Printed electronics, energy storage, and semiconductor technologies are driving the next wave of innovation. CCL Industries & Imprint Energy introduce ultrasafe, flexible zinc-based printed batteries, offering a non-toxic, high-performance alternative to lithium-ion for IoT, wearables, and smart shipping labels. Fraunhofer FEP showcases vacuum deposition breakthroughs for next-gen organic, thin-film, and tandem photovoltaics, utilizing electron beam and plasma-enhanced coatings. Brewer Science is transforming water quality monitoring with real-time, low-cost sensor technologies. Fujikura Kasei presents high-performance sintering adhesives and shielding materials, enhancing semiconductor reliability. Meanwhile, Novo Nordisk tackles the challenge of applying conductive electrodes to 3D geometries in aseptic production, seeking innovative material solutions. These cutting-edge developments are shaping the future of smart electronics, sustainable energy, and advanced manufacturing.
CCL Industries & Imprint Energy | Ultrasafe Printed Batteries for Smart Electronics
Fraunhofer FEP | Vacuum coating for next generation PV
Brewer Science | Towards Ubiquitous Water Quality Monitoring
Fujikura Kasei | DOTITE Electrically Conductive Sintering Adhesives & Package Level Shielding for Semiconductors
Novo Nordisk | The challenge of applying electrodes to a 3D geometry used in aseptic production
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CCL Industries & Imprint Energy | Ultrasafe Printed Batteries for Smart Electronics
Ehsan Faegh
The rapid growth of smart electronics and internet-connected devices has spurred the demand for compact, flexible and energy-efficient power sources. Printed batteries have emerged as highly promising alternatives to traditional bulky batteries, such as AA or AAA, offering a distinctive solution by seamlessly integrating energy storage directly into electronic components and systems.
In recent years, lithium-ion batteries have dominated the market, however, the lithium-based batteries face several challenges, including lammability, toxicity and disposability concerns, and regulatory challenges related to shipping. Given the importance of safety in smart electronics applications, the adoption of environmentally friendly battery chemistries becomes paramount.
Imprint Energy has pioneered an ultrathin and flexible Zinc battery technology designed to meet the demanding power requirements of cellular applications across a wide range of operating temperatures, from -35°C to 60°C. Our innovative battery solution boasts a remarkable peak power of >1500 mW in a small form-factor.
Compared to lithium chemistries, Imprint Energy batteries excel in multiple performance aspects. A significant advantage of Imprint Energy zinc batteries is their non-hazardous classification, eliminating transport and operational limitations associated with hazardous goods like batteries containing lithium. This makes Zinc batteries particularly appealing for powering smart shipping labels, where safe and unrestricted transportation is essential.
Imprint Energy employs a cutting-edge manufacturing process utilizing screen and stencil printing technologies. The high-throughput sheet and roll-to-roll process ensures efficient and scalable production, enabling widespread adoption.
Herein, we present emerging applications where printed batteries can revolutionize smart electronics. These applications span across wearable devices, Internet of Things (IoT) sensors, flexible displays, electronic textiles, and medical devices and patches. We discuss the advantages offered by printed batteries produced at Imprint Energy in terms of safety, size, shape, weight, flexibility and seamless integration, which enable the development of innovative and user-friendly smart electronic products.
Join us on 22-23 October 2025 in Berlin, Germany, for Perovskite Connect—co-located with The Future of Electronics RESHAPED. This conference and exhibition bring together the global perovskite industry to discuss the latest technological advancements, commercial breakthroughs, and emerging collaborations. Stay ahead of the curve as new ideas, projects, and ecosystems take shape.
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Fraunhofer FEP | Vacuum coating for next generation PV
Christian May
The presentation will discuss vacuum deposition technologies developed by Fraunhofer FEP for next generation organic, thin-film and tandem devices.
Focus is on large area deposition of barrier, electrode and active layers on rigid and flexible substrates in sheet-to sheet and roll-to-roll technology.
Key Takeaways from This Session:
From Feasibility to Pilot Production – How Fraunhofer FEP supports product development at every stage.
Innovative Coating Technologies – Insights from public and industry projects.
Electron Beam & Plasma Technologies – Enhancing surface treatments and coatings.
High-Rate Plasma-Activated Thermal & Electron Beam PVD – Principles, materials, and applications.
Plasma-Assisted Evaporation for Barrier Films – Sustainable packaging solutions.
Advanced Transparent Conductive Oxides – High mobility, low-temperature synthesis, and low-damage processes.
Flexible Transparent Electrodes – Applications in solar cells, OLEDs, touchscreens, and smart windows.
Barrier & Encapsulation Solutions – Protecting organic electronics and perovskite materials.
High-Resolution FE-SEM Analysis – Exploring ion-polished cross-sections of solar cells.
Brewer Science | Towards Ubiquitous Water Quality Monitoring
Adam Scotch
Water quality monitoring is essential, yet traditional methods are often slow and cumbersome. Brewer Science is revolutionizing the field with advanced low-cost sensors and innovative chemistry solutions, enabling real-time, distributed monitoring.
Key Takeaways from This Session:
Low-Cost Sensors for Distributed Monitoring – Making water quality assessment more accessible and efficient.
Brewer Science’s Inflect® Water Quality System – A breakthrough in environmental sensing.
Water Sensing Array – Enhancing detection capabilities.
Chemistry at the Core – Expertise in ion-selective membranes (ISM), polymers, and ionophores.
Sensor + Flow System – A complete approach for accurate and reliable water analysis.
Fujikura Kasei | DOTITE Electrically Conductive Sintering Adhesives & Package Level Shielding for Semiconductors
David Dewey
In this presentation, you will learn about advanced materials and processes that enhance semiconductor performance, including:
Sintering Adhesives & Bonding Solutions
Pressureless Full Sintering Adhesive: A resinless, non-nano silver-based sintering paste with exceptional electrical and thermal conductivity.
Partial Sintering Adhesive: Designed for applications requiring versatile bonding and sintering performance.
Package-Level Shielding Materials
Screen Printing & Vacuum Printing Processes: Innovative shielding solutions for precise, high-performance semiconductor packaging.
Novo Nordisk | The challenge of applying electrodes to a 3D geometry used in aseptic production
Nikolaj Eusebius Jakobsen
Novo Nordisk A/S supplies nearly 50% of the world’s insulin for treatment of diabetes, and 34 million people are using our diabetes care products. We are also develop and supplying medicine for growth disorder, hemophilia, and obesity.
In Manufacturing Development - AP Innovation & Development, we are working on concepts for future aseptic production. As part of this we are developing a new concept, where we need to place a conductive pattern on the outside of the 3D surface of a plastic part. On top of being in a aseptic environment the conductive pattern and the plastic part will also have drug contact, so the materials have to be compatible with our drug products. This gives a very limited solution space and I would love to get suggestions on how to do it.
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