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Load bearing structures that are also electronic or electrical are called structural electronics. This two-for-one approach can be more reliable, attractive and long-lived and saves space. With a vehicle, saving weight also reaps dividends, such as when devices and circuits are applied experimentally to an electric car or plane that travels much further on a single charge as a consequence.

Initially 3D printing was used to make limited-functionality models and prototypes, before embarking upon the expensive business of fabricating tooling to produce a final product. In recent years however, there has been a move to adopt the technology as full-scale manufacturing solution and a wider user base which is now able to have access to desktop manufacturing platforms. The result: highly customised products and a growth in complexity (mult...

According to a report published by IDTechEx, the 3D printing materials market is expected to increase from $800m in 2013 to $8bn by 2025.3D printing is already common in aerospace, orthopaedic, jewellery and dental sectors, and is becoming more common in education, military, architecture, medical research and automotive sectors. This is because 3D printing is no longer used just for one-off pieces and prototypes, but for final part production of ...

First came the significant investment from the materials community but now the equipment industry has turned its attention to printed electronics as a growth opportunity. New IDTechEx research for the report 'Printing Equipment for Printed Electronics 2014-2025' has identified 93 organisations from around the world involved in the supply of equipment

The market for hybrid and pure electric cars that meet authorised standards is set to be $188bn billion in 2025 according to IDTechEx analysis. However, the world has changed for cars overall and now big is not always beautiful for mainstream car manufacture and EVs will reflect this writes Dr Peter Harrop, Chairman of IDTechEx.

Disruptive sensor technologies that will enable new applications for wearable devices and the Internet of Things (IoT) will be examined at Printed Electronics USA in Santa Clara California (Nov 19-20). Several companies exhibiting at the show have already products and solutions designed for the IoT. In particular, attendees will be able to see printed temperature and gas sensors, as well as printed photodetectors that can give vision to surfaces.

Electric and hybrid vehicles for use in construction, agriculture and mining will be a market worth $30bn by 2025, predicts a report published by market research analysts IDTechEx. The report, titled 'Electric Vehicles for Construction, Agriculture and Mining 2015-2025', offers an in-depth explanation of the claim, with detailed forecasts, comparisons and assessments.

The forecasts suggest wearable technology will be a $70bn market and in two week’s time the players in this emerging market will be making their way to IDTechEx’s Wearable Technology LIVE! USA 2014 conference and exhibition in Santa Clara, California (Nov 19-20). The event is co-located with a series of highly relevant and synergic tradeshows and conferences on Printed Electronics, Energy Harvesting and Storage and the Internet of Thi...

Structural electronics (SE) is one of the most important emerging technologies this century. It is all about multi-functionality; dumb structural components that traditionally provided mechanical stability are now bestowed with electronic and electric functionality – aircraft fuselage, car body, even plastic coating on a cable and the humble printed circuit board.

Although glucose test strips have improved the lives of millions of diabetic patients who need to monitor their blood glucose level on a regular basis, the days of high margin disposable glucose test strips may be coming to an end. This may benefit company’s developing alternative products for glucose monitoring, which do not require patients to cut themselves multiple times a day.