Printed Electronics – Enabling the Future

Dr Philippe Schottland is currently the Manager of the Advanced Technology Group at Sun Chemical Corporation. In his current role, he directs the Research and Development activities of a global team in new growth areas including Printed Electronics and Special Effect Pigments.

Dr Schottland joined Sun Chemical in 2005 after 6 years at General Electric where he held various Technology positions in the Plastics division. He earned a PhD in Materials Chemistry from the University Paris XIII, a post-graduate degree in Polymer Chemistry from the University Paris VI, and an engineer diploma in Chemistry & Chemical Engineering from Ecole Supérieure de Chimie Organique et Minérale (France). His technical experience includes conductive polymers, color technology, visual effects, security pigments, display films, optical media, special copolymers and other applications. To date, Dr Schottland has had 23 papers published in scientific journals, 22 US Patents issued and over 10 patents pending.

Sun Chemical, the world's largest producer of printing inks and pigments, is a leading provider of materials to packaging, publication, coatings, plastics, cosmetics, and other industrial markets. With annual sales over $3 billion and 11,000 employees, Sun Chemical operates in 110 countries worldwide. Leveraging 50 years of experience as a supplier to the printed circuits industry, Sun Chemical has recently commercialized a range of new products for membrane switch, RFID and photovoltaics markets. Through an ongoing commitment to developing innovative products that provide value to our customers, Sun Chemical is investing in facilities and technologies targeted at the evolving printed electronics market.