Electronic Materials

Printed Electronics Now’s International Suppliers’ Directory

Printed Electronics Now staff 11.04.20

Printed Electronics Now’s International Suppliers’ Directory

David Savastano 11.12.19

Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Manufacturers News | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Suppliers News

OLEDs, Quantum Dots Make Gains in the Display Market

Technological advantages are driving current advances, while printing looms in the near future.

David Savastano 11.09.18

Conference Gives Glimpse into Future of Printed Electronics, Conductive Inks

Smart packaging, displays, RFID and more are covered in inaugural Electronic and Conductive Ink Conference.

David Savastano 11.09.18

Printed Electronics Now’s International Suppliers’ Directory

David Savastano 11.10.17

Printed Electronics Now’s Suppliers’ Directory

The Suppliers Directory offers comprehensive industry information, from products and materials to equipment and services.

11.14.16

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

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

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

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

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

David Savastano 11.09.15

The State of Flexible and Printed Electronics

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

Dave Savastano 03.09.15

Conductive Inks Drive Growth in Flexible and Printed Electronics

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

Dave Savastano 03.09.15

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

New Developments in Materials for Displays and Touch Screens

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

David Savastano 11.07.14

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

The Conductive Ink Market

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

David Savastano 11.07.14

Equipment Advances Help Drive Growth of Printed Electronics

A wide range of equipment manufacturers are bringing their latest innovations to the PE marketplace.

David Savastano 11.07.14

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

Selecting Conductive Materials for Manufacturing Inks

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

David Savastano 11.07.14

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

The Growing Market for Conductive Inks

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

David Savastano 11.07.14

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

Electronic Materials | Photovoltaics

The Growing Market for Solar Cells

Printing is playing a key role in the development of low-cost flexible thin-film solar cells, and ink companies are creating novel new technologies for this fast-growing market.

David Savastano 01.07.09

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Financial News | Suppliers News

Universal Display Announces 1Q 2021 Financial Results

Total revenue in 1Q 2021 was $134 million as compared to $112.3 million in 1Q 2020.

05.07.21

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Manufacturers News | Suppliers News

LG Display, Universal Display Extend Long-Term OLED Agreements

The new extended agreements run for five years.

04.05.21

Merck KGaA Reports Record Results in Turbulent Year

Sales increased by 8.6% to €17.5 billion; EBITDA pre jumps 18.6% to €5.2 billion.

03.04.21

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

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials

Universal Display Corporation, PPG Expand Global Production of UniversalPHOLED Materials

PPG is the exclusive manufacturer of UDC’s UniversalPHOLED emitter materials.

02.26.21

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Financial News | Suppliers News

Universal Display Announces 4Q, Full Year 2020 Financial Results

Total revenue in the fourth quarter of 2020 was $141.5 million compared to $101.7 million in 4Q 2019.

02.23.21

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Personnel

Dr. Yakov Kutsovsky Joins Pixelligent Technical Advisory Board

He is currently the CEO and founder of MateriaX.

02.16.21

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

DuPont Invests $220 Million in Expansion Project

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

02.15.21

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials

CYNORA Announces Availability of Industry’s 1st Device Test Kits for TADF Deep Green Emitters

For next-generation OLED displays.

02.08.21

Breaking News | Electronic Materials | Energy Curing/Sintering

Deadline for RadLaunch UV+EB Technology Accelerator is Jan. 30

UV+EB technology industry tech-education accelerator focused on unique and novel ultraviolet and electron beam technologies.

Printed Electronics Now staff 01.13.21

Breaking News | Electronic Materials | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

Merck KGaA, Siemens Collaborate

Merck KGaA invests €10 million in modular technical infrastructure.

Printed Electronics Now staff 12.04.20

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

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

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

IDTechEx 11.26.20

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Financial News | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

Merck KGaA Reports Strong 3Q 2020

Group net sales increased by 9.7% to €4.4 billion compared to 3Q 2019.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 11.17.20

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Photovoltaics

Merck KGaA Presents New Sustainability Strategy

The company is setting itself three clear goals in the areas of science & technology, value chain and climate & environment.

Printed Electronics Now staff 11.16.20

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Photovoltaics | Sensors and Wearables

Merck KGaA Building Electronics Technology Center in China

Electronics Technology Center will focus on semiconductor and OLED materials.

Printed Electronics Now staff 11.10.20

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials

Universal Display Named to Fortune’s 100 Fastest-Growing Companies List

OLED materials specialist was named the 96th fastest-growing company.

11.04.20

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Financial News

Merck KGaA Remains on Course in 2Q 2020

In the first six months of 2020, net sales of the Group rose 10% to €8.5 billion, with all business sectors contributing.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 08.13.20

DuPont Reports 2Q 2020 Results

Operating cash flow was $802 million, with $564 million free cash flow in the quarter.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 07.31.20

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Photovoltaics

Merck KGaA Performance Materials Launches €100,000 Community Involvement Initiative

€100,000 fund will support four social projects that help communities around the world

Printed Electronics Now staff 07.29.20

3D Printing | Breaking News | Electronic Materials

Evonik Opens U.S. 3D Printing Technology Center

Located in Austin, Texas, it comprises application technology lab with 3D printers and processing area, R&D lab, production rooms and associated office areas.

Printed Electronics Now staff 07.17.20

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Personnel | Photovoltaics

Changes in Merck KGaA Executive Board

The Board of Partners of E. Merck KG, Darmstadt, Germany, appointed Belén Garijo as vice chairman of the Executive Board and deputy CEO of Merck KGaA.

Printed Electronics Now staff 07.15.20

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Mergers and Acquisitions

Ynvisible Acquiring rdot's Printed Electrochromic Displays Business

The purchase price is 1.2 million Swedish Kronas (approx. $124,000).

Printed Electronics Now staff 05.19.20

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Financial News

Merck KGaA Sees Low Impact from COVID-19 in IQ 2019

In comparison 10 1Q 2019, group net sales increased by 16.7% to €4.4 billion.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 05.18.20

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials

Universal Display Corporation Enters into Long-Term OLED Agreements

UDC will supply phosphorescent OLED materials to Wuhan China Star Optoelectronics for use in display products.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 05.08.20

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Personnel

CYNORA Hires Two Executives

Dr. Jan Richter and Dr. Bernhard Stapp joined CYNORA as chief technology officer and chief strategy advisor, respectively.

