https://www.roboticsresear.ch/tag/180/stretchable-electronics IDTechEx provides independent analysis on the development and application of RFID, Printed Electronics, Photovoltaics and Energy Harvesting en Copyright (C) IDTechEx Ltd The sleekening and thinning down of electronics is a trend that isn't expected to leave any time soon, as miniaturization, seamlessness, and ease of use continue to be driving factors behind the technological developments across a number of industries. This article explores in-mold electronics, photovoltaics, conductive inks, and flexible batteries.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/seamless-versatile-and-flexible-electronics-with-idtechex/33891?rsst2id=180https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/seamless-versatile-and-flexible-electronics-with-idtechex/33891?rsst2id=180Thu, 16 Oct 2025 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) In-mold electronics (IME) can allow for surfaces or 3D structures to become functional, with embedded electrical components, to streamline and increase performance capabilities. This article covers some of the main benefits to developments within IME, along with some of the main applications and market forecasts.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/where-aesthetic-meets-practicality-with-in-mold-electronics/33814?rsst2id=180https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/where-aesthetic-meets-practicality-with-in-mold-electronics/33814?rsst2id=180Mon, 29 Sep 2025 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Tuesday 29 November 2022 - This webinar includes case studies showing successful commercialization examples from 2022 across multiple market sectors; Discussion of anticipated announcements in 2023; Brief assessment of the status and potential of printed/flexible electronics; and Identification and assessment of technological gaps likely to be an R&D focus in 2023https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/webinar-with-q-a-printed-flexible-electronics-what-to-watch-in-2023/28023?rsst2id=180https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/webinar-with-q-a-printed-flexible-electronics-what-to-watch-in-2023/28023?rsst2id=180Wed, 16 Nov 2022 ZZZa.garrington@idtechex.com (Annick Garrington) We are looking for entrepreneurial, enthusiastic people to join IDTechEx to apply their technical knowledge. You will be involved with technology scouting, market research and consultancy in a rapidly growing, exciting, global firm.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/technology-analyst-careers-at-idtechex-positions-available/21785?rsst2id=180https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/technology-analyst-careers-at-idtechex-positions-available/21785?rsst2id=180Wed, 24 Mar 2021 ZZZn.fifield@idtechex.com (Natalie Fifield) Thursday 3 December (includes Q&A session) - Printed/flexible electronics is a constantly evolving area with extensive scope for innovation. In this webinar, Dr Matthew Dyson will discuss four technical innovations learned about in 2020.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/webinar-technical-innovations-in-printed-flexible-electronics/22330?rsst2id=180https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/webinar-technical-innovations-in-printed-flexible-electronics/22330?rsst2id=180Wed, 25 Nov 2020 ZZZa.garrington@idtechex.com (Annick Garrington) Emerging Application Opportunities for Conductive Inks - Conductive inks are an established market of over $2bn, with screen-printed conductive traces for silicon solar panels by far the dominant application. However, there is also much innovation in the sector.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/join-the-idtechex-webinar-on-conductive-inks-thursday-22-october/21919?rsst2id=180https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/join-the-idtechex-webinar-on-conductive-inks-thursday-22-october/21919?rsst2id=180Thu, 15 Oct 2020 ZZZa.garrington@idtechex.com (Annick Garrington) The new IDTechEx report, "Sensors 2021-2041" uniquely analyses the whole subject in the light of such seismic changes as the COVID-19 virus. The sensor business is in turmoil. The industries that spend most on sensors are changing as are the sensors.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/sensors-post-covid-electrification-bionics-technology-breakthroughs/21427?rsst2id=180https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/sensors-post-covid-electrification-bionics-technology-breakthroughs/21427?rsst2id=180Sun, 16 Aug 2020 ZZZp.harrop@IDTechEx.com (Dr Peter Harrop) Hear from Coca-Cola, Swarovski, Electrolux, Roartis and Neotech AMT at this new free-to-attend online conference from IDTechEx, hosts of the world's largest event series on Printed & Flexible Electronics.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/free-to-attend-virtual-event-on-opportunities-for-printed-electronics/20641?rsst2id=180https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/free-to-attend-virtual-event-on-opportunities-for-printed-electronics/20641?rsst2id=180Wed, 13 May 2020 ZZZc.clare@IDTechEx.com (Chris Clare) IDTechEx identifies top future technologies in healthcare. With demographic changes such as the aging of the population, they forecast there to be strong growth in technologies that help healthcare providers manage the growing burden on the healthcare system while maintaining high quality care.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/technologies-for-the-future-of-healthcare/20040?rsst2id=180https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/technologies-for-the-future-of-healthcare/20040?rsst2id=180Fri, 06 Mar 2020 ZZZnadia@IDTechEx.com (Dr Nadia Tsao) IDTechEx finds that the total market for printed, flexible and organic electronics in 2018 is $31.6 Billion. This is based on new research conducted by IDTechEx for the report Flexible, Printed and Organic Electronics 2019-2029.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/printed-electronics-key-trends/15712?rsst2id=180https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/printed-electronics-key-trends/15712?rsst2id=180Mon, 29 Oct 2018 ZZZr.das@IDTechEx.com (Raghu Das) IDTechEx CEO, Raghu Das gives an overview on what to expect at the IDTechEx Show! next month in Santa Clara.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/idtechex-show-usa-november-14-15-2018-event-overview/15701?rsst2id=180https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/idtechex-show-usa-november-14-15-2018-event-overview/15701?rsst2id=180Fri, 26 Oct 2018 ZZZn.fifield@idtechex.com (Natalie Fifield) The need for flexible, transparent, ultrahigh performance, and low-cost barriers has long held back the promise of many flexible devices. Indeed, for long, it appeared as the grand challenge, and a potential showstopper.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/flexible-thin-film-encapsulation-and-barriers/15326?rsst2id=180https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/flexible-thin-film-encapsulation-and-barriers/15326?rsst2id=180Fri, 07 Sep 2018 ZZZKhasha@IDTechEx.com (Dr Khasha Ghaffarzadeh) Barrier Films and Thin Film Encapsulation for Flexible and/or Organic Electronics 2018-2028 offers a detailed technology analysis assessing R2R multilayer barrier (MLB) film technologies, various inline thin film encapsulation (TFE) techniques, R2R spatial atomic layer deposition (s-ALD), flexible glass and more.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/barrier-films-and-thin-film-encapsulation-2018-2028/15243?rsst2id=180https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/barrier-films-and-thin-film-encapsulation-2018-2028/15243?rsst2id=180Wed, 29 Aug 2018 ZZZKhasha@IDTechEx.com (Dr Khasha Ghaffarzadeh) Electronic skin patches could well be described as the ultimate wearable electronic devices. IDTechEx's latest market research report covers the entire product ecosystem for smart skin patches.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/skin-patches-the-advantages-of-the-ultimate-wearable/14674?rsst2id=180https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/skin-patches-the-advantages-of-the-ultimate-wearable/14674?rsst2id=180Tue, 03 Jul 2018 ZZZj.hayward@IDTechEx.com (James Hayward) In any emerging technology, the pace of innovation is rapid, sometimes dauntingly so. Patent Analytics is a service that IDTechEx provides utilising our long-standing expertise in a range of emerging technologies to provide clients of our services the answers they need.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/assessing-your-patent-landscape-how-idtechex-can-help-your-technology/14602?rsst2id=180https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/assessing-your-patent-landscape-how-idtechex-can-help-your-technology/14602?rsst2id=180Mon, 25 Jun 2018 ZZZb.core@IDTechEx.com (Dr Bryony Core)