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Printed Electronics Now’s International Suppliers’ Directory

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3M Reports Third-Quarter 2021 Results

Sales grew 7.1% year-on-year to $8.9 billion, with operating cash flow of $1.9 billion.

10.27.21

3M Invests in TPG Rise Climate Fund

Complements 3M environmental goals for carbon neutrality, water use and quality.

07.29.21

3M Reports Second Quarter 2021 Results

Sales of $8.9 billion, up 24.7% year-on-year, with adjusted free cash flow of $1.6 billion, up 2% year-on-year.

07.28.21

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Financial News | Suppliers News

3M Reports 1Q 2021 Results

Reports adjusted free cash flow of $1.4 billion, which was up 49% year-on-year.

04.29.21

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials

3M Named 1 of World's Most Ethical Companies

8th consecutive year 3M recognized by Ethisphere Institute.

03.02.21

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Film, Paper, Glass and Substrates | Financial News

3M Reports Sales Information for Month of November 2020

Through November, 3M has delivered fourth-quarter to-date total sales of $5.7 billion.

Printed Electronics Now staff 12.21.20

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Touch Screens

3M to Advance Operating Model, Improve Cost Structure, and Accelerate Innovation

Enhanced operations and marketing capabilities position company to better capitalize on global trends.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 12.03.20

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Displays and Lighting

3M Reports Sales Information for August 2020

Sales of $2.7 billion, up 2% year-on-year.

Printed Electronics Now staff 09.15.20

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Mergers and Acquisitions

Toyo Ink Merges Consolidated Subsidiaries in Reorg of Polymers, Coatings Related Business

Plans to merge Toyochem Co., Ltd. and Toyo ADL Corporation.

Printed Electronics Now staff 09.14.20

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Film, Paper, Glass and Substrates

Around the World with 3M Volunteers

3M volunteers around the world have stepped up to serve their communities.

Printed Electronics Now staff 08.27.20

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Film, Paper, Glass and Substrates | Personnel

3M Announces New Leadership Appointment

Jeffrey Lavers will succeed Paul Keel, who is leaving 3M to pursue other opportunities.

Printed Electronics Now staff 08.06.20

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Financial News

3M Reports 2Q 2020 Results

Operating cash flow of $1.9 billion is up 15% year-on-year; adjusted free cash flow was $1.5 billion, up 18% year-on-year.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 08.05.20

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Research Reports | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

Global Semiconductor Packaging Materials Market to Reach $20.8 Billion by 2024: SEMI, TechSearch

Growth drivers: AI, big data, 5G infrastructure build-out, 5G smartphone adoption, enhanced safety features for automobiles, and more.

Printed Electronics Now staff 07.30.20

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics

ROARTIS Introduces Fast Cure Materials for Printed Electronic Applications

ROARTIS has developed a range of anisotropic conductive adhesives, used in the assembly of fine pitch RFID antennas.

Jochen Schuermans 06.25.20

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Personnel

3M Appoints Monish Patolawala SVP, CFO

Patolawala is currently CFO at GE Healthcare, driving the approximately $17 billion business since 2015.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 06.04.20

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Financial News

3M Reports First-Quarter 2020 Results

Had sales of $8.1 billion, up 2.7% year-on-year, and operating cash flow of $1.2 billion, up 16% year-on-year.

04.30.20

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Displays and Lighting

SCHOTT: Enabling Vision Restoration with Glass Encapsulation

NanoRetina announces successful preliminary results for its NR600 Artificial Retina Device using SCHOTT Primoceler’s glass laser bonding technology.

04.29.20

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials

3M One of World's Most Ethical Companies Per Ethisphere Institute

This is the 7th consecutive year the company has been recognized.

02.26.20

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Product Releases

Dow Introduces First Solventless Silicone Conformal Coating

With UV and moisture dual-cure for high-volume electronics manufacturing.

