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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

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

Flexible and Printed Electronics | Photovoltaics | Printed Batteries | Universities

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

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 | 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

Breaking News | 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

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

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

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

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

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

04.27.17

Ontario Recognizes Flexible and Printable Electronics as Priority Sector

Grant will expand CPEIA events that drive partnerships for innovation.

04.19.17

Breaking News | 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 | 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 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

Breaking News | 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 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

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 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

Breaking News | Research Institutions | Universities

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 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 | 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

Breaking News | Research Institutions | Suppliers News | Universities

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

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

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 | 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

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

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 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

Breaking News | 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 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

Universities

SUNY ESF Opens Registration for Radiation Curing Program

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

01.12.15

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

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

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

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 | 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

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | 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

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

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

Cal Poly's New Printed Electronics and Functional Imaging Program Brings Expertise to Students

David Savastano 07.08.14

Flexible and Printed Electronics | Nanomaterials | Universities

Northeastern University's NanoOPS System Makes Inroads into Nanoscale Electronics Manufacturing

David Savastano 05.21.14

Flexible and Printed Electronics | Universities

Cal Poly's Graphic Communication Department Develops PE, Functional Imaging Graduate Program

David Savastano 09.10.13

Flexible and Printed Electronics | Nanomaterials | Universities

UWE Bristol Adapts Biomedical Expertise into PE

David Savastano 07.17.13

Flexible and Printed Electronics | Universities

Cal Poly's Graphic Communication Department is Educating PE's Leaders of Tomorrow

David Savastano 01.16.13

Contract Manufacturing/Printing | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Photovoltaics | Universities

COPE Breakthrough May Simplify PE Manufacturing

David Savastano 04.25.12

Flexible and Printed Electronics | Graphene and Carbon Nanotubes | Nanomaterials | Photovoltaics | Universities

Universities Continue to Develop New Technologies for PE

David Savastano 04.11.12

Electronic Materials | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Universities

Universities Play Increasingly important Role in PE

David Savastano 09.22.10

Flexible and Printed Electronics | Photovoltaics | Printed Batteries | Universities

Latest Research is Key Focus at PE Conferences

David Savastano 04.28.10

Flexible and Printed Electronics | Nanomaterials | Universities

Universities are Playing a Major Role in PE

David Savastano 03.24.10

Consulting | Electronic Materials | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Photovoltaics | Universities

Printed Electronics Suppliers Look to Learnings from Electronics World to Help Scale Volume Production

Paula Doe 01.19.10

Thoughts on the PE Market in 2010

01.06.10

Flexible and Printed Electronics | Photovoltaics | RFID and NFC | Universities

China's PE, RFID Markets Show Strong Growth

David Savastano 11.18.09

Consulting | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Photovoltaics | Printed Batteries | Universities

Upcoming Printed Electronics USA 09 Offers Insight Into PE's Present and Future

David Savastano 11.18.09

Flexible and Printed Electronics | Photovoltaics | Printed Batteries | Touch Screens | Universities

OE-A Expands PE's Horizons

David Savastano 07.29.09

Conductive Inks and Coatings | Displays and Lighting | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Universities

Universal Display Makes its Mark with PHOLED Advancements

UDC and the Flexible Display Center announced this week a breakthrough in the flexible display manufacturing process.

Jack Kenny 06.03.09

Flexible and Printed Electronics | Photovoltaics | Universities

UV and Printed Electronics

The benefits of energy-curable technologies are leading to new opportunities in photovoltaics and printed electronics.

David Savastano 02.25.09

Consulting | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Universities

Clemson and Industry Backers
Focus on Printed Electronics

The new Sonoco Institute of Packaging Design & Graphics has printed electronics as one of its major topics of focus, well supported by contributions from packaging industry suppliers.

Jack Kenny 01.21.09

Displays and Lighting | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Photovoltaics | Printed Batteries | Universities

Printed Electronics USA 2008 Showcases Potential of Technology

Opportunities for printed electronics continue to emerge, with companies ranging from corporate giants such as BASF, DuPont, Nokia and Evonik to innovative manufacturers such as Soligie, Konarka, Kovio and Plextronics offering looks at what the future may hold.

