Sponsors and Exhibitors

NovaCentrix is focused on technologies and materials to enable manufacturing in Printed Electronics. The PulseForge® photonic curing tools process high-temperature materials on low-temperature substrates. Applications include drying, sintering, annealing, or reacting metallic, non-metallic, and semiconductor inks, without damaging temperature sensitive substrates such as foils and plastics. With processing times of only milliseconds, surface depositions can be heated to melting or crystallization temperatures without damaging low temperature substrates. The very short processing times of the PulseForge® tools allow for high-speed processing rates in a roll-to-roll production format at speeds approaching 100 meters per minute.

Heraeus Noblelight is the top global name in photonics-based solutions from ultraviolet to infrared. Our dependable photonic systems are optimized for your manufacturing processes. Benefit from major gains and improvements in productivity and an ideal use of energy in your application.

Heraeus Precious Metals, Electronic Materials Division manufactures Clevios™ PEDOT conductive polymers along with low temperature silver ink. Applications include printable electronics, touch technologies, antistatics, OLEDs and solar cells. Highly conductive Clevios™ for touch screens combined with low temperature silver ink for bus bars and innovative printed electronic applications will be highlighted by Heraeus.

 

Headquartered Hanau, Germany, Heraeus is a global private company with a history of over 160 years. Fields of competence include precious metals, materials and technologies, sensors, biomaterials, medical products, quartz glass and specialty light sources. In 2013 Heraeus generated product revenues of €3.6 billion. Heraeus has over 12,500 employees in 110 subsidiaries worldwide.

 

Linear Technology Corporation (Nasdaq: LLTC), a member of the S&P 500, designs, manufactures and markets a broad line of high performance analog integrated circuits for major communications, computer and industrial companies worldwide. Linear (or analog) circuits provide an essential bridge between our analog world and the digital microelectronics used in consumer products, wireless communications, networking products, computers, medical electronics, factory automation and automotive electronics. Linear Technology provides customers with high performance amplifiers, comparators, voltage references, monolithic filters, linear regulators, DC/DC converters, battery chargers, data converters, communications interface circuits, RF signal conditioning circuits and many other analog functions.

XENON has over 50 years of experience providing high energy pulsed light lamps and systems to industries as diverse as medical devices, optical storage media, displays and semiconductors. Our engineers have solved low-temperature curing problems for new process technologies, based on the extraordinary range of power and system flexibility of pulsed light. Our high peak energy lamp systems are used in emerging applications such as sintering nanoparticle inks on low-temperature substrates and low-temperature curing thin film materials such as organic photovoltaics, OLED displays and multi-layer flexible circuits.

Agfa Materials has a leading position in producing film and related products for the graphical and healthcare industry. Agfa Materials commercializes with ORGACON™ a portfolio of PEDOT/PSS based formulations and printing inks. We recently introduced nano-Silver ink, extending the possibilities for conductive inks in printed electronics. Fields of application for PEDOT/PSS and nano-Silver range from antistatic for optical substrates, transparent conductive flexible electrode for ITO replacement, fine line connectors and printed antennas. More information can be found on http://www.agfa.com/orgacon

Alta Devices is (em)Powering the Unplugged World™ by delivering the world's most efficient, thin and flexible mobile power technology. Converting light into electricity, Alta's technology extends the energy source of a system, and in many cases, completely cuts the traditional power cord. The solution can be completely integrated into the final system, and is ideal for use in unmanned systems, consumer electronics, automotive, remote exploration, or anywhere size, weight, and mobility matter. Alta Devices holds world records for both cell and module single junction conversion efficiency.

Acknowledged industry-wide as the world leader in data conversion and signal conditioning technology, Analog Devices serves over 60,000 customers, representing virtually all types of electronic equipment. Analog Devices is a leading signal chain solution provider to the wireless sensor, energy harvesting, and wearable electronics markets, and offers ultra-low power precision microcontrollers, RF transceivers, high accuracy sensors, and high efficiency power management solutions. During the conference, Analog Devices will be demonstrating solutions for industrial, healthcare and consumer applications.

G24 Power is recognised as the world leader in the design and manufacture of Dye Sensitized Solar Cells.

 

Dye Sensitized Solar Cells (DSSC) are the closest mankind has come to replicating nature's photosynthesis. In homage to its inventor Professor Michael Gräetzel, we've named it GCell.

 

G24 Power partners with global OEM leaders to bring innovative, ecological, 'must have' wireless products to market and to serve the growing demand for portable consumer electronics, wireless sensors and actuators, retail displays, plus other indoor electronic and battery powered devices.

PiXDRO is a Roth & Rau B.V. brand. Roth & Rau B.V., a member of Meyer Burger Group, has complete equipment design, assembly and application facilities in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. Our core focus is in the design, construction and delivery of industrial inkjet application development systems and the manufacturing of advanced high volume industrial inkjet systems. PiXDRO offers complete printing solutions including pre- and post-processing and automation solutions, thereby providing a complete solution for our customer's requirements.

SCHOTT Advanced Optics, with its deep technological expertise, is a valuable partner for its customers in developing products and customized solutions for applications in optics, lithography, astronomy, opto-electronics, architecture, life sciences, and research. With a product portfolio of more than 120 optical glasses, special materials and components, we master the value chain: from customized glass development to high-precision optical product finishing and metrology.

Soligie is the leading company to utilize high speed manufacturing to produce printed electronics with a variety of conductive, resistive and proprietary materials on flexible substrates such as PET, paper and foil. State of-the-art design and development capabilities enable customers to realize products that push traditional boundaries. Soligie engages in development projects from the product concept phase through high volume manufacturing. The Company is on the cutting edge of the production of electronic components using high speed, fully additive roll-to-roll processes. Soligie offers a full range of services from concept design, circuit design, design for manufacturability and final volume production.

Spansion is a global leader in Flash memory-based embedded systems solutions. Spansion's flash memory, microcontrollers, analog and mixed-signal products drive the development of faster, intelligent, secure and energy efficient electronics.

 

Spansion is at the heart of electronics systems, connecting, controlling, storing and powering everything from automotive electronics and industrial systems to highly interactive and immersive consumer devices that are enriching people's daily lives.

 

By creating long-lasting, trusting customer partnerships and working with them to identify their needs and provide solutions that support their success, Spansion is enriching the user experience for a broad range of applications in automotive, industrial, consumer and communications markets.

TE Connectivity (NYSE: TEL) is a $13 billion world leader in connectivity. The Company designs and manufactures products at the heart of electronic connections for the world's leading industries including automotive, energy and industrial, broadband communications, consumer devices, healthcare, and aerospace and defense. TE Connectivity's long-standing commitment to innovation and engineering excellence helps its customers solve the need for more energy efficiency, always-on communications and ever-increasing productivity. With nearly 90,000 employees in more than 50 countries, TE Connectivity makes connections the world relies on to work flawlessly every day.

WACKER (www.wacker.com) was founded in 1914 and has over 65 years of experience in silicone technology. Today, we are a globally-active chemical company with some 16,000 employees and annual sales of around $6 billion (2013). WACKER has a global network of 25 production sites worldwide, supplying over 3,500 products to more than 3,500 customers in over 100 countries.

 

WACKER SILICONES is a world-leading silicone manufacturer of specialized and innovative products. Our product portfolio ranges from silicone fluids, emulsions, resins, elastomers and sealants to silanes, silane-terminated polymers and pyrogenic silica.

1-Material is working on the reproducibility of Organic Nano Electronic (ONE=1) materials and providing these ONE materials to support your research in OPV, OLED, OTFT and printing electronics in general. To sustain our dedication to the reproducibility of ONE materials, we have just commercialized carbon based 1M PTC(Positive Temperature Coefficient) Smart Heating Film, which inherently responds to its environment temperature, heats only where and when warmth is needed without external controllers.

Established in 2014, the Canadian Printable Electronics Industry Association (CPEIA) brings together key Canadian and international players in industry, academia and government to build a strong Canadian PE sector. The Association is the united voice for the sector and implements critical development strategies to facilitate growth through networking, stimulating R&D and investment, building a strong PE supply chain and working towards the broad adoption of PE by end customers. For further information or to become a member, please contact:

Peter Kallai, Executive Director

p.kallai@keystep.com

+1 613-795-8181

CSA Group is an independent, not-for-profit member-based association dedicated to advancing safety, sustainability and social good. We are an internationally-accredited standards development and testing & certification organization. We also provide consumer product evaluation and education & training services. Our broad range of knowledge and expertise includes: industrial equipment, plumbing & construction, electro-medical & healthcare, appliances & gas, alternative energy, lighting and sustainability. The CSA mark appears on billions of products around the world.

GGI International is a global leader specializing in the design, engineering & manufacturing of custom Human Machine Interface (HMI) Technologies. Our extensive "best-in-class" printed electronics offerings vary from thin film sensors, heaters, EL lamps, detectors, all the way to fully integrated HMI solutions.GGI is certified AS9100C, ISO 9001:2008, ISO 13485:2003 & ISO 14001:2004 and is CTPAT, CGP, RoHS & Reach Compliant. GGI is a Tier 1 member of the Printable Electronics Consortium set up by the National Research Council of Canada. For more information, please visit http://www.ggi-international.com

The Printability and Graphic Communications Institute (ICI) is an integrated centre of innovation and expertise in graphic communications and printability that supports companies in their technological and commercial evolution.

 

Since its creation, 18 years ago, the graphic communications sector - and other industrial sectors - have asked the Institute to help solve printability problems. In the last years this phenomenon has developed and has resulted in a significant diversification of our activities.

 

ICI, which is the only centre in Canada that has cutting-edge expertise in printability, has completed work for manufacturers of all kinds.

NanoIntegris is the world's leading supplier of high mobility nanotube-based semiconductor inks. These inks contain high-purity, semiconducting single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) and are formulated for inkjet, aerosol jet printing or spray coating. NanoIntegris inks lead to record performances in printed thin film transistors such as mobilities greater than 20 cm2/V/s and sufficient current densities to drive OLEDs.

 

NanoIntegris also provides graphene and nanotubes in various solvents and at various purity levels to over 600 clients worldwide. They are used in the development of the next generation of high-mobility transistors for sensing and display applications as shown by over 250 published scientific studies using these advanced materials.

The National Research Council (NRC) is the Government of Canada's premier organization for research and technology development. NRC's Printable Electronics (PE) initiative coordinates key industrial areas - materials, ink, printing, ICT and digital manufacturing - as a springboard for a competitive, sustainable and large-scale PE sector in Canada. Working with commercial partners, NRC has established a product development and demonstration capability to give its customers a decisive competitive edge in producing PE products for world markets. NRC seeks new partnerships for collaboration on product-driven applied research. NRC's current PE research priorities encompass Functional Materials, Functional Devices and Functional Imprinting.

