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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

Manufacturers News | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables | Universities

The Growth of the Flexible Hybrid Electronics Market

Led by NextFlex, industry, researchers and universities are teaming up on projects with the potential to change how we live.

David Savastano 11.14.16

Research Institutions in Flexible and Printed Electronics

Researchers are developing new capabilities, which are leading to new applications.

David Savastano 11.14.16

Printed Electronics Now’s Suppliers’ Directory

Staff 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

New Equipment Advances are Helping to Drive Growth in PE

Manufacturers are seeing opportunities in numerous end use markets.

Dave Savastano 03.09.15

Flexible and Printed Electronics | Research Institutions | Universities

Universities, Research Institutes are Playing a Key Role in PE

Researchers are looking at the possibilities and challenges facing printed electronics, and are developing potential solutions.

David Savastano 11.07.14

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

Universal Display Announces Recipients of 2018 UDC Awards

Presents 2018 UDC Innovative Research and Pioneering Technology Awards at IMID Korea.

09.04.18

Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables | Universities

Novel Sensors Could Enable Smarter Textiles

UD engineers use carbon nanotube composite coatings.

By College of Engineering Communications 08.22.18

Introducing a Conference on Electronic and Conductive Inks

NAPIM, Printed Electronics Now and Ink World will bring the world of conductive inks to Chicago from Oct. 11-12.

08.08.18

NextFlex Launches $10 Million Funding Round for Flexible Hybrid Electronics Innovations

Areas of interest include aviation, digital health and national security.

08.07.18

NextFlex to Issue Project Call 4.0 on Aug. 6

Topics include encapsulation technologies for wearables, e-textiles, biochemical monitoring platforms.

08.03.18

Breaking News | Graphene, Perovskites and Carbon Nanotubes | Personnel | Research Institutions | Universities

Versarien Appoints Dr. Stephen Hodge Head of Research

Dr. Hodge will be primarily responsible for overseeing all the company’s graphene and other 2d materials R&D activities.

07.18.18

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

BASF Donates $7 Million Toward New UC Berkeley Research Chemistry Facility Construction

BASF SE CTO Martin Brudermüller announced the donation as part of his keynote lecture at the CARA 2018 Symposium.

07.17.18

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Sensors and Wearables | Universities

Emerson, Texas A&M College of Engineering to Build Advanced Automation Lab

New facility will offer practical experience with next-generation automation, wireless and Industrial IoT technologies.

06.28.18

Breaking News | Graphene, Perovskites and Carbon Nanotubes | Universities

Graphene Assembled Film Shows Higher Thermal Conductivity than Graphite Film

Chalmers researchers develop a graphene assembled film that has more than 60% higher thermal conductivity than graphite film.

06.22.18

CPES2018 Innovation Awards Recognize Canadian Excellence in Flexible and Hybrid Electronics

First Women in FHE STEM Award presented to Michelle Chretien.

05.29.18

Nanoco Group PLC Launches New Business, Nanoco 2D Materials Ltd.

Raises seed funding, announces collaboration with University of Manchester, Nobel Laureate Professor Konstantin Novoselov.

05.02.18

CPES2018: Flexible, Hybrid Electronics Go Mainstream with Major Manufacturers, Brands

CPES2018 takes place from May 23-24 at Centennial College’s Conference Centre in Toronto.

04.20.18

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

PrintoCent 10 Moves Forward on Printed Intelligence Projects

Commercialization project focuses on health and wellbeing rapid tests.

03.23.18

OE-A Appoints OE-A Fellows, Announces Winners of OE-A Competition and LOPEC Start-up Forum

LOPEC highlights special merits, innovative ideas and start-up companies.

03.22.18

Breaking News | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables | Universities

DARPA Disruptioneering Selects PARC and UW-Madison to Develop AI Software

Will automatically design complex mechanical systems.

03.21.18

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 | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Research Institutions | Universities

FlexTech Announces Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Benchmark Study

Nine-months long project will seek out, identify current companies and research groups in flexible and printed electronics.

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

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

CPES2018 Lineup of Speakers, Pre-Conference Workshops Announced

CPES2018 takes place from May 23-24 at Centennial College's Conference Centre in Toronto.

02.23.18

Breaking News | Graphene, Perovskites and Carbon Nanotubes | Photovoltaics | Universities

Researchers Discover New Lead-Free Perovskite Material for Solar Cells

A team led by Brown researchers has introduced solar cells with a new titanium-perovskite material that gets the lead out.

02.21.18

NextFlex Recognizes All-Stars of Flexible Hybrid Electronics

Honors individuals who go above and beyond to push FHE development toward manufacturability and commercialization.

