Printing Revolution Series #2: Printing Electronics

We have all seen them, those flexible, lightweight, printed electronics – and it is clear that they are taking the printing industry to a whole new level. This week in part 2 of our Printing Revolution Series we are taking a look at these mini masterpieces and how they will make a major impact.

Firstly, what exactly is printing electronics and how is it done? Essentially printing electronics refers to the process of printing electronic circuits using a printer. Until very recently, the ability to achieve large-scale, economical printing electronics was more of a dream than reality, due in large part to issues with unstable inks or the high temperatures, but recent innovations have made it that much easier.

Check out this video that talks about the innovations with this revolutionary new type of printing and how it is done:

Printing electronics in packaging is soon to become a huge trend in the packaging industry. The ability to combine unique packaging with the interaction created by an electronic additive will easily make a package more attractive and more effective in garnering consumer attention.

At Packaging Technologies Inc. we strive to be up-to-date and informed, and that means keeping up with the latest printing trends, including printing electronics. For more about this or any of the other innovation changes in the printing industry, please contact us by calling 1-800-303-5883.