https://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/tag/52/conductive-inks IDTechEx provides independent analysis on the development and application of RFID, Printed Electronics, Photovoltaics and Energy Harvesting en Copyright (C) IDTechEx Ltd IDTechEx's expansive portfolio of advanced materials and critical minerals research reports provides a range of technologies from graphene and carbon nanotubes to conductive inks and advanced coatings. This article covers some of their main applications and use considerations.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/graphene-cnts-and-coatings-next-generation-advanced-materials/34401?rsst2id=52https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/graphene-cnts-and-coatings-next-generation-advanced-materials/34401?rsst2id=52Tue, 17 Feb 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) In-mold electronics (IME) is a manufacturing technology that prioritizes functionality and the seamless integration of electrical components into 3D structures. This article covers the use of IME for a sophisticated and lightweight aesthetic and some of the market forecasts over the next ten years.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/electronic-adhesives-meet-thermoforming-for-in-mold-electronics/34270?rsst2id=52https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/electronic-adhesives-meet-thermoforming-for-in-mold-electronics/34270?rsst2id=52Fri, 16 Jan 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) The sleekening and thinning down of electronics is a trend that isn't expected to leave any time soon, as miniaturization, seamlessness, and ease of use continue to be driving factors behind the technological developments across a number of industries. This article explores in-mold electronics, photovoltaics, conductive inks, and flexible batteries.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/seamless-versatile-and-flexible-electronics-with-idtechex/33891?rsst2id=52https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/seamless-versatile-and-flexible-electronics-with-idtechex/33891?rsst2id=52Thu, 16 Oct 2025 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Silver-flake-based inks currently dominate the conductive inks market, but the outlook for non-silver inks is set to change dramatically over the coming decade, with a CAGR of 24%. Stretchable/thermoformable inks and copper inks will seize the largest market share, driven by applications such as in-mold electronics, wearable electrodes, and RFID & smart packaging.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/growing-opportunities-for-non-silver-conductive-inks/31635?rsst2id=52https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/growing-opportunities-for-non-silver-conductive-inks/31635?rsst2id=52Thu, 29 Aug 2024 ZZZc.obrien@idtechex.com (Dr Conor O'Brien) Wednesday 3 July 2024 - Introduction to the broad family of conductive inks; Status and outlook for the dominant conductive ink type, silver flake-based ink, including an assessment of current demand and a ten-year forecast; Overview of emerging applications; Critical assessment of the outlook for non-silver inks such as stretchable/thermoformable inks and copper inks.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/upcoming-webinar-key-emerging-applications-for-conductive-inks/31264?rsst2id=52https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/upcoming-webinar-key-emerging-applications-for-conductive-inks/31264?rsst2id=52Thu, 20 Jun 2024 ZZZa.garrington@idtechex.com (Annick Garrington) Tuesday 29 November 2022 - This webinar includes case studies showing successful commercialization examples from 2022 across multiple market sectors; Discussion of anticipated announcements in 2023; Brief assessment of the status and potential of printed/flexible electronics; and Identification and assessment of technological gaps likely to be an R&D focus in 2023https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/webinar-with-q-a-printed-flexible-electronics-what-to-watch-in-2023/28023?rsst2id=52https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/webinar-with-q-a-printed-flexible-electronics-what-to-watch-in-2023/28023?rsst2id=52Wed, 16 Nov 2022 ZZZa.garrington@idtechex.com (Annick Garrington) Wednesday 10 November 2021 - The accelerating transition of printed/flexible electronics from technology push to market pull; Applications of printed/flexible electronic technologies that have been commercialized over the last 12 months; Roadmap for future adoption; A selection of both technical and commercial developments within the sector over the last year.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/webinar-with-q-a-the-year-in-printed-flexible-electronics-2021/25055?rsst2id=52https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/webinar-with-q-a-the-year-in-printed-flexible-electronics-2021/25055?rsst2id=52Wed, 27 Oct 2021 ZZZa.garrington@idtechex.com (Annick Garrington) We are looking for entrepreneurial, enthusiastic people to join IDTechEx to apply their technical knowledge. You will be involved with technology scouting, market research and consultancy in a rapidly growing, exciting, global firm.