02.04.20

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Chemicals, Metals and Powders | Displays and Lighting | Financial News

3M Reports Fourth-Quarter, Full-Year 2019 Results

Full-year sales were $32.1 billion, down 1.9% year-on-year, with free cash flow of $5.4 billion an all-time record.

01.29.20

3M Accelerates Pace of Transformation Journey

Implements new global operating model and streamlined structure to improve growth and operational efficiency.

01.28.20

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Film, Paper, Glass and Substrates

3M Launches New Sustainability Goal with Global Skills-Based Volunteer Program

Goal to provide 300,000 work hours of skills-based volunteerism by 3M employees.

12.05.19

CPI Showing New Flexible Electronics Capabilities

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

11.08.19

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings

Engineered Material Systems Introduces Durable Printed Electronics with SMT

EMS inks and adhesives have been designed for compatibility in chemistry and mechanical stress.

08.19.19

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Film, Paper, Glass and Substrates | Photovoltaics

BASF Starts Up Plant for Functionalizing Foils at Münster Site

Applications for the foils include OLED displays and thin-film batteries.

07.08.19

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions | Universities

Successful Completion of BMBF Research Project: Transparent OPV Glass Facade (TOP)

Aim was to develop semi-transparent solar films with a transparency of 15% to 30% at an efficiency of 8% to 10% and a suitable encapsulation.

07.01.19

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Touch Screens

3M Joins Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s CE100 Circular Economy Network

3M highlights commitment to sustainability in thousands of global products.

06.24.19

PPG Introduces PPG TESLIN EMI/RF Shielding Material

Flexible, moldable substrate offers customizable, low-cost electrical shielding for electronic security applications, electronic passports.

06.06.19

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News

Toyochem to Highlight EMI Shields, Adhesives for Electronic Circuits at JPCA 2019

Toyo Ink Co., Ltd. will also be spotlighting the REXALPHA series of conductive silver pastes for ultra fine-line printing.

05.29.19

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Financial News | Touch Screens

3M Annual Meeting Highlights 2018 Performance

2018 results were marked by organic growth of more than 3% with growth across all business groups and geographies.

05.17.19

DELO, Mühlbauer, Impinj Achieve Milestone in Efficient RAIN RFID Label Manufacturing

New adhesive a key step towards delivering 100,000 RAIN RFID inlays per hour.

05.09.19

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Financial News | Touch Screens

3M Reports First-Quarter 2019 Results; Company Initiates Restructuring

Sales of $7.9 billion are down 5.0% year-on-year.

04.29.19

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Avery Dennison Announces ShieldSense RFID Blocking Material

Pressure-sensitive aluminum foil material allows retailers to isolate RFID waves within specific in-store locations.

04.17.19

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Printing | Research Institutions | Smart Cards and Packaging

IDTechEx Printed Electronics Europe 2019 Award Winners Announced

Four companies were honored for achievements in developing and commercializing printed electronics technologies.

04.12.19

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

Holst Centre, DuPont Teijin Films Develops Production-Ready Barrier Film Solution for Flexible PV

Combines Holst Centre’s advanced barrier technology with DuPont Teijin Films’ Peelable Clean Surface film.

04.04.19

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables

3M Expands Adhesive Portfolio for Wearable Medical Devices

New extended wear medical transfer adhesive enables engineers to use a wide variety of backings.

04.02.19

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Personnel | Touch Screens

3M Announces New Business Segments and Leadership Appointments

New structure increases customer focus, agility and productivity.

03.19.19

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Touch Screens

3M Announces 100% Global Renewable Electricity Goal

Headquarters campus is converting to all renewables immediately.

03.01.19

3M to Name CEO Mike Roman Chairman of the Board

Inge Thulin, 3M’s current executive chairman, to retire on June 1, 2019.

02.07.19

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Touch Screens

3M Reports Fourth Quarter, Full Year 2018 Results

Full year sales of $32.8 billion are up 3.5% year-on-year.

