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

Flex Joins World Economic Forum

CEO Revathi Advaithi now a member of the Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders.

09.17.21

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

Counterfeit-Proof and Unique Identification Shows Authenticity of Products

Fraunhofer SmartID project looks to develop a novel marking system that can determine the authenticity of products via smart devices even while offline.

09.15.21

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics

Powercast’s RF Wireless Power Technology Awarded for Global Sustainability

Powercast aims to save millions of one-time-use batteries from entering landfills yearly.

09.08.21

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Research Institutions

Orbit – Durham University’s new Enterprise Zone – Opens Its Doors at NETPark

Orbit also acts as a gateway to the thriving ecosystem of NETPark.

09.08.21

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Photovoltaics

Epishine Signs Distribution Agreement with Farnell

Will enable light energy harvesting within electronic design.

08.24.21

Brewer Science’s Dan Brewer to Deliver Keynote Speech at Tech and Innovation Summit

Chief resource officer’s remarks highlight Missouri’s robust technological advancements.

08.23.21

Techblick Articles Discuss Innovation Trends in Printed, Hybrid, In-Mold, 3D Electronics

The goal is to demonstrate progress and state-of-the-art on various fronts.

08.20.21

Proof of Vaccination Required to Attend CES 2022

CTA implements additional safety protocols.

08.17.21

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

CSEM, USJC Partner to Develop an Ultra-Low-Power Chip

The system-on-chip that can be used to run smartphones, tablets and other connected devices.

08.10.21

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

G+D: Chip Shortage Threatens Vital Economic Sectors

Warns of failures in economically critical areas such as connectivity, payment systems and electronic identities.

08.04.21

DuPont Reports 2Q 2021 Results

2Q21 net sales were $4.1 billion, up 26%; organic sales are up 23% versus the year-ago period.

08.03.21

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

TechBlick Now Offering Masterclasses

These classes blend theory with practice, covering the basics as well as practical advice and real-world demonstrations.

08.03.21

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

NTU Singapore Paving the Way for UV-Enabled Flexible Wearable Tech

NTU researchers reported that their flexible UV light sensors were 25 times more responsive, and 330 times more sensitive, than existing sensors.

08.02.21

Flex Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2022 Results

Reports net sales of $6.3 billion and adjusted operating income of $290 million.

07.30.21

New SecQuAL Consortium Launches

Lloyd’s Register will lead a group of UK businesses to reduce waste and build consumer confidence in food supply chains through data and technology.

07.29.21

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

3D Printing Market Worth $34.8 Billion by 2026: MarketsandMarkets

Printers segment is expected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period.

07.29.21

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

Brewer Science to Show Smart Devices, Printed Electronics Capabilities at Innovation Days

Their cutting-edge Flexible Hybrid Electronics lab enables a full range of electronics platforms, including sensors and systems.

07.28.21

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

Trelleborg, InnovationLab Develop Logistics System Based on Printed Sensors

Creating low-cost sensor matrices for automated inventory tracking.

07.28.21

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

Avery Dennison to Acquire Vestcom

Vestcom provides pricing and branded labeling solutions at the retail shelf-edge, and advances the opportunity to accelerate Intelligent Labels adoption.

07.28.21

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

Silicon Wafer Shipments Reach New High in 2Q 2021:

Second quarter 2021 silicon wafer shipments grew 12% from the 3,152 million square inches recorded during the same quarter last year.

07.27.21

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

Jabil Announces New $1 Billion Share Repurchase Authorization

Since 2016, Jabil has returned approximately $2 billion to shareholders through both share repurchases and dividends.

07.26.21

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

NREL Chooses Mortenson To Complete RAIL Facility

The 15,700-square-foot Research and Innovation Laboratory (RAIL) will provide multipurpose lab space for energy efficiency and renewable energy research.

07.23.21

Brewer Science Milestone Anniversary Supports World Bird Sanctuary

Brewer Science donated the funds to build a kiosk entrance into the World Bird Sanctuary.

07.21.21

DuPont, Chemours, Corteva Reach Natural Resources Restoration Agreement with Delaware

The companies will agree to pay $50 million for environmental restoration, improvement and other natural resource needs.

07.15.21

New Paper/Digital Book Hybrid Wins European Printed Electronics Competition

The winning proposal will enable readers to access digital content by touching ‘links’ or inked buttons printed directly on a book’s paper pages.

07.09.21

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

Toppan Printing Rebrands as Toppan Inc.

Reflects company’s transformation and diversification.

07.02.21

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

SEMICON Taiwan Postponed to December 2021 or January 2022

Delayed in response to a resurgence of COVID-19 cases in Taiwan.

06.30.21

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

CPI Demonstrates Feasibility of Novel Battery-on-Circuit Technology for Smart Labels

Reelables’ smart labels attach to objects like a sticker and can be tracked with a phone app.

