Smart Cards and Packaging

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

09.07.17

CPEIA Rebrands as intelliFLEX Innovation Alliance

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

09.06.17

OE-A Brings Smart Packaging to drinktec, LOPEC

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

09.06.17

Printed Electronics – Common Ground for Industry and Science

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

08.31.17

Sun Chemical Releases 2016 Sustainability Report

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

08.16.17

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

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

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

08.10.17

Breaking News | Financial News | RFID and NFC | Smart Cards and Packaging

CCL Industries Announces 2Q 2017 Results

Sales for 2Q 2017 increased 30.5% to $1,252.9 million, primarily driven by acquisitions of Checkpoint Systems and Innovia.

08.09.17

Breaking News | Research Reports | Smart Cards and Packaging

European Smart Labels Market Poised for Growth

Growing concerns over security and the need for anti-theft models are driving demand.

08.09.17

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

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

08.04.17

2018FLEX Set for Feb. 12-15

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

08.02.17

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Smart Cards and Packaging

EVRYTHNG Integrates Platform with SmartLabel

Brands can now integrate the SmartLabel transparency initiative with data management capabilities.

08.01.17

Breaking News | Financial News | RFID and NFC | Smart Cards and Packaging

Gemalto Announces Preliminary First Semester Results, 2017 Outlook Revision

Company’s profit from operations is in line with expectations at approximately €93 million.

07.26.17

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Smart Cards and Packaging

Gemalto Offers El Corte Inglés Store Card Holders Easy Route to Samsung Pay

Spain’s biggest department store brings speed, convenience to more than 11 million cardholders.

07.25.17

2017 iNEMI Roadmap Looks to Future of Electronics Manufacturing

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

07.07.17

Breaking News | Research Reports | RFID and NFC | Smart Cards and Packaging

Global Smart Labels Market Poised for Robust Growth

Surging demand for RFID tags in the global retail industry have been pivotal in boosting sales of smart labels.

06.26.17

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

Merger on track to close in August 2017.

06.16.17

Flexible Electronics Industry Experts to Deliver Joint Keynote During 2017FLEX

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

06.13.17

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

CPEIA, AFELIM Establish Strategic Partnership for North America and Europe

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

06.12.17

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

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

06.05.17

NextFlex Adds Dr. Scott Miller as Director of Strategic Programs

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

06.05.17

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

PragmatIC Named Future Planet ‘Company of the Year’

PragmatIC was selected as winner of the Security category.

05.31.17

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

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

Recognizing Canadian excellence in printable and flexible electronics.

05.26.17

CPEIA and SEMI | FlexTech Announce Partnership at CPES2017

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

05.25.17

$100 Million Industry Challenge Launched at CPES2017

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

05.24.17

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

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

05.23.17

Updated NextFlex Website Highlights Member FHE Innovation

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

05.18.17

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

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

05.03.17

Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables | Smart Cards and Packaging | Universities

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

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

04.27.17

Ontario Recognizes Flexible and Printable Electronics as Priority Sector

Grant will expand CPEIA events that drive partnerships for innovation.

04.19.17

Breaking News | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Smart Cards and Packaging

NXP Enables Consumers to Tap beep Card for Payment at FamilyMart Stores, Transit

Commuters can now use their beep cards for purchases at local FamilyMart branches.

04.19.17

Breaking News | Personnel | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Smart Cards and Packaging

Brewer Science CTO Tony Flaim to Give Keynote at Symposium

Will discuss ‘The Evolution of Material & Process Strategies for Handling Wafer Level Packaging Substrates.’

04.18.17

OE-A Elects New International Board of Directors

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

04.10.17

Sun Chemical joins the CPEIA

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

04.07.17

Industry Support Building for CPES2017

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

03.30.17

NextFlex Awards Largest Set of Development Projects to Date

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

03.28.17

Breaking News | Product Releases | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Smart Cards and Packaging

Samsung, Smartlink and Ingenico introduce Contactless Companion Platform

New platform is built with Samsung’s dual interface smart card chip.

03.28.17

Sun Chemical to Showcase Full Portfolio of Inks at FESPA 2017

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

03.14.17

Experience the World of Printed Electronics at LOPEC 2017

Printed electronics are increasingly finding their way into everyday lives.

03.07.17

CPES2017 Unveils More than 30 Keynotes, Industry Speakers

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

02.22.17

Conductive Inks and Coatings | Smart Cards and Packaging

Sun Chemical to Showcase Ink, Magnetic Tape and Brand Protection Solutions at 2017 ICMA EXPO

Will highlight SunCarte offset and screen inks, magnetic, security and conductive ink solutions.

02.16.17

Intelligent Packaging, Flexible Solar Cells and More at LOPEC 2017

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

02.15.17

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Smart Cards and Packaging

Northern Lights Spirits to Distribute Connected Gin Bottles Featuring Thinfilm’s NFC Technology

Kalevala Gin uses smartphone-readable NFC SpeedTap tags, cloud-based software to interact with consumers.

02.14.17

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

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

02.07.17

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

CPEIA Signs Unilever as a Member

CPEIA furthers partnership for smart packaging and smart retail.

02.07.17

Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables | Smart Cards and Packaging

NXP Identifies Top Trends in Access Management, Secure ID for Hospitality Market in 2017

Trends point towards move to advanced smart card technologies, mobile integration.

