Dave Savastano, Editor03.09.15
The idea behind flexible and printed electronics has always been centered on the idea that low cost, functional flexible systems such as sensors, wearables, NFC and RFID tags, displays and more can be mass produced, and is attractive for many markets.
The challenges have been two-fold. First, there is the obvious need to capture the imagination of end users and their designers, who can find a way to use these systems. The second challenge is to transfer these ideas from the R&D side to pilot and mass production.
The good news is that there are more products nearly through the pipeline, and flexible and printed electronics are more poised to make good on their potential.
In “Intriguing New Opportunities as Flexible and Printed Electronics Reaches the Marketplace,” which begins on page 20, industry leaders from throughout the flexible and printed electronics supply chain offer their insights into new products that have the potential to change the industry.
For example, Thin Film Electronics (Thinfilm) is working with Global Factories, a global market leader in the field of medicine pouch verification, on an authentication solution using Thinfilm Memory.
Another product of interest is TempTraq, an adhesive bandage powered by Blue Spark Technologies’ printed flexible batteries. TempTraq is a wearable intelligent Bluetooth thermometer that comes in the form of a soft patch, and continuously and comfortably monitors body temperature for 24 hours. It includes a free downloadable Apple or Android compatible app to review data and receive alerts.
These products, and more like them, are a cause for optimism. Executives from throughout the industry discuss the opportunities ahead In “The State of Flexible and Printed Electronics,” which starts on page 16. All of these leaders say they are optimistic about the future, and expect more innovative products to come to fruition.
I hope you enjoy our latest issue, and as always, I welcome your thoughts on the field of flexible and printed electronics.
The challenges have been two-fold. First, there is the obvious need to capture the imagination of end users and their designers, who can find a way to use these systems. The second challenge is to transfer these ideas from the R&D side to pilot and mass production.
The good news is that there are more products nearly through the pipeline, and flexible and printed electronics are more poised to make good on their potential.
In “Intriguing New Opportunities as Flexible and Printed Electronics Reaches the Marketplace,” which begins on page 20, industry leaders from throughout the flexible and printed electronics supply chain offer their insights into new products that have the potential to change the industry.
For example, Thin Film Electronics (Thinfilm) is working with Global Factories, a global market leader in the field of medicine pouch verification, on an authentication solution using Thinfilm Memory.
Another product of interest is TempTraq, an adhesive bandage powered by Blue Spark Technologies’ printed flexible batteries. TempTraq is a wearable intelligent Bluetooth thermometer that comes in the form of a soft patch, and continuously and comfortably monitors body temperature for 24 hours. It includes a free downloadable Apple or Android compatible app to review data and receive alerts.
These products, and more like them, are a cause for optimism. Executives from throughout the industry discuss the opportunities ahead In “The State of Flexible and Printed Electronics,” which starts on page 16. All of these leaders say they are optimistic about the future, and expect more innovative products to come to fruition.
I hope you enjoy our latest issue, and as always, I welcome your thoughts on the field of flexible and printed electronics.