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Printed Electronics Progresses Towards Greater Commercial Adoption, Says IDTechEx
BOSTON, July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — How far is printed/flexible electronics along the road to widespread adoption? The emerging manufacturing methodology, which replaces etched copper laminate with printed conductive inks on flexible substrates, offers multiple benefits, including flexibility/stretchability, the potential for low-cost roll-to-roll production, digital manufacturing/rapid prototyping, and improved sustainability. However, while undoubtedly the established manufacturing method for a small range of applications, printed/flexible electronics currently comprise a very small proportion of the total electronics industry.
Arguably the biggest success story of printed/flexible electronics is OLED displays, which are now ubiquitous in smartphones and widely used in TVs. However, with a few exceptions, such as foldable smartphone displays, these are neither printed nor flexible – while the emissive organic semiconductors can be printed, they are typically evaporated since that process is far more reproducible.
If OLED displays and the few established applications such as automotive seat occupancy sensors and glucose test strips are excepted, the printed/flexible electronics industry broadly follows the classic hype curve often used to describe the adoption of emerging technologies. Although clearly a simplification that aggregates many individual technologies and applications with different timelines, the hype curve nonetheless provides a helpful framework for characterizing industry sentiment.
A Compelling Vision
The original vision for printed/flexible electronics involved printing all circuit elements, including passive components such as resistors and capacitors, along with more sophisticated components such as logic and memory. Visions of printed electronic circuitry and devices such as photovoltaic panels, displays, and lighting rolling off production lines like newsprint captured the imagination. As such, printed/flexible electronics received considerable government and private funding, with many academic research groups exploring printable semiconductors for logic and photovoltaics.
This was followed in the 2000s and early 2010s by private investment into roll-to-roll production of both organic photovoltaics and printed logic, marking the zenith of the hype curve. Unfortunately, meeting market requirements of efficiency, durability, and cost proved challenging for both printed solar and logic, resulting in some cases of bankruptcy or strategic pivots.
Refining Product Market Fit
This realization that producing printed logic/memory that could compete with silicon integrated circuits was extremely challenging, along with the falling cost of conventional silicon photovoltaic panels, required adjustments from the nascent printed/flexible electronics industry. Rather than insist on printing the entire circuits, flexible hybrid electronics (FHE) gained traction as a compromise that combines conventional mounted components with printed functionality. Organic photovoltaics transitioned from aiming to compete on price to instead emphasizing other differentiators such as efficient indoor energy harvesting, lightweight for building integration, and easily tuneable designs.
Printed/flexible electronics (OLEDs and a few established applications excepted) reaches the ‘slope of enlightenment’ as companies find the optimal product market fit.
Reaching the ‘Slope of Enlightenment’
Recent years have seen much clearer targeting of printed/flexible electronics to specific applications where the technology offers significant enough benefits over the incumbent technology to merit adoption. Rather than ‘here’s a new technology with many widely relevant benefits’, printed/flexible electronics companies instead offer specific solutions that happen to utilize printed/flexible electronics, often in conjunction with conventional electronics where appropriate.
As such, while the hype curve clearly hides many subtleties, IDTechEx regard the industry as a whole as on the ‘slope of enlightenment’. A great example of this is successful commercialization after a strategic pivot, for example, a pivot from printed logic for RFID to producing transparent conductive foils for backlit touch interfaces that are now installed in mass-produced cars. Additional evidence for reaching this stage, where profitable use cases start to be found after the initial hype has faded, include the lack of new startups, with most early-stage players being 5-10 years old and have now identified the optimal product market fit. Furthermore, exhibited prototypes are now often produced in collaboration with a customer and generally show incremental improvements targeted at a specific application rather than novel capabilities. As such, expect to see an increasing commercial adoption of printed/flexible electronics across multiple sectors over the next few years, with applications ranging from wearable heaters to building leak sensors and from automotive touch interfaces to indoor photovoltaics.
Comprehensive Insight
IDTechEx has been researching developments in the printed and flexible electronics market for well over a decade. Since then, we have stayed close to technical and commercial developments, interviewing key players worldwide, annually attending conferences such as FLEX and LOPEC, delivering multiple consulting projects, and running classes/ workshops on the topic. “Flexible & Printed Electronics 2023-2033: Forecasts, Technologies, Markets” utilizes this experience and expertise to summarize IDTechEx’s knowledge and insight across the entire field, with granular forecasts across 50 distinct applications and 40 detailed company profiles.
To find out more about this report, including downloadable sample pages, please visit www.IDTechEx.com/pe.
About IDTechEx
IDTechEx guides your strategic business decisions through its Research, Subscription and Consultancy products, helping you profit from emerging technologies. For more information, contact [email protected] or visit www.IDTechEx.com.
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Binance Labs Backs Movement Labs’ Mission to Bring ‘Move Everywhere’ with Investment
- Undisclosed Investment From Binance Labs Follows Movement’s $38M Series A Funding Round
SAN FRANCISCO, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Movement Labs, a San Francisco-based blockchain development team, today announced an investment from Binance Labs. These investments closely follow Movement Labs’ successful $38m Series A funding round as the company continues to gain momentum in its mission to bring ‘Move Everywhere.’
Founded in 2022, Movement is building an ecosystem of Modular Move-based blockchains, starting with M2, the first Move Virtual Machine L2 for Ethereum. Movement will use the funds to expand its suite of open-source tooling, frameworks, and protocols to facilitate the adoption of the Move programming language across broader blockchain ecosystems. With Movement, developers can launch secure, performant, and high-throughput Move VM rollups as easily as they do smart contracts.
