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Highlights from the VTT Printed Electronics Event

Last week IDTechEx gave the opening keynote presentation at Prinse, a printed electronics conference hosted by VTT. This article describes the highlights of the event.

Transparent conductive films, ultra-low reflection, record flexibility

Canatu recently launched its new Generation 5 product family of CNB™ transparent conductive films for touch sensors, paving the way for high-contrast touch displays and revolutionary printed, flexible, foldable and 3D-shaped touch-enabled electronics products.

Printed Electronics USA covers the dynamic ITO replacement market

The transparent conductive film (TCF) and glass (TCG) market is booming and fast becoming transformed. This market is forecast to grow to $6.3 billion market in 2024.

Graphene moves beyond the hype at the Graphene LIVE! USA Event

The Graphene LIVE! USA event has lined up top-class speakers for its business-orientated conference and tradeshow on graphene.

Graphene LIVE! USA set to become largest graphene tradeshow

Graphene LIVE! will take place on 20-21 November 2013 at Santa Clara, California.

ITO transparent conducting films-technology, drivers, and players

Sputtered ITO is the dominant technology used as a transparent conductive layer in a variety of applications, including LCD and OLED displays and touch screens. ITO has a well-established value chain as well as a high installed and largely-depreciated production capacity.

Carbon nanotubes for transparent conductive films

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are one of multiple technology options for making transparent conductive films (TCFs). Similar to graphene, there are many different types of CNTs and many production techniques. The main processes are arc discharge, laser ablation and chemical vapour deposition (CVD); while the main types are single, double or multi-wall, and semiconducting and metallic. This article assesses the latest progress with using CNTs as transparent conductive films. IDTechEx outlines the latest improvements in performance, manufacturing processes and cost. It identifies key players globally and discusses their business models and progress with commercialisation. Where appropriate, it makes reference to competing technology options such metal mesh, silver nanowires, graphene, PEDOT:PSS, etc. This article provides a realistic assessment and insight into the fortunes of carbon nanotubes in the future of the fast changing transparent conductive film industry.