12 August 2025
Perovskite Connect 2025: The Global Stage for Perovskite Solar Innovation
Perovskite Connect 2025 is shaping up to be the must-attend event for the perovskite industry , bringing together leading innovators, researchers, and manufacturers from across the globe.
Taking place on 22–23 October 2025 at the ECC in Berlin , this specialist conference will run alongside the flagship Future of Electronics RESHAPED show.
The agenda will spotlight the entire perovskite value chain — from materials and production processes to cutting-edge applications in solar energy and beyond.
In addition to its high-level talks, Perovskite Connect will offer an international exhibition and abundant networking opportunities.
In this preview, we highlight just a few of the speakers and themes that will define the event. You can view the full program and details here .
Next-Generation Perovskite Solar Developers In an earlier feature , we introduced several perovskite PV pioneers — including Microquanta, Oxford PV, Perovskia, and Swift Solar. Perovskite Connect 2025 will welcome many more notable solar technology companies:
Halocell Energy will unveil its fully scalable roll-to-roll printing process for producing lightweight, flexible perovskite solar modules. These modules are optimised for low-light conditions and extended lifetimes, making them ideal for IoT devices requiring long-term autonomous operation. Beyond Silicon (USA) will focus on its solution-processing method for manufacturing bifacial perovskite/silicon tandem panels, offering potential c...
11 August 2025
Heraeus Electronics | Thick Film Whitepaper: Large-Format Printing of PTC 4980 Self-Regulating Heater Inks
Zachary Kelly, PhD . - Senior Research Scientist, Heraeus Electronics, Conshohocken, Pennsylvania Introduction Understanding PTC 4980 and Its Benefits Key Features of PTC 4980 Design Principles for PTC Heating Solutions Case Study: Improving Large-Format PTC Heater Performance 5.1 Initial Challenges Identified 5.2 Optimized Design and Manufacturing Process 5.3 Key Takeaways and Industry Implications Conclusion We are Exhibiting in Berlin. Visit our booth at the TechBlick event on 22-23 October 2025 in Berlin . Contact us for your special discount coupon to attend This paper has been carefully compiled by Heraeus Electronics. Although the content is considered accurate, we cannot guarantee that this paper is suitable for any application. The descriptions and engineering data shown here have been compiled by Heraeus Electronics using commonly accepted procedures, in conjunction with modern testing equipment, and have been compiled as according to the latest factual knowledge in our possession. 1. Introduction Printed electronics have revolutionized heating solutions across industries by enabling cost-effective, scalable, and customizable manufacturing processes. One of the critical advancements in this field is the use of Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) resistor pastes for self-regulating heaters. These materials offer inherent temperature control, reducing the need for external regulation mechanisms and ensuring safer, more energy-efficient heating solutions. Heraeus El...
7 August 2025
VueReal | Unlocking MicroLED’s Potential: Why Reference Design Kits Are the Key to Mass Adoption
Brad Martin , VueReal | bmartin@vuereal.com MicroLEDs promise to reshape the future of displays and lighting - with higher brightness, lower power consumption, and longer lifespans than OLEDs. But for most innovators, that promise has remained just out of reach. Not due to lack of ideas or demand, but because of one persistent barrier: access. That’s now starting to change, thanks to the arrival of Reference Design Kits (RDKs): pre-integrated microLED modules that empower engineers, designers, and developers to prototype and experiment - without custom fabrication, high-volume commitments, or massive investment. By dramatically lowering the barrier to entry and leveraging flexible manufacturing methods, RDKs are unlocking a new era of innovation - accelerating both the pace of discovery and the path to mass adoption. We are Exhibiting! Visit our booth at the MicroLED Connect & AR/VR Connect in Eindhoven on 24-25 September 2025 The Real Bottleneck: Access, Not Imagination Unlike OLED panels - which are widely available for prototyping and development - microLEDs have historically been locked behind technical and supply chain hurdles. Most companies simply can’t get their hands on the technology. Traditional microLED manufacturing typically requires highly specialized equipment, high-volume commitments, and extensive engineering integration, putting it out of reach for the majority of companies. Even those who want to explore microLEDs in earnest are left to imagine ...
29 July 2025
Voltera | Printing a Control Board for a Line Following Robot with Silver Ink on FR1
Prototyping robotics offers great potential in electronics education, providing a fun way to learn about sensors and motion control. Building a line-following robot can be both educational and practical, with applications in automated delivery systems and robot racing competitions. Contact: sales@voltera.io or +1 888-381-3332 ext: 1 MATERIALS USED Voltera Conductor 3 silver ink Voltera T4 solder paste Voltera solder wire SUBSTRATES USED FR1 board TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES V-One PCB printer Bambu Lab 3D printer Nordson EFD 7018395 dispensing tip Walfront infrared proximity sensors Texas Instruments L293DNE motor driver Texas Instruments NE555DR timers LEDs Rivets We are Exhibiting! Visit our booth at the TechBlick Berlin on 22-23 October 2025 Project overview Purpose The goal of this project was to prototype a circuit board that controls a line-following robot, using a simple design that could be used to teach electronics in a hands-on way. Design For the control board, we separated the ground traces and other signal traces on opposite sides of the FR1 board, with through-holes to mount key components like the 16-pin L293DNE motor driver. These through-holes also serve to accommodate other components such as LEDs, infrared proximity sensors, and motors, which could not be surface-mounted due to their size and functional requirements. Figure 1: Circuit design We divided the robot’s main body into small parts and printed them with a 3D printer. Desired outcome Once connected to pow...
