Printing Single Crystal Silicon (and Other High Performance Materials) (Printed Electronics & Photovoltaics USA 2009)

 

Mr. Benkendorfer has over twenty-five years of experience commercializing early stage research in North America, Europe, and Asia as a Technical and Commercial Manager with The Dow Chemical Company and as a consultant for several small start-ups. As the Commercial Manager for OLED materials in the Dow Chemical Company, Mr. Benkendorfer developed a number of company relationships in Asia which resulted in commercial sales. In addition, Mr Benkendorfer served in other capacities where he successfully commercialized new semiconductor packaging materials in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, and the U.S. and lead the teams that commercialized new polyurethane materials in Australia and New Zealand and spin-on dielectrics in North America and Europe. He also has experience in developing flexible electronics as well as high tensile strength fibers. Kyle Benkendorfer studied Chemistry at Reed College, received a B.S. degree in Chemistry from Texas A&M University, and received an MSc in Management, Sloan Fellowship, from The London Business School.

Semprius, Inc. is commercializing a novel process for printing high performance semiconductors on any substrate, including glass, plastic and other semiconductor materials. Initial applications of the technology include solar modules, and LCD and OLED displays. For more information, please visit www.semprius.com.