The possibilities and the diversity of printed electronics in the automotive industry
Capacitive touch controls and in-mould electronics for automotive applications Quad Industries from Belgium designs and produces versatile and robust capacitive touch sensors and in-mold electronics (IME) that are specifically designed for automotive applications. The...
Smart Health Patches to Run Smart
Pretty soon, runners will be able to analyze their running technique in a way they have never been able to do before. Dutch start-up ATO-gear has teamed up with Quad Industries to develop a printed pressure-sensitive insole that tracks every movement of the runner’s foot.
Enabling the Internet of Things
allóra Factory has created a range of sensors for tracking a wide variety of parameters, from the temperature in supermarket freezers all the way to attendance levels in offices. They recently teamed up with Quad Industries to develop a push-button sensor.
“Co-development is key to unleashing the vast potential of printed electronics”
Printed electronics represents an enormous potential in a world of interconnected appliances. But there is still a large gap between the technology that is available and the potential for real-life applications. “That’s why we are focusing so strongly on intensive collaboration with our customers,” says Wim Christiaens, R&D director at Quad Industries.