01.30.19

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings

Henkel Highlights New Technologies at IPC APEX Expo 2019

Will show new interconnect, thermal and protection materials.

01.21.19

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Dow Wins Six 2018 R&D 100 Awards from R&D Magazine

Includes PV Polyolefin Elastomers.

11.20.18

Sun Chemical Exhibits Conductive Inks and More at IDTechEx

Sun Chemical will be at booth Q33 during the Nov. 14-15 event in Santa Clara, CA.

11.09.18

Organic, Printed Electronics Industry Expects 9% Sales Revenue Increase in 2018

For OE-A members, the growth trend of this international industry remains stable.

11.06.18

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

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

09.19.18

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Personnel | Touch Screens

Dr. Dambisa F. Moyo Elected to 3M Board of Directors

Dr. Moyo is founder and CEO of Mildstorm, LLC.

08.14.18

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Financial News | Touch Screens

3M Reports 2Q 2018 Results

Sales were $8.4 billion, up 7.4% year-on-year, with growth in all business groups and all geographic areas.

07.25.18

SCHOTT AG to Acquire Primoceler Oy, a Laser Glass-Bonding Specialist

With this acquisition, SCHOTT enhances its core competence in the field of hermetic packaging.

07.09.18

Henkel Invests in Kriya Materials

Adhesive Technologies business unit expands expertise for functional coatings.

05.01.18

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Touch Screens

3M Names Sarah Grauze Treasurer and Vice President, Finance

She begins her new role July 1, 2018.

04.05.18

NREL Opens Large Database of Inorganic Thin-Film Materials

The High Throughput Experimental Materials (HTEM) Database contains more than 140,000 sample entries collected by NREL.

04.04.18

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Film, Paper, Glass and Substrates

Alpha Heads to IDTechEx in Berlin

Will introduce a platform of products that include silver inks, carbon inks and dielectric inks.

03.28.18

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Displays and Lighting

OLEDWorks, BASF to Introduce New OLED Lighting Technology with High Efficiency, High Flexibility

BASF has developed barrier materials for flexible thin-film encapsulation for OLED lighting and displays.

03.21.18

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Personnel | Touch Screens

3M Announces New Leadership Appointments

Michael Roman appointed 3M CEO; Inge Thulin appointed 3M executive chairman of the board.

03.06.18

The LOPEC 2018 Supporting Program Makes Printed Electronics Tangible

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

03.05.18

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Touch Screens

3M Unveils New Innovation Center for Customers in Washington, D.C.

Hosts U.S. and global policymakers at opening ceremony

02.28.18

Printed Electronics on the Rise: The Highlights of LOPEC 2018

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

02.23.18

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Financial News | Touch Screens

3M Reports 4Q 2017, Full Year Results

Sales were $31.7 billion, up 5.1% year-on-year, with operating cash flow of $6.2 billion.

01.26.18

Printed Electronics: From Vision to Product

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

01.09.18

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Touch Screens

3M Announces 3M Design Center in Japan

Will be a hub to accelerate the growth of design across the global enterprise.

10.06.17

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables

3M Develops Adhesives to Improve Wearable Medical Devices

New acrylic-based nonwoven tape offers long-term wear on skin.

08.21.17

3M Delivers 2Q 2017 Sales of $7.8 Billion

Second quarter earnings were $2.58 per share, an increase of 24.0% versus the 2Q 2016.

07.25.17

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Touch Screens

3M, U of M Announce Gopher Athletics Sponsorship

Gopher hockey arena to be named 3M Arena at Mariucci.

07.11.17

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Mergers and Acquisitions

Avery Dennison Completes Acquisition of Yongle Tape Company Ltd.

Yongle Tape Company Ltd. produces specialty tapes and related products for a variety of industrial markets.

06.26.17

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Personnel

3M Announces New Leadership Appointments

3M Names Michael Roman COO, H.C. Shin vice chair.

