7 June 2023
Using SSAIL technology for fast development of flexible circuits
Tadas Kildusis |CCO
Selective Surface Activation Induced by a Laser (SSAIL) technology is one of the new methods that can address the challenges in circuit formation on flexible substrates. By adapting laser and chemical plating parameters, SSAIL can be used on a wide range of flexible substrate materials to create high-precision and high-quality circuit patterns with strong adhesion, making it highly suitable for use in the production of flexible electronics.
Since SSAIL works on standard dielectric materials (PET, PC, PEN, PI, etc.) and there is no tooling changes between different substrates or designs, it allows fast development of new flexible circuits. The line writing speed of 5-10 m/s is then easily transferred from prototyping to production. Join us and the global community in Berlin on 17-18 OCT 2023. Lets RESHAPE the Future of Electronics, making it Additive, Sustainable, Wearable, and 3D. Explore the programme here https://www.techblick.com/electronicsreshaped...
6 June 2023
Methods for Printed & Additive Electronics: which one(s) should I use for my application
Neil Chilton Technical Director With an increasingly large number of electronic additive-manufacturing processes available, it can be confusing to know which methods are applicable for your application. Printed Electronics Limited (PEL) is a manufacturer and product development company with very long experience printable electronics. PEL also represent some of the leading equipment manufacturers in the industry. In this short presentation we will provide some key pointers to assist in the choice of equipment and manufacturing approach....
7 June 2023
Liquid metal fibers for embroidered e-textiles: conductive, stretchable, washable
Liquid metals never cease to amaze. In e-textiles, they offer the potential to have highly conductive wires that can be washed and highly stretched! One interesting application is in digital embroidery of electronic textiles using liquid metal fibers. Dr. Yong Lin Yong from University of UTah presented some interesting work at a recent TechBlick conference [May 2023]. This work was a collaboration with Prof. @John Ho from National University of Singapore Join us and the global community in Berlin on 17-19 OCT 2023 to RESHAPE the Future of Electronics - explore the world-class agenda, masterclass programme, and expo floor here https://www.techblick.com/electronicsreshaped Here, off-the-shelf PFA is filled with liquid metals using a syringe to form a stretchable conductive thread [600um diameter] which could be embroidered. As seen in slide [1] the resistivity per length is better than most ink or coated conductive thread solutions, although of course bulk Cu metal wires are still more conductive. Theses liquid metal filled conductive threads can then be digitally embroidered using embroidery machines [slide 2] to make, for example, antennas with high Q-factors [slide 3] Slide [3] compares the resistivity of liquid metal filled fibers [M3] against Cu wires [M1] and conductive threads [M2]. Cu wires beat liquid metals in conductivity but fall short on stretchability [see how they break] whilst liquid metals beat conductive threads. Thus liquid metals are a good solution for embr...
6 June 2023
CondAlign | Room temperature bonding in printed & flexible electronics – solutions addressing cost &
Morten Lindberget | VP Business Development and Sales
CondAlign develops and produces adhesive anisotropic conductive films, based on their unique technology. These adhesive ACFs combine unique properties making them very well suited for room temperature bonding in the printed, flexible and hybrid electronics area. They do not require any post processing, and are ideal for efficiently bonding to temperature sensitive substrates, for instance in a pick and place process. This enables designs and applications beyond today’s traditional limits, taking care of the function and performance in a sustainable and cost efficient...
5 June 2023
PST Sensors | Beyond Printing Thermistors
David Britton | Director Just over a decade ago, PST Sensors in South Africa introduced its first printed temperature sensor – a simple NTC thermistor printed on paper using its first-generation semiconducting silicon ink. In 2023, PST Sensors Europe in the UK is now implementing PST’s fourth generation sensor ink in EV batteries, agrifoodtech and healthtech. The latest generation of inks exhibit improved adhesion to a wide range of substrates - including polyimide, aramid and, polycarbonate – as well excellent stability which, when combined with internet connectivity and real-time predictive analysis, enables all of the applications which will be discussed....