Printed Electronics Now Staff 05.07.20

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials

Merck KGaA Acquires 700+ OLED Patents for Display Applications from Konica Minolta

Financial terms were not disclosed.

04.24.20

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Product Releases

CYNORA Introduces Fluorescent Blue Emitter

The launch marks CYNORA’s transition from research and development to commercialization.

03.03.20

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

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials

Universal Display Announces 4Q, Full Year 2019 Financial Results

Total revenue in 2019 was $405.2 million compared to $247.4 million in 2018.

02.25.20

3M Accelerates Pace of Transformation Journey

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

01.28.20

Breaking News | Electronic Materials | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

Brewer Science Introduces First Permanent Bonding Material

This new material is included within the Brewer Science product family of PermaSOL materials designed to address device- and wafer-level packaging requirements.

01.27.20

Breaking News | Electronic Materials | Mergers and Acquisitions

ALTANA Division ELANTAS Bolsters India Business

Acquires wire enamel business of Hubergroup India.

01.06.20

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials

Merck KGaA Presents at Consumer Electronics Show 2020

Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the world’s largest electronics tradeshow, takes place in Las Vegas from Jan. 7-10, 2020.

12.24.19

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials

Idemitsu Kosan, Toray Create TADF, Red Fluorescent OLED Device

The two companies plan to drive forward to secure the adoption of their materials and technologies in mobile and television applications.

12.03.19

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Electronic Materials

BASF Commences Smart Verbund Project in Zhanjiang, China

Milestone for BASF’s $10 billion investment project in China.

11.25.19

3D Printing | Breaking News | Electronic Materials

Henkel Launches First Photo-reactive 3D Printing Material

Meets aerospace fire, smoke and toxicity safety standards.

11.18.19

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Financial News | Photovoltaics

Merck KGaA Reports 3Q 2019 Results

Net sales increase by 8.1% to €4,054 million, while EBITDA pre increased by 15.4% to €1,111 million.

11.15.19

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Financial News

Universal Display Announces 2Q 2019 Financial Results

Total revenue in the second quarter of 2019 was $118.2 million as compared to $56.1 million in the second quarter of 2018.

08.06.19

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials

Merck KGaA, Universal Display Announce OLED R&D Collaboration

The objective is to develop higher performing OLED stacks for OLED manufacturers around the world.

08.05.19

Breaking News | Electronic Materials | Financial News | Printed Batteries

Evonik Venture Capital Invests in East Coast US Fund to Access New Technologies

Fund investment enables access to regional disruptive technologies in Evonik growth engines.

07.30.19

Breaking News | Electronic Materials | Mergers and Acquisitions

Intermolecular Stockholders Approve Acquisition by Merck KGaA

The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2019.

Printed Electronics Now staff 07.19.19

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

DuPont Announces Board Approval of $2 Billion Share Buyback Program

Shares of the company’s common stock may be repurchased periodically in open market or private transactions.

06.04.19

DuPont Becomes Independent Company

DuPont has a presence in more than 70 countries, with headquarters in Wilmington, DE.

06.03.19

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Financial News

Universal Display Announces 1Q 2019 Financial Results

Total revenue in 1Q 2019 was $87.8 million as compared to $43.6 million in 1Q 2018.

05.07.19

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Personnel

Wolfgang Büchele Re-elected Supervisory Board Chairman of Merck KGaA

Michael Fletterich confirmed as vice chairman, representing the employee side.

04.30.19

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Mergers and Acquisitions

LG Chem Acquires DuPont’s Soluble OLED IP, Technologies

DuPont has an IP of 540 materials and process patents.

04.04.19

Breaking News | Electronic Materials | Energy Curing/Sintering | Manufacturing

New Technology Featured at RadTech’s Big Ideas for UV+EB Technology Conference, Awards Presented

The event spotlighted advances in production-driven additive manufacturing in applications ranging from automotive parts to clothing design and fashion.

03.28.19

Breaking News | Electronic Materials | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Sensors and Wearables

LOPEC: Printed Electronics Conquering Numerous Application Sectors

New attendance record at the event featuring speakers from Airbus, Continental, IBM and Polar.

03.22.19

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Photovoltaics

Merck KGaA Investing €1 Billion at Darmstadt Site Until 2025

New Vocational and Advanced Training Center planned.

03.21.19

Breaking News | Electronic Materials | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Suppliers News

Sun Chemical Launches EPICLON HP 4770 Epoxy Resin

Increases high-temperature performance on advanced materials structures.

01.25.19

Breaking News | Electronic Materials | Printed Circuit Boards/Membrane Switches/In Mold Electronics

AGC Expands Fluon+ EA-2000 Resin Production

Used in high-frequency printed circuit boards.

01.22.19

Chalmers University of Technology Features Breakthrough in Organic Electronics

Simple tweak could double the efficiency of organic electronics.

01.16.19

Breaking News | Electronic Materials | Nanomaterials

PCAS, NOVACAP Form SEQENS

Specialty ingredients and pharmaceutical synthesis leader creates new name.

01.16.19

Breaking News | Electronic Materials | Photovoltaics

Merck KGaA to Showcase Architectural Solutions at BAU 2019

Wil highlight architectural project with smart solar shading windows.

12.14.18

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Photovoltaics

Merck KGaA Brings New Technologies to CES

Will highlight Directed Self-Assembly technology, foldable displays and liquid crystal windows.

12.07.18

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials

Merck KGaA Marks Fifth Anniversary of MDM Shanghai

The OLED Technology Center China was inaugurated in June 2018.

12.06.18

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Personnel

Merck KGaA Makes Leadership Changes

Three new changes will be effective Jan. 1, 2019.

11.30.18

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Financial News | Photovoltaics

Merck KGaA Appoints Jasper Bos as Managing Director of M Ventures

M Ventures is company’s strategic corporate venture capital arm.

11.29.18

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials

Novaled Passes ISO 9001 Audit

All business locations comply with the latest revision of ISO 9001:2015.

11.27.18

Merck KGaA Reports Third Quarter 2018 Results

Group sales rose in the third quarter by 6.6% to €3.7 billion.

11.20.18

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

Large Canadian Contingent Expected at IDTechEx Show

Canada was well represented last year with more than 40 Canadian organizations on hand.