OMsignal has developed advanced bio-sensing apparel with health sensors embedded into the fabric to gather your deep biometric signal and vital signs including heart rate, breathing rate, and movement intensity. Based in Montreal, Canada, and backed by Canadian and US-based venture capital funds, the OMsignal team is composed of a cross-section of scientists, engineers, fashion designers, intelligent textile fiber specialists, medical practitioners as well as mobile UX and mobile product experts.

Raymor uses a novel patented plasma technology to synthesize SWCNT at industrial scale. Raymor'sSWCNT can be used in many applications such as conductive polymers and transparent conductive films for electrostatic charge dissipation and touch screens. Raymor's subsidiary, NanoIntegris, is the world leading provider of high mobility semiconductor inks. These inks contain high-purity, sorted semiconducting SWCNT. They are formulated for inkjet and aerosol printers and used in the development of the next generation of high-mobility transistors for sensing, logic and display driver applications.

XRCC is Canada's leading materials research centre, home to a world-class team of scientists and engineers with expertise in materials chemistry, formulation design, prototyping, testing, and scale-up in our chemical pilot plant. Our researchers work in multi-disciplinary teams to provide contract research, process engineering, and materials supply solutions for external clients in printed and organic electronic materials. XRCC offers a product line of conductive inks based on our silver nanoparticle technology. Ink formulations can be tailored to suit a variety of applications and are available in 50 g to metric tonne quantities.

B&B Electronics designs, builds and delivers connectivity and communication solutions optimized for an ever-expanding range of applications. We help meet specific needs with simple, custom tailored answers that are optimized for rugged reliability. We'll help you connect and network-enable your legacy equipment. We'll help you extend wireless connections to the edge of your network. We'll help you embed connectivity in your OEM products. Whatever you need to do, B&B Electronics has the knowledge, the expertise and the technology platform to ensure you're making the right connections.

Digimarc, based in Beaverton, Oregon, enables business and governments worldwide to enrich everyday living with the means to identify all forms of content, including audio, video and imagery. We develop solutions, license intellectual property and provide development services to global business partners across a wide range of industries. Digimarc holds a large and growing intellectual property portfolio that spans the breadth and depth of innovation in digital watermarking and content identification. To learn more, visit http://www.digimarc.com.

Ercon manufactures an extensive line of Polymer Thick Film inks and conductive compositions, providing innovative products for a wide array of applications. These coatings are employed by companies using a variety of application techniques, such as screen-printing (flat-bed and rotary), flexographic/rotogravure, slot-die extrusion, spray and dip coating.

 

Our products are used worldwide for their performance, reliability, print quality, cost-effectiveness, and versatility. Ercon is committed to providing its customers with high quality products and services. This commitment has led Ercon to become a leading manufacturer and preferred source for electrochemical sensor coating materials worldwide.

Freescale is a leader in microcontrollers (MCUs) and digital networking processors for the automotive, networking, industrial and consumer markets. Our vast portfolio or products includes 8 and 16-bit MCUs, 32-bit MCUs and processors, analog and power-management, RF and sensing solutions. With our end-to-end portfolio, Freescale is leading the charge to bring the Internet of Things to life. Enabling a new world in which everyday objects connect and cooperate with each other, humans, environments and infrastructures, our IoT solutions reflect a comprehensive and collaborative approach. Whether it's the hardware and software solutions we make, the partnerships we forge, or the expertise we provide, we're turning the Internet of Things into reality.

Based in Ottawa, Canada, 3Dponics is a fresh, new tech lab that's uniting two exciting worlds: 3D printing and hydroponics.

 

Our goal is to get our open-source, 3D-printable hydroponics systems into the hands of people everywhere; support the local food movement by building an online community of urban growers; and encourage the development of a fully autonomous, self-sustainable 3Dponics system.

 

These are just a few of the many exciting and innovative projects we are working on.

Abalonyx is a private company based in south east Norway, a region with strong tradition and competence in materials development and production. The company has specialized in new and innovative materials and has now developed a safe, scalable and cost-efficient production process for manufacturing high quality Graphene Oxide. Graphene oxide is at present offered to customers in Kg-quantities, capacity to be increased to 10 tons/year in early 2015, to be further increased in response to market demand. Abalonyx aims at becoming world leader in graphene oxide production.

Acreo- Swedish ICT AB is a leading independent non-profit research institute, working in the areas of Nanoelectronics, Printed Electronics, Fiber Optics and Sensor Technology. Within Printed Electronics, Acreo is primarily focusing on packaging, Internet of Things and Health care (e.g. integrated biosensors). Acreo's competence spans from novel materials to integrated systems and manufacturing. Acreo has established a platform of Printed Electronics components consisting of displays, transistors, diodes and sensors; which also is integrated into products, creating innovative functionality. One of the key components is printed flexible displays, which now is implemented in many different Printed Electronic systems.

ACS MATERIAL is a high-tech enterprise involved in advanced nanomaterials development and production.

 

Our goal is to provide high quality nanomaterial products, service or technical proposals. Our products include Graphene (single-layer graphene, graphene oxide, graphene nanoplates, carboxyl graphene, graphite oxide), Molecular sieves (SBA-15, MCM-41, MCM-48, SBA-3, ZSM-5), Carbon series (activated carbon, graphite nanopowder, order mesoporous carbon CMK-3, High-order 3-D mesporous carbon (Ia3d), porous carbon), Metal nanomaterials (antioxidation dispersible copper nanoparticles, copper colloidals, nickel nanoparticles, silver nanoparticles, silver nanowires).

We have established close relationships with many well-known research universities, national laboratories and innovative companies.

Adhesives Research is a leading independent developer and manufacturer of high-performance, custom-engineered pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) coated products for bonding touch screen and display components while delivering enhanced performance capabilities. We offer optically clear, diffuser, melt-flow, encapsulation and electrically conductive adhesive technologies along with dual-stage adhesives that cure when exposed to light. Other technologies include self-wetting adhesives for surface protection of displays, able to be field applied, and easily removable. We provide ITO compatible/non-corrosive electronically clean adhesive technologies. The Company's North American and Limerick, Ireland, facilities are certified to the updated ISO 9001:2000 standard.

Adphos North America, Inc., headquartered outside Milwaukee Wisconsin, is a

wholly owned subsidiary of adphos Innovative Technology GmbH,

headquartered near Munich Germany. Adphos is a worldwide high-tech

specialist in using light energy to improve industrial processes across a

multitude of industries/applications.

 

The company offers customized dryer solutions utilizing patented adphosNIR®

technology for photonic drying, curing and sintering. Features include:

 

• Modular and compact designs which allow scale up from tabletop lab systems to roll-to-roll production units

• Lower investment cost versus other "photonic" technologies

• Proven in over 2,000 industrial applications

ANP (Advanced Nano Products Co., Ltd) manufacture nano-sized material products such as metal & metal oxide ultrafine powders, sol, paste and coating solutions. All the products are manufactured in an integrated process from raw material procurement to final inspection, and have been utilized in the electronic display, semiconductor fabrication, and special film industries.

 

We are committed to be a world class leader in the nano-scale material industry through the commercialization of intensive R&D efforts, and our focus is on creating diverse technologies combining our capabilities with other industrial applications such as IT and BT & ET; which are closely related to Nano-Material technology.

For more than 40 years, AIM has served as the association and worldwide authority on automatic identification, data collection and networking in a mobile environment. AIM members are manufacturers, distributors, resellers and end-users of bar code, RFID, RTLS and mobile computing solutions. AIM is dedicated to accelerating the growth and use of Automatic Identification and Mobility technologies and services around the world. Visit us online at http://www.aimglobal.org.

Southern California-based Airwolf 3D is premised on the philosophy of providing the public with something it has never seen before - an affordable and durable 3D printer. Airwolf 3D designed 3D printers that are accurate and capable of incredibly fast print speeds with a variety of materials and a huge platform. The printers are ideally suited for engineers, hobbyists and students but is made to capture the inner creativity of all backgrounds. Our main goal is "to make and sell a superior desktop 3D printer" so now users of all ages can create and print objects thought impossible until now.

AIXTRON is a leading supplier of deposition equipment to the semiconductor industry. The Company's technology solutions are used by a diverse range of customers worldwide, enabling them to build advanced components for electronic and opto-electronic applications based on compound, silicon, or organic semiconductor materials, for polymers, carbon nanotubes, graphene, and other nanomaterials. For organic thin film deposition AIXTRON offers two core technologies:

 

Organic Vapor Phase Deposition (OVPD®) enables the deposition of organic small molecules for OLEDs and organic semiconductors.

 

Polymer Vapor Phase Deposition (PVPD®) provides a solution for carrier gas enhanced vapor phase deposition of functional polymer thin films.

Applied Graphene Materials (AMG) has developed and patented a proprietary "bottom up" process for the production of high-specification graphene. AGM's synthesis process is continuous and scalable, produces high-quality graphene powders, does not require a substrate and uses sustainable and readily available raw materials (not from graphite), AGM's production capacity has been expanded to support large volume graphene applications. AGM has the expertise to disperse graphene in a variety of solid matrices and solutions to deliver advanced materials optimised for many applications, including polymer composites, paints and coatings, thermal management, lubricants and functional fluids, barriers and films, supercapacitors and batteries.

Applied Laser Engineering is the world-leading manufacturer of High Definition Laser Engraving Systems available in a range of sizes and formats.

 

We specialise in machines which produce engravings into a typically cylindrical form where high resolution and high accuracy over the work-piece are required. Engravings can be of a graphical nature. Flat sheet engravings can also be produced either wrapped onto a drum or in the flat using our new X/Y systems. Systems can utilise a drum scanning technique, galvo scanning or acousto-optic scanning or a combination there-of. A wide range of substrate materials can also be engraved including polymers, metals, and ceramics to date.

ARJOWIGGINS CREATIVE PAPERS is a leading manufacturer of fine and technical papers. Innovation, creativity and a profound desire to be eco-responsible guide us in our ongoing quest to find new ways of responding to diverse market needs. To this end, we developed PowerCoat®- a revolutionary paper for printed electronics.

 

PowerCoat® addresses the cost, efficiency and sustainability concerns as well as the technical shortcomings of existing substrates used today in printed electronics. 100% paper, recyclable, biodegradable, excellent polymer-like smoothness, impressive printability, remarkable thermal and dimensional stability and reduced ink consumption are just some of the attributes of this award-winning substrate.

As a leader in Ultra-fine Stainless Steel Wire Mesh manufacturing, Asada Mesh has been continuously contributing to high quality Screen Printing Technologies for many years. Asada Mesh has successfully developed Ultra Hard Non-Distortion HS-D Mesh, which achieves High Accuracy Printing in areas like Photovoltaic and Touch Panel where 50 micron L/S is now possible.

Asbury Carbons remains a major supplier of natural graphite, synthetic graphite, related carbon products, and a variety of other raw materials. By focusing on meeting your diverse needs, we continue to maintain our position as the world's supplier of choice for refined graphite and other carbons. Our extensive research and development work creates new products to meet the ever-changing needs of our customers, continuing our long history of collaboration, growth, and diversification.