06.29.21

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

TechBlick Highlights Depth and Breadth of Innovation in the Display Industry

Next event, Innovations & Market Trends in Displays, will take place July 14-16, 2021.

06.28.21

Brewer Science Shows Sustainability in Action with Local Event

Event enables residents to recycle electronic items and tires.

06.28.21

Post Dispatch Names Brewer Science a Winner of the Greater St. Louis Top Workplaces 2021

Seven years running for Top Workplace recognition.

06.22.21

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

Flex Releases Its 2021 Sustainability Report

In 2020, the Flex Foundation provided financial contributions, grants and mask donations across 33 local projects in 12 countries.

06.22.21

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

DuPont Publishes 2021 Sustainability Report

Report details progress to meet company’s 2030 Sustainability Goals

06.21.21

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

Jabil Posts Third Quarter 2021 Results

Third quarter of fiscal year 2021 highlights include net revenue of $7.2 billion.

06.21.21

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

SEMI Supports Introduction of FABS Act in US Senate

Goal is to spur semiconductor manufacturing growth.

06.21.21

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

SEMI Urges US, EU Cooperation on Technology and Trade

Expresses support for establishing an EU-US Trade and Technology Council.

06.15.21

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

OE-A Competition 2022 Launched

OE-A is looking for new products, prototypes and designs related to flexible, organic, and printed electronics.

06.10.21

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Manufacturers News

First Solar to Invest $680 Million in Expanding American Solar Manufacturing Capacity

New manufacturing facility in Ohio will be company’s third in the United States.

06.10.21

Canatu, DENSO Sign JDA to Increase Carbon NanoBud Film Manufacturing Productivity

The project will focus on improving reactor design, process controls and serviceability.

06.09.21

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

SEMI Applauds Senate Passage of USICA Semiconductor Funding

US Senate approved $52 billion in funding for new incentives to promote US semiconductor manufacturing and research.

06.09.21

Brewer Science Launches American Materials Technology Partnership

Goal is to deliver leading materials innovation to US microelectronics manufacturers.

06.08.21

Brewer Science Achieves ISO 45001:2018

Brewer Science is now certified in three different ISO standards.

06.03.21

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

CPI Announces Global Partnership with Cambridge Design Partnership

Partnership aims to ensure that transformative diagnostic and healthcare technologies reach patients fast.

05.28.21

CTA: Automotive Tracking for Record Growth at CES 2022

More than 175 companies have committed from the transportation and vehicle technology industry for 2022, which is a 12% increase from CES 2020.

05.24.21

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

Flex Receives National Export Award in Mexico

Has nine manufacturing sites in Mexico.

05.24.21

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Research Institutions

Argonne National Laboratory Hosting Materials for Printed Hybrid Electronics Webinar

May 19, 2021 from 1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. CT.

05.13.21

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

Flex Reports 4Q, Fiscal 2021 Results

Net sales for the 2021 fiscal year were $24.1 billion, with GAAP net income of $613 million.

05.07.21

DuPont Reports 1Q 2021 Results

Net sales were $4.0 billion in 1Q 2021, up 8%, with organic sales up 7% versus the year-ago period.

05.07.21

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

SEMICON Europa 2022 Postponed

The move follows Messe Munich’s announcement that it will postpone electronica for organizational reasons.

05.07.21

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics

TechBlick Holds 3rd Virtual Conference, Exhibition

This event is co-located with a conference on quantum dots.

05.05.21

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

Jabil Offers Connected Packaging Solution Built to Scale

Jabil’s Connected Packaging platform eliminates reorder friction for everyday goods.

05.04.21

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

Scientists at NREL Report New Synapse-Like Phototransistor

Such devices could eventually help computers process visual information more like the human brain and be used as sensors in things like self-driving vehicles.

04.29.21

CTA Announces Return to Las Vegas for CES 2022

CES will convene the tech industry in person and digitally.

04.28.21

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

Jabil Opens Healthcare Manufacturing Facility in Dominican Republic

PIISA Industrial Park site to create more than 500 new job opportunities.

04.27.21

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Sensors and Wearables

IEE Launches VitaSense

According to IEE, it is the world’s first interior radar sensing solution to detect at-risk unattended children.

04.26.21

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

SEMI Appoints imec, Soitec Executives to Europe Advisory Board

Luc Van den hove, president and CEO of imec appointed chair; Paul Boudre, CEO of Soitec, appointed vice-chair.

04.23.21

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

SEMI Applauds Introduction of Endless Frontier Act

This bipartisan legislation calls for the investment of more than $100 billion in science and technology initiatives.

04.22.21

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

TechBlick Announces Agenda For Next Printed, Hybrid, Structural, 3D Electronics Virtual Event

TechBlick is a year-round event series with over 350+ analyst-picked live online presentations on emerging technologies.