David Savastano 01.14.09

Displays and Lighting | Universities

OLEDs: Next Generation Displays and Lighting

OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diodes) is a new display technology that promises to deliver thin, power efficient and bright displays. OLEDs have amazing potential � thin TVs, flexible displays, transparent monitors, white lighting, and more.

Ron Mertens 12.31.08

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

Innovations in Large-Area Electronics Conference (innoLAE) 2015

01.09.17

10th International Symposium on Flexible Organic Electronics (ISFOE17)

10.17.16

Understanding Smart Materials

03.30.16

Flexible and Printed Electronics | Research Institutions | Universities

UMass Lowell Develops Cutting-Edge Research in Printed Electronics

U Mass Lowell showcases its research capabilities for printed electronics and opportunities for students and companies.

08.21.17

Printed Batteries | Sensors and Wearables | Universities

UC San Diego Develops Stretchable Batteries

Printed, flexible and rechargeable battery can power wearable sensors.

06.05.17

New Technologies Receive Honors During Conferences

Honorees show potential for commercialization, future advances.

David Savastano 05.10.16

Awards Show Progress in Printed Electronics

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

David Savastano 12.11.15

Universities

Tetracene

11.10.08

Scenes from 2017FLEX

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

David Savastano 07.26.17

Scenes from Canadian Printable Electronics Industry Association's CPES2017

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

David Savastano 06.28.17

Scenes from Printed Electronics 2016

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

David Savastano 11.22.16

Five Honored with Printed Electronics USA 2015 Awards

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

David Savastano 12.08.15

Scenes from Printed Electronics USA 2015

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

David Savastano 11.24.15

Displays and Lighting | Universities

Touring RPI's Smart Energy Lighting Center

During UV LED 2015, hosted by RadTech, attendees toured RPI's Smart Energy Lighting Center, featuring LED technologies.

David Savastano 11.04.15

NextFlex's Highlights for the First Half of 2017

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

08.15.17

CPES2017 Focuses on Manufacturing, Commercial Solutions

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

David Savastano 05.17.17

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

PE Europe 2017 Brings Together Emerging Technologies

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

David Savastano 05.10.17

PE Europe 2017 Focuses on New Technologies and Worldwide Brands

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

David Savastano 05.09.17

Printed Electronics Reaches New Dimensions at LOPEC 2017

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

04.05.17

Growth of Flexible and Printed Electronics is Focus of LOPEC 2017

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

David Savastano 03.29.17

PE USA 2016 Shows Growth of Flexible Electronics

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

David Savastano 11.23.16

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

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

David Savastano 11.17.16

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

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

David Savastano 11.17.16

Major Corporations to Discuss Opportunities at PE USA 2016

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

David Savastano 11.16.16

CPES2017 Set for May 24-25 in Toronto

Canada’s leading event for printable, flexible and wearable electronics will be held at Centennial College.

11.16.16

Printed Electronics Europe 2016 Reports Growth in Attendance

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

David Savastano 05.04.16

IDTechEx Announces Printed Electronics Europe 2016 Award Recipients

Honorees include Cartamundi, Holst Centre, imec, BASF, BotFactory and Northeastern University.

05.04.16

Online Exclusive: Printed Electronics Europe 2016 Highlights New Technologies

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

David Savastano 04.28.16

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

Gov. Baker, Northeastern University Announce Nanomanufacturing and Smart Sensors Consortium

Launch Advanced Nanomanufacturing Cluster for Smart Sensors and Materials.

04.28.16

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

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

David Savastano 04.27.16

Printed Electronics Europe 2016 Highlights Industry’s Expansion

Emphasis of upcoming conference is how companies are making money.

David Savastano 04.18.16

Online Exclusive: OE-A Honors Innovations During LOPEC 2016 Dinner

Heliatek, Hochschule München are among the award recipients.

David Savastano 04.07.16

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

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

04.07.16

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

Companies, researchers will present latest developments, applications.

David Savastano 04.06.16

Online Exclusive: LOPEC’s Demo Line to Show What PE Can Accomplish

This year’s demo will feature electroluminescent illuminated text being printed onto packaging.

David Savastano 04.06.16

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