Printed Electronics World

As part of the device miniaturization trend happening worldwide, consumer electronics are becoming increasingly streamlined, with conductive inks, flexible batteries, and other technologies making this possible. IDTechEx's portfolio of Printed & Flexible Electronics Research Reports and Subscriptions explores the latest developments across the sector.

With graphene having been coined a 'wonder material' and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) serving niche and emerging applications, IDTechEx's portfolio of Advanced Materials & Critical Minerals Research Reports and Subscriptions uncovers material truths in the form of research data that show the highlights and lowlights of these two advanced materials.

The surge in silver prices is placing increasing pressure on conductive ink manufacturers to develop alternative solutions for printed electronic applications, either with different conductive elements or lower silver content. This article details the technical challenges involved in developing a new ink formulation. The surging price of silver often dominates discussions around the conductive inks market.

In this video Dr Xiaoxi He discusses the value proposition of thin-film perovskite photovoltaics.

The ability to print electronics has revolutionized the miniaturization capabilities of technology. Streamlined, discreet, and flexible electronics are creating waves through the wearables and consumer device markets, with IDTechEx's portfolios of Printed & Flexible Electronics Research Reports and Subscriptions and Wearable Technology Research Reports and Subscriptions bringing the latest updates and developments across numerous technology types.

The global push toward decarbonization and renewable energy has kept next-generation solar technologies firmly in the spotlight. As analyzed in the newly released IDTechEx report "Perovskite Photovoltaics 2027-2037: Technologies, Markets & Trends", supported by government initiatives and surging private investments, perovskite photovoltaics (PV) remains one of the most intensely watched sectors in the energy transition.

The processes behind many modern technologies are underpinned by the advanced materials responsible for their function, many of which are covered in-depth in IDTechEx's portfolio of Advanced Materials & Critical Minerals Research Reports and Subscriptions. Conductive inks, advanced coatings, and low-loss materials are amongst the materials that are enabling key technologies from photovoltaics to devices with high frequencies, each facing with their own benefits and drawbacks.

From nuclear reactors to photovoltaics, clean and renewable energy is as hot a topic as any, with numerous players striving for scalability across the sector to lessen reliance on fossil fuels. IDTechEx's portfolio of Energy & Decarbonization Research Reports and Subscriptions is home to the most recent research across a number of renewable technology types and decarbonization strategies. Is widespread nuclear energy feasible?

Webinar: The Silver Squeeze: How Rising Costs Are Reshaping the Conductive Inks Market Presenter: Dr Conor O'Brien, Principal Technology Analyst, IDTechEx Date: Thursday 18 June 2026 Surging and volatile silver prices are placing increasing pressure on the conductive inks market, where silver remains the dominant choice due to its conductivity and reliability.

From lymphatic drainage tools to insulin pumps, the latest medical and wearable devices were showcased at the Med-Tech Expo 2026, where IDTechEx spoke with multiple companies making waves across the sector with their latest innovations. IDTechEx's portfolios of Healthcare and Wearable Technology Research Reports and Subscriptions cover some of the latest emerging trends and technologies.