06.21.17

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | RFID and NFC

Avery Dennison Opens Electronics Solutions and Technology Center in Santa Clara, CA

Facility conducts material characterization, testing and rapid-prototyping for PSA electronics applications.

06.07.17

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

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Electronic Materials

Toyochem to Highlight Latest Advances in Electronics Processing at JPCA 2017

Will show its latest advances in electronics-related materials.

05.26.17

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

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Financial News

3M Delivers 1Q 2017 Sales of $7.7 Billion, EPS of $2.16

Operating income was $1.8 billion and operating income margins for the quarter were 23.1%.

04.25.17

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

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

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

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

03.24.17

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Mergers and Acquisitions | Touch Screens

3M to Acquire Scott Safety from Johnson Controls

Acquisition expands 3M’s presence in personal safety industry.

03.17.17

Experience the World of Printed Electronics at LOPEC 2017

Printed electronics are increasingly finding their way into everyday lives.

03.07.17

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Personnel

Steven Abramovich Appointed Head of Sales, Americas for Henkel’s Electronics Business

Was previously VP of channel management.

03.01.17

CPES2017 Unveils More than 30 Keynotes, Industry Speakers

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

02.22.17

Intelligent Packaging, Flexible Solar Cells and More at LOPEC 2017

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

02.15.17

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Financial News | Touch Screens

3M Increases Dividend for the 59th Consecutive Year

Declared a dividend on the company’s common stock of $1.175 per share for 1Q 2017.

02.07.17

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Financial News | Touch Screens

3M Reports 4Q, Full-Year 2016 Results

Full-year operating cash flow of $6.7 billion contributed to free cash flow conversion of 104%.

01.24.17

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

DuPont Reports 4Q 2016, Full-Year Results

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

01.24.17

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

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Financial News | Touch Screens

3M Positioned for a Successful 2017 and Beyond

3M has strengthened its portfolio by realigning from 40 businesses to 25, and making strategic acquisitions and divestitures.

12.13.16

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

Flexible Protection for Smart Building and Facade Components

Successful conclusion of flex 25 enables novel fluoropolymer film applications on buildings and facades.

12.01.16

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

Henkel Reports 3Q 2016 Fiscal Resul;ts

Sales at €4,748 million, with organic growth of 2.8%, and operating profit up 7.8% to €837 million.

11.11.16

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

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Financial News | Touch Screens

3M Delivers 3Q 2016 Sales of $7.7 Billion and Earnings of $2.15 per Share

Operating income margins of 24.7%, up 0.4 percentage points year-on-year, with operating cash flow of $1.9 billion.

10.26.16

IDTechEx Announces Winners of Launchpad Initiative in Santa Clara

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

09.28.16

LOPEC 2017 Announces Call for Papers

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

09.15.16

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Mergers and Acquisitions

3M to Sell Its Temporary Protective Films Business to Pregis LLC

Provides adhesive-backed temporary protective films used in a broad range of industries.

09.09.16

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Chemicals, Metals and Powders | Displays and Lighting | Film, Paper, Glass and Substrates

DIC to Participate in Touch Taiwan 2016

Booth will center on a panel display featuring materials used in touch screen components.

08.17.16

3M Board Declares Quarterly Dividend

Company marks 100 consecutive years of dividends paid.

08.10.16

3M Delivers 2Q 2016 Sales of $7.7 Billion, Earnings of $2.08 Per Share

Reports operating income margins of 24.4%, up 0.5 percentage points year-on-year.

07.26.16

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Touch Screens

3M Strengthens Design and Creativity with New 3M Design Center

New 38,000 square foot St. Paul studio is incubator for creativity.

07.22.16

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Electronic Materials | Suppliers News

Sun Chemical Advanced Materials, DIC Corporation Open New European PPS Technical Center

The center further strengthens the DIC Group’s global supply and technical service network for DIC.PPS compounds.

