Speaker: Alan Wu Company: Smooth & Sharp The RFID business continues to grow. The global RFID market is anticipated to continue to grow in 2023, according to several market researches, it projects a market value of US$14~15 billion in 2023. Retail apparel continues to dominate the UHF industry in terms of tag number and market size. The 2023 forecasts nearly 23~24 billion UHF RFID labels will be used in retail apparel tagging. In the latest study series into the UHF RFID market, predicate UHF RFID label shipment will rise to 80~90 billion by 2028, with a 25 percent compound annual growth between now and 2026. All these billions of UHF RFID label are designed for single-use, they will be discarded right after customer bring them home. Almost all these ten billions of RFID labels are made with etched antenna on plastic, a lot of pollution during chemical etching process and leave waste plastic after use. In this presentation, S&S will unveil the first and only ISO certified Biodegradable RFID antenna by using Additive Manufacturing SAVE THE DATE...

Speaker: Sven Hujo Company: Delo Flexible electronics have the great potential to reshape the upcoming decade from automotive interior design to smart textiles. In this presentation the potential of new functional polymers will be highlighted, which are on the one hand side capable to ensure flexibility and on the other hand side long term reliability. The property profile of functional polymers or adhesives is able cover a wide range of bonding and coating applications in flexible electronics. To ensure both electrical and mechanical connection of SMDs on flexible substrates it is possible to dispense non-conductive (NCA) and isotropic conductive adhesives (ICA) together to combine their benefits. For this reason, adhesive solutions are important for the introduction of new flexible electronic devices and applications to the market. SAVE THE DATE...

With ambient IoT standards emerging from IEEE and 3GPP and adoption of Bluetooth based ambient IoT rapidly scaling from hundreds of millions to billions, it’s important to understand this new segment of the Internet of Things. The original vision of a pervasive IoT was limited by low cost tags that required expensive infrastructure (RFID), or high cost tags with low cost infrastructure (cellular and LP WAN). Ambient IoT is on a trajectory to scale to trillions of connected things by having low-cost tags and low or even no cost infrastructure. In this talk we review the emerging standards, architecture, and applications for ambient IoT. SAVE THE DATE...

With the growing incidence of record high temperatures, extended heat waves and extreme weather events, it is increasingly important for physically active people to take steps to avoid heat-related complications and optimise performance under hot conditions. Maintaining proper hydration is a key part of this process. However, both the rate and salt content of sweat can vary significantly by person, actvity type and intensity, and weather conditions among other factors. Thus there is a need for personalised monitoring devices tailored to the individual and the type of activity. For athletes, workout routines typically have pre-defined intensities and durations with known weather conditions. Capturing sweat profile snapshots under a variety of conditions enables predictions of hydration needs for future workouts, with an accuracy depending on the number and variety of snapshots. A single-use wearable of the type presented in this talk provides an efficient and cost- effective way to capture these snapshots. Some of the unique design and manufacturing challenges involved in bringing such devices to market will be discussed. For industrial workers, physical activity can extend over longer durations, be highly variable in intensity, and occur multiple times during a single day under variable weather conditions. Moreover, overheating impairs both physical strength and mental acuity, raising the likelihood of workplace injuries. Such workers benefit from a continuous monitoring devi...

Karl-Heinz Fritz Company: Cicor Aerosol jet technology offers capabilities in printing sensors in 2D and 3D, as well as a way to connect off the shelf components in a very efficient and space saving way. This presentation will give an overview about different ways to make best use of the capabilities SAVE THE DATE...

Speaker: Teemu Alajoki Organization: VTT SAVE THE DATE...

Neural implants have the potential to restore lost or impaired nervous system functions through electrical stimulation or recording of the brain. However, current neural implants suffer from a fundamental limitation: a mechanical mismatch with the soft host tissue of the central nervous system which can cause poor electrode-tissue contact, unspecific stimulation or recording, and chronic scarring. At Neurosoft Bioelectronics, we have developed soft neural electrodes that address these limitations. Our electrodes are made of more compliant materials that seamlessly interface with the brain, promoting the long-term bio-integration of the devices and reducing surgical risks opening new avenues in the field of Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI). SAVE THE DATE...

Ehsan Faegh Company: CCL Industries, Imprint Energy The rapid growth of smart electronics and internet-connected devices has spurred the demand for compact, flexible and energy-efficient power sources. Printed batteries have emerged as highly promising alternatives to traditional bulky batteries, such as AA or AAA, offering a distinctive solution by seamlessly integrating energy storage directly into electronic components and systems. In recent years, lithium-ion batteries have dominated the market, however, the lithium-based batteries face several challenges, including lammability, toxicity and disposability concerns, and regulatory challenges related to shipping. Given the importance of safety in smart electronics applications, the adoption of environmentally friendly battery chemistries becomes paramount. Imprint Energy has pioneered an ultrathin and flexible Zinc battery technology designed to meet the demanding power requirements of cellular applications across a wide range of operating temperatures, from -35°C to 60°C. Our innovative battery solution boasts a remarkable peak power of >1500 mW in a small form-factor. Compared to lithium chemistries, Imprint Energy batteries excel in multiple performance aspects. A significant advantage of Imprint Energy zinc batteries is their non-hazardous classification, eliminating transport and operational limitations associated with hazardous goods like batteries containing lithium. This makes Zinc batteries particularly appealing f...