04.21.21

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

Canatu Manufactures World’s Thinnest Free-standing CNB Membrane

CNB is a hybrid carbon nanomaterial fusing nanotubes with fullerenes.

04.20.21

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

Virtual ASMC 2021 Spotlights Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Excellence

Registration for the event is now open.

04.19.21

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Research Institutions

SUPERSMART Wins 'Best Publicly Funded Project Demonstrator' in 2021 OE-A Competition

Research project presented paper-based printed electronics as an environmentally friendly and cost-efficient alternative.

04.15.21

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

InnovationLab Wins 'Best Prototype/New Product’ at 2021 OE-A Competition

The winning product was OccluSense by Bausch, a dental pressure measuring system.

04.14.21

Brewer Science Contributes to Missouri State University Foundation

With this gift, Brewer Science is supporting the construction of the Jordan Valley Innovation Center.

04.13.21

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

VTT in 2020: Successful Year Despite Globally Challenging Times

VTT’s annual report 2020 has been published on its website.

04.12.21

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

SEMICON Southeast Asia Rescheduled to Aug. 23-27, 2021 as Hybrid Event

SEMICON SEA 2021 will consist of the following two segments – one virtual and on in-person.

03.26.21

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Flexible and Printed Electronics

Ynvisible, SpotSee Launch Temperature Indication Solution TempSafe Electrocard

Ynvisible tailored a low power, branded, calibrated temperature indication label for cold-chain and temperature-controlled shipment and storage of goods.

03.25.21

intelliFLEX Innovation Alliance Holds Virtual CPES2021

More than 180 colleagues from over 80 organizations in 15 countries around the world connected, contributed, and learned, organizers said.

03.25.21

OE-A Announces New Board of Directors

Stan Farnsworth of NovaCentrix confirmed as the chair of the Board of Directors for the term 2021 to 2025.

03.24.21

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

Brewer Science Expands Capabilities: Smart Devices, Printed Electronics Foundry

Division formerly known as “Printed Electronics” has expanded and is now its “Smart Devices & Printed Electronics Foundry.”

03.23.21

Brewer Science Named Outstanding Exporter for Missouri by NASBITE International

Honored by NASBITE International for excellence in export growth and innovative ap-proaches to international marketing.

03.19.21

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

Jabil Posts 2Q 2021 Financial Results

Delivered $285 million in core operating income on revenue of $6.8 billion.

03.18.21

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Universities

Binghamton University Offering NextFlex FlexPro Training

FlexPro Workshops at Binghamton University will be led by Mark Poliks, professor of Systems Science and Industrial Engineering.

03.18.21

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

Flex's Lynn Torrel Named 2021 Pro to Know by Supply & Demand Chain Executive

Annual recognition honors supply chain's top professionals.

03.17.21

OE-A Business Climate Survey: Silver Linings for Printed Electronics Industry

After a difficult period in 2020, the flexible and printed electronics industry is recovering from the effects of the pandemic.

03.17.21

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Research Reports

Flexible Electronics, Circuit Market Worth $48.5 Billion by 2026: MarketsandMarkets

To grow from an estimated $31.9 billion in 2021 at a CAGR of 8.8% from 2021 to 2026.

03.16.21

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

Flex Wins Multiple 2021 Manufacturing Leadership Awards

These annual awards are sponsored by the National Association of Manufacturers.

03.15.21

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics

InnoPhase Introduces Miniaturized Wi-Fi, BLE Wireless Modules

For a wide range of products including smart home, smart industrial and smart health applications, InnoPhase noted.

03.12.21

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

LOPEC 2021: Experiencing Printed Electronics Up Close

Prof. John A Rogers from Northwestern University will provide information about the technology.

03.11.21

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

Ynvisible, Evonik, Epishine Showcase Self-Powered Smart Signage Solution

Joint technology demonstrator showcases new solutions for retail, supply-chain and in-home devices.

03.09.21

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Mergers and Acquisitions

DuPont Acquiring Laird Performance Materials from Advent International for $2.3 Billion

The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2021.

03.08.21

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics

Isorg Obtains FBI Cert for First Organic Photodiode-Based Module for Fingerprint Scanners

Approved for use in security applications, in particular in mobile device identification for access control at airports and other facilities.

03.08.21

LOPEC: Printed Electronics for COVID-19 Management

Smart solutions for tackling the pandemic; smart patches for monitoring COVID-19 patients; printed sensors for protective masks and distance control.

03.04.21

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

MSTC 2021 Registration Opens

Themed "the Next Wave of Sensorization for Solving Our Shared Challenges."

03.03.21

Brewer Science Appoints Ken Joyce as Executive VP

Will lead company’s efforts to identify, pursue and execute strategic growth alternatives to further accelerate long-term, global growth.