05.27.16

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Manufacturing | Research Institutions

Steam Sterilizable Packaging Films with Excellent Barrier Properties

Fraunhofer FEP, Applied Materials developed a process for depositing an ultra-thin aluminum oxide layer.

05.27.16

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Financial News | Touch Screens

3M Board Declares Quarterly Dividend

Declared a dividend on the company’s common stock of $1.11 per share.

05.13.16

3M Reports 1Q 2016 Financial Results

3M posts first quarter sales of $7.4 billion and GAAP EPS of $2.05.

05.01.16

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Financial News

3M Posts First-Quarter Sales of $7.4 Billion, GAAP EPS of $2.05

Operating income margins up 1.3 percentage points year-on-year to 24.1%.

04.26.16

LOPEC 2016 Enjoys Growth

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

04.11.16

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

Henkel Confirms Outlook for 2016

Expects organic sales growth of 2% to 4% for 2016.

04.11.16

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Product Releases

Toyo Ink Group to Exhibit Functional Hard Coats, Adhesive Tapes, Compounds at FilmTech

FilmTech JAPAN is the world’s largest advanced film show featuring high functional films.

04.01.16

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Film, Paper, Glass and Substrates | Financial News

3M Introduces New Five-Year Financial Objectives, Reaffirms Full-Year 2016 Outlook

Goals include 2% to 5% organic local currency sales growth.

03.29.16

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

3M Honors Legacy of Research and Discovery

Names new laboratory the 3M Carlton Science Center

03.28.16

Sun Chemical to Showcase Solutions Portfolio for Printed Circuits, Printed Electronics at CPCA

Imagecure Soldermask, EPR5000 Peelable Mask, conductive inks will be showcased.

03.11.16

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Displays and Lighting | Touch Screens

3M Unveils State-of-the-Art R&D Lab at Global HQ

3M now spends 5.8% of its sales on R&D, up from 5.3% in 2011.

03.11.16

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Financial News

3M Increases Dividend 8%

Authorizes $10 billion share repurchase program.

02.04.16

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Personnel

3M Elects Two New Members to Board of Directors

Adds Gregory Page, Patricia Woertz to board.

02.02.16

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Financial News | Touch Screens

3M Reports 4Q, Full Year 2015 Results

Full year sales of $30.3 billion, GAAP EPS of $7.58.

01.26.16

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Personnel

Henkel Elects Hans Van Bylen CEO

Current CEO Kasper Rorsted will leave the company at his own request as of April 30, 2016.

01.26.16

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Film, Paper, Glass and Substrates | Touch Screens

3M Showcases Science on Display at CES 2016

New integrated design solutions help enable tomorrow’s electronics.

01.05.16

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Financial News | Touch Screens

3M Updates Full-Year 2015 Guidance

Company projects 7% to 12% earnings growth in 2016.

12.15.15

IDTechEx Announces Printed Electronics USA 2015 Award Winners

ARMOR SAS, Engineered Materials Systems, Inc., Division of Nagase & Company among the honorees.

11.30.15

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

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Financial News

3M Board Declares Quarterly Dividend

Declared a dividend on the company’s common stock of $1.025 per share.

11.12.15

3M Delivers 3Q 2015 Sales of $7.7 Billion

Reports operating income margins of 24.3%, up 0.9 percentage points year-on-year.

10.23.15

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Film, Paper, Glass and Substrates | Personnel | RFID and NFC

3M Announces New Leadership Appointment

Jim Bauman is new EVP, Electronics and Energy Business Group.

10.09.15

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Mergers and Acquisitions

3M Acquires Polypore’s Separations Media Business

Provides membranes, modules to the life science, electronic, industrial and specialty segments.

08.27.15

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Film, Paper, Glass and Substrates | Financial News

3M Board Declares Quarterly Dividend

Declares a dividend on the company’s common stock of $1.025 per share.

