Printed Electronics by Flexography

Dr Eifion Jewell, Research Officer
Welsh Centre for Printing and Coating, United Kingdom
 
 
This presentation was given at Printed Electronics Europe 2008 on Apr 09, 2008.
 

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Presentation Summary

  • Flexography as a means of manufacturing printed electronics.
  • Compare and contrast with other printing processes.
  • Report on WCPC's research to produce flexible electronic devices.

Speaker Biography

Dr Eifion Jewell obtained a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering at University of Wales Swansea before studying for a PhD in the field of computational fluid dynamics and laser based flow measurement. He then undertook a position in the Welsh Centre for Printing and Coating (WCPC) focusing on improving productivity and quality in screen printing. Having been at WCPC for 14 years he is now a senior research officer and is responsible for research into areas of printing for electronic and bio mirco fabrication and ink technology. More recently he has taken a position in with UKDL (www.ukdisplay.net) based in the WCPC to foster closer links between academia and industry for plastic electronics, printed flexible displays and printed lighting manufacture .

Company Profile

UK Displays and Lighting Network (UKDL) was launched in April 2006 as part of the DTI - "Knowledge Transfer Networks' programme. UKDL is a vibrant central hub of activity for the displays and lighting community. Designed to stimulate innovation in the key technology sectors by promoting collaboration, best practice and knowledge sharing between industry and academia. By encouraging partnerships and teamwork, UKDL aims to support science base through to end-users, positioning the UK as the innovation engine for Europe. UKDL supports and strengthens the UK Displays and Lighting Sector through tutorials, workshops and seminars with training and education embracing all levels of industry, commerce and academia. We encourage commercial and industrial collaborations between members that result in creation of wealth for UK plc through the profitable activities of members. The Welsh Centre for Printing and Coating (WCPC) is dedicated to researching printing and coating as a manufacturing process. WCPC undertakes research on all aspects of printing and coating and has a core activity on printing for electronics manufacture. Its international reputation and expertise has led to 3 million pounds investment in all printing processes in clean room conditions. This unique facility allows electronic fabrication by flexo, gravure, inkjet, screen and offset lithography to be carried out on sheet or reel. Manufacturing capabilities are matched to state of the art metrology for rheology, material properties, surface topography and electronic characterisation. WCPC is currently a partner in a number of TSB, EPSRC and FP7 projects for electronic manufacture by printing.

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