02.07.17

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

intelliPACK Leadership Council Launches for North America

Sets up dedicated business network for smart packaging/retail.

02.03.17

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

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

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

01.20.17

Due Date Approaching for 2017FLEX Abstracts

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

01.19.17

CPEIA, The Alberta Council of Technologies Establish Strategic Partnership

Electronic technologies to boost diversity in Alberta’s economy.

01.17.17

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

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

01.13.17

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

Xerox Completes Separation of Conduent

Begins new chapter as a leader in digital print technology.

01.03.17

LOPEC 2017 Looks to Make Visions a Reality with Printed Electronics

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

12.15.16

Breaking News | Film, Paper, Glass and Substrates | Mergers and Acquisitions | Smart Cards and Packaging

De La Rue to Acquire DuPont Authentication Business

DuPont Authentication manufactures photopolymer films focused on anti-counterfeiting applications.

12.13.16

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

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

12.09.16

2017FLEX Issues Call for Papers and Posters

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

12.08.16

Lockheed Martin Joins Nextflex to Accelerate Flexible Hybrid Electronics Innovation

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

11.28.16

CPEIA Reaches 80 Members in Two Years

Members range from multinational leaders to promising startups.

11.28.16

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | RFID and NFC | Smart Cards and Packaging

New Smart Hang-Tag from Thinfilm and Bedford Delivers Turn-Key Solution for NFC Mobile Marketing

ElastiTag featuring SpeedTap technology lowers barrier-to-entry for smart packaging, making NFC solutions accessible.

11.18.16

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Smart Cards and Packaging

RR Donnelley Exhibits at Pharma Expo 2016

Highlights printed electronics, packaging and supply chain solutions.

11.08.16

CPEIA Welcomes Henkel AG & Co. as a New Member

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

10.28.16

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables | Smart Cards and Packaging

NextFlex Partners with California Manufacturing Technology Consulting

Goal is to help small- and medium-sized manufacturers.

10.26.16

Breaking News | Research Institutions | RFID and NFC | Smart Cards and Packaging

HaRFest Project Develops Printed Energy Harvesting Device for Next Generation of Smart Packaging

Printed device is powered by NFC technology.

10.25.16

Breaking News | Electronic Materials | Smart Cards and Packaging

CPEIA Adds Brilliant Matters Organic Electronics, Information Mediary Corp.

Adds organic compounds, pharmaceuticals specialists.

10.24.16

PragmatIC Adds Investment from Avery Dennison, Other Partners

£18 million funding supports further growth including development of FlexLogIC equipment.

10.13.16

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

E Ink, HTC and Palladio to Develop Smart Packaging Label for IoT-Based Healthcare Services

E Ink has created a smartphone-based smart packaging label that displays personalized content.

10.10.16

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

Panasonic Develops Bendable, Twistable, Flexible Lithium-ion Battery

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

10.10.16

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

Thinfilm Builds Fabrication Facility to House New High-Volume, Roll-to-Roll Manufacturing

Former Qualcomm site will support ultra-scale production of Thinfilm’s NFC products and serve as new US HQ.

10.10.16

New Funding for Massachusetts to Serve the State’s Manufacturers

MassMEP will pursue a partnership with NextFlex.

10.07.16

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

Offers easier traceability and safer consumption.

10.04.16

IDTechEx Announces Winners of Launchpad Initiative in Santa Clara

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

09.28.16

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

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

09.21.16

LOPEC 2017 Announces Call for Papers

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

09.15.16

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

Thinfilm Plans Expansion in US, China

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

09.13.16

PARC Showcases Flexible, Printed, Hybrid Electronics at NextFlex Opening

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

08.30.16

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | RFID and NFC | Smart Cards and Packaging

Thinfilm, Jones Packaging Deliver Automated Application of NFC OpenSense Tags to Pharma Packaging

The customized Jones production line can apply and read up to 15,000 tags per hour.

08.30.16

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Smart Cards and Packaging

Colorado Partners with MIDS for Secure Polycarbonate ID Credentials

Gemalto subsidiary awarded a six-year contract by the Colorado Department of Revenue’s DMV.

05.16.16

NextFlex Soliciting Second Round of Proposals for Accelerating Development and Adoption of FHE

Release of latest project call to oversee approximately $20 million in funding to explore uses of FHE.

05.09.16

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

Ynvisible, Network Exploration Announce Proposed RTO Transaction

Jani-Mikael Kuusisto will CEO and director; Inês Henriques COO and director.

05.05.16

Avery Dennison, EVRYTHNG Switch on Apparel with 10 Billion Products in World’s Largest IoT Launch

Apparel, footwear products from the world’s largest brands can be given unique, item-level digital identities with Janela.

04.18.16

LOPEC 2016 Enjoys Growth

Printed electronics is seen as a key technology of the future.

04.11.16

2016 FLEX Europe Issues Call for Papers

Silicon electronics + flexible systems enabling new markets.

04.11.16

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Mergers and Acquisitions | Research Reports | Smart Cards and Packaging

Smart Technologies to Transform Security Printing, Brand Protection

Can potentially grow into a $45 billion market by 2026.

04.08.16

Consortium Developing NFC Packaging Capability for the UK

Goal is to position UK as a world leader in production of smart products with printed sensors.