ASSIST is a National Science Foundation sponsored, multi-university Research Center developing wearable electronics for data-driven, personal health management. The goal is to enable long-term, battery-free sensing and correlation of physiological parameters and personal environmental exposures, so individuals can manage wellness (i.e. avoid illness) and so the scientific and medical communities can conduct large-scale, longitudinal health studies. ASSIST is building nanotechnology enabled, on-body energy harvesters, ultra-low power electronics, and techniques to embed sensors and devices into textiles and wearable form factors. The Center partners with industry to leverage and commercialize the federally funded research. Contact tdsnyder@ncsu.edu for more information.

Atmel Corporation is a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of microcontrollers, capacitive touch solutions, advanced logic, mixed-signal, nonvolatile memory and radio frequency (RF) components. Leveraging one of the industry's broadest intellectual property (IP) technology portfolios, Atmel® provides the electronics industry with complete system solutions focused on industrial, consumer, security, communications, computing and automotive markets.

The vision of Atom NanoElectronics, Inc.is to innovate scalable and high throughput printing technologies for low cost, high performance optoelectronic devices, to democratize optoelectronic devices for every person. Atom NanoElectronics focuses on developing printed 3-D SWCNT electronics and SWCNT display backplanes that will become pervasive around the world. Atom NanoElectronics is currently printing organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs) on the top of printed SWCNT display backplanes. Atom NanoElectronics is working toward building a manufacturing base for printed Active Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diode (AMOLED) displays and will become a dominant world-wide display supplier.

Babcock & Wilcox MEGTEC is a leading global design, engineering and manufacturing company providing industrial products and services to a diverse customer base serving a wide variety of market sectors.

 

Our technology in industrial web coating and drying has made us the recognized leader in designing and manufacturing optimal solutions for advanced manufacturing processes.

 

B&W MEGTEC provides turnkey solutions for roll to roll production lines to meet the emerging needs for printed electronics applications such as encapsulant films, flexible displays, lighting and OPV.

Berkeley Sensor & Actuator Center is the National Science Foundation Industry/University Cooperative Research Center for MEMS and NEMS. BSAC was founded in 1986 to conduct commercially relevant interdisciplinary engineering research on micro and nano-scale sensors, moving mechanical elements, microfluidics, materials, processes, and systems. Our membership-based organization of 150+ graduate student and postdoctoral researchers from 8 departments and 3 campuses of the University of California, report regularly on over 100 projects, on a prepublication basis, to our 30+ member companies. BSAC welcomes inquiries from technology-leveraged companies in our specialties.

Blue Spark Technologies, Inc. is the leader in developing flexible, printed, "green," proprietary power source solutions for battery-powered printed electronic systems. The company was founded as Thin Battery Technologies in 2002 with patented technology and technical leadership from Energizer (Eveready Battery Company). Blue Spark customers include manufacturers, product designers, and integrators across multiple industries including: interactive packaging, RFID, pharmaceutical, powered smart cards, and novelty items. Users of products powered by Blue Spark batteries enjoy increased efficiency, greater convenience and portability, improved safety, lower manufacturing and assembly costs, higher profit margins, and greater environmental responsibility. For more information, visit http://www.bluesparktechnologies.com or call +1 440 249 5400.

Brewer Science is a global technology leader in developing and manufacturing innovative materials, processes, and equipment for the reliable fabrication of cutting-edge microdevices used in electronics such as tablet computers, smartphones, digital cameras, televisions, and LED lighting. Brewer Science provides process flexibility and a competitive edge for its customers and plays a critical role in the supply chain. Since 1981, when its ARC® materials revolutionized lithography processes, Brewer Science has expanded its technology to include products enabling advanced lithography, thin wafer handling, 3-D integration, chemical and mechanical device protection, and products based on carbon nanotubes and nanotechnology.

Cal Poly's Printed Electronics and Functional Imaging program, located in the Graphic Communication department is a leader in functional printing education and research in the US. With more than 60 years preparing talent for graphic printing, Cal Poly State University continues to prepare students for industry as well as conducts research in new and innovative solutions for print-centric markets. Cal Poly currently offers online graduate courses as well as offers a Master of Science degree in functional printing, focusing on printed electronics, active packaging, and security printing. These programs provide working professionals an opportunity to participate in meaningful, instructor-lead education preparing them for advanced fields in functional printing.

Carestream Tollcoating offers precision toll coating (contract manufacturing and development) services, specializing in the application of aqueous and solvent coatings on flexible substrates for a wide range of industrial, medical, electronic and other advanced materials applications. Carestream Tollcoating's engineers and material scientists build on more than 100 years of coating leadership to deliver problem-solving expertise in precision coating applications, including fluid design and preparation. State-of-the-art pilot coaters also make Carestream Tollcoating an ideal partner for product development and very fast scale-up to large volume. For additional information, please visit http://www.tollcoating.com.

Cemco - process development and automation engineers - supporting new technology industries for more than 40 years, including but not limited to: Printed electronics, ceramics, glass microspheres, sapphire/silicone crystal growth and treatment.

 

Cemco will present their patented non-contact, fluid-bearing, chemical treatment technology, suitable for Sheet and Roll-To-Roll processing.

 

These proven technologies are being applied for RFID and ITO replacement technology, flexible PCBs, PVs, batteries and other printed electronic devices.

CERADROP, subsidiary of MGI Group, designs and markets Materials Deposition Inkjet Printers for Printed Electronics Industry and Smart 3D Printing. Embedding all types of print heads and the latest generation of curing modules, CeraPrinter Series models present new opportunities for feasibility study and launch of new products onto the market.

 

CERADROP MGI Group provides the best materials deposition inkjet printing solution for advanced R&D or 24/7 high performance manufacturing. Achieving more than 40% of its turnover from export and providing a unique process support to its customers, CERADROP is supported by the MGI Group network in 70 countries with 50 representatives.

The inaugural meeting of Changzhou Printed Electronics Industry Institute (CZIPEI) was held in ChangZhou High-tech Zone(CZHTZ). Registered by CZ City and CZHTZ with RMB 50 million, this is China's first institute established by local government focusing on printed electronics industrial technology development. The first director of the institute is assumed by Dr. Zhang Xiachang, deputy secretary general of China National Innovation Association of Printed Electronics Industry . The establishment of CZIPEI marks that printed electronics technology and industry has begun to become one of the concerns for local governments seeking for economic transition and upgrading.

Chemcut Corporation is a leading manufacturer of conveyorized processing equipment for flat materials. Typical processes include; conveyorized electroless plating, metal etching, resist developing and stripping and substrate cleaning. The systems can be configured to accommodate roll-to-roll and automatic sheet feeders as well as manual loading.

Typical applications include; conveyorized plating for printed electronics, substrate cleaning, stripping and etching for non-traditional wafer processes, glass cleaning and conditioning for flat panel displays and non-silicon photovoltaic manufacturing, circuit board and metal etching, including titanium etching. All systems are custom manufactured to the required production and chemistry specifications. Chemcut's facility includes an evaluation lab for customer application trials.

Chromaline Screen Print Products is the world leading manufacturer of stencil products specifically engineered for today's high-tolerance industrial printing applications. Alpha E-20 Micro-Line Dual Cure Emulsion allows electronics and other high-tech printers to produce lines down to 20-microns, which translates to smaller circuitry, an attractive feature in the area of consumer and industrial electronics.

 

Conducting business in over 100 countries, Chromaline has been servicing industrial printers for over a quarter century, challenging the fundamentals of screen making, improving printing processes and altering what is possible in industrial printing.

The Sonoco Institute at Clemson University has a major emphasis on applied research in Printed Electronics. A primary part of our mission is the development of Intelligent Packaging, which depends heavily on printed electronics. Utilizing a cross disciplinary approach, the focus is on the commercial optimization and deposition of advanced materials on flexible substrates. With approximately 10,000 square feet devoted to Printed Electronics, the institute features a state of the art modular platform press (flexo, gravure & rotary screen), and a host of other equipment. Members of the faculty and staff have been involved in printed electronics for a decade. Printed electronics in packaging is a natural fit for Clemson because of the world-class expertise in roll-to-roll processes, advances in materials research, high quality engineering and science programs, and thorough knowledge of the packaging requirements and test procedures.

Coatema provides coating, printing and laminating (encapsualtion) equipment for S2S or R2R systems. The leading company in this equuipment for PE developed the product portfolio further with the new Test Solution product line and has additional new products for PE like Laser patterning and nano imprint.

Conductive Compounds, Inc. develops and manufactures materials for the global electronics assembly market used to manufacture printed electronics, rigid and flex circuits, EMI/RFI shielding and for thermal management. Product lines include electrically conductive inks with silver, carbon and other fillers used in various printing processes; conductive epoxy adhesives; silver/silver chloride & radio opaque inks for medical applications; variable resistance carbon inks for potentiometers and rheostats; thermally conductive/electrically insulating materials; and ultraviolet curable dielectrics, encapsulants and conformal coatings. Modified or customized materials can be created in our state-of-the-art laboratory to accommodate customer specifications for new & unique hi-tech applications

Coveris Advanced Coatings (formerly Exopack Advanced Coatings) is a global leader in coating and laminating on a variety of papers, films, foils and other specialty substrates. For over 50 years Coveris Advanced Coatings has worked with customers to develop specialized processes to manufacture their demanding products from base formulations and lab drawdowns to Lab Coating and Pilot Coating. Coveris Advanced Coatings plays an integral role in high-performance products for electronic components, digital displays, printed circuit board manufacturing, information storage, medical, optically clear films and photography. The company has three ISO Certified manufacturing facilities located in the USA, China and Europe.

CST develops and markets software for the simulation of electromagnetic fields. Its products allow you to characterize, design and optimize electromagnetic devices all before going into the lab or measurement chamber. The extensive range of tools integrated in CST STUDIO SUITE® enables numerous applications to be analyzed without leaving the user-friendly CST design environment and can offer additional security through cross verification. CST's customers operate in industries as diverse as Defense, Telecommunications, Automotive, Electronics, and Medical Equipment. More information at

CVD Equipment Corporation has developed patent pending technology for lower cost, higher production quantity of CVD graphene, CNTs, Si NW and other 1D and 2D nano materials. Our turn-key EasyGraphene® and EasyTube® process development platforms together with our EasyGas™ delivery systems EasyExhaust™ gas abatement systems, sold under the First Nano brand name, are used by innovators and researchers worldwide in the university, startup and research lab environment to develop next generation materials, applications and products. We also focus on designing and manufacturing customized pilot and production CVD systems for many 1D and 2D nanomaterial manufacturing scale up needs.

Dark Field Technologies builds patent-pending high-resolution laser/camera systems for 100% on-line, real-time inspection and metrology of flexible electronics, battery films, thin films on glass/plastic and solar PV coatings on glass/metal/plastic film substrates.

