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Printed Electronics USA 2008 Showcases Potential of Technology

Opportunities for printed electronics continue to emerge, with companies ranging from corporate giants such as BASF, DuPont, Nokia and Evonik to innovative manufacturers such as Soligie, Konarka, Kovio and Plextronics offering looks at what the future may hold.

At a time when the world’s economy is under tremendous pressure, there are few areas that are enjoying strong growth. One such area is the emerging field of printed electronics (PE). The idea is an intriguing one: by using low-cost printing processes to make certain electronic products such as RFID tags, solar cells, display screens, batteries and countless other applications, manufacturers can cut their costs and speed up production dramatically. Estimates as to...

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