11.05.18

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials

Nine New Patents Granted to Cambrios Film Solutions in Q3 2018

Cambrios reports that it has a global patent portfolio of more than 170 issued patents.

11.02.18

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Financial News

Universal Display Announces 3Q 2018 Financial Results

Total revenue increased 26% to $77.6 million in the third quarter of 2018.

11.02.18

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Photovoltaics

Merck KGaA Aims to Return to Profitable Growth in 2019

Performance Materials focusing on the electronics industry and realigns R&D.

10.18.18

DowDuPont Announces New Advisory Committee Members

Adds to its Agriculture, Materials Science, and Specialty Products Divisions’ Advisory Committees.

07.02.18

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Financial News

Universal Display Holds 2018 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

Reports record revenues, new customer agreements.

06.25.18

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials

Merck KGaA Opens OLED Technology Center China in Shanghai

Center will provide customers with solutions to enable innovation, drive applications for OLED in China.

06.21.18

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Electronic Materials

Arkema Successfully Completes Third Registration Phase Under REACH

Arkema has registered 148 substances with the ECHA for this final phase.

06.11.18

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Photovoltaics

Merck KGaA Completes Third and Final Registration Phase under REACH

Merck KGaA has successfully submitted a total of more than 1,000 registration dossiers under REACH.

06.08.18

3D Printing | Breaking News | Electronic Materials

BASF at ACHEMA 2018

High-pressure and surface technology plus 3D printing will be showcased.

06.08.18

3D Printing | Breaking News | Electronic Materials

Arkema Increases Specialty Polyamide Powder Capacities in France

Used particularly in the coatings, composite and 3D printing markets.

06.06.18

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials

Merck KGaA Announces Research Grants, Challenges During 350th Anniversary

Funding of up to € 350,000 per research grant or up to € 30,000 per research challenge

05.23.18

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Research Institutions | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

Fraunhofer IAP Brings Innovations to Display Week 2018

Shows self-illuminating pixels for a new display generation.

05.21.18

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials

Universal Display Corporation Showcases Phosphorescent OLEDs, Organic Vapor Jet Printing at SID 2018

Universal Display will be at booth 1245 during SID Display Week in Los Angeles.

05.18.18

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Electronic Materials | Personnel

Dr. Martin Brudermüller to Succeed Dr. Kurt Bock as BASF CEO

Since 2006, Brudermüller has been a member of the Board of Executive Directors of BASF SE.

05.07.18

DowDuPont Reports First Quarter 2018 Results

Net sales rise 5% to $21.5 billion, driven by segments within the Materials Science and Specialty Products divisions.

05.04.18

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Financial News

Merck KGaA Looks Ahead to the Future

Presents a look back at business developments and strategic moves in 2017.

05.01.18

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Financial News | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

Nanoco Announces Expansion of Material Development Agreement

Expands contract with US listed partner for development of next generation nano-materials.

04.26.18

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Electronic Materials

Employee Ideas Save BASF Around €58 Million Globally

BASF awarded €4.3 million in bonuses to employees.

04.20.18

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials

Universal Display Honored with Governor’s Annual Occupational Safety & Health Award

Awarded for working throughout the calendar year without lost time from a work-related injury or illness.

04.19.18

3D Printing | Breaking News | Electronic Materials

BASF Develops New Materials for Industrial 3D Printing Applications

Cooperating with Essentium Materials on development and distribution of Ultrafuse plastic filaments.

04.09.18

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

Breaking News | Electronic Materials | Sensors and Wearables

Quantum Technology Supersensors Launches

Company notes many use cases for new smart material.

04.02.18

Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Research Reports

IHS Markit: Organic Materials Market for OLED Panels Showed Remarkable Growth in 2H 2017

Revenue of OLED materials increased by 20% in second half of 2017, following a slump from 2016.

03.30.18

Breaking News | Chemicals, Metals and Powders | Electronic Materials | Financial News

2017 Results: ALTANA Accelerates Growth

Sales increase by 8% to €2,247 million, and EBITDA improves to €470 million.

03.19.18

LOPEC 2018: Printed Electronics Moves into Everyday Life

Exhibition grows by 6%, while conference with 188 presentations is well received.

03.16.18

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

Merck KGaA Achieves Targets for 2017

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

03.09.18

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials

Universal Display Corporation Achieves ISO 14001:2015 Certification

“We are pleased to achieve the prestigious ISO 14001:2015 certification..." – President & CEO Steven V. Abramson

03.08.18

The LOPEC 2018 Supporting Program Makes Printed Electronics Tangible

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

03.05.18

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Financial News

Universal Display Announces 4Q, Full Year 2017 Results

Total revenue increased 69% to $335.6 million in the full year.

02.28.18

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Electronic Materials | Financial News

Good Start for BASF in 2018

Sales were €16.1 billion, up 8%, in 4Q 2017, with free cash flow of €4.8 billion, up 34%.

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

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Electronic Materials | Financial News

Arkema Reports Full Year 2017 Results

Cites €8,326 million in sales, up 10.5% on 2016, with 8.9% organic growth.

02.23.18

Breaking News | Electronic Materials

Arkema Announces New Project to Produce Polyamide 12 in China Mid-2020

02.08.18

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials

Novaled Invests in Material Development Capacities

Adds OLED deposition systems from Sunic System for $3 million.

02.08.18

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

Merck KGaA Celebrates 350th Anniversary

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

02.05.18

Support Builds for CPES2018

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

01.25.18

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials

Pixelligent, Fraunhofer ISC, Osram Semiconductor Release Whitepaper

Whitepaper covers PixClear – ORMOCER High-Index Nanocomposites.

01.25.18

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Financial News

Sharp Corporation, Universal Display Announce Extended OLED Evaluation Agreement

Universal Display will supply proprietary UniversalPHOLED materials to Sharp Corporation for displays.

01.24.18

Printed Electronics: From Vision to Product

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

01.09.18

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Electronic Materials | Personnel

Change in Leadership: BASF Decides on Succession

On May 4, 2018, Dr. Martin Brudermüller will become chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of BASF SE

12.22.17

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Personnel

Petra Wicklandt Appointed Head of Corporate Affairs at Merck KGaA

Effective Jan. 1, 2018

12.20.17

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials

Royole Corporation, Universal Display Announce OLED Evaluation Agreement

Royole develops flexible OLED displays, flexible sensors and smart device electronics.