12 August 2025
Global Map of The Future of Electronics RESHAPED conference and exhibition
The Future of Electronics RESHAPED ECC, Berlin, Germany | 22 & 23 OCT 2025 Join us in Berlin on 22–23 October 2025 for The Future of Electronics RESHAPED — the global home of Additive, Printed, Sustainable, Hybrid, Wearable and 3D Electronics. World-Class Agenda - 100 Onsite Talks From Around the World! The map below highlights where our speakers for The Future of Electronics RESHAPED event are coming from — a testament to the truly global scope of our agenda. World-class experts will showcase the latest innovations and application developments. Register NOW at early bird rate Perovskite Connect This year, we are excited to co-locate the first-ever Perovskite Connect event alongside The Future of Electronics RESHAPED conference and exhibition. There will be a combined agenda. Perovskite Connect is the only event worldwide dedicated to the fast-growing perovskite industry. The speaker map below shows just how global this event also is — with world-leading experts and innovators joining us from across the globe. All attendees will have full access to both events Global Exhibition Floor - over 90 exhibitors from around the world An incredible tabletop exhibition featuring 90+ companies . Here you can immerse yourself in the world of Additive, Printed, Sustainable, 3D and Wearable Electronics! Explore NOW ACT NOW: Exhibition Booths Almost Sold Out The exhibition floor is almost sold out with only a few spots available. Contact Tom@TechBlick.com now if you wish to join...
8 August 2025
TechBlick Insights: Shear thinning, printed MCUs on PET, Ultrafine metal mesh films, perovskite solar vs Si solar, perovskite stability, microdispensed QDs for microLEDs, and more
In this newsletter we cover the following Shear thinning of jetted solder and glue for assembly Fully printed double sided MCU on PET substrates? Ultrafine Cu mesh for transparent conductive films for touch, heating, security, etc film applications? Perovskite solar panels outperform the current silicon-based commercial panels, but what about cost? Perovskite solar panels are highly promising not just for utility-grade, but also for indoor light harvesting. Perovskite encapsulation for enhanced stability Microdispensing quantum dots for color conversion How will perovskite panels perform in the 'real world'? We cover these points by sharing short (1min or so) handpicked snippets from their live recent talks at TechBlick, Future of Electronics RESHAPED and Perovskite Connect conferences and exhibitions Join us at TechBlick’s Future of Electronics RESHAPED conference and exhibitions in Berlin on 22 and 23 OCT 2025. This is the global home of the additive, printed, 3D hybrid and sustainable electronics, bringing the entire value chain together, from innovators to suppliers and end users. This year as a special theme we will also collocate Perovskite Connect alongside the same show Explore program here now: The Future of Electronics RESHAPED Shear thinning of jetted solder and glue for assembly Shear thinning is one of the most important physical phenomena in jetting - or in fact in all of printed electronics! This is the physical mechanism on which much of the printed e...
4 August 2025
Developing a Custom Carbon Ink for Printing a Variable Resistor on PET
Custom resistive inks are formulated with carbon, metal, or hybrid particles, along with binders and solvents, to support applications in dimmers, sensors, and potentiometers. Their resistivity can be adjusted through particle concentration or trace geometry while balancing viscosity and adhesion. Contact: sales@voltera.io or +1 888-381-3332 ext: 1 MATERIALS USED Carbon black Polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP) 2-(2-Butoxyethoxy)ethyl acetate Ethanol Voltera Conductor 3 silver ink ACI FS0142 flexible silver Ink Solder wire SUBSTRATES USED Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) 2" × 3" FR1 board TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES NOVA materials dispensing system V-One PCB printer 150 µm Subrex nozzle Nordson EFD 7018333 dispensing tip Voltera disposable nozzle Dual asymmetric centrifugal mixer Magnetic stirrer Bambu X1 Carbon 3D printer We are Exhibiting! Visit our booth at the TechBlick Berlin on 22-23 October 2025 Project overview Purpose In this project, we demonstrate the development of a carbon resistive ink through testing different ink formulations and validating the performance through a potentiometer and an LED circuit. Design We divided the design into four parts: Developing the carbon resistive ink Printing the potentiometer circuit Printing the LED circuit 3D printing the enclosure with a sliding wiper Desired outcome The goal was to develop an ink with great printability, which, for this project, we measured by viscosity (between 1,000–10,000 cPs, compatible with direct ink writ...
27 July 2025
MicroLED and AR/VR Display Insights: Digital signage, stable QDs, red GaN, smart glasses, VC funding and More
MicroLED Displays for Digital Signage Insights from JCDecaux’s R&D Director, Thomas Morel, on next-generation microLED technologies for large-scale signage and outdoor displays. Quantum Dot Stability for MicroLED Color Conversion QNA Technology presents UV LED-based QD color conversion with enhanced stability for microLED applications. Advancements in Red GaN MicroLED Production Prof. Daisuke Lida (KAUST) discusses cutting-edge techniques to achieve high-efficiency red GaN microLEDs, addressing production and cost challenges. Key Features of Smart Glasses: Fashion & Vision Google AR Director Bernard Kress highlights fashion and prescription lens integration as the top factors shaping the future of AR smart glasses. Impact of Outer Shell on Cadmium Sulfide QD Performance Fraunhofer IAP’s Dr. Manuel Gensler explains how the outer shell diameter affects the optical and electronic performance of CdS quantum dots. VC Funding & Challenges for Semiconductor Startups Cyril Vančura (imec.xpand VC) shares why “fast fail” strategies don’t work for microLED and semiconductor startups, and how to secure sustainable growth. We cover these topics through short (1-minute) handpicked snippets from recent live talks at TechBlick, at Future of Electronics RESHAPED and MicroLED Connect + AR/VR Connect conferences and exhibition series. MicroLEDs for Digital Signage? JCDecaux a global leader in digital signage and has been using novel cutting-edge technologies and business models for many years....