In this newsletter, explore the advancements in solar technology, featuring InterPhases Solar's pioneering in-line roll-to-roll processes for flexible, thin-film devices, Crystalsol OÜ's innovations in CZTS photovoltaic technology, Taiwan Perovskite Solar's approach to large-scale perovskite production, Pixel Voltaic's laser-assisted glass encapsulation for perovskite photovoltaics, and University of Colorado Boulder's strategies to tackle degradation in perovskite solar panels. InterPhases Solar | Versatile in-line roll-to-roll process for flexible, thin film devices Crystalsol OÜ | Printed CZTS photovoltaic technology Taiwan Perovskite Solar | Large-scale perovskite production: materials, processes, and challenges Pixel Voltaic | Laser-assisted glass encapsulation for perovskite photovoltaics University of Colorado Boulder | Understanding & preventing degradation in perovskite solar panels The Future of Electronics RESHAPED USA  is TechBlick's premier event, showcasing the latest innovations in electronics. Join us at UMass Boston on June 11-12, 2025  for an exciting exploration of emerging technologies. You can find more details on the event website   here. EARLY BIRD rates are available until December 20, 2025 – secure your spot now! Register here TechBlick.com InterPhases Solar  | Versatile in-line roll-to-roll process for flexible, thin film devices Shalini Menezes | 2024 Fabricating devices with non-vacuum roll-to-roll processes that intrinsically host nano-scale ...

In this newsletter, you’ll explore cutting-edge innovations in additive electronics manufacturing, bioprinting, and printed electronics. Gain insights from industry leaders and download the full presentation slides to dive deeper into these transformative technologies. ImageXpert | Inkjet & Dispensing for Printed Electronics: R&D to prototype and Pilot Production University of Montreal | Drop-on-demand laser-assisted bioprinting of cells & hydrogels Fraunhofer IAP | Inkjet printable stretchable electrodes for organic electronic applications NRCC | Material & Process development for additive manufacturing TNO at Holst | 3D Additive Lithography for Electronics The Future of Electronics RESHAPED Boston  is the flagship TechBlick event. This event will take place at the UMass Boston, USA on the 11-12 June 2025. Visit the event website  here. EARLY BIRD rates are available until December 20, 2025 – secure your spot now! Register here TechBlick.com ImageXpert | Inkjet & Dispensing for Printed Electronics: R&D to prototype and Pilot Production Paul Best  | 2023 In this presentation, ImageXpert will discuss new technologies in inkjet for evaluating and optimizing processes in R&D and production. These tools allow you to build a better understanding of your inkjet process, improve the performance, and accelerate the rate of development. We will explore the latest analysis tools, from new dropwatching technologies to smarter prototyping printers. In this presentation you will learn...

Author: Steve Paschky ( steve.paschky@saralon.com ) I recently read an insightful article on Nature about the challenges facing the scale-up of the Printed Electronics industry [1]. The article effectively highlights how disruptive technologies, like those in our industry, are reshaping the electronics landscape. While we often associate this sector with innovation, not every innovation is truly disruptive. Disruptive innovations fundamentally change industries, even society and lifestyle. PE innovations don’t just add value; they also revolutionize how electronics are produced, replacing traditional methods. As a materials supplier for PE industry, Saralon GmbH has started with engaging into emerging markets that didn’t exist before. Some of our best-selling Saral Inks© with high demands from these markets include SaralBattery Inks and Stretchable Saral Inks © among many others. However, as disruptive innovations evolve and mature, the key challenge becomes aligning them with mainstream markets. This is where the concept of product-market fit becomes critical. Saral Copper 200 is our latest generation of copper conductive ink designed with product-market fit in mind. While it has the potential to be used in conventional PCB manufacturing (thanks to its solderability), the primary market we are focusing on is smart labelling, smart packaging, and antenna technology at the core—specifically RFID and NFC tags and inlays. Before diving into the details of Saral Copper 200, I’...

In this newsletter, you’ll learn about advancements in additive manufacturing, flexible electronics, sustainable electronics manufacturing, printed electronics, and microfabrication. You will also have the opportunity to download the full presentation slides. DoMicro | Insights in Electronic Design and Integration For FHE-Application Hummink | Pushing The Boundaries of Microbump Fabrication: The HPCaP Approach Elephantech | Making the world sustainable with new manufacturing technologies NanoPrintek | Dry Multimaterial Printing: Printed Electronics WITHOUT Inks or Drying Fuji Corporation | Innovation in electronics by integration of additive manufacturing and SMT The Future of Electronics RESHAPED Boston  is the flagship TechBlick event. This event will take place at the UMass Boston, USA on the 11-12 June 2025. Visit the event website   here. ** The EARLY BIRD Rates expires on 20 Dec 2025. Please book now
https://www.techblick.com/registration  https://www.techblick.com/ DoMicro | Insights in Electronic Design and Integration For FHE-Application Marcel Grooten | April 2024 In this presentation you will learn about the following: Conventional and flexible hybrid electronics Creating flexible hybrid electronics In-house electronics test lab: electronic development competence in quality management tools, electronics development tools and in-house electronics test lab Product & prototyping Download the Full Presentation Slides Here Hummink | Pushing The Boundaries of Micr...