 

Recent new-to-the-world technologies include

• Inspection of clear, coated and reflective media using hybrid laser/camera technology: 100% solid state, self-aligning, no maintenance.

• On-line, in-situ inspection of coated films/sheet inside vacuum chamber - all active modules outside the chamber - simple retrofit.

• Touch panel glass and film inspection and metrology.

On-line, real-time ink height measurements on film or sheet to ±0.5µm.

Digitex International USA, Inc. (DIGITEX) develops and sales precision inkjet deposition and analysis systems IJDAS and inkjet drop watcher systems IDW. Both systems provide vital information in the development of inkjet technologies, functional inkjet fluids, and materials research. DIGITEX also sales nano silver conductive inks and conductive silver pastes for printed electronics industry, and provides digital printing solutions for customers in touch screens, RFID, solar cells, PCB, semi-conductors, OLED display, organic memory chips, antennas, EAS labels. DIGITEX offers engineering consulting, component evaluation and testing, customer printing system development and integration as well.

DOWA HD Europe is a Japanese smelter and an established manufacturer of various functional materials such as silver/cupper/zinc/iron powder for electronic device and semiconductor wafer/ LED, with annual revenue of 770M USD.

 

We are also developing various new products such as silver nano powder/ink for printed electronics, silver nano paste as an alternative to Pb solder and composite oxide powder for fuel cell/auto catalyst.

 

Currently we are looking for start-up companies who has materials, process and applications in the printed electronics field and also searching potential partners in terms of manufacturing functional powder who we could possibly invest.

DPP (Dry Phase Patterning) is a new technology that not only revolutionizes the manufacturing of electronic circuits - it turns it upside down. Our process is based on mechanical machining of the material, rather than the traditional use of chemical etching. This brings you instant advantages such as cost-efficiency and significantly reduced production times. But it is also the choice for everyone who is looking for an environmentally friendly, sustainable solution that meets tomorrow's demands.

 

DPP is still a spark of genius even if you don't manufacture electronics. There are numerous applications for our technology when it comes to patterning laminates.

For over 50 years, DuPont Microcircuit Materials has been a leading innovator in printed electronic materials. We develop, manufacture, and sell specialized inks for a wide variety of existing and emerging applications in the photovoltaic, automotive, biomedical device, military, and consumer products markets. We are a leader in customer support and product quality consistency.

 

Look to DuPont Microcircuit Materials' extensive knowledge of materials science and breadth of electronics experience to help you solve your current and future printed electronics material needs.

The DuPont Teijin Films joint venture is a world-leading manufacturer of high performance PET and PEN polyester films specifically designed for use in flexible and printed electronic applications. The Melinex®, Mylar® and Teijin®Tetoron® brands of PET, plus the Teonex® high performance PEN films are the substrates of choice for precise registration and dimensional control. Our extensive range of stabilized films includes products with excellent resistance to heat, abrasion, chemicals, UV, and moisture. New PET product developments include optically clear "TCH" films for the next generation of low iridescence/low bloom films, and white reflective flame retardant films with UL's VTM-0 certification.

Dynamesh Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Japan's NBC Meshtec Inc., a top tier manufacturer of the highest quality screen printing mesh. In addition, we source the finest quality screen printing supplies and equipment, making us a one-stop-shop for all your screen printing needs. That quality extends beyond our products to our high-end screenmaking capabilities, experienced technical sales team, and our outstanding customer service. But don't just take our word for it. Let us prove it to you on your next project.

Electrolock serves several markets worldwide with key partners in the electrical and thermal insulation product ranges. We believe our technical sales force and engineering departments drive innovation and growth to our business. The operations of the company incorporate state of the art equipment and processes to meet demanding customer requirements with shorter life cycles, tighter tolerances, and more critical to quality metrics.

EM Microelectronic is a member of the Swatch Electronics Group and a leader in ultra-low power, low voltage electronics for the past 40 years. EM will be featuring the following products:

 

* COiN & PaTCH Bluetooth Low Energy Beacons

* SENTRAL ultra-low power 9+ axis motion coprocessor (EM7180)

* NFC Type 4 Solutions (NF4)

* Long Range 2.4GHz radio transceivers (EM920x)

* Long Range RFID (EM4325) w/calibrated temp sensor

* Utra-low power microcontrollers (EM6819)

* Flexible Displays (LCD, OLED, VA)

* Cap Touch interfaces,

 

EM is YOUR source for creating a new world of untethered, energy-harvested or battery-powered, wireless sensor networks!

 

Enfucell is a leading customized battery supplier to printed electronics industry. The company has developed SoftBattery®, a thin, flexible and eco-friendly printed power source. SoftBattery® can be utilized optimally in disposable and short lifetime products. Main application areas include medical, healthcare and logistics sensors, transdermal delivery systems and functional packaging. Enfucell's customers and partners include many of the world's leading corporations in their fields.

EMS, Inc. is a global manufacturer of conductive inks, insulators, conductive adhesives for the printed electronics market. EMS has developed a highly stretchable/ flexible conductive ink for wearable electronics.

 

Nagase Chemtex Corp. manufactures the clearest and most conductive PEDOT:PSS paste for touch switch. It has excellent adhesion and durability compared to other base materials on the market and could be used for 3D designs.

 

Hayashibara Co., Ltd. is a major Japanese functional dye manufacturer. Hayashibara can provide specific dichroic dyes which have high dichroic ratio for applications such as Host Guest liquid display system, smart glass and specific optical films.

Evans Analytical Group (EAG) is the leading provider of surface analysis and materials characterization services to high technology industries around the world. We specialize in providing quality results with fast turnaround and unmatched expertise, using techniques such as TEM, SEM, SIMS, FIB, Auger, XPS, XRD, Raman, FTIR and many more.

FATHOM is driven by advanced technologies. We leverage our expertise in 3D printing and additive manufacturing to help our customers innovate faster and more efficiently. Our product portfolio includes professional 3D printers and manufacturing systems, prototyping and advanced manufacturing services, with design and engineering resources in support of these. We strive to be our customers' preferred partner by providing best-in-class equipment, services, and support. Advanced prototyping and low volume production services include 3D printing (FDM, PolyJet, and SLS), rapid tooling and injection molding, 3D printed injection molding, RTV / silicone molding / urethane casting, CNC machining, model assembly, and model finishing.

The FlackTek SpeedMixer is an advanced tool for mixing, grinding/milling and dispersing. This Non-Invasive MixingTM technology removes air bubbles while homogenizing the sample in a matter of seconds, and there is ABSOLUTELY NO CLEANUP! The SpeedMixer can be used to process any combination of powders, pastes, putties, and liquids in batches ranging from 1g to 5Kg. Please visit our booth to learn how a SpeedMixer can benefit your R&D, quality control and specialty productions.

FlexTech Alliance is devoted to fostering the growth, profitability and success of the flexible and printed electronics supply chain, and the many application areas enabled by this new class of electronic intelligence. FlexTech Alliance offers its members expanded collaboration among industry, academia, and research organizations for advancing flexible, printed electronics.

 

Most of our activities can be categorized into 3 key areas: 1) creating forums for information exchange; 2) educating key stakeholders on the technology and markets; and 3) funding supply chain and demonstrator projects. We welcome new challenges. To learn more visit http://www.flextech.org or contact us at 408.577.1300.

FUJIFILM Dimatix, Inc., the world's premier provider of piezoelectric inkjet printheads and systems, has more than 30 years of experience in advancing the performance of drop-on-demand dispensing devices and applications for the printed electronics industry.

 

Single pass deposition of functional fluids at high speeds will be demonstrated on a roll-to-roll inkjet platform in Booth F13. With a 43mm print width, drop sizes from 2 to 12 picoliter and nozzle firing of up to 2048 jets, this printer system enables jetting of larger quantities of fluid quickly to facilitate sustainability and reliability testing and accelerates development process from lab to production.

 

Shown in Booth M21 are highly functional film & material samples and the Dimatix Materials Printer DMP-2831, a low-cost, cartridge-based piezo inkjet printing system that enables direct deposition of functional fluids - including nanoparticle-based metallic and organic materials.

The Georgia Tech Center for Organic Photonics and Electronics (COPE) is a leading research and educational resource center that creates flexible organic photonic and electronic materials and devices that serve the information technology, telecommunications, energy, and defense sectors.

 

Among the research areas where COPE is making significant advances include: OLEDs for lighting and displays, organic and hybrid photovoltaics for portable power, energy storage, printable organic and hybrid thin-film transistors for flexible electronics, organic materials for all-optical switching and computing, barrier coatings for encapsulation of organic electronics.

 

COPE has expertise in theory, synthesis, material science and characterization, device physics and in electrical and materials engineering.

Graphene Technologies, Inc. (GT) is a specialty chemicals company building a portfolio of technologies and advanced polymer products in collaboration with global corporate partners. GT begins with it's patented, near zero-waste, exothermic and scalable graphene synthesis process that uses carbon dioxide to produce high quality graphene and other nano-materials. On top of this foundation, GT has built a portfolio of 'middleware' technologies, know-how and a scientific and product development team that place the Company in a unique position to work with global corporations to develop products for their markets.

Graphenea is a leading graphene producer. In 2013 the company received an investment from Repsol to boost its technological capacity, support its growth as a business and enable it to maintain its international lead within the emerging graphene production sector. The company exports graphene materials to 40 countries, supplies its products to Universities, Research Centers and Industries. Graphenea is part of a growing cluster of nanotechnology companies based at the nanotechnology research centre, CIC nanoGune. Graphenea is a partner of the Graphene Flagship. The EU launched this 10-year investment push research programme that aims to find ways of commercialising graphene.

Grid Connect Inc. is a leader in high-quality networking product manufacturing, distribution and support. Grid Connect is ISO 9001:2008 certified and makes many of the products they sell, offering customized solutions to best fit client and consumer needs. In 2013, Grid Connect introduced the ConnectSense line of Wi-Fi and cloud-based sensors to the Internet of Things marketplace. These sensors are designed to offer peace of mind through DIY home and business automation.

Group NanoXplore specialises in the science of graphene and its derivative materials. Its proprietary production process produces low-cost, pristine graphene from graphite flake, while maintaining the large flake value (application versatility, thermal and electrical conductance, anti-corrosion capabilities). Environmentally friendly (energy efficient, no strong acids used or noxious gases released), the process solves typical production challenges (e.g., introduction of minimal crystal impurities) and is scalable to metric tonnes per month with very modest capital and operating costs. NanoXplore partners with its customers to integrate graphene into their products and processes, providing them with innovative products and a strong competitive advantage.

GSI Technologies is a Burr Ridge, Illinois based specialty contract manufacturer of printed electronic devices and components. The company has decades of experience manufacturing electrodes, electroluminescent lamps, inlays, heating elements and other related components using roll-to-roll and automatic sheet fed printing processes. Whether you are a start-up or an OEM, GSI supports bringing your products off the lab bench and into full production. Many successful projects have been scaled from an initial prototype through to annual volumes in the millions to billions. Visit GSI Technologies at Booth G06 to discuss your product needs.