02.20.18

intelliFLEX Congratulates Supercluster Winners

Real work now begins with Advanced Manufacturing Supercluster partners.

02.20.18

2018 FLEXI Awards Honor Innovation, Leadership in Flexible Hybrid Electronics

E Ink, GE Global Research among 2018’s honorees.

02.13.18

Researching New Highly Efficient OLEDs with Quantum Materials

ELQ-LED project focuses on new cadmium-free quantum materials.

02.01.18

Support Builds for CPES2018

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

01.25.18

Institute for Nanotechnology (INT) at VNUHCM Adds CeraPrinter X-Serie

Nanotechnology breakthrough with turnkey materials deposition printer from CERADROP-MGI.

01.19.18

Carnegie Mellon Extends Research into 3D Micro-Additive Manufacturing with Optomec System

Developing novel methods to create next generation manufacturing processes for sensors, antennas, energy harvesting devices.

01.09.18

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

CES 2018: OE-A Unites End-Users and Suppliers

Flexible and printed electronics are showing consumer electronics the way.

12.07.17

intelliFLEX Expands Quebec Membership to 18

Adds CTT Group and C2MI, two leading research centers.

11.29.17

Graphene Flagship Shines at The Tallinn Digital Summit

Shows array of interactive demonstrators and prototypes.

Sian Fogden 11.24.17

Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables | Universities

Gemalto, University of Texas at Austin Partner on Center for Identity

Goal is to further efforts in research and education on identity management, privacy and security.

11.10.17

Breaking News | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables | Universities

Imec Partners in European Initiative to Develop Organs-on-Chip

Organs-on-Chips combine human mini-organs with microelectronics, microfluidics and nanosensors.

10.31.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Universities

NREL, University of Washington Scientists Elevate Quantum Dot Solar Cell World Record to 13.4%

Colloidal quantum dots are small electronic materials that possess interesting optical properties.

10.30.17

CPES2018 Set for May 23-24, 2018 in Toronto

intelliFLEX re-signs top sponsors NovaCentrix, Xerox.

10.26.17

NextFlex Hosts Second Annual Innovation Day

NextFlex celebrated 24 member-generated projects valued at $45 million.

10.18.17

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

University of Windsor, George Brown College Join intelliFLEX

The two institutions offer strengths in wearables and flexible electronics.

10.04.17

Automated Driving Testing on European Roads: Research Project L3Pilot Kicks Off

Cover a range of driving situations, including parking, overtaking on highways, and driving through urban intersections.

09.26.17

Authentic or Not, Laipac Technologies, MBM Intellectual Property Law Join intelliFLEX

Adds three new members to alliance.

09.15.17

intelliFLEX Takes Over 90-Member Smart Textile and Wearables Innovation Alliance

Launches intelliWEAR as part of a new initiative to drive Canada’s wearables and smart textiles industry.

09.08.17

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

Universal Display Presents 2017 UDC Innovative Research and Pioneering Technology Awards

Honors top researchers during IMID Korea.

09.07.17

CPEIA Rebrands as intelliFLEX Innovation Alliance

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

09.06.17

Research Institutions | Universities

Heinrich Emanuel Merck Award for Analytical Science Goes to Professor Francesco Ricci

Honored for his development of nature-inspired DNA-based nanodevices for sensing applications.

09.04.17

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions | Universities

FLEX-G Project Focuses on Roofs, Facades for Smart Buildings

Developing translucent and transparent membrane roof and facade elements with optoelectronic components.

08.30.17

FlexTech to Host FHE & Sensor Workshop for the Automotive Industry

Sept. 13, 2017 workshop will explore how FHE adds functionality, decreases weight and impacts design.

08.18.17

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

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

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

08.10.17

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

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

08.04.17

The University of Texas at San Antonio Adds CERADROP Hybrid 3D Digital Deposition Platform

Strengthens multifunctional electronic materials and devices research.

07.26.17

3D Printing | Breaking News | Manufacturing | Research Institutions | Universities

DARPA Chooses PARC, Siemens, Georgia Institute of Technology, MSU to Transform Manufacturing

Project to help manufacturers increase object complexity by 10 million times compared to current systems.

06.30.17

Award Winners Announced at 2017FLEX

YUASA System, NuCurrent, Brewer Science, DuPont’s Dalen Keys, UC-Berkeley’s Ana Claudia Arias among the honorees.

06.20.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Universities

FSU Researchers Pushing Efficiency Limits of Solar Cells

Produced a new type of solar cell structure that increases light absorption, low energy light harvesting.

06.16.17

NextFlex Ramps Pilot Manufacturing Line for Flexible Hybrid Electronics

Installs several state-of-the-art pieces of production equipment.

