Abstract
Description
Printed and thin film transistor circuits will become an $8 Billion market in
10 years, from just $10 Million in 2009. They will drive lighting, displays,
signage, electronic products, medical disposables, smart packaging, smart
labels and much more besides. The chemical, plastics, printing, electronics
and other industries are cooperating to make it happen. Already, over 500
organisations are developing printed transistors and memory, with first
products being sold commercially in 2009.
The growth over the longer timescale, from 2009-2029, will be very similar to
the early growth of the silicon chip market in the same interval. In other
words, the twenty years from 1978 to 1998 saw a similar starting and finishing
value of sales of silicon chips. History is repeating itself with the printed
equivalent over the next twenty years, though not by taking much market share
from silicon chips in the first fifteen years. Do not follow the herd into the
well aired aspects of this subject. Gain advantage by understanding all the
important aspects and opportunities.
Who should read this report
This report addresses two types of reader. Industrialists, investors and
researchers with scientific training can read the report in the order
presented. For the first time, they will see the big picture of what is
happening and about to happen across the whole world in this subject. This
includes the profiles, activities and intentions of 150 leading organisations
in this field. We analyse and compare what is happening in 16 countries. Such
information is not gathered in any other document. The report also gives the
rapidly evolving choices of materials, device designs, chemistry and
manufacturing processes for these devices - again a unique analysis. However,
this report will also be useful for those with only a rudimentary
understanding of science and engineering who seek to understand how the
printed electronics revolution will greatly benefit society while creating
billion dollar businesses and when and where this will happen.
We start with some descriptions appropriate for the beginner, opening up the
subject with as little complexity and jargon as possible.
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