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/technology-analyst-careers-at-idtechex-positions-available/21785?rsst2id=52https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/technology-analyst-careers-at-idtechex-positions-available/21785?rsst2id=52Wed, 24 Mar 2021 ZZZn.fifield@idtechex.com (Natalie Fifield) Conductive inks are a long-established technology, however, technology rarely stands still, and there is extensive innovation within the conductive ink space. Particle-free inks are an especially promising example with multiple advantages and applications.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/particle-free-conductive-inks-an-advantageous-alternative/23215?rsst2id=52https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/particle-free-conductive-inks-an-advantageous-alternative/23215?rsst2id=52Wed, 10 Mar 2021 ZZZm.dyson@IDTechEx.com (Dr Matthew Dyson) Given the exciting properties, graphene has always been linked as a revolutionary material for the electronics industry. CVD graphene is cited as the ideal solution in providing a perfect single layer produced in a low cost continuous R2R process, but the manufacturing and commercial reality have proved very different. After a long period of research, and with players regularly exiting and entering the field, we are only now starting to see this technology mature and the dawn of the commercial reality.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/cvd-graphene-for-electronic-applications-2021-status-and-outlook/23047?rsst2id=52https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/cvd-graphene-for-electronic-applications-2021-status-and-outlook/23047?rsst2id=52Mon, 15 Feb 2021 ZZZr.collins@IDTechEx.com (Dr Richard Collins) The remarkable price increases in particular US stocks, most notably GameStop, made the news last week as the power of retail investors to move markets became clear. On Monday 1st Feb, the BBC reported that silver prices increased by around 10 % as retail investors turned their attention to commodities, reaching a 5-month high of almost $950/kg.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/silver-price-volatility-could-affect-conductive-ink-composition/22962?rsst2id=52https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/silver-price-volatility-could-affect-conductive-ink-composition/22962?rsst2id=52Wed, 03 Feb 2021 ZZZm.dyson@IDTechEx.com (Dr Matthew Dyson) IDTechEx have released a new market research report on materials for printed/flexible electronics - materials for OLEDs, photovoltaics (OPV), thin film transistors (OTFTs), photodetectors (OPDs). Also carbon nanotubes, perovskites, quantum dots, functional inorganic inks, component attachment materials, conductive inks.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/new-report-from-idtechex-on-materials-for-printed-flexible-electronics/22265?rsst2id=52https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/new-report-from-idtechex-on-materials-for-printed-flexible-electronics/22265?rsst2id=52Fri, 13 Nov 2020 ZZZa.garrington@idtechex.com (Annick Garrington) Emerging Application Opportunities for Conductive Inks - Conductive inks are an established market of over $2bn, with screen-printed conductive traces for silicon solar panels by far the dominant application. However, there is also much innovation in the sector.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/join-the-idtechex-webinar-on-conductive-inks-thursday-22-october/21919?rsst2id=52https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/join-the-idtechex-webinar-on-conductive-inks-thursday-22-october/21919?rsst2id=52Thu, 15 Oct 2020 ZZZa.garrington@idtechex.com (Annick Garrington) The new IDTechEx report, "Sensors 2021-2041" uniquely analyses the whole subject in the light of such seismic changes as the COVID-19 virus. The sensor business is in turmoil. The industries that spend most on sensors are changing as are the sensors.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/sensors-post-covid-electrification-bionics-technology-breakthroughs/21427?rsst2id=52https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/sensors-post-covid-electrification-bionics-technology-breakthroughs/21427?rsst2id=52Sun, 16 Aug 2020 ZZZp.harrop@IDTechEx.com (Dr Peter Harrop) The metal additive manufacturing market will be negatively impacted by the 2020 pandemic. Despite this short-to-mid-term setback, the industry is forecast to rise and exceed $10Bn within the next 10-years. The emerging and established printer players grab nearly all of the headlines, but most of this forecast annual revenue will be in material sales in which there is great untapped potential.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/9-materials-science-start-ups-changing-metal-additive-manufacturing/21421?rsst2id=52https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/9-materials-science-start-ups-changing-metal-additive-manufacturing/21421?rsst2id=52Tue, 11 Aug 2020 ZZZr.collins@IDTechEx.com (Dr Richard Collins)