More Than Just RFID

Why you should know about printed electronics

Converters that can offer printed electronics as an option now will differentiate themselves from their competition.

Harrop says printed electronics “provides added value opportunities and provides the means for competitors to win.”

“Package printers need to understand printed electronics ... and how it can add value to their industry,” says Sherman. “Fortunately, printed electronics is inherently low-cost, so the contribution relative to the expense should not be prohibitive or unattractive for package printers. However, printed electronics may be disruptive to those package printers caught unaware.”