06.14.17

Flexible Electronics Industry Experts to Deliver Joint Keynote During 2017FLEX

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

06.13.17

$100 Million Industry Challenge Launched at CPES2017

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

05.24.17

Updated NextFlex Website Highlights Member FHE Innovation

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

05.18.17

Breaking News | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables | Universities

Imec Introduces First Thin-Silicon Implantable Chip for High-Precision Haptic Prosthetics

Future advanced prosthetics under development will provide amputees with rich sensory content from artificial limbs.

05.17.17

Optomec Announces Superior Results Proven in Landmark 3D Metal Additive Manufacturing Study

Leading OEMs, research institutes validate repeatability, transferability of Optomec LENS process for aerospace components.

05.05.17

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

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

04.27.17

Ontario Recognizes Flexible and Printable Electronics as Priority Sector

Grant will expand CPEIA events that drive partnerships for innovation.

04.19.17

Breaking News | Universities

University of Western Ontario, Lambton College Join the CPEIA

Adds two leading post-secondary institutions.

04.13.17

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

Industry Support Building for CPES2017

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

03.30.17

NextFlex Awards Largest Set of Development Projects to Date

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

03.28.17

Breaking News | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables | Universities

German Companies, Research Institutes Optimize Security Solutions for Industrie 4.0

ALESSIO project also develops new products for connected high-value goods.

03.09.17

Experience the World of Printed Electronics at LOPEC 2017

Printed electronics are increasingly finding their way into everyday lives.

03.07.17

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Nanomaterials | Sensors and Wearables | Universities

York University, NanoCnet, Platoi, Precision Plasma & Sputtering Join CPEIA

Canadian Printable Electronics Industry Association continues to build membership.

03.02.17

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

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

NextFlex Announces Next Set of Projects

Unique solutions proposed for human performance monitoring and materials and inventory management.

02.14.17

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

CuePath Innovation, McMaster University Join CPEIA

Smart packaging startup, research-driven university are two newest members.

01.31.17

Breaking News | Graphene, Perovskites and Carbon Nanotubes | Universities

Cambridge Research See Potential for Graphene’s Superconductivity

Graphene could be made to carry an electrical current with zero resistance.

01.30.17

Due Date Approaching for 2017FLEX Abstracts

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

01.19.17

Breaking News | Nanomaterials | Product Design and Testing | Research Institutions | Universities

1-Material, University of Ottawa Join the CPEIA

1-Material, uOttawa are making gains in the printed electronics field.

01.05.17

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions | Universities

Ultrathin Protective Layer Brings More Stability to Perovskite Solar Cell

A few nanometers of a thin layer of aluminum oxide protects a perovskite solar cell against humidity.

12.16.16

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

3D Printing | Breaking News | Manufacturing | Suppliers News | Universities

Optomec Receives Order for Controlled Atmosphere Hybrid 3D Printer

University of Nebraska to use LENS Hybrid 3D Printer to further industry-driven research.

12.12.16

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

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

12.09.16

2017FLEX Issues Call for Papers and Posters

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

12.08.16

Breaking News | Graphene, Perovskites and Carbon Nanotubes | Research Institutions | RFID and NFC | Universities

Graphene Enables Fully Flexible NFC Antennas

Graphene is flexible, impermeable and extremely electrically and thermally conductive, which is well suited for NFC antennas.

12.08.16

Breaking News | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Universities

University of Surrey Sees Spray Printed Crystals Moving Forward Organic Electronic Applications

Scientists believe the time has come to replace traditionally used silicon with printable organic semiconductor inks.

12.08.16

Breaking News | Research Institutions | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Sensors and Wearables | Universities

Lab4MEMS Project Recognized with European Innovation Award

Project developed pilot line for next-generation MEMS devices.

11.29.16

Lockheed Martin Joins Nextflex to Accelerate Flexible Hybrid Electronics Innovation

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

11.28.16

CPEIA Reaches 80 Members in Two Years

Members range from multinational leaders to promising startups.

11.28.16

3D Printing | Breaking News | Personnel | Universities

RIT Names Bruce Kahn Director of Business Development for New AMPrint Center

Former Kodak scientist will support university-corporate economic development opportunities.

11.04.16

Breaking News | Graphene, Perovskites and Carbon Nanotubes | Universities

Rice University Study Explains Strength Gap Between Graphene, Carbon Fiber

At 1500°C, heat burns off all but the strongly bound carbon atoms, turning them into rudimentary graphene nanoribbons.

11.01.16

State Opens Additive Manufacturing and Multifunctional Printing (AMPrint) Center at RIT

Center for Advanced Technology will develop next-generation 3D-printing materials, equipment and devices.

