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...
23 July 2025
Introducing the Perovskite Connect 2025 program: perovskite solar panels and novel materials
Perovskite Connect 2025 Conference and Exhibition | ECC, Berlin, Germany | 22 & 23 OCT 2025 | Co-located with Future of Electronics RESHAPED Europe 2025 Perovskite Connect 2025 is set to be the industry’s premier event, with a world-class agenda, exhibition and networking opportunities. Co-located with Europe’s leading printed electronics event, Perovskite-Connect will focus on the perovskite supply chain, solar applications, recent innovations, materials and processes. In this article we will introduce some of our speakers and themes at the event. You can explore the full agenda and event details here .
Perovskite solar applications – utility solar is not the only game in town
The main application for perovskite materials today, and the one that attracts most of the attention, is of course solar energy generation. While many companies focus on solar panels for utility – gird purposes, many companies are looking for alternative applications – such as indoor solar, agrivoltaics, building- and vehicle-integrated panels and more. At Perovskite-Connect, we will explore all of these themes! Here we show some of our planned talks that will focus on perovskite solar applications.
At Perovskite Connect 2025, Microquanta , China-based leading perovskite solar panel developer, will discuss the commercial readiness of perovskite PVs for utility-grade solar, and will share lessons the company has learned through real-world deployment and industrial validation. Microquanta believ...
9 July 2025
Additive and Green PCBs, Perovskite QD, Pick-and-Place for Flexible Hybrid Electronics, Nanscale printing, MicroLED Interconnects, Red GaNs, and more
In this newsletter we cover the following Is additive manufacturing of PCBs more environmentally friendly than traditional subtractive processes? | Lina Kadura from CEA-Liten Pick and place machines for Flexible Hybrid Electronics? | Irving Rodriquez, Essemtec Print nanoscale structures with varying or gradient material compositions? | Gauthier Briere, Atlant 3D Microdispensing in microLED interconnect production? | XTPl Can perovskite QDs be used as color conversion in microLED displays? | CEA Leti's Prof. François Templier How can the LED industry adapt to the needs of microLED displays? | ALLOS Semiconductor How will perovskite panels perform in the 'real world'? | Microquanta's Yang Chen Are microLEDs really more efficient than OLED displays? | UCSB, Prof. DenBaars We cover these points by sharing short (1min or so) handpicked snippets from their live recent talks at TechBlick and MicroLED Connect conferences and exhibitions Is additive manufacturing of PCBs more environmentally friendly than traditional subtractive processes? Lina Kadura from CEA-Liten presented at TechBlick Innovation Day in April 2025, showing that life cycle analysis (LCAs) demonstrate that the GWP index - the Global Warming Potential - can be reduced by 50% just by switching to additive, without even changing substrates away from FR5! This clearly demonstrates that additive electronics and printed electronics can make electronics more sustainable and greener
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1 July 2025
Perovskite Connect Conference and Exhibition: Latest Program Update
The first ever conference and exhibition worldwide focused on perovskite industry Explore the cutting-edge technology, manufacturing advances, and real-world applications of perovskites 🔷First-ever show worldwide dedicated to perovskite industry 🔷World-class global agenda 🔷Vibrant exhibition 🔷Masterclasses and tours Join us at the Perovskite Connect in Berlin on 22 and 23 OCT 2025 - the flagship global meeting point for applied research and industry. Explore & RESHAPE the Future of Perovskites– NOW! Next Early Birds Discount Ends on 18 July 2025 World-class global agenda - The next perovskite breakthroughs unveiled at at Perovskite Connect in Berlin! Incredible curated agenda featuring all the key players, material and component innovations, and manufacturing advances - from across the world. Speakers include the likes of Microquanta, Oxford PV, Swift Solar, Beyond Silicon, Inc., Caelux Corporation, SparkNano, Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin, Sofab Inks, CEA, Solaires Entreprises Inc, and many more. No other perovskite event worldwide will offer such an incredible global agenda focused on industry and applied research. Explore The Agenda NOW Next Early Birds Discount Ends on 18 July 2025 Dynamic tradeshow - Perovskite Connect - where the perovskite industry is on show The co-located exhibition floor showcases the depth and breadth of the global perovskite ecosystem featuring leading producers and pilot lines, material and equipment developers as well as applied research c...
