In order to realize highly bendable oxide TFT, we have developed a novel organic / inorganic dielectric layer. Our IGZO TFT with organic/inorganic hybrid dielectric layer can withstand one million bending tests at a bending radius of 1mm without employing the neutral plane concept. Applications for wearable motion sensors are also demonstrated. SAVE THE DATE...

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Authors: Dr Adam Scotch and Jessica Albright Manually sampling for water monitoring is inefficient and inadequate Standard methods of detection for heavy metals and toxic inorganics involve manually sampling water followed by complex laboratory procedures and instrumentation with a slow turnaround time, all of which is subject to human error. A specialist might be needed for the sample collection, further adding to the expensive laboratory testing. Frequent calibration is required to ensure accuracy and reliability of measurements. Testing methods are not modular and follow a very specific procedure, which usually requires multiple systems to test for additional parameters, which can delay results up for up three days. Currently, there is not an in-line monitoring solution on the market able to detect on a part-per-billion range. The severe detriments of lead contamination The EPA has set the maximum contaminant level goal for lead in drinking water at zero because lead is a toxic metal that can be harmful to human health even at low levels. With nearly 412,000 deaths attributed to lead contamination annually in the United States, monitoring metal levels in water is a concern of life or death. There is no safe level of lead consumption for anyone. Lead is especially damaging for children and can damage developing brains leading to reduced intelligence quotient (IQ), attention span, impaired learning ability, and increased risk of behavioral problems. Prompt detection and rem...

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This talk provides an analysis of the current electronic textile landscape, the USP of using these materials and where they can be valuable in industry. Attendees should walk away from this talk with a clear picture of the current technologies leading this field and when to choose an electronic textile over more standard electronic solutions like Flex PCBS. SAVE THE DATE...

As applications for conductive inks continue to emerge in Printed Electronics, so do the substrates that these inks are printed onto also expand. Many of these substrates such as PVDF, PVC and PC require to be processed at temperatures much lower than what a conventional Polymer Thick Film (PTF) ink can be processed. Heat Stabilized PET has traditionally been used because of its dimensional stability at the temperatures (120°C – 140°C) required to process conventional inks. Nagase ChemteX America, LLC. (NCU) has developed a silver (CI-1095) low-temperature, curing conductive ink for Printed Electronics applications. The silver ink can be processed at 80°C for <10 minutes and achieve resistivity suitable for most Printed Electronics applications. In Figure 1, below, is a chart comparing CI-1095 processed at 80°C compared to a conventional PTF ink, CI-1036. Figure 1
As can be seen in Figure 1 CI-1095 after 8 minutes at 80°C has resistivity of 0.020 ohm/sq/mil whereas the CI-1036 is 3.5x higher. This is excellent resistivity for processing at 80°C. While the CI-1095 does process at 80°C this does NOT have a negative impact on screen life. Figure 2 shows that the CI-1095 has comparable screen life compared to CI-1036. Figure 2 In testing screen life, NCU placed each material on the screen and made prints every 15 minutes for two hours. There was negligible change in dry film thickness (DFT) for the low temp ink, CI-1095, and the conventional cure ink, CI-1036. This would indicat...

Integrating ultra-thin large area electrical radiant heaters into interior surface and furniture materials enables fast response warmth. Controlling heating like lighting delivers increased energy efficiency, comfort, and better health in built environments. This talk looks at how The Warming Surfaces Company is bringing its Halia™ warming technology to various surfaces to improve people’s lives while reducing material and energy requirements of heating. SAVE THE DATE...

Author: e2ip Technologies | Contact us [https://e2ip.com/contact/] Flexible and thermoformable printed electronics have become increasingly popular in recent years as they offer a cost-effective and versatile alternative to traditional electronics. The ability to print electronic devices onto a variety of substrates, including plastics, textiles, and even paper, has opened new avenues for innovation in Smart Structural SurfacesTM. In this article, we will discuss the applications and challenges of three types of flexible and thermoformable printed electronics that require fine line printing capabilities: Capacitive Touch Switches, Transparent Printed Heaters, and Metasurfaces. Capacitive touch switches, such as CapFlex®, use capacitive sensing to turn any surface into a touch-controlled electronic smart surface. These switches are typically made of a thin, flexible printed circuit layer sandwiched between a backing layer and a top overlay. The compact design eliminates the need for additional mechanical parts, and the surface becomes the screen. With CapFlex®, designers can create customized touch controls on a variety of surfaces, including plastics, glass, and even curved or irregularly shaped surfaces. Transparent printed heaters use fine line printing process to generate heat, making them more energy efficient by improving the heat diffusion. The design pattern allows the technology to adjust the desired temperature an...