12.14.17

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Personnel

Allan Gabor to Take Over Leadership of Merck KGaA in China

He will succeed Alasdair Jelfs as managing director and country speaker as of Feb. 1, 2018.

12.13.17

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Photovoltaics

Merck KGaA Opens Production Facility for Liquid Crystal Window Modules

Deliveries of future-oriented smart glass modules to start in 2018.

12.01.17

Breaking News | Electronic Materials

BYK to Invest $50 Million to Expand Gonzales, TX Facility

New manufacturing facility will increase the company’s capabilities for key products in the rheology additive portfolio.

11.22.17

Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Film, Paper, Glass and Substrates | Research Institutions

Fraunhofer FEP Awarded as Innovator of the Year

Honored for research in the field of flexible glass and latest innovations regarding OLED microdisplays.

11.15.17

Pixelligent Technologies Adds Alain Harrus, Gene Banucci to Board of Directors

Harrus is CEO of Kateeva, and Banucci is founding CEO of ATMI.

11.15.17

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Financial News

Merck KGaA Confirms Outlook for 2017 Despite a Challenging Third Quarter

Net financial debt lowered by €1.0 billion to €10.5 billion.

11.10.17

Breaking News | Electronic Materials | Mergers and Acquisitions

ELANTAS Bolsters China Business with Acquisition

Acquires wire enamel business of Changzhou Hongbo Paint.

11.07.17

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Financial News

Universal Display Announces 3Q 2017 Financial Results

Total revenue increased 77% to $219.8 million in the first nine months of 2017.

11.03.17

Breaking News | Contract Manufacturing/Printing | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials

PPG, Universal Display Complete $15 Million Capacity Expansion at Barberton, OH, Facility

Will expand UniversalPHOLED materials production.

10.31.17

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Electronic Materials

BASF’s North American Center for Research on Advanced Materials to Continue for Five Years

Expands focus on digitalization and start-up companies.

10.31.17

DowDuPont Provides Expected 3Q 2017 Financial Results

GAAP net sales of $15.4 billion; pro forma net sales of $18.3 billion, up 8% versus the year-ago period.

10.30.17

Breaking News | Chemicals, Metals and Powders | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Electronic Materials

BASF Starts Up Supercomputer in Ludwigshafen

The new computer offers approximately 10 times the overall computing power previously available to BASF researchers.

10.24.17

Breaking News | Chemicals, Metals and Powders | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Electronic Materials | Mergers and Acquisitions

BASF Completes Sale of Electrolytes Manufacturing Site in Suzhou, China

Divestiture includes a production site and transfer of 69 employees to Shenzhen Capchem.

10.23.17

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

ORNL Develops New Method to Detect Spin Current in Quantum Materials

Unlocks potential for alternative electronics.

10.16.17

Breaking News | Electronic Materials

BASF Develops Semi-transparent Polyamide

Possible usage in many industries for visual check, illumination and light design.

10.10.17

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Mergers and Acquisitions | RFID and NFC

Avery Dennison Makes Capital Investment in Liquid Crystal Specialty Films Developer Gauzy

Agreement provides company worldwide distribution rights to sell Gauzy’s retrofit solution for switchable films.

10.05.17

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials

Idemitsu Kosan, Toray Industries to Cooperate on OLED Materials

Will mutually utilize OLED materials, technology they possess, and cooperate in development and evaluation of new materials.

10.03.17

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Financial News

Merck KGaA on Course to Achieve Objectives for 2018

Reports that Performance Materials is benefiting from a diversified business model.

09.29.17

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Financial News

LG, Samsung Invest €25 Million in CYNORA

Will support the development of a portfolio of organic emitting materials for AMOLED displays.

09.14.17

DowDuPont Alters Post-Merger Plans

Targeted adjustments enhance value creation, further optimize competitive advantages of three intended future companies.

09.13.17

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials

Merck KGaA Prepares Strategic Options for the Consumer Health Business

Considering potential full or partial sale of the business as well as strategic partnerships.

09.05.17

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Electronic Materials

1.5 Mile Evacuation Zone Lifted for Area Surrounding Arkema Crosby, TX Facility

The facility has had extraordinary levels of rain, receiving approximately 40 inches by Monday, Aug. 28.

09.04.17

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

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

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

08.23.17

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Mergers and Acquisitions

Osram Acquires Digital Lumens Inc.

Adds to portfolio for IoT applications based on connected lighting systems in industrial buildings.

08.23.17

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Financial News

Universal Display Announces 2Q 2017 Financial Results

Total revenue increased 59% to $102.5 million in the second quarter, compared with $64.4 million in 2Q 2016.

08.09.17

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials

EverDisplay Optronics (Shanghai) Limited, Universal Display Announce OLED Evaluation Agreement

Will supply EDO with proprietary UniversalPHOLED phosphorescent OLED materials for display applications.

08.08.17

DuPont and Dow Merger Will Close Aug. 31, 2017

With all conditions satisfied, closing date is set for merger of equals.

08.07.17

Breaking News | Electronic Materials | Financial News

Evonik on Target After the First Half of 2017

Sales grew 15% to €7.3 billion, while adjusted EBITDA rose 8% to €1.25 billion.

08.04.17

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Financial News

Merck KgaA Sets Course for Future Growth in 2Q 2017

Reports increase in sales in the second quarter of 2017 along with a decline in EBITDA.

08.03.17

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Personnel

Executive Board Changes at Merck KgaA

Kai Beckmann to assume responsibility for the Performance Materials business sector.

08.03.17

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Electronic Materials | Film, Paper, Glass and Substrates | Financial News

DuPont Reports 2Q, IH 2017 Results

Volume gains drive 5% sales growth to $15.2 billion in 1H 2017.

07.26.17

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials

Merck KGaA Opens New Application Lab in Shanghai

Application technology services and development of new formulations with pigments and functional materials.

07.21.17

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

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

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

07.14.17

3D Printing | Breaking News | Chemicals, Metals and Powders | Electronic Materials | Touch Screens

Arkema Increases Photocure Resin Production Capacity at Sartomer Affiliate in China

New production line for UV, LED and EB photocure resins, which should come on stream early 2019.