03.29.16

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Electronic Materials | Smart Cards and Packaging | Suppliers News

Sun Chemical to Highlight Ink, Magnetic Tape and Brand Protection at 2016 ICMA EXPO

Will showcase solutions for plastic credit and laminated cards at expo.

03.23.16

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

Molex to Showcase Sensor Portfolio at 2016FLEX

Soligie printed electronics by Molex streamline R&D, deliver faster time-to-market for integrated sensor systems.

02.24.16

Canada’s Printable, Flexible, Wearable Electronics Symposium to Explore Hottest Applications

Smart textiles for wearables and 3D printable electronics are on the agenda at CPES2016.

02.22.16

Nominations Open for Printed Electronics Now's 2015 Product of the Year

Nominations will be open until Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016, with the top five nominees being put up for a vote among our readers.

David Savastano 02.15.16

CPES2016 Unveils Keynote Speaker Lineup

Global leaders chart next big tech growth sector.

02.08.16

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

IntelliPACK Leadership Council to Drive Adoption of Intelligent Packaging in North America

Joint effort between CPEIA, PAC connects both sides of the supply chain.

02.01.16

WestRock, T+ink Introduce IoT Inventory Optimization Display Solution with Intel

Printed electronic sensors turn pegs and shelves into intelligent end-points for retailers and brands.

01.22.16

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

CPES2016 Deadline for Speakers, Academic Posters and Table Top Exhibits is Jan. 15

CPES2016 is key Canadian event for printable, flexible and wearable electronics industries.

01.05.16

CPI Installs NovaCentrix PulseForge 1300

Adds photonic curing system, which will be available to clients on an open access basis.

01.04.16

Thinfilm Receives Funding for Open-Source IoT Platform

Will partner with Siemens, Unilever and others in developing interoperable system.

12.24.15

Sun Chemical Creates New Advanced Materials Division

Will cover areas including inkjet, printed electronics, automotive, architectural and industrial coatings.

12.03.15

LOPEC 2016 Showcases Printed Electronics from Research to Application

Focus will be on automotive industry, consumer electronics and wearables.

11.30.15

Organic and Printed Electronics Industry Expects Increase of 18% in Sales Revenue

Nearly 80% of OE-A Business Survey participants expect a significant increase in sales revenue in the PE industry.

11.23.15

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

PragmatIC Wins National Microelectronics Institute Award

PragmatIC has been declared the UK’s leading emerging technology company of 2015.

11.23.15

Breaking News | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Smart Cards and Packaging

NXP, Sequent Collaborate to Bring Cards to Mobile

Licensing of MIFARE DESFire, MIFARE4Mobile applets boosts use of mobile devices.

11.02.15

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

UK-Based Consortium to Develop Intelligent Packaging for Pharmaceuticals

The project, titled REMEDIES, is headed by GlaxoSmithKline.

11.01.15

Thinfilm Receives ISO 9001 Certification

Intertek Group affirms readiness, viability of company’s Quality Management System.

10.06.15

Breaking News | Smart Cards and Packaging

STMicroelectronics Joins Entrust Datacard’s Card Validation Program for Smart Cards

Program to ensure accurate encoding now includes STPay, a full range of ST EMV payment smart-card solutions.

09.24.15

Conductive Inks and Coatings | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Smart Cards and Packaging

Henkel Reports Strong Second Quarter 2015

Henkel’s sales increased 13.1% to €9,125 million in 1H 2015.

08.17.15

Breaking News | Consulting | RFID and NFC | Smart Cards and Packaging

DNA Selects Gemalto to Guide EMV Deployment Strategy for U.S. Debit Card Issuers

Gemalto works with financial institutions to determine debit or credit chip card profile that meets current needs.

08.13.15

FlexTech Alliance Issues Call for Papers, Posters for 2016FLEX

Conference will be held in Monterey, CA from Feb. 29-March 3, 2016.

08.04.15

Breaking News | Smart Cards and Packaging

PIA’s Dr. Mark Bohan to Present Two Seminars at Graph Expo 15

Will discuss smart packaging, digital press workflows.

07.16.15

LOPEC 2016 Issues Call for Papers

Printed electronics conference scheduled from April 5-7, 2016 in Munich.

07.09.15

Leading US Funds Invest $22 Million in Thinfilm

Investment will allow significant expansion of printed logic production to meet expected demand.

06.19.15

OE-A Elects New Board of Directors

New OE-A board represents the entire international value chain of organic and printed electronics.

06.17.15

Thinfilm Signs Agreements with Global Leaders in Consumer Packaged Goods

Agreements include orders for demonstration systems featuring Thinfilm’s NFC OpenSense product.

06.03.15

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Smart Cards and Packaging

Russian Petrol Retailer EKA Launches Contactless EMV Cards from Gemalto

New cards bring robust defense against fraud, enhanced convenience for end users.

