The signs continue to be set for growth in the organic and printed electronics industry. This is the clear message of the latest business climate survey conducted by the OE-A (Organic and Printed Electronics Association), a working group within VDMA (Mechanical Engineering Industry Association). Three quarters of the survey participants expect the industry to continue its positive development in the coming year.
ADPV Limited, a Hong Kong-based provider of CIGS photovoltaic solutions, has signed a joint development contract with Solliance, a partnership of R&D organisations from The Netherlands, Belgium and Germany working in thin film photovoltaic solar energy. The contract concerns the development of two-step electroplated CIGS modules.
Sun Chemical (Parsippany, (NJ), USA) and its parent company DIC have acquired Gwent Electronic Materials, a leading manufacturer of conductive inks, pastes and powders for the printed electronic market. With the acquisition of the UK-based company, Sun Chemical will expand its leading global position in the printed electronics marketplace.