08.13.15

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Personnel | Touch Screens

David B. Dillon Elected to 3M Board of Directors

Dillon is retired chairman and CEO of The Kroger Co.

08.10.15

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Product Releases

Toyochem Launches One-Component Acrylic Adhesive for Industrial Use

The new adhesive is ideal for industrial applications, such as automotive and electronics.

08.06.15

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Film, Paper, Glass and Substrates | Financial News

3M Announces 2Q 2015 Results

Company delivers sales of $7.7 billion, record earnings of $2.02 per share.

07.23.15

LOPEC 2016 Issues Call for Papers

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

07.09.15

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Personnel

3M Names Matthew Ginter Treasurer and VP, Investor Relations

Ginter most recently served as VP, investor relations.

06.22.15

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News

3M Announces New 2025 Sustainability Goals

Company discusses progress, makes commitments in 2015 Sustainability Report.

06.04.15

Fraunhofer ISC Develops Innovative Materials for Future Products

Will showcase barrier materials, printed electronics, electrochromic films and smart materials

04.20.15

DIC Participates in the 2015 China Information Technology Expo

Showcases materials for touch screen components

04.12.15

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

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings

Toyo Ink Group to Exhibit Films for Electronics Field at Film Tech Japan

Toyo Ink Group will showcase an updated lineup of hard coatings and adhesive tapes for the electronics industry

03.27.15

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Touch Screens

3M Makes a Greater Commitment in China’s West Region

Plans for a new customer technical center unveiled

03.20.15

2015FLEX Conference Reveals Market Pull, Attracts Wide Variety of End Users

Attendees saw first-hand demonstrations of end products, new manufacturing tools and materials

03.05.15

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Personnel | Sensors and Wearables

Creative Materials Introduces Electrically Conductive Inks, Adhesives for Wearable Electronics

Developed screen-printable conductive inks that adhere to a wide variety of natural and synthetic fabrics

03.05.15

FlexTech Recognizes Flexible Electronics Excellence with Annual FLEXI Awards

Thin Film Electronics, Vitex Systems and PNNL, and Cal Poly’s Graphic Communication Department honored

03.02.15

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News

3M Invests in Nanoscale Components Inc.

Collaboration enables greater energy, cycle life of next generation silicon alloy lithium battery anodes

02.19.15

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

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Chemicals, Metals and Powders

BASF Launches Year-long, Global Tour to Boost Co-creation

Addressing challenges of smart energy, food and urban living

01.15.15

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Suppliers News

3M Completes Sale of Static Control Business to Desco Industries Inc.

Business has annual global sales of about $45 million

01.02.15

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News

3M to Sell Static Control Business to Desco Industries

Has annual global sales of approximately $45 million

Dave Savastano 12.15.14

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News

Durable Fastening Method for Lightweight Materials Available from DELO and Bollhoff

Combines rapid light-curing adhesive with durable, removable screw connections

David Savastano 10.16.14

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings

Henkel Acquires The Bergquist Company

Strengthens portfolio of thermal-management solutions for electronics applications

Dave Savastano 10.16.14

CPI Works Toward Development of Flexible Barrier, Replacement of ITO for OLED and OPV

Pan-European collaborative project Flexibilis is addressing these issues

Dave Savastano 09.18.14

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Lab and Testing | Research Institutions

Fraunhofer COMEDD Extends Competences of Fraunhofer FEP

Merging Fraunhofer COMEDD and Fraunhofer FEP with an aim to pool knowledge at one location

Dave Savastano 07.03.14

GM, Faurecia, Airbus and More Headline IDTechEx Show! USA 2019

Major corporations discuss applications, uses for flexible and printed electronics sensors, wearables and more.

David Savastano 11.19.19

Quad Industries Brings Design, Manufacturing Expertise to Printed Electronics

Key markets include automotive, sports and healthcare wearables, IoT, smart buildings and printing and packaging.