05.22.15

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Smart Cards and Packaging

Philippines-based BancNet Secures Mobile Banking Services with Gemalto’s Authentication

BancNet’s interbank network of 116 local and international banks serves more than 40 million cardholders

05.19.15

Dr. Raj B Apte Joins Thinfilm’s Technical Advisory Council

Low-temperature silicon processing expert to advise Thinfilm on next-generation printed electronics technologies

04.24.15

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Smart Cards and Packaging

SMARTRAC, Cartamundi Cooperate on NFC-enabled Gaming Cards

SMARTRAC will develop customized tags inlays for gaming and collectible cards

04.16.15

Thinfilm Appoints Kai Leppanen as Chief Commercial Officer

Will lead Thinfilm’s global sales, jointly lead field application engineering with chief product officer Dr. Peter Fischer

04.16.15

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Smart Cards and Packaging | Suppliers News

Sun Chemical, DIC to Display UV Inks and Magnetic Tapes for Plastic Cards at CARTES America

Sun Chemical’s SunCarte product line includes new UV screen inks, UV offset plastic card inks

04.02.15

Jennifer Ernst of Thinfilm Electronics Elected as Chair of FlexTech Alliance

Succeeds Keith Rollins of DuPont Teijin Films, who will remain on the Board

03.19.15

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Smart Cards and Packaging

Toppan Printing Receives Economic Development Award From SMDO 2015

Manufacturing site under construction in Georgia recognized for stimulating local economy

03.19.15

Cartamundi, Van Genechten Packaging, PragmatIC, SMARTRAC, TNO and imec Join Forces

Working to realize the creation of smart and interactive printed objects

03.17.15

Breaking News | Consulting | RFID and NFC | Smart Cards and Packaging

Bundesdruckerei’s Expertise Leads Implementation of National PKD Solution in the UAE

Tamper-proof, efficient e-passport verification: EGSP collaborated with HJP, Bundesdruckerei, secunet and G&D

03.09.15

LOPEC: OE-A Displays a Paper Keyboard, Flashing Packaging

Demonstrator Competition proves that printed electronics enables many applications

02.18.15

CPEIA, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters Sign MOU

MOU will see continued exploration of advanced manufacturing technologies

02.18.15

2015FLEX is Bringing Technology and Products to Market

Highlights opportunities for flexible, printed and hybrid electronics

02.16.15

Thinfilm Accepted as Member of the GSMA

GSMA represents interests of mobile operators worldwide and hosts annual Mobile World Congress conference

02.12.15

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Smart Cards and Packaging

Dutch Rabobank Implements Mobile Wallet with Secure Payment App from G&D

Dutch consumers are now able to use their Samsung S4 and Note 3 smartphones to pay for shopping

02.12.15

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

Smart Objects Becoming Reality as PragmatIC Secures Major Investment

Is using the funding to hire more staff, enable scale-up of its production capacity to 100 million flexible ICs this year

01.26.15

Breaking News | Research Reports | Smart Cards and Packaging

Global Anti-counterfeit Packaging Market to Grow at a CAGR of 16.23 Percent from 2014-2019

Healthcare industry is one of the major drivers in this market

01.26.15

RFID and NFC | Smart Cards and Packaging

Gemalto Prepaid EMV Banking Cards Extend Reach of Vodacom m-pesa Mobile Wallet in South Africa

Accepted at any of the 240,000 EMV-compliant payment terminals and over 27,000 ATMs throughout the country

01.22.15

Consulting | RFID and NFC | Smart Cards and Packaging

Uruguay Selects Gemalto for eID Secure Document and Issuance Solution

Uruguay ranked number one in Latin America in the 2014 UN eGovernment index

01.13.15

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Smart Cards and Packaging

Gemalto to Provide the New License for Quebec Drivers

SAAQ, Gemalto sign multi-year contract

Dave Savastano 12.11.14

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Smart Cards and Packaging

Gemalto Launches Enhanced Visual and Tactile Security Features for Official ID Documents

Sealys Secure Surface combines light reflection, movement and tactile elements

Dave Savastano 12.09.14

Breaking News | Smart Cards and Packaging

Innovative Product Packaging Pays Off

Resulting in more environmentally-sound product packaging

Dave Savastano 10.31.14

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Financial News | Smart Cards and Packaging | Touch Screens

3M Posts Record 3Q 2014 Sales, EPS

Sales for third quarter grew 2.8 percent year-on-year to $8.1 billion, with operating income of $1.9 billion

Dave Savastano 10.23.14

PakSense Launches AutoSense

AutoSense automatically delivers cold chain temperature data to smartphones

Dave Savastano 10.20.14

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | RFID and NFC | Sensors and Wearables | Smart Cards and Packaging

Thinfilm Offers Updates for Temperature Sensor Smart Labels, EAS Product

Delivered functional samples of its Temperature Sensor Smart Labels to Temptime Corporation

Dave Savastano 10.09.14

Thinfilm CEO to Discuss the Power of Printed Electronics at Trillion Sensors Summit

Davor Sutija will share findings of a newly published, Thinfilm-sponsored IDC white paper

Dave Savastano 10.09.14

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

Rolith, Protemics Announce Cooperation on Novel Anti-Counterfeiting Technology

Rolith's proprietary security labels are invisible to human eye, standard inspection equipment, but can be revealed using sensors from Protemics

Dave Savastano 10.03.14

Sun Chemical Partners with T+ink, Forms T+sun to Provide Conductive Ink Solutions for Packages and More

Partnership brings together leader in conductive ink technology, largest global producer of inks

Dave Savastano 03.21.14

The Continuing Evolution Of Flexible and Printed Electronics

David Savastano 03.31.16

intelliFLEX Innovation Alliance Looks to Grow Canada’s Flexible Electronics Industry

CPEIA’s rebranding brings new focus to growing segments, including wearables, smart packaging and connected homes.