GT+W - industrialising functional printing

Our expertise includes developing and procuding gravure and flexographic printing presses and layer thickness measuring devices for printed electronics. GT+W follows the approach of a fullservice provider, offering systems and equipment for functional printing as well as engineering and consulting services. You will benefit from our expertise in developing speciality printing equipment and planning printing labs as well as processes. Our equipment enables you to develop and produce your printed electronics devices.

 

Portfolio:

Printing presses for functional printing

Layer thickness measuring devices

Engineering and consulting services

Harper Corporation of America is the leading innovator in laser engraved ceramic anilox roll production and restoration for the Gravure and Flexographic printing markets worldwide. We have a full team of experts assisting printers to improve efficiencies and profitability. We offer a variety of pressroom cleaning supplies for care & maintenance and a line of plate and bridge sleeves that have been especially designed to decrease downtime and minimize make ready.

Henkel Electronic Materials LLC is a division of global material supplier powerhouse, Henkel Corporation. Headquartered in Irvine, California with sales, service, manufacturing and advanced R&D centers around the globe, Henkel is focused on developing next-generation materials for a variety of applications in semiconductor packaging, industrial, consumer, displays and emerging electronics market sectors.

 

A leader in specialized and cross-functional ink formulations for printed electronics and its line of LOCTITE brand electronic inks, has been enabling leading-edge printed electronics. With a broad portfolio of silver, carbon, dielectric and clear conductive inks, Henkel is making today's medical solutions, in-home conveniences, handheld connectivity, RFID and automotive advances reliable and effective.

For over 50 years, Hitachi Chemical's focus on R&D has driven technological breakthroughs enabling our customers to manufacture thinner, lighter, and high volume products. As a result, our materials are currently in a vast number of today's highly reliable and durable wearable devices.

 

Please visit our booth to learn more about our innovative, functional materials solutions in today's wearables. Furthermore, we invite you to challenge us with your new concept or application. It is through the exploration of these challenging ideas that Hitachi Chemical's materials are constantly evolving, and being used in tomorrow's devices.

Holst Centre is an independent open-innovation R&D center that develops generic technologies for Wireless Autonomous Sensor Technologies and Flexible Electronics. A key feature of Holst Centre is its partnership model with industry and academia based around shared roadmaps and programs. It is this kind of cross-fertilization that enables Holst Centre to tune its scientific strategy to industrial needs. Located on High Tech Campus Eindhoven, Holst Centre benefits from the state-of-the-art on-site facilities. Holst Centre has over 180 employees from 28 nationalities and a commitment from close to 40 industrial partners.

HZO has set the world standard in technology solutions that protect electronics from corrosion and extended liquid immersion. A durable thin film is applied directly to the components of a device, creating a physical barrier between the vital circuitry and any kind of corrosive liquid.

 

The company's advanced nanotechnology provides innovative liquid protection from the inside out, and our patent protected materials, process and equipment provide an end-to-end solution that allows flexibility for manufacturers to develop new product features and functionality, while giving end-users the freedom to do more with the electronic devices they rely on.

IDOLINK is a technologically innovative business venture that is pioneering the development of IT-convergence intelligent products through a solid technological foundation and expeditious response to the needs of its customers. The company has been involved in diverse business fields, such as the IOT business, that includes Smart Home, U-Eco City and UWB RTLS solution. IDOLINK specializes and leads the field of UWB RTLS solution that can be used in the area of medical, logistics, security control, property management, and agriculture/husbandry. This system can also be utilized in any field, professional or personal, that requires hyper-accurate indoor real time location tracking.

IDTechEx provides independent market research, business intelligence and events on emerging technologies to companies across the value chain. Our clients use our insights to help make strategic business decisions and grow their organizations.

 

IDTechEx business and technology experts provide international perspective in a diverse range of emerging technologies including 3D printing, electric vehicles, energy harvesting, energy storage, life sciences, printed electronics, IoT and many other topics.

 

IDTechEx is headquartered in Cambridge, UK with additional offices in USA, Germany and Japan and associates in South Korea.

ImageXpert Inc. is a leader in part inspection systems and tools for printed electronics. Developers and manufacturers rely on ImageXpert systems in R&D and in production. We offer expertise in analyzing printed materials from a variety of traditional and digital printing technologies and a long history of providing machine-vision based image quality measurement and part inspection systems to imaging companies worldwide. Our hardware configurations include 2-D camera-based systems, 3-D laser height profiling systems, and line scan camera-based systems. Specialized systems include JetXpert, an innovative system for analysis of drops in flight for any inkjet print head or jetting technology, and ImageXpert Solar.

Imec performs world-leading research in nanoelectronics. Imec leverages its scientific knowledge with the innovative power of its global partnerships in ICT, healthcare and energy. Imec delivers industry-relevant technology solutions. In a unique high-tech environment, its international top talent is committed to providing the building blocks for a better life in a sustainable society. Imec is headquartered in Leuven, Belgium, and has offices in Belgium, the Netherlands, Taiwan, US, China, India and Japan. Its staff of more than 2,000 people includes more than 650 industrial residents and guest researchers. In 2012, imec's revenue (P&L) totaled 320 million euro. Further information on imec can be found at http://www.imec.be

Imprint Energy is a developing ultrathin, flexible, rechargeable batteries. The company's proprietary ZincPoly™ chemistry provides high energy density while being safer and less toxic than other rechargeable battery chemistries. Imprint Energy's ZincPoly™ batteries are manufactured using scalable, low cost print manufacturing and can be customized to the unique size and performance requirements of specific applications.

ImTech is an industry leader in advanced inkjet commercialization, founded in 1998. The company provides custom inkjet solutions, printing systems, inks, and related products to industrial customers worldwide. ImTech engineers possess deep and broad expertise in piezo and thermal inkjet technology development, including material deposition mechanics, and ink chemistry, and possess more than 250 years of inkjet and imaging experience and over 150 authored patents. Services include early stage concept feasibility, through production of complete custom imaging and jetting systems for manufacturing processes. ImTech utilizes unique and state of the art testing, measurement, and characterization tools and techniques.

Incubation Alliance,Inc. has been started with sales/manufactures of 3D Graphene products since 2010 as a volume manufacturer of the world first. GRAPHENE FLOWER as a product directly synthesized by using unique CVD process called INALA process, has 1-2nm thickness, 1-10µm dimensions and 99.9% purity.

 

For more information, please email at kentakubo@optonline.net

Informa Telecoms & Media has set the standard for delivering must-attend events for over 20 years.

 

Our conference and exhibitions, delivered in consultation with the industry and supported by our in-house analyst teams, drive the industry's agenda. Attracted by quality content, we consistently deliver a high-calibre audience of decision-makers from across key ecosystems in telecoms and media mobile including fixed and mobile carriers, broadband, application, software, hardware, cloud, OEM and enterprise communities.

Ink World is the largest trade magazine in the world covering the US$20+ billion global printing ink industry, reaching over 5,000 subscribers worldwide. Ink World's editors and correspondents provide extensive and accurate reporting with incisive articles on the companies, the people and the trends in the global printing ink industry.

INSULECTRO is the leading supplier of materials used to manufacture printed circuit boards (PCBs) and printed electronics (PEs). Insulectro combines its best-in-class product offering in well-stocked distribution centers across the country.

 

Our offering is supported by our extensive fabrication capabilities, legendary customer service and a staff of knowledgeable technical resources. We are dedicated to our vision of shaping the direction of our industry by keeping pace with tomorrow's innovations.

 

Insulectro serves a broad customer base manufacturing rigid, rigid/flex and flexible circuit boards for applications in a variety of end markets including telecom, data communications, high speed computing, mobile devices, military, and medical.

Intrinsiq Materials is an advanced materials company with facilities in Farnborough UK and

Rochester US, providing nanoparticle based copper ink formulations for printed electronics

applications. Our copper inkjet ink, 'Intrinsiq CI', and copper screen print paste, 'Intrinsiq CP', are innovative ink formulations designed for photonic curing at room temperature in air, by laser or broad band flash techniques. Conductivities are comparable to commercial silver inks on a range of substrates, including paper. The company has additional inks under development, including nanoparticle based nickel and silicon.

ISORG is the pioneer company in organic and printed electronics devices for large-area photonics and image sensors, developing a disruptive technology converting plastic, paper and glass surfaces into smart surfaces.

 

ISORG is a start-up company of CEA-LITEN, based in Grenoble (France).

 

ISORG offers a new generation of high performance, thin and flexible optical sensors for large area digital imaging & scanning,motion & object presence detection, interactive surfaces and light measurement. ISORG has developed a revolutionary user interface with contactless 3D gesture recognition, the 'post tactile' user interface. ISORG technology covers many industrial and consumer markets.

Kimoto Tech, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kimoto Co. Ltd, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

 

Kimoto Tech's highly automated state-of-the-art production facilities are second to none within the film coating industry. They consist of two autonomous production lines comprised of automated film and coating delivery systems, computer controlled coating systems, and precision drying capabilities.

 

The combination of our comprehensive manufacturing and advanced research and development facilities allows us to undertake virtually any film coating project; from customized formulations and products to an extensive product line for graphic arts applications. Kimoto also offers complete solution packages for today's demanding printers.

Kissel + Wolf GmbH (KIWO) is a leading manufacturer of stencil making consumables used in close tolerance screen printing applications such as printed electronics, including photovoltaic, RFID, EL and membrane switch, and label, nameplate and graphic overlay. KIWO manufactures premium quality photopolymer liquid direct emulsions and capillary films, screen printable adhesives and chemical sundries for screen cleaning. KIWO's global scope is impressive with over 110 distributors worldwide.

 

KIWO also supplies the latest technology in high resolution Computer-to-Screen (CTS) imaging systems and automatic screen stretching/cleaning/coating equipment featuring fully integrated, customizable inline automation: screen reclamation, drying, coating, drying, imaging, developing and drying.

Liquid X Printed Metals (Liquid X), a Carnegie Mellon spin-out headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is an advanced material manufacturer of functional metallic inks. Liquid X is pushing the boundaries of functional electronics fabrication by enabling additive manufacturing techniques. Our metallic inks can be printed and upon heating, convert to metal films (or line traces) that have electrical conductivities close to that of the bulk metal - even at nanometer scale thickness (50-100 nm). All electronic devices require multiple layers of interconnects. Liquid X technology applies to a wide range of applications within the printed electronics market.

LunaLEC develops the technology for producing lighting panels in ambient conditions. The technology is suitable for integrations into printed electronics, or for manufacturing of small volumes of customized shapes or patterns. The solutions are based on proprietary technology in the field of Light-Emitting Electrochemical Cells. The components can operate at low voltage, less than 6 VDC, which make them safe, and they can use power from, for example, small watch-batteries. Current prototypes are based on glass for best performance, or on flexible materials for better form factor. Labels, sensors, greeting cards or disposable medtech products are potential applications.

