Remarkable Changes of Emphasis Revealed at Printed Electronics USA 2006

Most players remain focussed on flexible plastic devices because that increases the potential tenfold with its potentially lower price, lower installation cost and applicability even in the most awkward locations.

The three talks from different parts of the US military illustrated how this sector is still advancing the technology and applications faster than most. Here the objective of reducing the weight of the warfighter’s pack by two-thirds is just as important as making everything serve many purposes, such as the tent that is an antenna and photovoltaic power supply.