Where Will Paper Electronics Find Success Next?

“Imagine what could happen if you knew what kind of virus you had,” said Yager. “You would know whether you needed to go to the hospital or just go to bed.”

• Electronics on paper

Printed Electronics Europe 2012, to be held in Berlin, Germany, on April 3-4, is the premier event for paper electronics and allied subjects. Speaker Dr. Philip Cooper of security printing leader De La Rue will explain how only energy harvesting systems have the potential to power low cost electronics on paper. His is powered by holding a mobile phone close to it.