MacDermid Autotype offers a wide range of innovative specialist coating and blended liquid solutions for use in the printing, automotive and electronics industries worldwide. These products are designed specifically to meet the evolving challenges and performance requirements of the market. We transform and enhance the performance of substrates for many high technology and demanding applications.

II-VI Marlow is the world leader in quality thermoelectric technology. II-VI Marlow develops and manufactures thermoelectric modules and value-added systems for the aerospace, defense, medical, industrial, automotive, power generation and telecommunications markets. With our full range of products and services, II-VI Marlow can offer the optimum solution to meet your quality, performance, cost and delivery needs. II-VI Marlow offers additional support through a global network of channel partners and regional offices located in USA, Germany, China, Japan and Singapore.

Specialist manufacturer of products for the Membrane Switch, EL, Touchscreen and Flexible Circuit markets. Providing:

*Connectors

* Spacer Tapes

* Transfer Tape

* Super Slim LED's

* Domes and Dome Arrays.

 

We can provide specialist help with new product development, custom designed solutions and custom flat cable assemblies from our sales and manufacturing facilities in The USA, Asia and Europe.

For more than forty years Methode Electronics has been a leader in conductive and resistive ink technology. Methode's technical experts can customize ink formulations to meet the most stringent customer requirements demanded by the automotive, medical, energy, aerospace, sensor and security industries.

 

Methode Electronics offers a complete line of conductive and resistive screen and inkjet inks that are capable of being printed on a variety of substrates with low electrical resistance, excellent adhesion, durability and abrasion resistance. The 9100 conductive and 3800 resistive inkjet ink series contain inks that are designed to be printed with piezo or thermal inkjet printheads.

Micrium is a global RTOS leader for microprocessor-, microcontroller- and DSP-based devices. µC/OS is the leading commercial RTOS for embedded systems and features a wide array of connectivity. Micrium® Spectrum™ is a pre-integrated end-to-end portfolio of embedded software, protocol stacks and cloud services to facilitate development of the IoT from device to the cloud. Micrium's RTOS kernel and software components are recognized for unparalleled reliability, performance, dependability, impeccable source code and extensive documentation. They are ideally suited to all embedded vertical markets, with some certified to meet rigorous safety-critical standards for industries such as medical electronics, avionics and industrial products.

MicroChem Corp and its newest division, Applied Ink Solutions (formerly Conductive Compounds), develop and manufacture electronic materials for printed electronics. MicroChem specializes in photoresists, including SU-8 and the new inkjettable PriElex. Applied Ink Solutions products include electrically conductive & resistive inks, coatings, epoxy adhesives, UV curable dielectrics & encapsulants.

MIRWEC Film is the only authorized vendor of genuine Yasui Seiki Mircrogravure™ coating machines in the US and the only test & toll coating facility in the US equipped with Yasui Seiki Mircrogravure™ coating machines. Yasui Seiki specializes in custom manufacture of high precision thin film, roll-to-roll coating machines, featuring our patented Microgravure™ coating method. All our coaters have an option to add popular slot die coating and knife-over coating methods. Backed up with 34 years of experience building coating machines and 27 years of experience offering coating service in Japan, Mirwec Film proudly serves world giant corporations and major research institutions & universities in the coating field.

MURAKAMI Company has decades of experience providing the most innovative top quality screen masks to various PE segments. Proprietary materials and process solution developed by MURAKAMI set the highest standard in producing screen masks; fine pattern resolution/definition, uniform paste deposit and excellent dimensional accuracy. From Photovoltaic, touch panel, biomedical to micro precision printing patterns, contact MURAKAMI for free consultion on your next screen mask project. Multiple factories and service stations are strategically located and operating.

 

We've recently developed the world's highest level photosensitive material for screen printing plates, tentatively named "SAN", which can resolve pattern widths of 10 microns or under in order to advance into the upcoming and next generation field of Printed Electronics.

Murata Electronics is a worldwide leader in research, design, manufacture and sale of ceramic based passive electronic components, power supply and wireless module solutions. Products include: Capacitors (monolithic ceramic, polymer aluminum electrolytic, Hi-CAP, EDLC), noise/EMI suppression products, inductors, resistors , resonators, filters, RF components, communication and wireless module solutions, sensors, thermistors, DC-DC & AC-DC power supplies, buzzers, piezo actuators, micromechatronics, RFID solutions.

 

Murata's products are in various consumer, industrial and medical applications from mobile communications, smart-lighting, energy management, factory automation, computers/networking equipment, automotive electronics, smart grid, healthcare devices and in the latest Wearable technologies.

NANOGAP manufactures ultra stable silver nanoparticle/nanofiber dispersions for ink formulators

• Ability to customize particle size/distribution, concentration and carrier solvent

• Low cost silver nanofibers for applications where some haze is permissible/beneficial (printed lighting, solar, low-end displays)

• Stable, 70% silver nanoparticle dispersions for conductive inkjet formulators, now scaled-up and competitively priced

• Strong intellectual property, allowing our customers freedom to operate

• Inkjet inks using our nanoparticle dispersions achieve 3x bulk silver resistivity

• TCF using our nanofibers achieve transmission >95% and resistance < 100 ohms/sq

Using cutting edge technology and expertise, Nanolab Technologies provides Knowledge Based Analytical Services for Advanced Microscopy, Chemical Analysis, Electrical Failure Analysis, Materials Analysis, FIB Circuit Edit, and Defect Analysis in support of the following Industries:

*Semiconductor *MEMS *Materials Science *Electronics *LED *Solar *Photovoltaic *Nanotechnology *Medical Devices *Defense *Advanced Packaging *Other High Tech Industries

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is the UK's national measurement institute and is a world-leading centre of excellence in developing and applying the most accurate measurement standards, science and technology available. For more than a century NPL has developed and maintained the nation's primary measurement standards. These standards underpin an infrastructure of traceability throughout the UK and the world that ensures accuracy and consistency of measurement. NPL employs over 500 scientists, based in South West London, in a laboratory, which is amongst the world's most extensive and sophisticated measurement science buildings.

Nicomatic is a global designer and manufacturer of electronic cables, connectors and components. We produce a vast range of products that are used by the Printed Electronics industry, such as domes, dome arrays, LEDs, PCB housings, Crimpflex housings, Jumper Cables and Flat Flexible Cable. We also sell manual and Pneumatic Crimp machines and even offer subcontract crimping. We offer high quality products and manufacture all products 100% in house. We also have fast leads times; in fact, lead time for almost all Nicomatic standard products is less than two weeks. To learn more about Nicomatic, be sure to visit us at booth # K24 or visit http://www.nicomatic.com.

Northfield Automation Systems is the global leader in developing process solutions for custom manufacturing needs. With nearly 75 years combined experience in roll-to-roll thin material handling, we will design, develop and deliver precision web handling systems that support and streamline your manufacturing process.

 

Our turnkey solutions help ensure product quality, maximize efficient throughput, deliver meaningful data outputs and are user-friendly for operators. In every instance, our goal is to enable the seamless movement of materials through the manufacturing process and help you reach maximum efficiency and maximum quality.

Notion Systems manufactures innovative inkjet, laser and automation equipment for technical applications. With more than 20 years of experience in providing customers high precision, industrial grade equipment for R&D and 24/7 production, the Notion System team has developed a new series of inkjet printers for the printed electronics industry.

 

At Printed Electronics 2014, Notion Systems will exhibit the n.jet lab inkjet printer for R&D and small volume manufacturing applications in printed electronics. Positioning precision in the micrometer range, a stable industrial built, a large variety of supported print heads from various manufacturers and a broad selection of automation solutions distinguishes the n.jet lab printers from other laboratory inkjet printers.

Ohmatex is a pioneer in smart textile development, known for its expertise in integrating electronics into technical textiles and wearable devices. The company has participated in several European projects in this field (Safe@Sea, Place-it, MyWear and PowerWeave). Currently Ohmatex is developing a garment with an NIRS (Near Infra-Red) sensor to monitor leg muscle oxygenation for the European Space Agency (ESA). In 2102 Ohmatex developed a medical compression stocking that measures changes in leg volume for patients suffering from edema (fluid retention) of the lower limbs. This product has been spun-off into an independent company. http://www.edema.dk

Okayama University is one of the national universities in Japan. Our research group focuses on the synthesis of the ambient conductive metal nanoink. The ambient conductive metal nanoink fabricates the electroconductive printed metallic film without post treatment such as annealing.

The resistivity is as low as 8 x 10^-5 ohmcm Just after printing and drying under ambient condition.

OmniDynamics is a Start-up company based in the UK, our first product, Strooder, is the world's first truly consumer plastic filament extruder. Designed to put creativity and control back into the maker's hands. Strooder converts plastic pellets and granules into a high quality 3D printer filament at a fraction of the cost, enabling you to create new forms of filament through experimentation of colour and material properties.

Optomec® is the world-leading provider of additive manufacturing systems for high-performance applications in the Electronics, Photovoltaic, and Aerospace & Defense markets. Optomec's Aerosol Jet ® Deposition System (formerly known as M3D) is a breakthrough additive technology enabling finer feature sizes than traditional ink-jetting and screen printing processes. The Aerosol Jet system utilizes an innovative aerodynamic focusing technology that produces electronic and physical structures with feature sizes down to 10 microns. The Aerosol Jet system supports a wide variety of materials including nanoparticle inks and screen-printing pastes, conductive polymers, insulators, adhesives, and even biological matter that can be accurately deposited onto non-planar substrates.

 

Aerosol Jet is a registered trademark of Optomec, Inc.

Osai was founded in 1991 with the target of building special machineries for assembly and final testing of components for automotive, electrical appliances industries and the electro-technical industry. Since 1994 Osai has integrated more than 800 Laser in his machines, supplying complete solutions to his Customers all over the World. The Neo platform has been designed to supply the electronics and semiconductors market with a wide range of systems. Laser marking, cutting, trimming, scribing and handling are the main capabilities of the Neo machines. Osai has also developed machines and processes dedicated to thin films and FPCBs.

For over 30 years, customers have relied on Owens Design to reduce their risk and speed their time to market. We specialize in designing and manufacturing complex, advanced manufacturing systems. Our clients include leading OEMs and product manufacturers that must develop complex, automated systems in a rapid timeframe. Areas of specialization include high speed wafer, cell, glass, web and unique substrate handling, vision systems, high speed & precise automation, robotics, and system controls. Past projects include systems for inspection & test, binning & sorting, laser processes, multi-step assembly, cleaning, heating & cooling, and atmospheric & vacuum plasma processes.

Piezotech, an Arkema Group Company, is dedicated to the design and the production of fluorinated electroactive polymers and inks for printed electronics.

*Piezotech FC, a range of Ferroelectric Copolymers, with piezoelectric and pyroelectric properties for sensors, memories, printed speakers and energy harvesting.