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....
21 July 2025
Join the Metallization and Interconnection Workshop for Solar Cells (MIW) as a TechBlick visitor
Please note that just before the TechBlick Future of Electronics RESHPAED and Perovskite Connect conference on 22 and 23 OCT 2025 in Berlin, the 13th edition of the renowned Metallization and Interconnection Workshop for Solar Cells (MIW) will take place in Berlin during the same week. This specialized workshop focuses on current and emerging approaches to the metallization and interconnection of solar cells, attracting over 120 experts from industry and academia worldwide. Over the course of two days, a series of scientific presentations—selected through a rigorous review process—will be delivered. A key feature of the workshop is its strong emphasis on discussing results and trends, making it equally valuable for both newcomers and seasoned professionals. TechBlick has entered into a partnership with MIW so that visitors to TechBlick receive a discount of EUR 120 on the admission price for the MIW workshop. Further information about the MIW workshop can be found at https://miworkshop.info/...
1 July 2025
The Future of Electronics RESHAPED conference and exhibition: Program update (22 & 23 OCT 2025, Berlin)
The most important conference and exhibition worldwide dedicated to printed electroncis, additive electronics, sustainable electronics, wearable electronics, stretchable electronics, soft electronics, textile electronics and more https://www.techblick.com/electronicsreshaped Discover the Future of Additive, Printed, Sustainable, Hybrid, Wearable & 3D Electronics 🔷100 onsite talks 🔷90+ exhibitors 🔷12 masterclasses 🔷3 tours 🔷600+ participants Join us at Electronics RESHAPED in Berlin on 22 and 23 OCT 2025 - the flagship global meeting point for applied research and industry. Join the movement. Explore & RESHAPE the Future of Electronics – NOW! World-class agenda with 100 onsite talks - Breakthroughs reshaping tomorrow—on stage at TechBlick in Berlin! Incredible agenda including 100 talks organised in 4 parallel tracks from across the entire technology spectrum and across the globe. The agenda features Toyota, Lockheed Martin, Valeo, Antolin, Sato Global, GE Aerospace, Fuji, Panasonic, Kodak and many other incredible large and small companies as well as research centres. No other event worldwide offers such a cutting-edge and comprehensive agenda as TechBlick events. Explore The Agenda NOW Incredible tradeshow with 90+ exhibitors What happening next is already on show here! Dynamic tradeshow floor featuring over 90 exhibitors from around the world, showcasing their latest innovations and products. This is an incredible opportunity to explore the state-of-the-art in ...
6 June 2025
Roll-to-Roll Process to Transform the Creation of Flexible Printed Electronics in Healthcare | Linxens
Author : Sabine Kaced | sabine.kaced@linxens.com How can the Roll-to-Roll Process Transform the Creation of Flexible Printed Electronics in Healthcare? The healthcare industry is experiencing a revolution, driven by advancements in wearable devices and biosensors that monitor patients non-invasively and in real time. At the forefront of this transformation is the Roll-to-Roll (R2R) process, a manufacturing breakthrough that is reshaping how flexible printed electronics are created. Linxens Healthcare is leading the way in leveraging R2R technology and contract manufacturing capabilities to deliver cost-effective, scalable and precise solutions for innovative healthcare monitoring. Harnessing the power of Roll-to-Roll technology At Linxens Healthcare, we harness the power of the R2R process to produce cutting-edge electronic skin patches equipped with electrochemical sensors, integrated electronic components, and skin adhesives. With years of expertise in printed electronics and converting, Linxens Healthcare has established itself as a trusted partner for the development and manufacturing of flexible healthcare solutions. Inside the Roll-to-Roll Process: Driving Innovation in Healthcare R2R is a high-throughput manufacturing technique that involves the continuous processing of flexible substrates - such as plastic films, metal foils, or textiles - through various stages of printing, coating, and assembly. At Linxens Healthcare, we utilize advanced printing methods like scr...