Update interview
5 Jan 2024
PolyIC
PolyIC develops and markets transparent and conductive sensor foils and integration solutions, for touch sensors with applications in automotive, home appliances, and consumer electronics.
Innovation Map
5 Jun 2023
Printed/Flexible Electronics Progression Through the Hype Cycle
Innovation roadmap for the printed/flexible electronics hype cycle.
Innovation Map
5 Jun 2023
Roadmap for Flexible Integrated Circuits (ICs)
Innovation roadmap for flexible integrated circuits.
22 Feb 2023
What Does 2023 Hold for Printed/Flexible Electronics?
With applications ranging from energy harvesting to sensing, and applicability to sectors being as varied as healthcare and automotive, printed/flexible electronics are set to change our expectations of what electronics can provide and where they can be utilized.
22 Nov 2022
What Does 2023 Hold for Printed/Flexible Electronics?
With applications ranging from energy harvesting to sensing, and applicability to sectors being as varied as healthcare and automotive, printed/flexible electronics are set to change our expectations of what electronics can provide and where they can be utilized.
Update interview
4 Apr 2022
PolyIC
PolyIC are a division of Kurz and have had success commercializing its transparent conductive film for backlit touch-sensitive automotive controls. IDTechEx caught up with CEO Wolfgang Clemens at LOPEC 2022 to find out about the latest developments and why this technology has beaten in-mold electronics to commercial adoption in the automotive sector.
Update interview
9 Mar 2022
Tactotek
Sustainability is a challenge for in-mold electronics (IME) due to the integrated nature of the components. This profile reviews a recent Tactotek webinar discussing sustainability for IME, which included a new life cycle analysis.
Update interview: SWOT Analysis
7 Dec 2021
Symbiose
18 Nov 2021
Printed Electronics: Emerging Applications Accelerate Towards Adoption
2021 has been an exciting year for printed electronics, with multiple applications reaching commercial adoption and significant funds flowing into the sector. Even where technologies are not yet commercialized, companies are increasingly transitioning from developing their technology and producing speculative demonstration prototypes to development and qualification projects for specific customers.
Update interview
14 Oct 2021
Niebling
Niebling is an established German SME that offers precise high pressure forming equipment for in-mold electronics (IME) and film-insert molding (FIM). This profile is based on a presentation at the Elantas printed electronics day given in October 2021.
Update interview
8 Oct 2021
PolyIC
PolyIC produce capacitive touch sensors based on transparent conductive films, which can be integrated within 3D plastic parts. This update profile is based on a presentation given at the 'Elantas Printed Electronics Day' in October 2021.
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Full profile interview: SWOT Analysis
21 Apr 2021
TactoTek