Additive manufacturing of electronic devices and interconnects continues to advance with the evolution of new printing methods and associated conductive and dielectric material inks. This tutorial will review printing methods, materials, and applications. The ability to print smaller circuit features, ground planes, filled vias and printed “wire bonds” that interconnect the substrate to silicon devices will be described. Recent results from studies on medical and industrial sensors, printed RF components, high-temperature electronics, and high-power wide- bandgap SiC power electronics packages will be included.

Additive Manufacturing of Electronics (AME) is revolutionizing how we create circuits. This presentation dives into the world of AME for low-volume PCB production. We'll explore how this technology is transforming the game, from validating core functionalities to overcoming current hurdles. We'll also unpack the essential standards you need to meet, showcase the cutting-edge advancements, and chart the exciting roadmap for AME in PCB production.

Wearable skin sensors or ‘the smart skin’ offer new ways for remote monitoring to support the accessibility to and sustainability of healthcare systems along the entire care cycle: from healthy lifestyle to screening, diagnosis and post treatment surveillance.

Recent advances in technology printed electronics, in miniaturization of sensors and in photonics, have significantly contributed to the wearable technology. All of these sensors can be integrated into stretchable, flexible and breathable wearables which can be worn during weeks.

In this Masterclass you will learn about the Vital Signs wearable patch – an open platform for measurements of biophysical read-outs as well as about its potential applications for remote monitoring for well-being and heath. What is more, we will share how next generation wearable technology platform can address healthcare needs. We will also address challenges on the road ahead concerning manufacturing, durability of wear and signal reliability.

There are many details involved with screen printing. “Best practices” are discussed for proper set-up to ultimately to help improve control of thick film deposition. This class provides a understanding of the printing process to enable troubleshooting and solving printing problems. Along with printing, the drying/curing process is also a critical step, and the different types of drying process and equipment are described with recommendations on how to setup for optimum properties. Once dry, products need to be tested for performance, Test methods for measuring electrical, physical, and mechanical properties of processed parts will be touched on with recommendations for suitable equipment and materials.