David Savastano 09.13.17

NextFlex's Pilot Production Line Helps Prepare for Future of Flexible Hybrid Electronics

NextFlex’s pilot manufacturing line adds new equipment to further new projects, manufacturing processes.

David Savastano 07.26.17

2017FLEX Returns to Monterey with More Applications, Exhibits

Conference featured more than 100 presentations in 26 sessions, more than 50 exhibits on the show floor.

Michael Ciesinski 07.19.17

2017FLEX Highlights Opportunities in Flexible Hybrid Electronics

With more than 600 attendees pre-registered and a sold-out exhibition hall, 2017FLEX shows increasing interest in technology.

David Savastano 06.07.17

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

IMC’s Smart Blister Packs are Key Tool in Adherence Packaging

Company earns CPES2017 Product Innovation Award for Med-ic Syringe Pack.

David Savastano 05.31.17

CPES2017 Focuses on Manufacturing, Commercial Solutions

Canada’s leading printed electronics conference will open its doors on May 24 in Toronto.

David Savastano 05.18.17

Global Brand Owners Will Bring Insights to Printed Electronics Europe 2017

Leaders from VF, Galvani Bioelectronics, ARM, Toyota, Coca-Cola and many others will share experiences, requirements.

David Savastano 04.19.17

LOPEC 2017 Comes to Successful Conclusion

OE-A reports major growth in attendance, exhibitors and exhibition space, as well as increasing interest from end-users.

David Savastano 04.05.17

Industry Leaders Offer Insights at LOPEC 2017 Business Conference

New technologies, production processes are among the area covered during sessions.

David Savastano 03.29.17

LOPEC 2017 Examines Key Markets, Technologies

Sessions will include Flexible Displays & Lighting, Wearable Electronics, Automotive & Aerospace, IoT, Devices and more.

David Savastano 03.29.17

Growth of Flexible and Printed Electronics is Focus of LOPEC 2017

Record number of exhibitors, exhibitor space and demonstrators are among signs the technology is moving forward.

David Savastano 03.29.17

Conductive Inks and Coatings | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Sensors and Wearables | Smart Cards and Packaging | Suppliers News

Performance, Cost are Key Drivers for Selecting Conductive Inks

As opportunities for flexible and printed electronics grow, conductive ink suppliers are developing new products.

David Savastano 03.22.17

LOPEC 2017 Highlights Opportunities for Flexible and Printed Electronics

Samsung, AU Optronics are among the industry leaders that will discuss the possibilities for the technology.

David Savastano 03.01.17

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

The Opportunities for In-Mold Electronics

Sun Chemical, Eastprint, DuraTech, AlSentis and T+ink team up to develop IME solutions.

David Savastano 01.25.17

Flexible and Printed Electronics Among Highlights at CES 2017

Sensors, wearables, displays, solar cells and more are on hand at major electronics show.

David Savastano 01.04.17

Most Intriguing Printed Electronics Products of 2016

Here's a look at five interesting technologies that have either reached the market or are nearing commercialization.

David Savastano 01.04.17

Printed Electronics Now’s Top Breaking News Stories, Blogs, Slideshows and More for 2016

Mergers, new markets and products are among the most viewed stories in 2016.

01.03.17

Printed Electronics Now’s Top 10 Online Exclusives for 2016

These 10 exclusives drew the highest readership totals.

01.03.17

Flexible and Printed Electronics in 2016: The Year in Review

With the interest in hybrid production, new opportunities and markets are emerging.

David Savastano 12.21.16

LOPEC 2017: Printed Electronics for Our Health

Printed electronics is finding new opportunities in the healthcare field.

Dr. Ton van Mol 12.07.16

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Sensors and Wearables | Smart Cards and Packaging

Q&A: Christian Menegon, Business Development Manager, Industrial Products for HP

Digital printing has an important role to play on the Internet of Things, and HP is developing solutions for this market.

David Savastano 11.02.16

PE USA 2016 Will Emphasize Gains in Flexible and Printed Electronics

Unilever, Coca-Cola, Google, Intel, Toyota, Porsche and other leading end users are among the presenters this year.

David Savastano 10.19.16

Bridging the Gap: The Opportunities and Obstacles of Adopting Electronic Packaging and Smart Labels

In the short term, it is likely the focus will be on sensors that can be printed directly onto labels and hang tags.

Roy W. Bjorlin 07.05.16

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

Xerox Showcases Xerox Printed Memory at drupa 2016

drupa serves as global showcase for new printed electronics technology.

David Savastano 06.22.16

CPES2016 Brings Together Canadian PE Industry

Attendees discuss new technologies, end use applications.

05.11.16

Printed Electronics Europe 2016 Highlights Industry’s Expansion

Emphasis of upcoming conference is how companies are making money.

David Savastano 04.20.16

CPES2016 Will Examine Industrial Progress of Printed Electronics

Canadian companies, researchers will gather in Toronto to show commercial gains being made by PE.

David Savastano 03.09.16

LOPEC 2016 will Showcase New Opportunities for PE

Audi AG, Sumitomo, adidas, Cartamundi among presenters who will discuss how PE is changing the world we live in.

David Savastano 03.01.16

Printed Electronics Now’s Top Breaking News Stories, Blogs, Slideshows and More for 2015

Printed Electronics Now’s top features span a wide range of topics during 2015.