Author: Jesus Zozaya , CEO at Voltera | sales@voltera.io   As presented at the TechBlick Berlin event in October, our project, a multilayer magnesium zinc battery, validated the compatibility of Saralon’s battery inks printed on a PET substrate.

Watch our Video: Printing a Flexible Magnesium Zinc Battery with Voltera NOVA MATERIALS USED Saral Silver 600A Battery Ink Saral Carbon 700A Carbon Based Conductive Ink Saral Zinc 700 Battery Ink Saral MnO2 800 Battery Ink Saral BatBarrier 600 Battery Ink Saral HotMeltGlue 800 Battery Ink Saral BatElectrolyte 700 Battery Ink SUBSTRATES USED Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES Voltera NOVA materials dispensing system Nordson EFD 7018302 dispensing tip (330 µm ID) Nordson EFD 7018107 dispensing tip (840 µm ID) Nordson EFD 7018260 dispensing tip (410 µm ID) Nordson EFD 7018333 dispensing tip (250 µm ID) Heat press machine Dual asymmetric centrifugal mixer Project Overview Purpose The purpose of this project is to demonstrate how we fabricated a functional multilayer printed battery on a flexible PET substrate, validating the compatibility of PET with a variety of conductive and insulating inks. Image: Printed flexible battery-powering lights in a breadboard Design layout Typically, a printed battery consists of five layers: Current collector layer for the anode Anode layer Separator layer with electrolyte Current collector layer for the cathode Cathode layer Image: Schematic for typical printed batteries We se...

Pyramidal µLEDs, Indium Bump Deposition, InGaN-Based Red Micro-LEDs, Laser and LIFT, VCs In this newsletter, you’ll learn about advancements in microLED technology, deeptech investment, laser-driven manufacturing, and cutting-edge microelectronics. You will also have the opportunity to download the full presentation slides. Polar Light Technologies | Pyramidal µLEDs – a novel - bottom-up concept delivering focused light emission Intlvac Thin Film | Indium Bump Deposition System Kaust | Challenges in InGaN-Based Red Micro-LEDs Technology Coherent  | MicroLED Display Volume Manufacturing Enabled By Laser Technology Imec.xpand | Opportunities and Challenges of Investing in Deeptech Startups The MicroLED Connect conference and exhibition will take place next year at the High Tech Campus in Eindhoven on 24 & 25 Sept 2025. You can learn more here   This year this show will be co-located with our inaugura l AR/VR Connect t echnology, covering all the key innovations in AR/VR display technology, from light engines to waveguides to optics.    EARLY BIRD rates are available until December 20, 2025 – secure your spot now! Register here TechBlick.com Polar Light Technologies | Pyramidal µLEDs – a novel - bottom-up concept delivering focused light emission Lisa Rullik | 2024 Our novel bottom-up concept based on InGaN/GaN uLEDs offers solutions to several challenges that the uLED development is facing right now, namely miniaturization of the die without efficiency droop, sufficient sma...

by  Austin Buchholtz  | Nov 12, 2024   INTELLIVATION LLC is thrilled to announce the addition of Dr. Robert Malay to our team as the new Application Lab Director. The Application Lab includes two R2R Vacuum Coating systems and our Laser system for patterning and annealing thin film coatings. Dr. Malay brings extensive expertise in deposition on flexible substrates, physical vapor deposition (PVD), characterization, and experience with application and industrial integration for end users. This strategic addition will bolster our technology development and customer support efforts. In his new role, Dr. Malay will oversee all Application Lab activities including deposition of single and multilayer coatings on flexible substrates, materials characterization, and precision patterning and annealing of deposited films.  He will also assist the product development department with testing of new systems for commercial use.  His broad experience will be instrumental in enhancing existing and new products to assure that Intellivation continues to provide industry-leading hardware and software in our systems.   "We are excited to welcome Dr. Robert Malay to Intellivation LLC," said Mike Simmons, President & CEO. "His vast experience and dedication to advancing technology make him a perfect fit for our team. We look forward to the innovative solutions and support he will bring to our customers and growing capabilities in our Application Lab.”   Dr. Malay will also play an important role ...

October 30, 2024 - Intellivation LLC is honored to have been awarded the Technology of the Year Award from the Association of Roll-To-Roll Convertors (ARC) for our unique and innovative solution to measure Mid-IR Reflectance In-Situ with Spectrometry in our R2R Vacuum Sputter Coaters. “We are excited to introduce the first production solution using spectrometry to measure in-situ in this spectral range in a vacuum R2R coating system. As requirements and applications use broader spectral ranges and become more sophisticated, we see increase demand for monitoring sputtered multi-layers in-situ,” says Mike Simmons, President & CEO of Intellivation. “Our customers are redefining the standards for end use requirements and we are extremely proud to be a part of the solution. Receiving this Award from ARC, which represents the entire industry of Roll-to-Roll converting and manufacturing processes, is an incredible honor, and we are so appreciative.” The ability to expand the spectral range to reach the Mid-Infrared (Mid IR) spectrum can create new opportunities and applications for sputtered thin film use. The integration of a Mid IR Tunable Quantum Cascade Laser (QCL) based reflectance spectrometer into a Roll-to-Roll (R2R) Sputter Coater offers enhanced spectral resolution and tunability, allowing for precise and selective analysis of Infrared optical materials during the coating process. Integrating this advanced spectrometer into a R2R Sputter Vacuum Coater enables real-time mo...