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

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

10.02.19

Sun Chemical, DuPont, Brewer Science, SEMI Headline Conductive Ink Conference

Sensors and wearables for healthcare, production processes will be among key takeaways from Oct. 17-18 conference.

09.25.19

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

SEMI, SUNY Poly Awarded $6 Million NSF Grant

Pilot program designed to grow electronics industry talent pipeline.

09.24.19

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

Ynvisible Appoints Tommy Höglund VP of Sales & Marketing

Höglund starts with the company on Nov. 4, 2019. He will also act as the managing director of the Ynvisible fully owned subsidiary Consensum.

09.19.19

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

SEMICON Taiwan 2019 Features Smart Tech, Innovation

Taiwan is the world’s largest consumer of semiconductor materials, with spending of $11.4 billion.

09.19.19

Development of 'Cutting-edge' Technology within Fraunhofer Lighthouse Project 'Go Beyond 4.0'

6 Fraunhofer Institutes demonstrated individualization of single products in mass production environments by employing digital printing and laser technologies.

09.18.19

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables | Suppliers News

Brewer Science Sharing Advanced Packaging Expertise at SEMICON Taiwan 2019

The event runs Sept. 18-20, 2019, at TWTC Nangang Exhibition Center in Taipei.

09.16.19

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Sensors and Wearables

Smart Medtech Forum Focuses on Innovation, Future of Medical Technology

SEMICON Europa takes place Nov. 12-15, 2019 at Messe München, Munich, Germany.

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

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables

Senior Executives from MEMS, Sensors Supply Chain Gathering at Executive Congress

MSEC comes as manufacturers plan to embed more than 50 billion MEMS and sensors in thousands of applications by 2024.

09.06.19

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

CPI Celebrates 15 Years of Innovation in the North East UK

CPI has now delivered more than 1,700 public and private R&D projects with a value of nearly £500 million.

09.04.19

Breaking News | Contract Manufacturing/Printing | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

Flex Expands Operations in India with New Manufacturing Facility in Tamil Nadu

Additionally, Flex has 10 other facilities in India.

08.30.19

Second Annual Electronic and Conductive Inks Conference Highlights Latest Technologies, Applications

Conference will feature talks on conductive inks and their use in sensors, health care and more.

08.28.19

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 | Displays and Lighting | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Mergers and Acquisitions

Ynvisible Interactive Completes Consensum Production AB Acquisition

Ynvisible issued to the former Consensum shareholders an aggregate of 3,564,474 common shares of the company at a deemed price of $0.474 per payment share.

08.23.19

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

Semi Unveils Technology Showcase Finalists for MEMS & Imaging Sensors Summit

The Technology Showcases will take place during concurrent sessions on Sept. 26. Winners will be announced that evening during the gala dinner.

08.22.19

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Personnel | Smart Cards and Packaging

Ynvisible Appoints Petteri Strömberg Head of Product Management

Strömberg has more than 15 years of experience in product line management for globally leading companies in the RFID/smart labels industry.

08.16.19

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

NextFlex: Innovation Day 2019 'Better Than Ever'

Attended by more than 350 industry, academia and government partners.

08.15.19

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Flexible and Printed Electronics

CAPTIVA Innovations Produces Extra Large Flexible Printed Electronic LED Wall Banner

Created for IEEE International Flexible Electronics Technology Conference.

08.15.19

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

Smart Tech, Innovation, Industry Future in Spotlight at SEMICON TAIWAN 2019

SEMI Technology Think Tank Summit and Electro-Innovation Forum debut.

08.13.19

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Flexible and Printed Electronics

CAPTIVA Launches Flexible Printed Electronic LED Retractable Banners for Leading Cosmetic Brand

Designs interactive LED eBanners for Lise Watier’s innovative lipstick marketing campaign.

08.08.19

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Printing

Epson, Elephantech Forge Capital, Business Ties

Epson is investing in the startup and the parties have entered into a partnership agreement that includes the supply of inkjet printheads.

08.08.19

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

PARC Opens New Cleanroom Facilities

The PARC Cleanroom can prototype display and imaging thin-film transistor backplanes which are compatible with manufacturing facilities.

08.07.19

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Printed Batteries

Imprint Energy Expands Access to Safe, Flexible Batteries for High-Volume IoT Applications

New battery developer’s kits propel the design of next-gen applications

08.06.19

DuPont Reports Second Quarter 2019 Results

Operating EBITDA margins improve 170 basis points on cost control and higher local price.