10.26.16

Breaking News | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables | Universities

NBMC Hosts Third Blood, Sweat & Tears Workshop on Nov. 2-3, 2016

Will explore market demands, manufacturing challenges for medically relevant medical and environmental monitoring systems.

10.25.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions | Universities

NREL, International Colleagues Propose Strategy for Stable, Commercial Perovskite Solar Cells

Study shows approaches to overcoming challenges preventing perovskite from being competitive in the solar market.

10.20.16

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Universities

Chalmers University of Technology Develops Bendable Electronic Paper Displays with Whole Color Range

Chalmers’ e-paper contains gold, silver and PET plastic, with the layer that produces the colors less than a micrometer thin.

10.14.16

Breaking News | Graphene, Perovskites and Carbon Nanotubes | Research Institutions | Universities

Simulations Show How to Turn Graphene’s Defects into Assets

May lead to improved membranes for water desalination, energy storage, sensing or advanced protective coatings.

10.13.16

IDTechEx Wearable USA Kicks Off Next Month

Wearable technology has expanded significantly over the last three years.

10.07.16

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

CPEIA, Tech-Access Canada Forge Strategic Alliance

Will help SMEs tap into technical support that can help them bring to new products and applications to market.

10.07.16

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 | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Research Institutions | Universities

CPEIA Welcomes Red River College, Tech-Access Canada

Continues to grow its reach across Canada’s college sector.

09.27.16

Breaking News | Research Institutions | Universities

NREL to Lead Consortium to Improve Reliability, Performance of Solar Modules

Goal of DuraMat Consortium is to develop durable PV module materials to provide reliable, low-cost solar electricity.

09.16.16

LOPEC 2017 Announces Call for Papers

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

09.15.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions | Universities

ERC Starting Grant to Improve Efficiency, Cost and Stability of Thin-Film Solar Cells

Bart Vermang, researcher at IMOMEC, imec’s associated lab at the Hasselt University, receives €2 million grant.

09.14.16

NextFlex Names First Four Recipients of Contract Awards

The value of all eight contracts is $14.8 million.

08.26.16

NextFlex Opens Silicon Valley-Based Innovation Institute for Flexible Hybrid Electronics

Inaugural opening follows $75 million US DoD investment.

08.24.16

Breaking News | Personnel | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables | Universities

miDIAGNOSTICS Names Dr. Hilja Ibert as CEO

Venture combines expertise of imec, Johns Hopkins University

08.09.16

Breaking News | Personnel | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions | Universities

NREL’s Kurtz, Tegen Honored for Clean Energy Leadership

Receive honors from the US Clean Energy Education & Empowerment (C3E) program.

07.25.16

Breaking News | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables | Universities

Imec Extends Global R&D Footprint with Opening of imec Florida

Osceola, FL operations will focus on photonics, high-speed electronics IC.

07.11.16

Georgia Tech, SEMI Launch FUTURECAR Workshop

Will discuss next-generation of automotive electronics technology.

06.27.16

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Research Institutions | Universities

Arkema Opens an Innovation Center in Korea

New laboratory is based within HanYang University in Seoul.

06.27.16

Breaking News | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables | Universities

SMLC is Named Recipient of New Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute

The Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute is ninth manufacturing hub awarded by the Obama administration.

06.21.16

Breaking News | Personnel | Research Institutions | Universities

NREL Names New Executives to Lead Scientific Research and Lab Operations

Peter Green, Julie Baker named to two key laboratory posts.

06.09.16

Breaking News | Research Institutions | Universities

Imec Expands Silicon Platform for Quantum Computing Applications

Quantum computing uses qubits to enhance the performance over that of existing approaches.

05.17.16

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

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

05.09.16

OE-A Announces Winners of OE-A Competition, LOPEC Start-up Forum

Innovative ideas, start-up companies offered platform at LOPEC 2016.

04.13.16

LOPEC 2016 Enjoys Growth

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

04.11.16

2016 FLEX Europe Issues Call for Papers

Silicon electronics + flexible systems enabling new markets.

04.11.16

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Sensors and Wearables | Universities

HID Global Develops Mobile Citizen IDs

Will be able to call up your driver’s license at the touch of a button.

04.11.16

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Research Institutions | Universities

AIXTRON Partners with Institut Lafayette on Advancement of Organic Deposition Technology OVPD

AIXTRON cluster tool installed and ready for customer tests at French innovation platform.

04.11.16

LIST Installs CERADROP’s CeraPrinter X-Serie Inkjet System

Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology is developing smart materials such as ceramic thin films on various substrates

03.11.16

FlexTech Presents FLEXI Awards for Flexible Electronics Innovation, R&D, and Leadership

Sensor Films, Blue Spark Technologies among the honorees.