07.11.17

3D Printing | Breaking News | Electronic Materials | Research Institutions

ORNL, Polynt Composites Develop Stronger, Low Cost 3D Materials

Researchers are optimizing reactive composites like vinylester for use in large-scale additive manufacturing.

07.07.17

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials

Frost & Sullivan Names Pixelligent Technologies 2017 Manufacturer of the Year

Pixelligent awarded Manufacturer of the Year for small/midsize companies with revenues under $1 billion.

06.30.17

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Manufacturing | Research Institutions

Conductive Foils Enable Large Area Lighting

Fraunhofer FEP, Sefar develop roll-to-roll processed large area flexible OLED.

06.30.17

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Sensors and Wearables

Merck Group to Present Displaying Futures Award

Call for proposals targets flexible hybrid electronics applications.

06.28.17

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials

Universal Display Holds 2017 Annual Meeting of Shareholders

Reports on new pipeline of applications, possibilities for growth in OLED.

06.23.17

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials

Universal Display Announces Extended OLED Evaluation Agreement

Will supply its UniversalPHOLED phosphorescent OLED materials and technology to Japan Display Inc.

06.16.17

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

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

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials

Universal Display to Show Phosphorescent OLEDs, Organic Vapor Jet Printing at SID 2017

Company celebrates 20-year anniversary of the discovery and development of novel phosphorescent OLED technology.

05.22.17

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials

CYNORA Presents Results for High-Efficiency Blue OLED Emitters

Getting closer to commercialization of its first product by the end of 2017.

05.22.17

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Financial News

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, Continues to Grow Profitably in 1Q 2017

Increase in net sales of 5.3%, net financial debt reduced by a further €400 million.

05.18.17

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Mergers and Acquisitions

Dow and DuPont Receive Conditional Regulatory Approval in Brazil for Proposed Merger of Equals

Merger remains on track to close between Aug. 1 and Sept. 1.

05.18.17

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials

FlexEnable, Merck to Enable Novel Display Shapes Using Conformable Plastic LCDs

Organic LCDs can be curved around even more complex surfaces and shapes.

05.18.17

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Financial News

Merck KGaA Approves Dividend Increase

Shareholders approve 14% dividend increase to €1.20.

05.03.17

Breaking News | Electronic Materials

Evonik Drives Forward Sustainability Analysis of Its Business

In 2016, half of sales came from products for resource-efficient applications.

05.02.17

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials

Universal Display Establishes UDC Awards at IMID 2017

Honors individuals or teams that have demonstrated innovative ideas or research initiatives impacting organic electronics.

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

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Electronic Materials | Financial News

ALTANA Achieves Sales Increase and Leap in Earnings in 2016

Sales amounts to €2,075 million, and EBITDA reaches €453 million.

03.17.17

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Financial News

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, Generates Record Sales in 2016

Net financial debt decreases by more than 1 billion euros.

03.10.17

Experience the World of Printed Electronics at LOPEC 2017

Printed electronics are increasingly finding their way into everyday lives.

03.07.17

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Electronic Materials | Film, Paper, Glass and Substrates | Financial News

Evonik Reports 2016 Fiscal Results

Forecast fully achieved: adjusted EBITDA is at the upper end of the range at €2.165 billion.

03.06.17

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Financial News

Universal Display Announces 4Q, Full Year 2016 Financial Results

For full year 2016, the company reported revenue of $198.9 million, up from $191.0 million for 2015.

02.24.17

CPES2017 Unveils More than 30 Keynotes, Industry Speakers

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

02.22.17

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Mergers and Acquisitions

BASF Acquires Rolic AG, a Specialist in Light Management for Advanced LCD/OLED Displays

Rolic’s technology, products boost contrast and brilliance of LCD and OLED displays.

02.09.17

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Financial News

PPG, Universal Display to Expand Production Capacity of UniversalPHOLED Materials

Universal Display will invest $15 million in PPG’s Barberton, OH facility to meet growing OLED demand.

02.06.17

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Personnel

Merck KGaA Moves Executives Between Businesses and Group Functions

Michael Heckmeier to lead Display Materials; Friedhelm Felten to head the Pigments business.

01.17.17

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

CPEIA Reaches 80 Members in Two Years

Members range from multinational leaders to promising startups.

11.28.16

Breaking News | Electronic Materials | Financial News

Evonik Announces 3Q, Nine Month Results for 2016

Evonik Group sales declined 8% year-on-year to €9,527 million after first nine months.

11.07.16

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Electronic Materials | Financial News

BASF Reports 3Q 2016 Results

BASF Group sales decreased by 20% in 3Q2016 as a result of the divestiture of the gas trading and storage business.

10.28.16

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Electronic Materials

Update: Fire at the North Harbor in Ludwigshafen

BASF remembers the three people killed in the fire.

10.28.16

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

Breaking News | Electronic Materials | Suppliers News

CYNORA Achieves New Milestone in Efficiency, Stability of Blue TADF Emitters for OLEDs

Commercialization of CYNORA's TADF materials is still planned for the end of 2017.

10.06.16

CN Innovations, Cambrios Collaborate on Touch Panels

Shipment of 30 Ohm/sq silver nanowire film from Japan, Korea enables touch panels in the 30- and 40-inch diagonal size range.

10.03.16

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Electronic Materials

ALTANA Innovation Index: German Companies Richer in Ideas Than Ever Before

Improvement of corporate culture and higher investments pay off.

10.03.16

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

3M Business Group Joins Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition

3M Electronics and Energy Business Group reinforces industry commitment to ethical business practices in global electronics.

09.28.16

IDTechEx Announces Winners of Launchpad Initiative in Santa Clara

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

09.28.16

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Electronic Materials

BASF Leverages Growth Opportunities in Asia Pacific

Largest market for production and consumption of chemicals.

09.26.16

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials

CYNORA, Juhua Announce Cooperation on OLED TVs

CSOT, a TCL holding company, and Tianma are co-establishing Juhua as a cooperation platform.

09.20.16

LOPEC 2017 Announces Call for Papers

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

09.15.16

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Electronic Materials

Toyochem to Show Conductive, Dielectric Materials at Productronica India

LIOELM series of products will be highlighted.

09.14.16

Breaking News | Electronic Materials

BASF Realigns Caprolactam Production in Europe

Capacity to be reduced by 100,000 metric tons to 400,000 metric tons over the next 18 months.