As part of its global expansion strategy, Movement Labs is placing a strong emphasis on the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, recognizing the immense potential and talent within the Move development community. The company is committed to championing and supporting Asian Move developers, providing them with the resources, education, and opportunities needed to showcase their exceptional work and contribute to the growth of the Move ecosystem.
“We are thrilled to welcome Binance Labs as an investor,” said Rushi Manche, Co-Founder of Movement Labs. “Their support and expertise will be invaluable as we continue to execute our ‘Move Everywhere’ strategy, starting with a focus on the vibrant and innovative APAC market. By empowering and collaborating with the talented Move developers in the region, we aim to accelerate the adoption of Move and unlock new possibilities for the entire ecosystem.”
For more information about Movement Labs and a guide to participate in its devnet, please visit: movementlabs.xyz and follow on X @movementlabsxyz and on Discord. Connect with us at movementlabs.xyz to discuss global business opportunities.
About Movement Labs:
Co-founders, Rushi Manche and Cooper Scanlon, early builders in the Move ecosystem, founded Movement Labs in 2022 as the first integrated blockchain network, powering the fastest and most secure Layer 2 on Ethereum. Designed to pair smart contract security and parallelization with EVM liquidity and user bases, Movement is bringing the MoveVM to Ethereum through its flagship L2 and connected rollups with the Move Stack.
About Binance Labs
As the venture capital arm and accelerator of Binance, Binance Labs has now grown to be worth over $10 billion. Its portfolio covers 250 projects from over 25 countries across six continents and has a return on investment rate of over 14X. Fifty of Binance Labs’ portfolio companies are projects that have gone through our incubation programs. For more information, follow Binance Labs on X.
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Blockchain Press Releases
Discover Move Move Coin: Is This the Next Sports Blockchain for Your Workout?
SINGAPORE, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — MMC Foundation Singapore is excited to announce the launch of Move Move Coin (MMC), the first-of-its-kind blockchain sports project designed to transform how we think about fitness and technology. This pioneering initiative is set to merge health with high-tech, promoting nationwide fitness through the innovative use of Web3 technology.
Transforming National Fitness with Blockchain
By integrating physical activity with blockchain, MMC creates a unique ecosystem where exercise translates directly into MMC computing power. Participants can engage in the MMC exercise plan, turning their workouts into tangible incentives for every physical activity.
Move Foundation’s mission is to ignite a passion for sports across the nation by offering a cutting-edge, enjoyable sports ecosystem. With the introduction of MMC, the vision is to position it as the leading global initiative for national sports programs powered by Web3 technology, setting a precedent for future sports blockchain projects.
Why You Should Move With MMC Foundation
MMC lies in a dynamic system that transforms physical activity into tangible rewards. Participants can enhance their fitness routines while simultaneously generating MMC computing power, a novel approach that earns them MMC encrypted assets. This unique feature leverages the dual benefits of health and technology, offering an incentive that goes beyond traditional fitness rewards.
The integration of NFT technology with sports equipment not only personalizes the user experience but also amplifies the benefits received from workouts. By purchasing NFTs that represent various pieces of sports gear, users can increase their MMC accumulation, thus adding a layer of customization and value to their exercise regimen.
To safeguard the integrity and longevity of NFT assets, MMC Foundation employs the IPFS network for storage, ensuring decentralized, reliable access worldwide. Looking ahead, MMC Foundation is set on expanding MMC’s footprint globally, collaborating with other blockchain ecosystems for seamless asset circulation and exchange, and positioning itself as a leader in the sports blockchain market.
The Global Vision for MMC Foundation
The future of the MMC project is marked by an ambitious global expansion strategy. This involves not only widespread promotion across various markets but also strategic partnerships with other blockchain ecosystems. These collaborations are essential for facilitating the cross-chain circulation and exchange of assets, enhancing the interoperability and reach of the MMC ecosystem.
MMC Foundation is also committed to a robust global marketing drive aimed at establishing the project as a top-tier brand within the sports blockchain industry. By actively promoting and aligning with international sports and fitness communities, MMC Foundation aims to create a widely recognized presence worldwide.
About Move Move Coin
Move Move Coin (MMC) is a solution initiated by the MMC Foundation in Singapore that utilizes Web3 technology to encourage and motivate nationwide physical fitness activities. MMC operates as a token rewards and blockchain-driven system, allowing participation in token mining through devices like smartphones and smartwatches for activity monitoring.
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- Official Website: movemovecoin.com
- Blockchain Explorer: mmcscan.com
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MicroStrategy has increased its Bitcoin holdings to 214,400 BTC with a recent purchase of $7.8 million worth of the cryptocurrency. This move further solidifies MicroStrategy’s position as a major institutional holder of Bitcoin and demonstrates its continued bullish outlook on the digital asset.
MicroStrategy, a publicly traded business intelligence firm, has been actively accumulating Bitcoin as part of its treasury strategy, viewing the cryptocurrency as a long-term store of value and hedge against inflation. The recent purchase of $7.8 million worth of Bitcoin adds to the company’s already substantial holdings, reaffirming its confidence in the future potential of the digital currency.
MicroStrategy’s ongoing accumulation of Bitcoin reflects a broader trend of institutional adoption and investment in the cryptocurrency space. As more companies recognize the value proposition of Bitcoin as a hedge against economic uncertainty and fiat currency devaluation, they are increasingly allocating funds to acquire and hold the digital asset.
Overall, MicroStrategy’s decision to boost its Bitcoin holdings with a $7.8 million purchase underscores the company’s conviction in the long-term viability and potential of Bitcoin as a strategic asset. This move is likely to further encourage other institutions to explore Bitcoin as a component of their investment portfolios, driving continued growth and adoption in the cryptocurrency market.
Source: crypto.news
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