03.07.16

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions | Universities

NREL Collaboration Boosts Potential for CdTe Solar Cells

Working with WSU, UT to improve maximum voltage available from a CdTe solar cell.

03.01.16

3D Printing | Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Universities

Nano Dimension Announces New Collaboration with Tel Aviv University

Seeks to enable 3D printing of sensors using nickel nanoparticles.

02.25.16

2016FLEX Conference to Highlight Eco-System Developments

Conference is expected to attract more than 600 experts in flexible hybrid electronics.

02.22.16

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

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

02.22.16

Breaking News | Research Institutions | Universities

imec, iMinds to Merge

Will create high-tech research center for the digital economy.

02.22.16

Breaking News | Research Institutions | Universities

Imec, Vrije Universiteit Brussel Present Breakthrough Towards Compact SAW-less Transmitter

Transmitter is designed for 3G, 4G and beyond.

02.19.16

CPES2016 Unveils Keynote Speaker Lineup

Global leaders chart next big tech growth sector.

02.08.16

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Universities

Zebra Technologies Deploys Player Tracking Solution for College Football Championship

Zebra Sports Solution enables leagues and teams to gain real-time insight into the action happening on the field.

01.12.16

3D Printing | Breaking News | Universities

Ultimaker Launches Two New 3D Printers at CES 2016

Exhibits Ultimaker 2+, Ultimaker 2 Extended+ and shares market vision for upcoming year.

01.08.16

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

CPES2016 Adds Awards Program

Awards will recognize achievements in research, commercialization.

12.18.15

Breaking News | Manufacturing | Personnel | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Universities

Applied Materials’ Chorng-Ping Chang Named 2016 IEEE Fellow

Recognized for outstanding technical contributions in two of the most challenging areas of CMOS scaling.

12.15.15

Breaking News | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables | Universities

Smart Artificial Skin Holds Prosthetic Promise

New materials offer a big step toward adding a sense of touch to prosthetic limbs and other medical devices.

Joo Hyeon Heo 12.02.15

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

MGI’s CERADROP 3D Printing Subsidiary Exhibits at PE USA 2015, UC Berkeley Research Lab

Performed live production demonstrations of the X-Series digital deposition system.

11.20.15

Breaking News | Research Institutions | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Universities

Imec, Ghent University Show First Laser Arrays Monolithically Grown on 300mm Silicon Wafers

Marks step towards next-generation photonic integrated circuit technology targeting advanced optical interconnects.

11.01.15

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Research Institutions | Universities

Imec, Ghent University Present Thermoplastically Deformable Electronic Circuits

Philips is testing the technology’s capability in novel LED applications.

10.26.15

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

SEMI Names FlexTech Alliance First Strategic Association Partner

Inter-industry cooperation pact expands markets and services.

10.09.15

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Graphene, Perovskites and Carbon Nanotubes | Research Institutions | Universities

UK Collaboration to Develop New Ultra-Barrier Materials Based on Graphene Interlayers

Seeks to use graphene for production of flexible transparent plastic electronic-based displays.

10.09.15

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions | Universities

Research by TU Delft, Solliance Provides Insight into Long-term Stability of Solar Cells

Degradation of solar cells can be accelerated, monitored in real time.

10.05.15

Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables | Universities

Flex Opens Medical Manufacturing Facility in Tijuana, Mexico

Center aims to develop, manufacture medical devices.

10.02.15

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

RIT Part of Consortium Awarded NNMI Grant for Flexible Electronics Development

Researchers lead university contingent in DoD manufacturing innovation hub.

09.18.15

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

3D Printing | Breaking News | Printing | Universities

MIT’s MultiFab Presents Challenge to 3D Printer Manufacturers’ Models

MultiFab is a low-cost 3D printer that can combine up to 10 different resins in one part.

09.01.15

FlexTech Alliance Receives $75 Million DoD Award for Flexible Hybrid Electronics Manufacturing

Successfully proposes a nationwide effort to organize and manage a new Manufacturing Innovation Institute.

08.28.15

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Universities

ASSA ABLOY Creates RFID Security System for London Students

ASSA ABLOY sets up complete security solution at a student residence for King’s College London University.

08.13.15

FlexTech Alliance Issues Call for Papers, Posters for 2016FLEX

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

08.04.15

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Universities

Registration Open for PE & Functional Imaging Online Certificate Program at Cal Poly

Courses will be offered in a sequence that allows the entire program to be completed in 12 months.

07.30.15

Breaking News | Financial News | Research Institutions | Universities

CSEM Reports Another Growth Year in 2014

Notes growth of approximately 10% in sales, 8% in volume of projects.

06.19.15

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions | Universities

Dyesol Joins Solliance as Industrial Partner

Provides access to processing equipment, expertise suited to the commercialization of PSC technology on steel.