09.13.16

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials

Merck Commissions New OLED Materials Plant

Invests €30 million into new OLED facility in Darmstadt, Germany

09.07.16

Breaking News | Chemicals, Metals and Powders | Electronic Materials

Arkema Increases Specialty Polyamides Global Capacities

Added capacities in China, US will benefit sports, consumer electronics and automotive markets.

09.06.16

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials

Universal Display, Tianma Enter Into Long-Term OLED Patent License, Material Agreement

Tianma is a leader in AM-OLED technology in China.

08.05.16

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Financial News

Merck KGaA Lifts Forecast Following Good 2Q 2016

Net sales of Merck KGaA rose in 2Q 2016 by 18.2% to €3.8 billion, reflecting the Sigma-Aldrich acquisition.

08.05.16

Breaking News | Electronic Materials | Financial News

Evonik Reports 2Q 2016 Financial Results

Adjusted EBITDA margin continues at very good level of 18.1% in the first six months.

08.05.16

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Financial News

Universal Display Announces 2Q 2016 Financial Results

Company reported net income of $21.8 million, or $0.46 per diluted share, on revenues of $64.4 million.

08.04.16

Breaking News | Chemicals, Metals and Powders | Electronic Materials | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

Air Products Files Form 10 Registration Statement with the US SEC

Proceeding ahead with spin-off of Versum Materials, Air Products’ Electronic Materials Division company.

08.01.16

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Personnel

Dr. Andreas Haldi Joins CYNORA GmbH as Chief Marketing Officer

Will aid in forthcoming commercialization of its high performance blue OLED materials.

07.20.16

Breaking News | Electronic Materials

Evonik Completes Life Cycle Analyses for Approximately 70% of Its Sales

Plans to extend the analysis to 80% of external sales of the three chemical segments.

07.18.16

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Mergers and Acquisitions

Universal Display Acquires BASF’s OLED Intellectual Property Assets

Assets include more than 500 issued and pending patents around the world, in 86 patent families.

07.05.16

Breaking News | Electronic Materials | Mergers and Acquisitions

Air Products’ Spin-Off Company Versum Materials HQ to be in Tempe, AZ

New company will also maintain an Allentown, PA area workforce.

07.01.16

Breaking News | Electronic Materials | Mergers and Acquisitions

BASF Completes Divestiture of Global Polyolefin Catalysts Business to W. R. Grace & Co.

Included in the transaction are technologies, patents, trademarks and the transfer of two of BASF’s production plants.

07.01.16

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Electronic Materials | Film, Paper, Glass and Substrates

DuPont Opens ASEAN Headquarters in Singapore

The 11,000 square meter headquarters will house administrative offices, laboratories.

06.17.16

Breaking News | Electronic Materials

Merck KGaA Expands Corporate Ventures Fund by €300 Million

Teams will focus on each of the three existing business sectors of Merck KGaA as well as new businesses.

06.10.16

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Electronic Materials

BASF Opens Regional Platform for Design Activities in Shanghai

designfabrik Platform helps bring innovative design ideas to life.

06.02.16

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Electronic Materials | Film, Paper, Glass and Substrates | Suppliers News

Dow, DuPont Announce Senior Leadership Appointments for DowDuPont

Andrew N. Liveris will become executive chairman of DowDuPont, while Edward D. Breen will become CEO.

05.28.16

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

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Electronic Materials

Toyochem to Feature Conductive and Low-Dielectric Materials at JPCA 2016

Will highlight latest electronics-related materials based on Toyo Ink Group’s materials and processing technologies.

05.24.16

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials

CYNORA GmbH Announces Significant Progress in Highly Efficient Blue Materials for OLEDs

TADF technology combines high efficiency together with long lifetime.

05.09.16

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Financial News

Universal Display Announces 1Q 2016 Financial Results

Company reported net income of $1.9 million on revenues of $29.7 million.

05.09.16

Breaking News | Chemicals, Metals and Powders | Electronic Materials | Financial News | Personnel

Merck KGaA Announces CEO Handover After 10 Successful Years

Karl-Ludwig Kley hands over Executive Board chairmanship to Stefan Oschmann.

05.02.16

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Electronic Materials | Financial News

BASF Reports 1Q 2016 Results

BASF shows sales of €14.2 billion (minus 29%),with EBIT before special items €1.9 billion (minus 8%).

05.02.16

3M Reports 1Q 2016 Financial Results

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

05.01.16

Sun Chemical to Showcase Wide Portfolio of Solutions at IDTechEx PE Europe 2016

Will show new nanosilver ink optimized for aerosol jet systems and a value package for membrane touch switches.

04.20.16

LOPEC 2016 Enjoys Growth

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

04.11.16

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

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

ALTANA’s Sales Increase by 5% to More Than €2 Billion

Reaches sales of more than €2 billion for the first time, with an EBITDA of €391 million.

03.18.16

Breaking News | Electronic Materials | Sensors and Wearables

Specified Polyamide Ultramid EQ Developed for Sensitive Automotive Electronics

Helps prevent damage to circuits by electric corrosion.

03.10.16

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Electronic Materials

Universal Display, OSRAM Announce Collaboration Agreement For OLED Lighting

OSRAM will begin sampling Universal Display’s proprietary PHOLED phosphorescent OLED materials for solid-state lighting.

03.08.16

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials

DIC Develops New Series of Pyrolytic Fluorosurfactants

New products that combine the surface smoothness achieved by fluorosurfactants with excellent recoatability.

02.25.16

3D Printing | Chemicals, Metals and Powders | Electronic Materials

Evonik to Expand Its Position in Powdered Polyamide 12

Offers strong growth potential, especially in 3D printing.

02.12.16

CPES2016 Unveils Keynote Speaker Lineup

Global leaders chart next big tech growth sector.

02.08.16

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Electronic Materials | RFID and NFC | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

Smartkem Demonstrates World’s Fastest Plastic Digital Logic Devices

Sets record in digital circuit performance with tru-FLEX solution processed organic semiconductor.

02.01.16

Fraunhofer ISC Presents Developments for Micro- and Nanoscale at nano tech 2016

Fraunhofer ISC develops customized coatings based on inorganic materials and hybrid polymers for roll-to-roll processing.

