Printed electronics: innovation with a bright future

Printed electronics, flexible electronics and organic electronics: All these are terms that have been used to describe a fascinating, innovative technology. The underlying principles are conductive plastics/polymersor inks that are printed onto substrates, such as foils. The result: extremely thin and flexible displays, sensors and luminescent films, to name but a few.

Printed electronics are conductive polymers and inks that can be printed onto foil, paper, glass, or fabrics, across large areas and at a low cost. Compared to conventional electronics, these electronic components offer a number of benefits: They are extremely thin, flexible and transparent. They can be used for a wide range of applications, e.g., in consumer electronics, packaging, the automotive industry, pharmaceuticals, energy, or white goods. The result: Innovative products such as touch sensors, flexible displays, solar cells, luminescent films and smart labels.

A number of terms are used to describe printed electronics, including:

Organic electronics

Conductive synthetics/polymer electronics

Flexible electronics

Printable inorganic electronics

Large-area electronics

Thin-film electronics

Plastic electronics

Abbreviations such as OLAE or FOLAE (flexible organic and large-area electronics)

All of these terms essentially refer to the same thing: Electronics applied in a way that goes beyond the traditional approach.

Printed electronics are already present in our everyday lives and this can be seen in the integration of a number of PE applications as standard in the automotive industry, e.g., printed antennas, occupancy sensors integrated into seats and automatic anti-dazzle rear view mirrors. Another example are test strips in the pharmaceutical industry.

Printed electronics are also used in solar cells, sensors, keyboards, and displays, thereby turning simple products into smart objects. Still in the development phase but technically feasible are luminous wallpapers or smart food packaging that allows continuous tracking of the cold chain. Organic photovoltaic cells that can cover entire building facades offer a fresh, new impetus for the energy sector.

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