06.18.15

OE-A Elects New Board of Directors

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

06.17.15

Breaking News | Semiconductors and Quantum Dots | Universities

STMicroelectronics, ARM Cultivate Engineering Talent in Chinese Electronics Industry

Collaboration will target global Internet of Things opportunities.

05.21.15

IDTechEx Printed Electronics Europe 2015 Names Award Winners

Light Tape, Vittoria, Konica Minolta, DuPont Teijin Films, Technische Universitaet Muenchen receive honors

05.01.15

Breaking News | Graphene, Perovskites and Carbon Nanotubes | Universities

Graphene Looking Promising for Future Spintronic Devices

Large area graphene is able to preserve electron spin over an extended period

04.10.15

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions | Universities

The PV Module Reliability Workshop Goes to Britain

Experts gather to discuss latest test methods, measuring tools

03.26.15

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

Cal Poly’s Graphic Communication Department Wins Award for Printed Electronics

Was awarded Flexi Award for Technology Leadership in Education

03.19.15

Breaking News | Research Institutions | RFID and NFC | Sensors and Wearables | Universities

Northumbria Students Granted Funding to Develop Wearable Technology Designs

People will be able to wear their health on their sleeve

03.12.15

Breaking News | Research Institutions | Universities

Ghent University, imec and Collaborators Extend Spectrum of Frequency Comb Light Sources

Mid-IR frequency combs enable high resolution spectroscopy for sensitive and accurate gas sensing

03.10.15

Breaking News | Research Institutions | Universities

CPI Signs MoU Agreement with Durham University and Business Durham

Will help to accelerate growth of North East Technology Park

03.06.15

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Suppliers News | Universities

ASSA ABLOY Licenses Seos Technology Platform

Broadens distribution of mobile authentication technology by offering licensing to external developers

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

Dresden Scientists and Entrepreneurs Present Novel Technologies at LOPEC 2015

Fraunhofer FEP introduces world’s first color changing transparent OLED

03.01.15

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

Demonstrator Competition proves that printed electronics enables many applications

02.18.15

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions | Universities

European Research Team Works on New Generation of Valuable, More Durable OPV Cells

ALABO collaboration includes Fraunhofer IWS and Heliatek GmbH

02.12.15

Breaking News | RFID and NFC | Universities

Santander, MasterCard and Gemalto Achieve Largest Deployment of EMV Cards in South Ameri

More than one million contactless EMV cards deployed in a year and growing

02.12.15

Breaking News | Product Design and Testing | Universities

Evonik Explores Collaboration with Scientists of Technion

Israel shows high potential for Evonik’s venture capital activities

02.05.15

Breaking News | Research Institutions | Universities

ITRI Selected as One of Top 100 Global Innovators by Thomson Reuters

ITRI in recent years has aggressively promoted startups, investing in companies and areas that are considered high risk

02.05.15

3D Printing | Energy Curing/Sintering | Printing | Universities

SUNY ESF Opens Registration for Radiation Curing Program

Includes two short courses, three advanced courses on UV and EB technology

01.12.15

FlexTech Alliance Announces Three New Development Agreements

Agreements are primarily focused on project demonstrators

01.08.15

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Financial News | Manufacturers News | Universities

U.S. Selects Flexible Hybrid Electronics as Next Topic for Manufacturing Initiative

FlexTech applauds White House selection

12.18.14

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Universities

Cal Poly to Continue Printed Electronics, Functional Imaging Online Courses in January

Sequence allows entire certificate program to be completed in 12 months

Dave Savastano 12.08.14

Breaking News | Contract Manufacturing/Printing | Product Design and Testing | Research Institutions | Universities

CPI to Establish New 28 Million Pound National Formulation Centre

Centre will focus specifically on the areas of product and process design, delivery, stability and sustainability

Dave Savastano 12.04.14

IDTechEx Printed Electronics USA 2014 Award Winners Announced

Electrozyme, Kent Displays, Raymor, Roth and Rau and University of Oxford honored

Dave Savastano 11.20.14

Ceradrop MGI Group, UC Berkeley EECS Announce Equipment Vendor Collaborations

EECS adds advanced X-Series CeraPrinter, software solutions suite from Ceradrop

Dave Savastano 11.20.14

Breaking News | Energy Curing/Sintering | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Suppliers News | Universities

Adphos 'Lights-Up' Printed Electronics 14

Platen Based Transports (PBT) will be showcased on Manufacturing St. and in booth

Dave Savastano 11.20.14

3D Printing | Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Energy Curing/Sintering | Universities