01.22.16

Breaking News | Chemicals, Metals and Powders | Electronic Materials

Merck Announces Favorable English Court Ruling on Name Use

Court says MSD breached an agreement with Merck by using ‘Merck’ alone either as a trademark or a name in the UK.

01.22.16

Breaking News | Chemicals, Metals and Powders | Electronic Materials

Evonik Plans to Raise Dividend for 2015 Considerably

Plans to increase the dividend by 15% to 1.15 euros per share.

01.15.16

Breaking News | Chemicals, Metals and Powders | Electronic Materials

Evonik Expands VC Activities into Asia

Evonik is investing in Chinese venture capital fund GRC SinoGreen Fund III.

01.14.16

Breaking News | Chemicals, Metals and Powders | Electronic Materials | Financial News

Evonik Strengthens German Sites

More than 400 million euro invested in 2015.

01.04.16

Breaking News | Chemicals, Metals and Powders | Electronic Materials | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

Air Products Moves Forward with Materials Technologies Business Spin-Off to Versum Materials

Files initial Form 10 registration statement with SEC.

12.21.15

Breaking News | Electronic Materials | Mergers and Acquisitions | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

FUJIFILM Completes Acquisition of Ultra Pure Solutions

Acquires high-purity solvent manufacturer for its electronic materials business.

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

BASF, LSS, and Farsoon Develop Solutions for 3D Parts Printed by Selective Laser Sintering

New material features high strength and heat stability.

11.19.15

Breaking News | Chemicals, Metals and Powders | Electronic Materials | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Product Releases

Ames Goldsmith Offers Novel Spherical Sub-Micron Silver Materials

Technology enables fine-line flexible circuits for areas such as flexible displays and printed, flexible circuits.

11.18.15

Sun Chemical to Exhibit Latest Offerings at PE USA 2015

Includes EMD5800 nanosilver ink, MTS Value Package.

11.13.15

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Mergers and Acquisitions | Suppliers News

Merck Set to Complete Sigma-Aldrich Acquisition

Completion of $17 billion Sigma-Aldrich transaction scheduled to take place on Nov. 18.

11.12.15

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

Breaking News | Electronic Materials

BASF Starts Up Production Plant for Specialty Amines in Ludwigshafen

Move is in response to rising demand for specialty amines in Europe.

11.06.15

Sun Chemical Expands Nanosilver Ink Offerings for Inkjet Systems with EMD5800

Unique chemistry offers long open life, superior jetting and compatibility with most commercial and industrial printheads.

11.05.15

Breaking News | Chemicals, Metals and Powders | Electronic Materials

Evonik Delivers Third Strong Quarter in a Row

Sales grew 4% to €3.4 billion, with Adjusted EBITDA up year-on-year at €653 million.

11.05.15

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Electronic Materials | Printed Circuit Boards/Membrane Switches/In Mold Electronics | Suppliers News

Sun Chemical Launches New Value Package Material Set for Membrane Touch Switch

MTS Value Package includes screenprinted silver-filled conductors, carbon filled resistors and UV curable dielectric inks.

11.05.15

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials

UDC Korea Opens New Headquarters

Names Soo Yung Jung VP of UDC Korea.

11.02.15

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

Breaking News | Electronic Materials | Mergers and Acquisitions | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

FUJIFILM to Expand Its Electronics Materials Business

Agrees to acquire Ultra Pure Solutions, a high-purity solvent manufacturer.

10.01.15

Breaking News | Electronic Materials

BASF Again Listed in Dow Jones Sustainability Index

BASF share included in DJSI for 15th consecutive year.

09.11.15

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

SGIA Printed Electronics Symposium Keynote Explores New Markets

Craig Armiento of UMass Lowell discusses opportunities in the government defense industry.

09.08.15

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Electronic Materials

BASF, Gazprom Agree to Complete Asset Swap

BASF subsidiary Wintershall to focus on oil and gas exploration and production, exit gas trading business.

09.04.15

Breaking News | Chemicals, Metals and Powders | Electronic Materials

Evonik Opens New Plants in Marl, Germany

New technology expands raw-material base for C4 chemicals.

09.04.15

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Financial News

Universal Display Ranks As Fortune’s 24th Fastest Growing Public Company

Company has a three-year annual EPS growth rate of 107% and three-year revenue growth of 49%.

08.27.15

Breaking News | Chemicals, Metals and Powders | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Mergers and Acquisitions

Merck Gets Approval to Acquire Sigma-Aldrich

Company expects a completion of the transaction in 3Q 2015.

08.17.15

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Financial News

Merck Reports Sales and Earnings Growth in Q2 2015

All three business sectors contribute to reported sales growth of 14.4%.

08.06.15

LOPEC 2016 Issues Call for Papers

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

07.09.15

Breaking News | Electronic Materials | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Suppliers News

Merck KGaA to Fully Acquire Qlight Nanotech

Qlight Nanotech’s Jerusalem site will remain the quantum materials research hub for Merck KGaA.

07.02.15

Breaking News | Electronic Materials

Evonik Divests Remaining Stake in Vivawest to RAG Aktiengesellschaft

Final step in repositioning Evonik as a pure specialty chemicals company.

07.02.15

Breaking News | Electronic Materials | Research Institutions | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

BASF, Fraunhofer IPMS-CNT Jointly Develop Electronic Materials

Partnership to develop advanced materials for the semiconductor industry.

06.30.15

Electronic Materials | Personnel

Evonik Names Dr. Ralph Sven Kaufmann COO

Patrik Wohlhauser to leave the company on June 30, 2015.

06.25.15

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Printing

DuPont Displays, Kateeva to Optimize Inkjet Printing for Mass Production of OLED TVs

Companies to combine expertise in OLED materials, printing equipment.

06.01.15

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Electronic Materials | Personnel

Dr. Stephan Glander Named New Division President of BYK Additives & Instruments

Succeeds Dr. Christoph Schlunken, who became a member of the ALTANA Management Board.