08.01.19

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

Flex Reports 1Q Fiscal 2020 Results

Flex ended the quarter with approximately $1.9 billion of cash on hand and total debt of approximately $3.2 billion.

07.29.19

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Sensors and Wearables

NextFlex Massachusetts Node Ramps Up

The Node is preparing to launch its website and begin recruiting interested companies and universities to join.

07.26.19

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Sensors and Wearables

NextFlex: FlexFactor Program Growing

FlexFactor launched in San Jose, CA in the fall of 2016, and has since expanded to Elyria, OH and Huntsville, AL.

07.25.19

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Sensors and Wearables

NextFlex Announces New Human Health, Performance Monitoring Symposium

Being held Aug. 6 at NextFlex in San Jose, CA.

07.24.19

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Research Institutions

SEMICON Europa to Highlight Smart Technologies

Co-located with productronica, event slated for Nov. 12-15, 2019 will feature smart automotive, medtech and manufacturing opportunities.

07.23.19

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

CPI Project Accelerating Commercialization of Lightweight Nanomaterials, Composite Products

CPI is contributing its facilities and capabilities to a Horizon 2020 project focused on creating an open-innovation testbed.

07.19.19

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

Baker-Polito Administration Announces Advanced Manufacturing Awards

Nearly $900,000 in Massachusetts Manufacturing Innovation Initiative grants support projects at UMass Lowell and Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

07.12.19

Ynvisible Interactive Signs Binding Letter of Intent to Acquire Consensum Production AB

To establish high volume roll-to-roll printing of electrochromic displays.

07.09.19

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

Nissha Co., Ltd. Establishes Mobility Business Unit

Task force that industrial materials and devices business segments work together to seize more business opportunities in the automotive market.

07.05.19

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

SEMI Americas, Semiconductor Digest Announce 2019 Best of West Award Finalists

CyberOptics, Advantest and Advantest are finalists.

07.03.19

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

VTT, Saab Expand Cooperation in Security of Supply of Critical Technologies

Identified technologies include materials and sensors that are critical across Saab’s product portfolio.

06.27.19

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

Samsung Electronics Selects Optomec’s Aerosol Jet for Next-Generation Electronics Production

Electronics producers are now using the Aerosol Jet process to print RF interconnects.

06.24.19

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

Brewer Science Named a Top Workplace

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch previously recognized Brewer Science as a Top Workplace in 2012, 2013, 2015 and 2017.

06.24.19

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

Baoshen Places Order for PragmatIC’s Flexible Integrated Circuits

Baoshen has an annual capacity of 7 billion print items and 1 billion RFID labels.

06.21.19

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Flexible and Printed Electronics

CAPTIVA Innovations to Unveil Market-Ready Interactive LED eBanner Signage Solution at GlobalShop

Will showcase wide format innovation through printed e-Signs in various shapes, sizes and levels of interactivity.

06.20.19

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

CHASM Advanced Materials Launches Partner Program

Preferred Integration Partner Program creates the ‘go-to’ network to realize innovations in transparent flexible printed electronics.

06.19.19

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Sensors and Wearables

BeBop Smart Fabric Sensors Enable First 3D Expressive Keyboard

The K-Board Pro 4 is a four-octave MPE MIDI Polyphonic Expression keyboard controller.

06.18.19

Versum Stockholders Approve Acquisition by Merck KGaA

The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2019, subject to regulatory clearances and the satisfaction of other customary closing conditions.

06.18.19

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Research Reports | RFID and NFC

Conductive Inks Market Worth $4 Billion by 2024: MarketsandMarkets

Market valued at $3.3 billion and projected to grow at 4% CAGR.

06.18.19

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | RFID and NFC

Veridos, Prismade Labs Collaborate to Achieve Greater Security for ID Cards

Developed an interactive security feature for ID cards.

06.14.19

Brewer Science Expands Printed Electronics Service Capabilities

Company to host free sensors expo workshop on ‘Next Generation Sensing: Printed Sensors’ with other industry leaders.

06.11.19

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

NextFlex Launches $10.5 Million Funding Round

For flexible hybrid electronics innovations in anti-counterfeiting, flexible batteries and hypersonics.

06.10.19

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

Ynvisible Closes Private Placement

Closed a non-brokered private placement of 12,571,429 units of the company at $0.35 per unit for gross proceeds of $4,400,000.

06.10.19

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