Registration Begins for SUNY-ESF/RadTech's Online Radiation Curing Program

Online program offers professional development short courses, advanced courses

Dave Savastano 11.05.14

Breaking News | Sensors and Wearables | Universities

Novel Porous Silicon Microfabrication Technique Increases Sensing Ability

Sensors can be used to detect biochemical, other molecules in liquids

Dave Savastano 11.01.14

2014 FLEXI Awards Recognize R&D, Innovation and Education Achievements

Imprint Energy, Plastic Logic, ISORG, Dr. Bruce Kahn of Clemson University are recognized

Dave Savastano 02.06.14

IDTechEx Announces Printed Electronics USA 2013 Award Winners

Cambrios, Imprint Energy, Rolith, Harvard among honorees

Dave Savastano 12.03.13

IDTechEx Announces Printed Electronics Europe 2013 Award Winners

Honorees include Arjowiggins, VTT, University of Cambridge, Okayama University and Joanneum Research

Bridget Klebaur 04.25.13

IDTechEx Announces PE USA 2012 Award Winners

T-Ink, Cambrios among honorees

Dave Savastano 12.12.12

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Universities

U.S. Army Awards Second Five-Year Contract to Arizona State University�s Flexible Display Center

U.S. Army awards second five-year contract to Arizona State University�s Flexible Display Center

Dave Savastano 01.29.09

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Universities

Organic Photovoltaics Cluster of Excellence: Leading Industrial Companies Jointly Developing Innovative Materials for Alterative Energy Sources

Dave Savastano 11.12.08

Breaking News | Photovoltaics | Universities

Major Italian Industry Partners Team with Dyesol to Produce Third Generation Glass Solar Panels for Buildings

Dave Savastano 09.11.08

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Universities

A New CosMOS of Circuits for Printed Electronics

Dave Savastano 09.10.08

Breaking News | Universities

DNP Provides Low Cost Bio-MEMS

Dave Savastano 07.28.08

Breaking News | Universities

Solarmer Energy Appoints Dina Lozofsky Vice President of IP Development and Strategic Alliances

Dave Savastano 03.26.08

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Universities

MaDriX: Alliance Project For Printed Electronics Launched

keith 02.27.08

Flexible and Printed Electronics | Universities

New Opportunities Emerge for Flexible And Printed Electronics

David Savastano 11.09.15

Flexible and Printed Electronics | Universities

Recent Developments Show Promise of Printed Electronics

David Savastano 10.31.14

CPES2018 to Highlight Growth in Flexible and Hybrid Electronics

Conference is set for May 23-24 at Centennial College’s Conference Centre in Toronto.

David Savastano 05.09.18

RISE Acreo Brings Together Sweden’s Research Expertise for Printed Electronics

Promising new projects, spin-outs are emerging from Sweden’s leading research institutes.

David Savastano 04.25.18

LOPEC 2018 Celebrates 10 Years While Looking Ahead to the Future

OE-A's leaders note 'enormous' changes over the years, as new markets like sensors, wearables and more emerge.

David Savastano 03.14.18

LOPEC 2018 Focuses on Hybrid Systems, Wearables, Flexible Displays and More

Speakers from IKEA, Jaguar Land Rover, ABInBev are among today’s highlights.

David Savastano 03.14.18

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.

David Savastano 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

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

2018FLEX to Feature Newest Developments in Flexible Hybrid Electronics

With more than 600 attendees, 100+ market and technical talks and 60 exhibitors, 2018FLEX looks to be largest in its history.

David Savastano 01.10.18

NextFlex Creates 'Disneyland' for FHE Engineers

FHE devices combine printed conductors with bare die integration techniques on silicon to yield functional devices.

Jason Marsh 12.06.17

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

Flexible and Printed Electronics | Manufacturers News | Research Institutions | Suppliers News | Universities

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

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

Conductive Inks and Coatings | Displays and Lighting | Electronic Materials | Universities

Georgia Tech Develops Water-Based Electrochromic Inks

Water-based technology eliminates solvents, odors and need for specialized chemical-handling equipment while reducing VOCs.

David Savastano 10.25.17

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

Flexible and Printed Electronics | Photovoltaics | Sensors and Wearables | Universities

University of Southern Mississippi Makes Strides in Printed Electronics

USM is researching printed renewable energy, infrared photodetector, wearable electronics and organic magnetic materials.

David Savastano 09.06.17

Bridging the Funding Gap Between the Lab and Manufacturing

Funding in Europe tends to dry up after proof of concept, which is hurting efforts to move toward commercialization.