David Savastano 01.19.16

Printed Electronics Now’s Top 10 Online Exclusives for 2015

These 10 exclusives drew the highest readership totals.

David Savastano 01.13.16

Intriguing Printed Electronics Products of 2015

TempTraq, Mimo Baby, ARMOR SAS, Diageo and OSRAM are among the highlights from the past year.

David Savastano 01.05.16

Learning What End Users Want from Printed Electronics

Leaders from The Coca Cola Company, Bayer HealthCare and Colgate-Palmolive discuss what their companies need from PE.

David Savastano 12.08.15

PE USA 2015 Highlights Latest Innovations

Attendees learn about new developments during talks and on exhibit floor.

David Savastano 11.25.15

New Growth is Focus of Upcoming Printed Electronics USA 2015

Speakers from Coca-Cola, Colgate-Palmolive, HP and Bayer Healthcare among those who will discuss new opportunities.

David Savastano 10.14.15

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

Xerox, Thinfilm Look to Bring Xerox Printed Memory to Market

Key applications include smart consumables and brand protection.

David Savastano 09.23.15

With Acquisition of Soligie, Molex is Well Positioned in Flexible PE

Key markets include sensors, thin film batteries, RFID, flexible displays, memory and IoT.

David Savastano 07.29.15

A Look at Printed Electronics: Printed Electronics Now Interview with Dr. Jeremy Burroughes

The new OE-A chairman discusses the organic and printed electronics field, as it moves from hype to a clear focus on products

David Savastano 06.24.15

National Research Council Canada Brings Expertise to Canadian PE Industry

NRC is providing research and technology expertise to the field of printed electronics.

04.22.15

Printed Electronics Europe 2015 to Showcase PE’s Growth

Qualcomm, United Technologies, Ericcson and Jaguar among the keynote speakers at PE Europe 2015

David Savastano 04.08.15

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

Diageo, Thinfilm Combine on ‘Smart Bottle’ Concept

NFC-enabled labels on Johnnie Walker Blue Label can generate new opportunities to connect with customers

David Savastano 04.01.15

Haydale Ltd. Finds Opportunities for Graphene Inks

Develops proprietary HDPlas scalable plasma process to functionalize graphene and other nanomaterials

03.25.15

LOPEC 2015 Will Showcase New Applications and Technologies

Wearables, automotive, medical uses, displays and more are among the highlights of this year’s conference.

David Savastano 02.18.15

Flexible and Printed Electronics | Manufacturers News | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables | Smart Cards and Packaging

PragmatIC Printing Moves to Scale Up Production

Additional investments should bring production capacity up to 100 million flexible ICs this year.

David Savastano 02.11.15

2015FLEX Conference Showcases Growth in Flexible Electronics

Packaging, Nano-Bio and Displays and three key focus areas for this year’s conference.

David Savastano 02.04.15

Printed Electronics Now’s Top 10 Online Exclusives for 2014

In 2014, Printed Electronics Now covered a multitude of stories online.These exclusives drew the highest readership totals.

David Savastano 01.14.15

Printed Electronics Now’s Top 10 Breaking News Stories for 2014

Printed Electronics Now covered many stories online during 2014. These breaking news stories drew the highest readership.

David Savastano 01.07.15

Printed Electronics in 2014: The Year in Review

More companies are seeing gains in commercialization and new product inquiries, while the M&A front was relatively quiet.

David Savastano 12.17.14

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

Sun Chemical, T+ink Partner to Form T+Sun

David Savastano 04.23.14

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

Thin Film Signs Commercial Deal for Brand Protection Market

David Savastano 03.27.13

Most Intriguing Printed Electronics Products of 2012

David Savastano 12.26.12

PE USA 2012 Focuses on Commercial Gains, Innovations

David Savastano 12.04.12

Flexible and Printed Electronics | RFID and NFC | Smart Cards and Packaging | Universities

RFID Remains a Strong Opportunity for PE

David Savastano 11.07.12

Flexible and Printed Electronics | Product Releases | RFID and NFC | Smart Cards and Packaging

Printechnologics Touchcode Receives Top Honors from WSJ

David Savastano 10.31.12

Flexible and Printed Electronics | Smart Cards and Packaging

PragmatIC Printing, ITW Collaborate to Bring PE to the Security, Brand Identity Markets

David Savastano 08.22.12

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

MpicoSys Focus on Customers Needs Drives Success in Field of Miniature Electronic Devices

David Savastano 08.15.12

Flexible and Printed Electronics | Smart Cards and Packaging

Bemis-Thinfilm Collaboration Offers Major Opportunities for Printed Sensors

David Savastano 07.25.12

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

Ynvisible's Online Shop Proves Ideal for Samples, Feedback

David Savastano 06.05.12

PE's Presence Grows at drupa 2012

David Savastano 05.02.12

Consulting | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Personnel | Research Institutions | Smart Cards and Packaging

PragmatIC Printing-CPI Collaboration Advances Imprinted Logic to Pilot Production Stage

David Savastano 02.29.12

Investments by 3M, RUSNANO Show Interest in PE is Growing

David Savastano 06.08.11

Flexible and Printed Electronics | Personnel | Smart Cards and Packaging

Formation of PragmatIC Printing Strengthens Nano ePrint's Capabilities

David Savastano 02.02.11

Advancements Key Growth Heading Into 2011

David Savastano 01.05.11

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

A Look at Printed Electronics: Printed Electronics Now Interview with Dr. Christer Karlsson

