Printable electronics
Flexible functional materials, such as printable electronics, have inherent properties that classical silicon semiconductor technologies can never offer. Their flexible form means that they can be used to build displays and panels that can be rolled-up or laminated directly onto surfaces using low cost production facilities.
CPI has led the way in bringing the Plastic Electronics Technology Centre (PETeC) to the North East of England, focusing initially on offering a prototyping service for printable electronics.
Printable electronics are already being incorporated into consumer products. CPI’s focus on this area gives us the opportunity for leadership in a new generation of products such as real-time electronic newspapers, electronic tags, intelligent interactive packaging, handheld medical diagnostic devices, flexible e-paper for interactive e-books, reports and advertisements, electro-textiles for smart fashion and sportswear and energy in the form of fuel cells, solar cells and batteries.