*Piezotech RT, a new range of multifunction Relaxor Terpolymer. These electrostrictive materials for actuators, capacitors, OTFT or cooling devices

PolyIC develops and markets products based on the platform technology printed electronics: In the course of this PolyIC offers products from the field "Touch Sensors & Passive Devices".

 

Touch sensors based on the PolyTC® technology offer transparent, conductive and flexible possibilities for touch screens and capacitive keys in any variants. Furthermore, this technology enables the setup of flexible circuit structures as passive devices for a huge variety of further applications. The highlight is the possibility to combine decoration and function to achieve a maximum of design flexibility.

Powercast is a leading innovator of embedded wireless power based on RF energy harvesting. Powercast's technology enables remote charging of micro-power devices using controllable wireless power, over distance, between one or more sources and multiple receivers. Devices with Powercast components can be designed for battery-free or battery-recharge operation, thereby eliminating disposable batteries, the undesirable maintenance cost of replacement, and their adverse environmental impact. These devices can be dormant, with zero stand-by power, and activated remotely with power being sent continuously, on a scheduled basis, or on-demand.

PragmatIC Printing enables printed logic circuits that introduce intelligence and interactivity into a wide range of products and applications, in form factors that are not possible using silicon chips - for example: ultra thin, flexible, robust,transparent, disposable.

 

PragmatIC's technology is able to print electronic logic at very high speeds while dramatically reducing circuit size and simplifying manufacture, thereby opening up prospects for low-cost, high-performance printed electronics across a range of applications.

Launched in 2008, Printed Electronics Now is a web site, weekly e-newsletter and printed magazine devoted to the fast growing field of electronic products created through the printing process. This emerging industry is revolutionizing the methods in which electronic components and systems are manufactured.

PrintSpace, an advanced manufacturing company, brings exciting new innovations and services to the 3D printing market. In August PrintSpace launched their new prosumer 3D printer called "Altair". Developed by a former aerospace engineer, this American-made printer makes quality 3D printing reliable and efficient. Altair is a stunning 3D printer with patent pending CarbonGlide™ Technology and state-of-the-art features. Altair allows engineers and designers to be more productive. With the ability to print with a wide range of materials, and an impressive build volume, Altair is a sought after printer for engineering firms and serious makers.

Protavic Inc. is a formulator, manufacturer, and packager of materials. We manufacture our inks and adhesives for screen, rotary screen, rotogravure, flexo, and more. We offer conductive inks, dielectric inks, conductive and non conductive adhesives for all substrates including silicone. Our conductive inks and adhesives can be formulated using noble and/or non-noble metals depending on resistance requirements. With manufacturing in the US, Europe, Korea, and China, Protavic serves our industry with efficiency and convenience worldwide. As a subsidiary of Protex International, we maintain unique competitive advantages with our raw materials and precious metals manufacturing.

PST sells the ability to put temperature sensing into everything, anywhere. It is a multiple award-winning start-up expanding out of Cape Town, South Africa. Working with its customers, PST Sensors has developed a suite of temperature sensing systems which cannot be manufactured using other technologies. These include not only fully flexible and large area temperature sensing systems, but also sensor arrays. At the heart of PST Sensors' product range is a silicon nanoparticle negative temperature coefficient (NTC) thermistor which can be printed on almost any material including paper, fabric and polymer film, with an almost infinite choice of form factors.

PV Nano Cell Ltd. (PVN) is introducing Sicrys™, a game-changer line of single crystal nano-metric metal particles conductive inkjet inks. Sicrys™ inks are unique market enablers for commercially viable, mass production applications in solar cell metallization, printed electronics, flexible and customized electronics, 2.5D and 3D digital conductive printing through:

• high quality products and enhanced properties,

• cost-effective and competitive pricing, and

• fast, versatile, flexible, and easy processing.

Sicrys™ inks are available as silver and copper inks, compatible with most commercial inkjet print heads and other digital printing technologies such as Aerosol systems.

Sicrys™ products are readily available in small volumes and large quantities.

QuantumWise specializes in software for modeling nanostructures at the atomic scale. The main product Atomistix ToolKit (ATK) is the market-leading software for electronic transport calculations.

ATK is the most complete package for atomistic simulations. The graphical user interface Virtual NanoLab ensures ease of use and is also sold as a platform for other codes. QuantumWise software solutions are used by over 300 leading companies and research labs around the world to enhance R&D capabilities in a wide range of application areas.

Quest Integrated Inc. (Qi2) is a technology research, development and commercialization company located in the Seattle, WA area. Our 40 years' expertise spans material science, sensors, MEMS and NDE instrumentation; direct-write Aerosol Jet printing is one of many processes we employ for device fabrication. Our Optomec AJ 300-P system is available to industry, research organizations and universities for a full range of applications, from proof of concept and prototyping to full production. Supported by a staff with over 60 years' microelectronics and AJ experience, combined with an array of ancillary process and characterization tools, Qi2 offers our services to clients seeking to create printed electronic components, develop processes and manufacture advanced electronics, sensors, and controls.

RAIN is an Industry Alliance for UHF RFID. It is a part of AIM, the trade association for Automatic Identification and Mobility. Formed in April 2014, the mission of the Alliance is to promote the understanding, acceptance, and ubiquitous adoption of UHF RFID technology and applications to improve business and, ultimately, people's lives.

RheoSense is a global high-tech company based in Silicon Valley. Our innovative m-VROC & microVISC instruments feature patented Viscometer/Rheometer-on-a-Chip (VROC) technology. Utilizing state-of-the-art MEMS and microfluidics breakthroughs that redefine the viscometry industry, our instruments offer the smallest sample volume per measurement and high shear rate capabilities with exceptional ease-of-use and accuracy. We are the leader in biotech, inks, and other applications requiring high shear. RheoSense instruments have been rigorously tested, approved, and adopted worldwide by Fortune Global 500 companies and leading research universities.

Rieke Metals, LLC is a world leader in the production of Poly(3-alkylthiophenes). Known for the exceptional quality of our highly regioregular P3AT polymers, our line has grown dramatically in recent years to include water-soluble, 3-thioalkyl, and regiorandom products. Electronic grade RMI-001 is a new P3HT polymer with regioregularity of 96% or above.

 

Rieke Metals was founded in 1991 with its core capabilities rooted in Dr. Reuben Rieke's discovery and 40+ years of research in active metals. Headquartered in Lincoln Nebraska, the facility manufactures over 10,000 compounds including, unique organozinc reagents, semi-conducting polymers, specialty Grignards and fine organic chemicals.

Since 1986 Riv Inc. has been a leading manufacturer of high quality printing screens. We cater to: Thick Film Hybrid Electronics, Flex Circuitry, Membrane Swiches, RFID Antennas, Solar Cell Manufacturing and other Emerging Industries. We use only the finest mesh and emulsions available in our industry. This gives us the advantage of manufacturing the finest screen possible for your screen printing needs and lets us help you Print With Quality.

Romny Scientific, Inc. manufactures modules and systems that turn otherwise wasted heat into useful energy. This technology utilizes the thermoelectric effect to generate electricity in a reliable manner with no moving parts. Romny's technology is based on high performance, low cost materials without the use of toxic lead or expensive tellurium. Romny's products allow customers in fields such as metal forming and refining, petrochemical, automotive, concrete, and glass manufacturing to take waste heat streams as hot as 700°C and power processes such as lighting, auxiliary equipment, sensors, etc., or feed it back into the power grid.

SAATI Americas is a global leader for the development, manufacturing and marketing of high quality woven mesh products and chemical products with 75 years of experience and unrivaled know-how, which extends to a 360º range of products.

 

SAATI offers total systems of screen making equipment and supplies: Mesh, adhesives, frames, screen stretchers, prep chemicals, emulsions, stencil films, dryers, exposure units, QC equipment, squeegee, inks, washout sinks and reclaiming chemicals.

 

For 75 years, SAATI fabrics have sold anywhere precision woven screen fabric is required.

The SAES Getters Group is the world leader in a wide range of scientific and industrial applications that require high vacuum conditions or ultra-pure gases for nearly 70 years.

The Group's materials and getter solutions have supported technological innovation in sectors including information displays and illumination, complex high-vacuum systems, thermal-vacuum insulation, ultra-pure gas purification systems, and the shape memory alloys' market. In the organic electronics domain, SAES Getters is playing a leading role in key aspects of product performances and lifetime reliability, with efficient electron injection materials and a portfolio of dispensable hybrid getters for encapsulation.

Saft (Euronext: Saft) is a world leading designer and manufacturer of advanced technology batteries for industry. The Group is the world's leading manufacturer of nickel batteries and primary lithium batteries for the industrial infrastructure and processes, transportation, civil and military electronics' markets. More than 3,800 employees in 18 countries, 14 manufacturing sites and an extensive sales network all contribute to accelerating the Group's growth for the future.

Saft batteries. Designed for industry.

We make screens! Sefar Inc. is the premier manufacturer of precision electronic screen printing screens. With our comprehensive and diversified mesh line, Sefar offers electronics screen fabrication services. Whether you're looking simply for stretched screens, coated or imaged screens or for help with artwork generation, using our 20,000 dpi photo plotter, Sefar can engineer screens specifically to your application.

 

Sefar Inc. has three facilities to serve you

 

More information about Sefar can be found on our website at http://www.sefar.us or stop by our booth C19 to find out more!

Semilab is a leading supplier of advanced metrology equipment for material and process control in the microelectronic, display, photovoltaic and printed electronics industries, for both R&D and manufacturing control.

 

Measurement techniques provide complex optical and electrical characterization of a wide range of materials and thin films in single or multi-layer structures. The analysis is performed using fast, non-contact, and non-destructive methods, such as spectroscopic ellipsometry and reflectometry, carrier life time by µ-PCD, or sheet resistance using eddy current. Process control equipment can be implemented in-line in the production flow, offline with appropriate sampling, or even integrated into manufacturing equipment, such as a roll-to-roll coater.

The patented technology from Sensing Tex is a unique combination of the most advanced materials available:

• Electronic inks and pastes which are flexible, elastic and can be printed on materials with special surface preparations are used to construct complex passive and active electronic systems. (Technologies are based on organic printed electronics)

• Both conventional and silicon based fibre optics woven into textile to create a light emmiting fabric. (Technology based on light guides)

The technology can be applied using completely standard weaving, printing, lamination and impregnation techniques which maintain the original properties of the material such as the flexibility, elasticity, comfort and the ability to wash etc.

Super Inkjet(SIJ) technology is an advanced inkjet microdeposition technology. It allows for ultra-precision printing down to the submicrometer scale by producing ultra-microscopic droplets which are 1/1000th of the volume of conventional inkjet droplets. We have experience in using a wide range of functional fluids such as conductive ink, insulating ink, resist ink, UV ink, solvent ink, protein material, etc.