David Savastano 11.10.10

Flexible and Printed Electronics | Printed Batteries | Smart Cards and Packaging

Graphic Packaging, Blue Spark and Novalia Showcase PE's Potential at PackExpo 2010

David Savastano 11.03.10

Consulting | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Printed Batteries | RFID and NFC | Smart Cards and Packaging

Kwizzcard Showcases prelonic's Wide Range of Abilities

David Savastano 07.28.10

Newer PE Companies are on the Move

David Savastano 07.07.10

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

Thin Film Electronics Plans to Provide Memory Everywhere

David Savastano 05.19.10

Flexible and Printed Electronics | Smart Cards and Packaging | Universities

Nano ePrint Focuses on Opportunities in Consumer Packaging, Novelties

David Savastano 02.23.10

Thoughts on the PE Market in 2010

01.06.10

Flexible and Printed Electronics | Printed Batteries | Product Design and Testing | Smart Cards and Packaging

Novalia, Blue Spark Team Up on Interactive PE Projects

David Savastano 10.06.09

Displays and Lighting | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Research Institutions | Smart Cards and Packaging | Universities

Innovations in Large-Area Electronics Conference (innoLAE) 2015

01.09.17

Understanding Smart Materials

03.30.16

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

Functional and Industrial Printing Market to Grow to $114.8 Billion by 2022

Sectors such as inkjet textile printing, 3D printing and electronics are among those showing strong growth.

Daniel Rogers 08.16.17

The Conductive Inks and Paste Business: Everything is Changing

Silver flake, silver nanoparticles, copper inks and pastes, graphene and beyond.

Dr. Khasha Ghaffarzadeh, Yasuo Yamamoto and Dr. Harry Zervos 02.07.17

Latest Trends in the Conductive Inks Business

Suppliers are now focusing on many emerging and nascent applications, including 3D and in-mold printing.

Dr. Khasha Ghaffarzadeh 10.19.16

Experts Opinion | Research Reports | RFID and NFC | Smart Cards and Packaging

Transactional Cards Market to Grow by 10.5 Percent from 2014 to 2019

Shows global move towards IC chip-enabled cards.

Rudie Lion 04.22.15

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

Roy Bjorlin of Sun Chemical Advanced Materials on In-Mold Electronics - Part 2

Sun Chemical's Roy Bjorlin discusses the advantages of printed electronics in in-mold electronics.

David Savastano 01.01.17

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

Roy Bjorlin of Sun Chemical Advanced Materials on In-Mold Electronics - Part 1

Sun Chemical's Roy Bjorlin discusses opportunities for printed electronics in the field of in-mold electronics.

David Savastano 01.01.17

Roy Bjorlin of Sun Chemical Discusses Key Markets for Printed Electronics

In part 3, Roy Bjorlin of Sun Chemical discusses key markets, including PV, PCB, displays and smart packaging.

David Savastano 08.31.16

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | RFID and NFC | Smart Cards and Packaging | Suppliers News

Roy Bjorlin of Sun Chemical Discusses Printing and Printed Electronics

In part 2, Roy Bjorlin of Sun Chemical discusses Sun Chemical and DIC's resources for printing and printed electronics.

08.17.16

Conductive Inks and Coatings | RFID and NFC | Smart Cards and Packaging | Suppliers News

Roy Bjorlin of Sun Chemical Discusses Printed Electronics, CPGs and Converters

In part 1, Roy Bjorlin of Sun Chemical discusses opportunities for printed electronics with leading CPGs and converters.

David Savastano 08.10.16

Smart Cards and Packaging

Sun Chemical, T+Ink Team Up with Touchcode

Through conductive ink, Touchcode makes smart packaging come alive for customers.

10.06.15

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

Thinfilm's Internet of Everything Powered by Printed Electronics

Printed electronics will play a key role in connecting our planet.

09.15.15

Conductive Inks and Coatings | Mergers and Acquisitions | RFID and NFC | Sensors and Wearables | Smart Cards and Packaging

Interesting Moves in the PE Industry

Emerson, Sun Chemical make acquisitions while PragmatIC gets funding from Avery Dennison.

David Savastano 10.26.16

New Technologies Receive Honors During Conferences

Honorees show potential for commercialization, future advances.

David Savastano 05.10.16

RFID and Printed Electronics Earn Attention at NRF BIG Show 2016

Leading RFID, PE providers are playing a role in the future of retailing.

David Savastano 01.26.16

Apple’s Printed Battery Acquisition Likely to Disappoint

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

Jonathan Melnick 10.06.15

Markets Changes as New Segments Emerge

Sensors, wearables are two of the strongest opportunities for flexible and printed electronics.

David Savastano 08.03.15

NextFlex Adds Equipment to Pilot Production Line

NextFlex's San Jose-based pilot production line helps prepare for future of flexible hybrid electronics.

David Savastano 08.09.17

Scenes from 2017FLEX

Conference featured more than 50 exhibits, 100 presentations in 26 sessions.

