Emerging Trends in Flexible Electronics

Abstract

This research service analyzes the emerging trends in flexible electronics and the application sectors catered to including consumer electronics, defense, healthcare, energy and so on.

Table of Contents

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Research Scope and Segmentation

• Research Methodology

Noteworthy Developments

• Key Findings and Industry Trends

2. TECHNOLOGY PRIMER

Organic Electronics

• Key Processing Technologies

Assessment of Opportunities in Application Sectors

• Technology Penetration in End-User Segments--Future Scenario

3. ADOPTION FACTOR ANALYSIS

Key Technology Drivers

• Key Technology Challenges

Flexible Displays

• Flexible Memories
• Flexible RFID Tags

4. INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENTS

Accelerating Innovations in Stretchable Electronics--The STELLA Project

• Advanced Flexible Electronics Technology for RFID Applications
• Integrated Battery-Display Module for Low-Cost Applications
• Advancing Electronics Integration in Flexible Substrates
• The Much Awaited Breakthrough in OLED Encapsulation
• Effective Encapsulation and Roll-to-Roll Manufacturing Developments
• Mobile e-Reader Integrated with Innovative Rolled Display
• EpLar--Cost-Effective Manufacturing of Flexible Displays

Enabling Flexible Displays with Electronic Ink and Advanced Controller Chips

• State-Of-The-Art Flexible Silicon Integrated Circuits
• Innovative Electrochromics--Driving Color Change for Low-Power Applications
• High-Performance Flexible Batteries for Embedded Power Solutions
• Initiatives toward Overcoming Manufacturing Challenges

5. ASSESSMENT OF INDUSTRY TRENDS

Funding and R&D Initiatives in Europe

• Funding and R&D Initiatives in North America
• Funding and R&D Initiatives in Asia

Value Chain Background

• Strategies to Value Chain Development

Technology Roadmap

• Prioritizing Future Needs and Strategic Closure of Technology Gaps
• Analyst Insights

6. PATENTS AND KEY INDUSTRY PARTICIPANTS

Key Patents

• Worldwide Patent Trends

Key Contacts

• Glossary

7. DECISION SUPPORT DATABASE

Prevalence of Asthma--World (2002 to 2012)

• Prevalence of Diabetes--World (2002 to 2012)
• Government Healthcare Expenditure--World (2002 to 2012)
• Total Number of Retail Stores--World (2002 to 2012)
• Manufacturing Enterprises--World (2002 to 2012)
• Mobile Subscribers--World (2002 to 2012)
• Military Expenditure--World (2002 to 2012)
• Newsprint Production--World (2002 to 2012)