03.01.21

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

Graphene Flagship: Molecular Bridges Power Up Printed Electronics

Graphene Flagship researchers boost the efficiency of conductive inks and devices connecting layered materials flakes with small molecules.

02.26.21

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

NextFlex Massachusetts Provides Node Update

NextFlex Massachusetts Node kicked off a series of webinars to introduce the Node to the FHE community in Massachusetts and across the U.S.

02.24.21

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

Flex Joins Valuable 500 to Further Drive Disability Inclusion

"People with disabilities are an integral part of our Flex Family," CEO Revathi Advaithi said.

02.23.21

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

Jabil Expands Caribbean Healthcare Operations

Jabil Healthcare facility in the Dominican Republic expected to generate 500+ new job opportunities.

02.23.21

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

ChemCubed, Phoenix United Associates Partner

Phoenix UAI will now represent ElectroJet brand solutions for printed electronics.

02.22.21

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics

Bayflex Solutions Expands Endurance Test Capabilities at NextFlex Technology Hub

Will add to the suite of YUASA endurance testing equipment installed at the NextFlex Technology Hub in San Jose, CA.

02.19.21

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

NextFlex Launches $14 Million Funding Round for Flexible Hybrid Electronics Innovations

To address manufacturing challenges and improve reliability.

02.16.21

Sun Chemical to Increase Prices on Inks, Coatings, Adhesives in North America

Packaging and commercial sheetfed inks are impacted by raw material shortages, higher demand and rising transportation costs.

02.15.21

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

DuPont Invests $220 Million in Expansion Project

Production line at the Circleville, OH site is expected to be completed in the second half of 2021.

02.15.21

LOPEC Conference: Printed Electronics for Insiders, Newcomers

Digital meeting point for users, manufacturers and researchers in the field of printed electronics. Approx. 180 live presentations by speakers.

02.11.21

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

Brewer Science Earns GreenCircle Certification for Zero Waste to Landfill

Brewer Science is the only company in the semiconductor industry with GreenCircle Certification. 6th consecutive year Brewer has earned it.

02.11.21

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

Scalable Method for Large-area Integration of 2D Materials

Two-dimensional (2D) materials have a huge potential for providing devices with much smaller size and extended functionalities, Graphene Flagship said.

02.11.21

Printed, Hybrid, and InMold Electronics: Innovation and Market Trends

TechBlick highlights promising innovation and market trends during upcoming interactive online conference and exhibition.

02.10.21

DuPont Reports 4Q 2020 Results

Operating cash flow was $1.3 billion, with $1. billion free cash flow in the quarter up 400% from 4Q19.

02.09.21

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

Ynvisible Announces Ramin Heydarpour as Board Chairman

Heydarpour is the founder and managing partner of Flex R&D Inc.

02.05.21

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

DuPont Named 2021 Best Place to Work For LGBTQ+ Equality By Human Rights Campaign Foundation

Company marks 9th consecutive year earning a perfect score by the Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index.

02.04.21

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

Ynvisible Announces Exercise of Warrants for $4.4 Million

So far, approximately 80% of the warrants have been exercised.

02.02.21

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

SEMICON Korea 2021 Opens With Sensors, Smart Manufacturing Spotlighted

Offering the latest microelectronics industry insights and developments during 20 virtual sessions featuring more than 120 experts.

02.02.21

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Photovoltaics

Epishine Launches 'Light Cell'

Thin, flexible organic solar cell can be integrated into sensors, consumer electronics and other low power devices to reduce or eliminate the need for batteries.

02.02.21

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics

LOPEC Goes Virtual

Three-day digital conference and online exhibition featuring about 100 companies.

02.02.21

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

Flex Reports 3Q Fiscal 2021 Results

Net sales for the quarter were $6.7 billion, with adjusted net income of $251 million.

02.02.21

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

DuPont Completes IFF, Nutrition & Biosciences Merger

DuPont receives a special cash payment of about $7.3 billion, approximately $5 billion of which will be used to retire outstanding debt.

02.01.21

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Sensors and Wearables

CPI Hosts innoLAE Industry Day 2021

Featuring AB InBev Digital Packaging Challenge.

01.29.21

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

TechBlick Holds First Virtual Event

Aimed at global printed, flexible, hybrid and textile electronics community.

01.28.21

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

Xerox Releases 4Q, Full Year Results

Company looks to stand up PARC, other businesses.

01.28.21

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

PRINTING United Alliance Announces TAGA Presents Virtual Event

Registration is free and now open for the two-day session.

01.26.21

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Research Institutions

Imec Technology Taking Off to Space

Imec will validate three of its technologies in a spaceflight environment. Being compact and sophisticated makes these systems attractive for implementation.

01.26.21

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

Ynvisible Names Michael Robinson CEO, Jani-Mikael Kuusisto SVP Ventures

Ynvisible is focusing on speed to market for customer products and sustainable financial growth.

01.22.21

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

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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

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