David Savastano 07.26.17

Scenes from Canadian Printable Electronics Industry Association's CPES2017

The CPEIA recently concluded its successful CPES2017 in Toronto. (Photos courtesy of Lauren Smith Photography)

David Savastano 06.28.17

Scenes from PE Europe 2017

Printed Electronics Europe 2017 showcased new technologies in flexible and printed electronics. (Photos courtesy of IDTechEx)

05.24.17

Printed Electronics on Display at LOPEC 2017

Printed electronics were the highlight at LOPEC 2017 in Munich, Germany. (Photos courtesy of Messe Munchen)

David Savastano 04.12.17

Scenes from Printed Electronics 2016

Nearly 3,300 attendees gathered to see what's new in the industry during Printed Electronics USA 2016.

David Savastano 11.22.16

RFID and NFC | Sensors and Wearables | Smart Cards and Packaging

Scenes from NRF BIG Show 2016

More than 35,000 visitors attended the 2016 NRF BIG Show, which showcased intriguing new developments in retail.

David Savastano 01.26.16

Slideshow: Intriguing New PE Products of 2015

Here are five of the most interesting new flexible and printed electronics products from 2015.

David Savastano 01.04.16

Scenes from Printed Electronics USA 2015

An estimated 3,000 attendees came to Printed Electronics USA 2015, which just concluded in Santa Clara, CA.

David Savastano 11.24.15

New Products Showcased at Printed Electronics USA 2015

Innovations are highlighted at Demonstration Street and on the exhibition floor.

David Savastano 11.24.15

Mergers and Acquisitions in the PE Industry

Over the years, the flexible and printed electronics industry has seen significant mergers. Here are a few of note:

David Savastano 07.29.15

Displays and Lighting | Manufacturers News | RFID and NFC | Smart Cards and Packaging | Suppliers News

Scenes from LOPEC 2015

New technologies and applications were at the forefront at LOPEC 2015.

David Savastano 04.08.15

IDTechEx CEO Raghu Das

IDTechEx CEO Raghu Das discusses the growth of PE USA 2016 and the flexible and printed electronics industry.

David Savastano 11.30.16

Raghu Das – IDTechEx CEO

Raghu Das, IDTehEx's CEO, discusses the PE industry on the eve of PE USA 2015.

David Savastano 11.18.15

Dr. Khasha Ghaffarzadeh, Head of Consulting for IDTechEx

Dr. Khasha Ghaffarzadeh, head of consulting for IDTechEx, discusses the state of the flexible and printed electronics market.

David Savastano 02.04.15

NextFlex's Highlights for the First Half of 2017

NextFlex moves forward in expanding the field of flexible hybrid electronics.

08.15.17

The Market for Conductive Inks

The conductive ink market had more than $2 billion in sales in 2014, and is expected to grow to $2.7 billion by 2025.

06.16.15

PE Europe 2017 Reports Growth

Attendance is up 10%, and number of exhibitors increased by more than 30%.

David Savastano 05.17.17

CPES2017 Focuses on Manufacturing, Commercial Solutions

Canada’s leading printed electronics conference will open its doors on May 24 in Toronto.

David Savastano 05.17.17

PE Europe 2017 Brings Together Emerging Technologies

Conference shows latest in flexible and printed electronics, sensors, e-textiles, 3D printing, graphene and more.

David Savastano 05.10.17

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

RRD Shows CustomWave RFID Solutions Powered by Printed Electronics

RRD leverages its global manufacturing footprint for high volume production and distribution.

05.10.17

PE Europe 2017 Focuses on New Technologies and Worldwide Brands

Toyota, Coca-Cola, VF, HP and many other industry leaders will highlight the opportunities for emerging technologies.

David Savastano 05.09.17

Sun Chemical to Showcase Technology at IDTechEx Printed Electronics Europe 2017

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

05.09.17

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

PragmatIC to Establish Billion Unit Production Capacity for Flexible ICs by 2018

First FlexLogIC fab-in-a-box system being commissioned to enable mass market roll-out of intelligence for everyday items.

05.09.17

LOPEC 2017 Comes to Successful Conclusion

OE-A reports major growth in attendance, exhibitors and exhibition space, as well as increasing interest from end-users.

David Savastano 04.05.17

Printed Electronics Reaches New Dimensions at LOPEC 2017

Record numbers of exhibitors, space and visitors reflects the industry’s growth.

04.05.17

Breaking News | Mergers and Acquisitions | Smart Cards and Packaging

Smartrac Completes Sale of Secure ID & Transactions Business to Linxens

Linxens is a leader in design and manufacture of smartcard connectors, inlays and LED light sources.

04.05.17

Growth of Flexible and Printed Electronics is Focus of LOPEC 2017

Record number of exhibitors, exhibitor space and demonstrators are among signs the technology is moving forward.

David Savastano 03.29.17

Printed Electronics Makes Its Way into Ever More Products

New OE-A Roadmap presents diverse range of application examples, as well as challenges for organic and printed electronics.

03.29.17

Conductive Inks and Coatings | Smart Cards and Packaging

BASF Presents New InkSet 1000SP, Smart Packaging Demonstrator at LOPEC

Designed to manufacture organic thin film transistors.

03.29.17

Printed Electronics Now Visits the IPEI in China

PE Now Q&A: Dr. Xiachang Zhang, PhD, The Changzhou Institute of Printed Electronics Industry.

Kerry Pianoforte 03.24.17

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