Simco-Ion is the world's largest manufacturer of static control and web cleaning products, including Teknek contact cleaners. We provide innovative solutions built for durability, longevity, and exceptional performance in a wide variety of converting applications. Our products are engineered to help you reduce costs, improve operations, and increase quality.

Solvay Specialty Polymers offers more products with more performance than any polymer

company in the world. Solvene® EAP is an electro-active polymer designed for printable

organic electronics. It combines inherent piezoelectric, pyroelectric and ferroelectric properties

with toughness, transparency, flexibility and a high dielectric constant. Inks formulations are

available for a variety of printing techniques, including spin coating, casting, screen printing

and inkjet printing. Its low processing temperature (<140°C), low surface roughness, and ability

to be printed on a wide range of substrates in thicknesses from 50 nm to 100 µm make it an

excellent candidate for this emerging technology.

SonoPlot designs and sells Microplotter® materials dispensing systems for drawing features as small as 10 to 20 microns. Our patented ultrasonic dispensing technology enables true contiguous lines for superior conductive traces and enables the deposition of a wide range of materials, including solutions containing graphene, carbon nanotubes, nanoparticles, and polymers. This technology allows the Microplotter® to print inks with viscosities up to 450 cP without the hassle of tuning them to the printer. Integrated digital video and precise positioning allow for accurate alignment and dispensing on substrates. The Microplotter® systems provide unparalleled price per capability in the market.

SouthWest NanoTechnologies (SWeNT) is a privately-held specialty chemical company that manufactures high quality single-wall and specialty multi-wall carbon nanotubes, printable inks and CNT-coated fabrics for a range of products and applications including energy-efficient lighting, affordable photovoltaics, improved energy storage and printed electronics. SWeNT was created in 2001 to spin off nanotube research developed at the University of Oklahoma.

Sung An Machinery, better known as SAM, manufactures Extrusion Coating and Laminating Machines, Solution Coating and Laminating Machines, Rotogravure Printing Machines, and In-Line Flexographic Printing Machines. SAM opened its Printed Electronics Laboratory (SPEL), located at the company's headquarters in Korea, to meet increasing requests for new product development. The laboratory houses four (4) custom coating lines specializing in the development of process and equipment for the printed electronics industry, including OPV solar cell, OLED, lighting and others.

 

Visit http://www.sungan.net to learn more about SPEL.

SUSS MicroTec is a leading supplier of equipment and process solutions for microstructuring in the semiconductor industry and related markets. Along with our traditional lithography tools, Mask Aligner and Coater/Developers, our portfolio covers machines for photomask processing and substrate bonders as well as laser processing devices and UV projection scanners.

 

In close cooperation with research institutes and industry partners SUSS MicroTec contributes to the advancement of next-generation technologies such as 3D Integration and Nanoimprint lithography as well as key processes for WLP, MEMS and LED manufacturing.

SUSS MicroTec supports more than 8000 installed systems worldwide.

T-INK, Inc. is an innovative technology company that utilizes proprietary "thinking inks" to enhance products through the creation of unlimited applications in the rapidly expanding $200 billion dollar printed electronics industry. T-INK is the leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of unique and innovative conductive inks, coatings and breakthrough applications used to significantly enhance the interactive capabilities of

a wide range of products.

 

To date, the Company's roster of clients and partners include some of the world's leading consumer product and industrial companies such as Ford, General Motors, US Gypsum, Sylvania, Whirlpool, McDonald's, Coca-Cola, Wal-Mart, Hasbro, Toys R Us, Viacom, Kraft, Nabisco, Mead Westvaco, Hallmark, WestPoint Stevens, Playtex, Elmer's and the US Government.

Tadiran Batteries is a leader in the development and manufacture of lithium batteries for industrial use. Its Lithium Thionyl Chloride (LTC) technology is well established for more than 25 years. Tadiran LTC-Batteries are suitable where a 3.6 Volt high energy primary battery is required for up to ten years and more stand alone operation.

 

The PulsesPlus™ technology, combining a Hybrid Layer Capacitor (HLC) that can provide high current pulses with a high energy primary cell, has been successfully introduced into the market and plays a significant role especially where GSM modules require a long-term stand-alone power source.

TDK-Lambda Americas High Power Division is a manufacturer of Programmable, High Density Power Supplies located in Neptune, N.J..

 

TDK-Lambda Genesys™ Series of Programmable Power Supplies has the highest density, making the Genesys™ Series the most complete set of platforms with identical user interfaces . Platforms include 750W, 1500W, 3.3/5kW and 10/15kW Output. Outputs available range up to 600V and 1,000A. In addition to saving space, GenesysTM power supplies contain extensive standard features that provide a new level of performance and flexibility. Also now available, an optional LXI Certified LAN interface provides flexible system integration and functionality.

Thinfilm is a leader in the development of printed electronics. The first to commercialize printed, rewritable memory, the Company is creating printed systems that include memory, logic, sensing, display, and wireless communication, all at a low cost unmatched by any other electronic technology. Thinfilm's roadmap integrates technology from a strong and growing ecosystem of partners to enable the Internet of Everything by bringing intelligence to disposable goods.

Treasure Data is a cloud-based, managed service for data collection, storage and analysis. Treasure Data is transforming the way organizations collect, store and analyze data. Our unique model as a managed service, combined with the smart new technologies we've developed, is helping our customers develop innovative products and services. That's why Treasure Data has been recognized as a thought-leader on the forefront of a new generation of data technologies.

Ulano specializes in the manufacture of screen printing stencil-making films and emulsions, and screen chemicals. We also supply masking films, inkjet media, automated coating equipment, exposure test positives, and stencil evaluation tools.

Our administrative and manufacturing headquarters is in Brooklyn, New York, where we also have research and development laboratories, and a technical training center. Ulano has an international representative office and training center in Schlieren/Zurich, Switzerland, an Asian regional office in Singapore, and a branch office in Shanghai, China.

ULVAC Inc. is an equipment manufacturer with a large equipment portfolio, some of which is dedicated to state-of-the-art, thin film, lithium-ion battery manufacturing. This equipment range includes discrete (single) substrate battery fabrication, as well as, manufacturing equipment for flexible (roll-to-roll) substrates. For discrete substrate battery fabrication, ULVAC features a complete suite of manufacturing equipment, including a combination of DC and RF sputtering and thermal evaporation systems. The thin film battery: anode, cathode, and electrolyte film layers, and battery package, can be deposited using this suite of equipment.

UNIGLOBE KISCO supplies a full range of products and services related to such industries as electronics, chemicals and plastics household goods. We function as more than a trading company. Along with the latest information and technology, we provide the best proposals and consulting to support the success of our customers' businesses.

The Center for Hierarchical Manufacturing (CHM) is one of fifteen Nanoscale Science and Engineering Centers sponsored by the National Science Foundation, and the only one dedicated to advancing the study of continuous-feed nanoscale manufacturing processes. The center integrates nanofabrication processes with high-rate roll-to-roll based production tools and silicon wafer technologies, to yield materials and devices for computing, energy conversion and human health. Our researchers specialize in coating nanostructured hybrid materials that serve as functional device layers, transferring imprinted patterns with nanometer-scale features to thin film with high fidelity, and developing multi-function planarization layers in our world-class test facilities.

Vinci Technologies is an independent French company, specializing in the design, manufacturing and marketing of instrumentation, for the high vacuum and Oil & Gas industries. Based in Paris, the company has 100+ employees including one subsidiary in the US and one affiliate in India. The vacuum division of the company designs complete thin film analysis & deposition systems (thermal and e-beam evaporation, sputtering, pulse laser deposition, Molecular Beam Epitaxy, Chemical Vapor Deposition, Transfer tubes, X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy,...) and addresses all technical requests of the wordwide nanotechnology centers. The most recent edition to the vacuum product range is the Helium Permeameter, QHV-4 aimed at providing rapid analysis of Ultra High Barrier films.

Center for Energy Harvesting Materials and Systems (CEHMS)

 

CEHMS center members specialize in materials, structural dynamics, electronics and storage covering micro-scale to macro-scale systems.

 

CEHMS consortiums accomplishes excellence in energy harvesting research by:

◦Conducting industry-driven projects with an objective of transitioning the laboratory prototypes into commercial products

◦Developing state-of-the laboratories across the multiple partner institutions with access to most relevant equipment's

◦Bringing national and international expertise together to address challenges from materials level to system design

◦Hiring a talented pool of undergraduate and graduate students, post docs, and technical staff.

VISEDO Oy develops and manufactures electric drive train components in power range from 30-850 kW for any Mobile Work Machine, Marine Vessel and Bus & Truck applications. The drive trains are suitable for both hybrid electric (HEV) and electric vehicle (EV) solutions.

Our products are designed for harsh operating environment and heavy duty requirements. Using the latest technology based on our own patents to offer the optimal solutions for a quick ROI. All products and systems are developed on markets requirements.

VISEDO PowerCAP (Energy Storage)- provide a totally controlled Plug & Play (PnP) solution for your DC-Link.

Walki® 4E is a unique patented antenna manufacturing technology based on reel to reel lasering process. It has outstanding process accuracy and excellent environmental and economical benefits. The solution is fast and cost efficient. Laser process guarantees superior accuracy and quality while full aluminum layer provides unbeatable conductivity. Walki 4E is a dry manufacturing process ensuring true sustainability throughout the products´ lifecycle from manufacturing to recycling.

 

Walki Group is a leading, international producer of technical laminates and protective packaging materials, specializing in the production of fibre based, intelligent and multilaminate products.

The Center for the Advancement of Printed Electronics is located in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Western Michigan University, in Kalamazoo, MI. The center contains laboratory and pilot scale flexo, gravure, inkjet and screen printing equipment, a full equipped electronic testing lab and materials characterization equipment. The center provides fee for service testing and is actively engaged in industrial research. CAPE's research is focused on the development and application of materials for the fabrication of flexible electronic devices. Examples of some of the printed flexible electronic devices produced within the center include sensors, organic photovoltaics, intelligent packaging, RFID devices and flexible displays.

XG Sciences Inc. manufactures and sells xGnP® Graphene Nanoplatelets in bulk powder form as an additive to provide high-strength, anti-wear, thermal conductivity, electrical conductivity and other properties to a wide variety of products. We also produce a Silicon/Graphene Anode material and work with customers to develop high-performance electrode materials for Lithium-ion batteries, supercapacitors and fuel cells. Additional XG Sciences products are Conductive Inks/Coatings and XGLeafTM Graphene Paper for electrical and thermal management in the printing, coating, electronics and composites market. In-house development support and customization for OEM customers is also available.

For 35 years, Xymox has been manufacturing products with conductive materials screen printed on flexible substrates. if you have a need for printed electronics, Xymox has the solution!

 

After a long history of membrane switch production, we have added a number of new cutting edge printed products. Today we design solutions that include: unique backlighting, shielding formed into custom shapes, flat batteries, projected capacitive sensors, printed sensors, flexible silver circuitry.