Masterclasses

There are two optional pre-conference Masterclasses designed to ensure you get the most out of the event by brigning you up to date with the latest applications, technologies and company activities, giving you the big picture. Led by experts, it is the ideal time to voice your questions as part of the interactive session and learn of the toolkit of technologies that are available and emerging and their applications.

Masterclass 1: RFID and Smart Packaging

Monday 18 April 08:30-12:30 Presenter: Raghu Das & Dr Peter Harrop, IDTechEx Ltd, UK

RFID

RFID Systems and components
The benefits and payback of RFID, examples of RFID being used, how many have been sold and
into which markets
New applications and advice on entry to market
Chip and chipless tag technology evaluations and their applications
The place for printed electronics in RFID
The Electronic Product Code (EPC) and other global initiatives
Companies driving RFID adoption – the major and small players
RFID forecasts and trends 2005-2020

Smart Packaging beyond RFID and EAS

Mechanical, chemical, electrical and electronic smarts in packaging
Non-electronic & electronic laminates for brand enhancement & diagnostics
Organic and printed electronics – technologies and their impact
The exploding market for smart medicine, food condition monitoring, brand enhancements, novelties
Opportunities for packaging - combining electronics with packaging

All workshop attendees also receive 6 months access to Smart Labels Analyst and will be able to study RFID tag samples.

12:30 - 13:30 Lunch for delegates for both masterclasses

Masterclass 2: Printed Electronics Introductory Masterclass

SOLD OUT IN 2004 WITH OVER 70 ATTENDEES

Monday 18 April 12:30-17:30 Presenters: Dr Peter Harrop & Raghu Das, IDTechEx Ltd, UK

Designed for those who are new to this disruptive technology or need to understand the big picture to assess the challenges and opportunities, this Masterclass will arm you with the latest knowledge of the applications and technology developments involving printed electronics.

The session will cover:

Applications of printed electronics – now and near future
Lessons to be learnt from early successes and failures
The value chain
Market forecasts
The need for printed electronics
Key markets that need printed electronics – reasons why and their technology requirements
Creating new markets versus competing with conventional electronics in existing ones
Assessment of technologies, companies, strategies and progress so far, including
Thin film transistor circuits (organic, inorganic semiconductors, thin film silicon)
Displays (OLEDs, electrophoretic, electroluminescene, electrochromic and others)
Sensors and conductive inks
Batteries and actuators
A discussion of printing techniques, their relevancy and challenges
Challenges and the roadmap to the full printed electronics toolkit