Printed and Thin Film Transistors and Memory

The largest segment of the total printed electronics industry (encompassing displays, sensors, photovoltaics etc) will be printed transistors and memory. 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, more than 150 organizations are developing printed transistors and memory, with first products being used in 2007. The market will take off slowly initially, reaching $40 million in 2009 then grow rapidly as technical challenges are overcome, reaching $8 Billion by 2017.