Sean Milmo 07.12.17

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

Conductive Inks and Coatings | Contract Manufacturing/Printing | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Research Institutions | Universities

NPIRI Summer Course Heads to Clemson University, Adds PE Module

Move to Clemson opens up opportunities for hands-on printing experience, discussions on digital printing, printed electronics

David Savastano 05.31.17

CPES2017 Focuses on Manufacturing, Commercial Solutions

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

David Savastano 05.18.17

NextFlex Completes Project Call 2.0 with Five New Awards

Next step is to develop new manufacturing techniques for flexible hybrid electronics.

David Savastano 05.03.17

Global Brand Owners Will Bring Insights to Printed Electronics Europe 2017

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

David Savastano 04.19.17

LOPEC 2017 Comes to Successful Conclusion

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

David Savastano 04.05.17

Industry Leaders Offer Insights at LOPEC 2017 Business Conference

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

David Savastano 03.29.17

LOPEC 2017 Examines Key Markets, Technologies

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

David Savastano 03.29.17

Growth of Flexible and Printed Electronics is Focus of LOPEC 2017

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

David Savastano 03.29.17

NextFlex Awards Next Round of Grants

Four projects are led by UMass-Amherst, UMass-Lowell, American Semiconductor and Binghamton University

03.08.17

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

Flexible and Printed Electronics in 2016: The Year in Review

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

David Savastano 12.21.16

LOPEC 2017: Printed Electronics for Our Health

Printed electronics is finding new opportunities in the healthcare field.

Dr. Ton van Mol 12.07.16

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

Sensors, Wearables and Manufacturing are Among NextFlex's First Four Project Awards

Industries, researchers and universities are partnering on projects to advance field of flexible hybrid electronics.

David Savastano 09.21.16

2016FLEX Europe Makes Its Debut

Hybrid opportunities for silicon and flexible electronics will be among the program highlights.

David Savastano 08.31.16

Flexible and Printed Electronics | Photovoltaics | Research Institutions | Universities

imec Opens Up New Partnership in Florida

New research center will focus on semiconductors, photonics.

David Savastano 07.26.16

3D Printing | Sensors and Wearables | Universities

Sensoria Introduces Heart Sentinel Monitoring Algorithm

New sensor, app monitors for cardiac arrest while also offering virtual training advice.

David Savastano 06.27.16

CPES2016 Brings Together Canadian PE Industry

Attendees discuss new technologies, end use applications.

05.11.16

Flexible and Printed Electronics | Photovoltaics | Universities

Latest Applications, Technologies are Focus at LOPEC 2016

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

David Savastano 04.06.16

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

Companies, researchers will present latest developments, applications.

David Savastano 04.05.16

CPES2016 Will Examine Industrial Progress of Printed Electronics

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

David Savastano 03.09.16

LOPEC 2016 will Showcase New Opportunities for PE

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

David Savastano 03.01.16

Flexible and Printed Electronics | RFID and NFC | Universities

A Look at Printed Electronics: Printed Electronics Now Interview with Dr. Bill Hardgrave

Dr. Hardgrave has worked in the field of RFID since 2003, when he started on Walmart’s RFID project.

02.17.16

Universities Undertake Unique Projects for Flexible and Printed Electronics

Universities worldwide are researching potential applications for flexible and printed electronics.

David Savastano 02.03.16

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 Back at the PE Industry in 2015

Companies look to grow markets, add new technologies through partnerships, mergers and acquisitions.

David Savastano 12.29.15

FlexTech Alliance, DoD to Set Up Flexible Hybrid Electronics Manufacturing Facility

FlexTech Alliance to receive $75 million from DoD, $96 million from other sources to develop new technologies, capabilities.

David Savastano 09.30.15

Flexible and Printed Electronics | Research Institutions | Universities

MassTech, UMass Lowell Partner to Grow Printed Electronics Industry in Massachusetts

State provides $4 million grant to university for collaborative efforts between universities, industry and government.

David Savastano 09.16.15

Contract Manufacturing/Printing | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Universities

Smart Discussion on Interactive Labels

Speakers at the recent TLMI Technical Conference delved into NFC, Bluetooth, augmented reality and printed electronics.

Greg Hrinya 09.16.15

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

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

David Savastano 06.24.15

Printed Electronics Now’s Top Five Breaking News Stories for 1Q 2015

These Printed Electronics Now breaking news stories from 1Q 2015 drew the highest readership.

David Savastano 06.03.15

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 in 2014: The Year in Review

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

David Savastano 12.17.14

Flexible and Printed Electronics | Universities

CPEIA Looks to Nurture Canada’s Printed Electronics Ecosystem

New association is connecting end users, materials manufacturers and technology developers.

Dave Savastano 12.03.14

High-speed Sintering of Printed Electronics to be Demonstrated at November PE USA Conference in Santa Clara

XENON, Methode Electronics collaborate on breakthrough capability for materials research

Dave Savastano 11.20.14

Flexible and Printed Electronics | Universities

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