https://www.advancedmaterialsworld.com/tag/52/conductive-inks IDTechEx provides independent analysis on the development and application of RFID, Printed Electronics, Photovoltaics and Energy Harvesting en Copyright (C) IDTechEx Ltd Creating electronic products that can still be streamlined and use as few materials as possible is one goal for the printed electronics industry. IDTechEx's portfolio of Printed & Flexible Electronics Research Reports and Subscriptions covers in-mold electronics and conductive inks.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/streamlined-ime-and-conductive-inks-in-printed-electronics/35266?rsst2id=52https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/streamlined-ime-and-conductive-inks-in-printed-electronics/35266?rsst2id=52Fri, 11 Sep 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) IDTechEx's portfolio of Advanced Materials & Critical Minerals Research Reports is one of its most diverse, covering the latest developments across many advanced materials including conductive inks, graphene, and more.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-tiny-scale-of-advanced-materials-conductive-inks-and-graphene/35224?rsst2id=52https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-tiny-scale-of-advanced-materials-conductive-inks-and-graphene/35224?rsst2id=52Thu, 03 Sep 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) As part of the device miniaturization trend happening worldwide, consumer electronics are becoming increasingly streamlined, with conductive inks, flexible batteries, and other technologies making this possible.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/electronic-inks-and-bendy-batteries-printed-and-flexible-electronics/35118?rsst2id=52https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/electronic-inks-and-bendy-batteries-printed-and-flexible-electronics/35118?rsst2id=52Tue, 11 Aug 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) The surge in silver prices is placing increasing pressure on conductive ink manufacturers to develop alternative solutions for printed electronic applications, either with different conductive elements or lower silver content. This article details the technical challenges involved in developing a new ink formulation.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/technical-challenges-limiting-conductive-ink-development-beyond-silver/35039?rsst2id=52https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/technical-challenges-limiting-conductive-ink-development-beyond-silver/35039?rsst2id=52Tue, 21 Jul 2026 ZZZc.obrien@idtechex.com (Dr Conor O'Brien) The ability to print electronics has revolutionized the miniaturization capabilities of technology. This article covers how streamlined, discreet, and flexible electronics are creating waves through the wearables and consumer device markets.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-miniaturization-of-tech-conductive-inks-wearables-and-batteries/34963?rsst2id=52https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-miniaturization-of-tech-conductive-inks-wearables-and-batteries/34963?rsst2id=52Mon, 06 Jul 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) The processes behind many modern technologies are underpinned by the advanced materials responsible for their function, including conductive inks, advanced coatings, and low-loss materials.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-underdogs-of-technology-conductive-inks-to-low-loss-materials/34912?rsst2id=52https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-underdogs-of-technology-conductive-inks-to-low-loss-materials/34912?rsst2id=52Mon, 22 Jun 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Join IDTechEx Principal Technology Analyst Dr Conor O'Brien on Thursday 18 June for the expert-led webinar, "The Silver Squeeze: How Rising Costs Are Reshaping the Conductive Inks Market". Choose your preferred time zone - the webinar runs three times in one day.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/webinar-how-rising-costs-are-reshaping-the-conductive-inks-market/34864?rsst2id=52https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/webinar-how-rising-costs-are-reshaping-the-conductive-inks-market/34864?rsst2id=52Fri, 12 Jun 2026 ZZZc.martin@idtechex.com (Charlotte Martin) Printed and flexible electronics is a diverse sector, accommodating a variety of technologies and applications from flexible batteries and conductive inks to photovoltaics. This article covers wearables, consumer electronics, and energy.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/discreet-form-factors-with-printed-and-flexible-electronics/34769?rsst2id=52https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/discreet-form-factors-with-printed-and-flexible-electronics/34769?rsst2id=52Wed, 20 May 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) IDTechEx's expansive portfolio of advanced materials and critical minerals research reports provides a range of technologies from graphene and carbon nanotubes to conductive inks and advanced coatings. This article covers some of their main applications and use considerations.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/graphene-cnts-and-coatings-next-generation-advanced-materials/34401?rsst2id=52https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/graphene-cnts-and-coatings-next-generation-advanced-materials/34401?rsst2id=52Tue, 17 Feb 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) In-mold electronics (IME) is a manufacturing technology that prioritizes functionality and the seamless integration of electrical components into 3D structures. This article covers the use of IME for a sophisticated and lightweight aesthetic and some of the market forecasts over the next ten years.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/electronic-adhesives-meet-thermoforming-for-in-mold-electronics/34270?rsst2id=52https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/electronic-adhesives-meet-thermoforming-for-in-mold-electronics/34270?rsst2id=52Fri, 16 Jan 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) The sleekening and thinning down of electronics is a trend that isn't expected to leave any time soon, as miniaturization, seamlessness, and ease of use continue to be driving factors behind the technological developments across a number of industries. This article explores in-mold electronics, photovoltaics, conductive inks, and flexible batteries.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/seamless-versatile-and-flexible-electronics-with-idtechex/33891?rsst2id=52https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/seamless-versatile-and-flexible-electronics-with-idtechex/33891?rsst2id=52Thu, 16 Oct 2025 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Silver-flake-based inks currently dominate the conductive inks market, but the outlook for non-silver inks is set to change dramatically over the coming decade, with a CAGR of 24%. Stretchable/thermoformable inks and copper inks will seize the largest market share, driven by applications such as in-mold electronics, wearable electrodes, and RFID & smart packaging.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/growing-opportunities-for-non-silver-conductive-inks/31635?rsst2id=52https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/growing-opportunities-for-non-silver-conductive-inks/31635?rsst2id=52Thu, 29 Aug 2024 ZZZc.obrien@idtechex.com (Dr Conor O'Brien) Wednesday 3 July 2024 - Introduction to the broad family of conductive inks; Status and outlook for the dominant conductive ink type, silver flake-based ink, including an assessment of current demand and a ten-year forecast; Overview of emerging applications; Critical assessment of the outlook for non-silver inks such as stretchable/thermoformable inks and copper inks.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/upcoming-webinar-key-emerging-applications-for-conductive-inks/31264?rsst2id=52https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/upcoming-webinar-key-emerging-applications-for-conductive-inks/31264?rsst2id=52Thu, 20 Jun 2024 ZZZa.garrington@idtechex.com (Annick Garrington) Tuesday 29 November 2022 - This webinar includes case studies showing successful commercialization examples from 2022 across multiple market sectors; Discussion of anticipated announcements in 2023; Brief assessment of the status and potential of printed/flexible electronics; and Identification and assessment of technological gaps likely to be an R&D focus in 2023https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/webinar-with-q-a-printed-flexible-electronics-what-to-watch-in-2023/28023?rsst2id=52https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/webinar-with-q-a-printed-flexible-electronics-what-to-watch-in-2023/28023?rsst2id=52Wed, 16 Nov 2022 ZZZa.garrington@idtechex.com (Annick Garrington)