David Savastano 05.22.19

Smart Packaging Seen as Making Gains in Europe

Printed electronics provide a variety of functionalities, from brand promotion, tracking and tracing to per-item serialization.

Sean Milmo 02.27.19

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Displays and Lighting | Film, Paper, Glass and Substrates | Manufacturing

The OLED Market is Making Gains

Led by LG Display, OLEDs are making their mark in the TV segment, and printing OLEDs is right around the corner.

David Savastano 08.29.18

LOPEC 2018 Celebrates 10th Anniversary

LOPEC will highlight technology gains, with speakers from key players like IKEA and Jaguar Land Rover and plenty of products.

David Savastano 03.10.18

LOPEC 2018 Celebrates 10th Anniversary

LOPEC will highlight technology gains, with speakers from key players like IKEA and Jaguar Land Rover and plenty of products.

David Savastano 02.21.18

Flexible and Hybrid Electronics Highlighted at IDTechEx Live 2017!

New technologies are discussed for sensors, displays, RFID and more.

David Savastano 11.22.17

IDTechEx Live! 2017 Highlights Progress in Flexible and Printed Electronics

Commercial successes in key markets such as sensors, wearables are fueling growing optimism.

David Savastano 11.16.17

PE USA 2017 to Offer Look into Flexible and Hybrid Electronics

Speakers from NASCAR, Samsung, Google, OSRAM, Porsche and Mercedes Benz will be on hand.

David Savastano 11.08.17

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Printed Electronics Europe 2016 Highlights Industry’s Expansion

Emphasis of upcoming conference is how companies are making money.

David Savastano 04.20.16

2016FLEX to Focus on Latest Advances in Flexible and Printed Electronics

More than 500 attendees, 120 presentations expected at upcoming conference Feb. 29-March 3 in Monterey, CA.

David Savastano 02.10.16

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

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

Fraunhofer ISC’s Expertise Leads to Successful Development of ORMOCER Barrier Films

Institute’s encapsulation technology is being utilized in display, RFID and solar cell applications

05.20.15

Henkel Electronic Materials is Finding New Applications for Its Conductive Inks and Coatings

Automotive seat heating elements are one of many new growth areas for Henkel’s conductive inks

David Savastano 04.15.15

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

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

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 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

Creative Materials Offers Top-Level Service, R&D Expertise

David Savastano 11.19.08

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Experts Opinion | RFID and NFC

Avery Dennison Offers White Paper Discussing RFID Isolating Material Performance

Report offers rationale behind blocking RFID waves for accurate inventorying and considers current shielding products.

Brad Cumby 03.17.20

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News

Barrier Films, Thin-film Encapsulation: Key technology, Market Trends

IDTechEx provides a brief overview of the evolution of the technology to its current status and considers some of the latest technology trends.

IDTechEx 07.23.19

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Displays and Lighting | Film, Paper, Glass and Substrates

Samsung and LG Move Toward ALD for OLED Barrier Films

Still, there is no one-size-fits-all solution to barrier films yet.

Tony Sun 10.12.16

Awards Show Progress in Printed Electronics

Gains being made by companies, universities indicate a bright future for the technology.

David Savastano 12.11.15

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

Five Honored with Printed Electronics USA 2015 Awards

At the Printed Electronics USA 2015 conference, five companies and universities were awarded for their achievements.

David Savastano 12.08.15

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

IDTechEx LIVE! 2018 Shows New Applications for Flexible and Printed Electronics

Foldable smartphones, sensors, smart packaging among the topics that were covered during the second day of the conference.

David Savastano 11.20.18

PE USA 2018 Focuses on Flexible Printed Electronics, Senors and Related Technologies

Speakers from Jabil, Qualcomm, Hewlett Packard and US Army ARDEC are among the presenters today.

David Savastano 11.09.18

PE USA 2018 Features Look at Flexible Electronics, Sensors and More

From healthcare and smart systems to wearables, sensors and more, IDTechEx LIVE! will highlight new technologies.