05.26.15

Breaking News | Electronic Materials | Financial News

Merck Starts Challenging 2015 with Solid First Quarter

Integration of AZ Electronic Materials, favorable currency rates, organic business drive overall net sales growth of 15.7%

05.21.15

CYNORA to Present at Printed Electronics Europe 2015

Will host masterclass, give presentation

04.20.15

Fraunhofer ISC Develops Innovative Materials for Future Products

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

04.20.15

Breaking News | Electronic Materials | Financial News

Merck Proposes Dividend Increase After a Year of Key Strategic Moves

Major highlights of 2014 include offer for Sigma-Aldrich, alliance with Pfizer,integration of AZ Electronic Materials

04.17.15

BASF Acquires Nanowire Technology from Seashell

Acquired Seashell’s technology, patents and know-how for silver nanowires

04.15.15

DIC Participates in the 2015 China Information Technology Expo

Showcases materials for touch screen components

04.12.15

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Electronic Materials | Suppliers News

ALTANA Innovation Index 2015: Tapping Creativity - Industrial Corporations Buying into Startups

One in five industrial corporations hold a stake in a startup

03.26.15

Breaking News | Chemicals, Metals and Powders | Electronic Materials

Evonik to Invest More Than 4 Billion Euros in R&D

Chairman says innovations are key drivers of sustained value creation at Evonik

03.26.15

Breaking News | Chemicals, Metals and Powders | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials

Merck Finishes Year of Key Strategic Moves with Record Figures

Good operating business, acquisition of AZ boost sales 5.5 percent to record levels

03.06.15

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

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Manufacturers News

OLEDWorks LLC, Universal Display Announce OLED License Agreement for Lighting Applications

Grant non-exclusive license rights to manufacture and sell phosphorescent OLED lighting products

02.19.15

Breaking News | Electronic Materials | Research Institutions | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

Imec Reports Breakthrough Results on Directed Self-Assembly at SPIE 2015

Developments pave way to DSA extending 193nm immersion lithography

02.19.15

CPEIA, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters Sign MOU

MOU will see continued exploration of advanced manufacturing technologies

02.18.15

Improved Performance of Evonik JAYHAWK BTDA Products

Key applications include flexible circuitry found in smartphones and tablets

01.29.15

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

Sun Chemical’s Roy Bjorlin to Make Smart Labels Presentation at West Pack

Will discuss how new electronic materials can help packaging labels communicate, engage consumers, manage inventory systems

01.29.15

Electronic Materials | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Research Institutions

Xerox Research Centre Canada is Gold Sponsor for CPES2015

Canada’s premier printable electronics industry event coming in April

01.27.15

Universal Display, LG Display Announce Long-Term OLED Patent License, Material Purchase Agreements

Agreements run through Dec. 31, 2022

01.26.15

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

NeuDrive Limited Acquires FlexOS IP Portfolio from CPI Innovation Services Limited

Acquires portfolio of organic semiconducting material patents, secures major investment

01.26.15

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Financial News

Universal Display, Sumitomo Chemical Sign Technology License

Agreement is for solution-processed OLED lighting devices

01.22.15

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Electronic Materials | Personnel

Brewer Science, ASE Receive 2014 SEMI Award for Optical Lithography Coatings

Award is the highest honor conferred by SEMI

01.22.15

Breaking News | Chemicals, Metals and Powders | Electronic Materials | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Suppliers News

Acquisition of Sigma-Aldrich by Merck KGaA Receives U.S. Antitrust Clearance

Expects transaction will close in mid-2015

01.01.15

Breaking News | Electronic Materials | Photovoltaics | Suppliers News

Evonik Starts Up Two New Plant Units for Crosslinking Activators

Will help to meet rising quality requirements, notably in the photovoltaics sector

Dave Savastano 12.12.14

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Suppliers News

cynora awarded the German Raw Material Efficiency Award 2014

Honored for project on platinum- and iridium-free, optoelectronic materials for material-efficient use in OLEDs

Dave Savastano 12.10.14

Breaking News | Chemicals, Metals and Powders | Electronic Materials | Product Design and Testing

BASF Breaks Ground on New Innovation Campus in Mumbai, India

BASF aims to locate 25 percent of its global R&D employees in Asia Pacific by 2020

Dave Savastano 12.09.14

Breaking News | Chemicals, Metals and Powders | Electronic Materials

New BASF Website Goes Live

Offers simplified navigation, more languages, improved service

Dave Savastano 11.28.14

3M Announces New Leadership Appointments

Paul A. Keel has been appointed senior vice president, Supply Chain

Dave Savastano 11.26.14

Breaking News | Electronic Materials | Nanomaterials | Personnel | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

Nanomaterial Processes Scientist Dr. Krishna Kowlgi Joins Quantum Materials

Specializes in analytical and physical chemistry

Dave Savastano 11.20.14

Breaking News | Chemicals, Metals and Powders | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Electronic Materials | Financial News

Despite Declining Demand, BASF Increases Sales, Earnings in 3Q 2014

Reports sales of 18.3 billion euros, an increase of 3 percent

Dave Savastano 10.24.14

Breaking News | Chemicals, Metals and Powders | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Electronic Materials | Personnel

Changes in the Board of Executive Directors of BASF

Dr. Andreas Kreimeyer to retire; Sanjeev Gandhi appointed to Board

Dave Savastano 10.23.14

Breaking News | Electronic Materials | Nanomaterials | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots

QD Vision Wins Prestigious Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award from the U.S. EPA

Was selected as the winner in the Greener Reaction Conditions category

David Savastano 10.16.14

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Manufacturers News

Universal Display Named to the Barron's 400 Index

A measure of the most promising companies in America

Dave Savastano 10.16.14

Cambrios Delivers Next Generation Silver Nanowires, Completes Capacity Expansion

Next generation ClearOhm ink improves optical performance in touch sensors

Dave Savastano 10.07.14

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Electronic Materials | Manufacturing | Universities

BASF and Merck Boost InnovationLab Involvement in Heidelberg

Merck and BASF have acquired a majority stake in InnovationLab GmbH

Dave Savastano 05.12.14

Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Manufacturers News

PPG, Universal Display Expand OLED Operations in Ireland

With new multi-million euro investment in manufacturing, they are expanding on their 20-year partnership.

David Savastano 08.25.21

Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Manufacturers News | Suppliers News

OTI Lumionics Sees Opportunities in OLED Field

Company recently received a strategic investment from LG Technology Ventures.

David Savastano 11.04.20

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

Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Sensors and Wearables

Orthogonal Merges OLED Materials and Photolithography

Key opportunities include organic photodetectors for fingerprint sensing, VR and TV displays.

David Savastano 04.17.19

LOPEC 2018 to Focus on Latest Technologies

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

David Savastano 03.13.18

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