David Savastano 11.09.18

LOPEC 2018's Business Conference Reflects on Past, Future

As LOPEC celebrates its 10th anniversary, speakers discuss the technology's growth over the decade, and where it is heading.

David Savastano 03.13.18

LOPEC 2018 to Focus on Latest Technologies

Sessions will focus on Biomedical Applications, Functional Materials, Internet of Things and more.

03.13.18

Printed Electronics on the Rise: The Highlights of LOPEC 2018

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

03.13.18

LOPEC 2018 Celebrates 10th Anniversary

LOPEC will highlight technology gains, with speakers from key players like IKEA and Jaguar Land Rover and plenty of products.

David Savastano 03.10.18

Flexible and Hybrid Electronics Highlighted at IDTechEx Live 2017!

New technologies are discussed for sensors, displays, RFID and more.

David Savastano 11.22.17

IDTechEx Live! 2017 Highlights Progress in Flexible and Printed Electronics

Commercial successes in key markets such as sensors, wearables are fueling growing optimism.

David Savastano 11.15.17

IDTechEx Live! Looks at Opportunities for Flexible and Printed Electronics

Topics to be covered include flexible and printed electronics, sensors, wearables, IoT, 3D printing and graphene.

David Savastano 11.15.17

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Research Institutions

Holst Centre Shows New Protective Barrier for Organic Electronics that is Foldable

Flexible displays need moisture-proof protective barrier layers above and below the sensitive OLED materials.

11.15.17

Flexible Electronics, Sensors, Wearables and More are Focus of PE USA 2017

Printed Electronics USA 2017 will look at opportunities ranging from racing and advertising to medicine, wearables and more.

David Savastano 11.13.17

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

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

11.13.17

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

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

Printed Electronics Reaches New Dimensions at LOPEC 2017

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

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

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

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

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

03.29.17

PE USA 2016 Shows Growth of Flexible Electronics

Speakers, exhibitors share new technologies with more than 3,300 attendees.

David Savastano 11.23.16

PE USA 2016 Looks at Future of Flexible Electronics, Sensors, Wearables and More

Leading corporations and young start-ups alike share their vision of the realities and possibilities of technology.

David Savastano 11.17.16

New Applications and Technologies are Focus of Second Day at PE USA 2016

Conference offers in-depth look at key growth markets at during eight concurrent sessions.

David Savastano 11.17.16

Major Corporations to Discuss Opportunities at PE USA 2016

Google, Unilever, Intel, Coca-Cola, Toyota, Caterpillar and Porsche are among the major brand owners presenting at the show.

David Savastano 11.16.16

Printed Electronics Europe 2016 Reports Growth in Attendance

Attendance up nearly 25%, with participation by many major end users at the conference.

David Savastano 05.04.16

Online Exclusive: Printed Electronics Europe 2016 Highlights New Technologies

New possibilities for printed electronics, wearables, sensors, IoT and more will be the focus of today’s presentations.

David Savastano 04.28.16

Online Exclusive: Printed Electronics Europe 2016 to Showcase Opportunities for Technology

LG Display, Jabil, NASA, Toyota and Google will be among highlights during today’s conference sessions.

David Savastano 04.27.16

Printed Electronics Europe 2016 Highlights Industry’s Expansion

Emphasis of upcoming conference is how companies are making money.

David Savastano 04.18.16

Online Exclusive: Latest Applications, Technologies are Focus at LOPEC 2016

End users, printed manufacturers, suppliers and researchers will present latest findings today.

04.07.16

Online Exclusive: Audi, adidas and Sumitomo to Highlight Opening Session of LOPEC 2016

Companies, researchers will present latest developments, applications.

David Savastano 04.06.16

Adhesives, Barriers and Encapsulants | Breaking News | Displays and Lighting

3M Responds to Defense Production Act Order

Said the act requires 3M to prioritize orders from FEMA for its N95 respirators.

04.03.20

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