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Flexible Hybrid Electronics Offers the Best of Both Approaches, Says IDTechEx

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BOSTON, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Can electronics be additively manufactured and flexible without compromising on the capabilities of conventionally produced integrated circuits (ICs)? Often described as ‘print what you can, place what you can’t’, flexible hybrid electronics (FHE) offers an enticing blend of capabilities, enabling rapid prototyping, flexibility/stretchability, and roll-to-roll manufacturing of circuits with conventional ICs. Furthermore, this manufacturing methodology is moving out of research labs and into commercial production, with new and existing contract manufacturers now offering FHE.

IDTechEx’s report “Flexible Hybrid Electronics 2024-2034” evaluates the status and prospects of FHE circuits, which we forecast to reach a market size of around US$1.8 billion by 2034 – more if the associated infrastructure, software, and services are included.  Drawing on years of following the printed electronics industry and 40 interview-based company profiles, the report outlines trends and innovations in the materials, components, and manufacturing methods required. It explores the application sectors where FHE is most likely to be adopted, drawing on both current activity and an evaluation of FHE’s value proposition. Granular market forecasts break down the opportunities for FHE circuits across 5 application sectors (automotive, consumer goods, energy, healthcare/wellness, and infrastructure/buildings/industrial) into 39 specific opportunities, such as skin temperature sensors and printed RFID tags.

Enabling Technologies

Manufacturing FHE circuits requires many current and developing emerging technologies that are essential to circuits. These include:

  • Low-cost thermally stabilized PET substrates that are dimensionally stable.
  • Component attachment materials compatible with flexible thermally fragile substrates, such as low-temperature solder and field-aligned anisotropic conductive adhesives.
  • Flexible integrated circuits based on both thinned Si and metal oxides.
  • Conductive inks based on both silver and copper.
  • Thin film batteries, especially if printable.
  • Printed sensors of all types.
  • Manufacturing methods for mounting components on flexible substrates.

The IDTechEx report assesses the status and prospects of each technology in detail, with recent developments and technological gaps highlighted and the merits of different approaches compared. This analysis is based on interviews with many suppliers and annual attendance at multiple printed/flexible electronics conferences. Furthermore, we profile 6 government research centers and a range of collaborative projects from around the world that support the adoption of flexible hybrid electronics, demonstrating the major players and technological themes.

Assessing Application Opportunities

With so many potential addressable markets, establishing where FHE offers the most compelling value proposition relative to alternative electronics manufacturing approaches is essential. As a manufacturing methodology rather than a specific product, the benefits of using FHE are highly dependent on the application.

For prototyping and high mix low volume production, printing with digital methods such as inkjet rather than chemically etching the conductive traces enables straightforward adjustments to design parameters. This brings multiple benefits, including shortening the product development process by reducing the time between design iterations and facilitating product ‘versioning’ to meet specific customer requirements without substantially increasing production costs.

Alternatively, for very high-volume applications such as RFID tags, smart packaging, and even large-area lighting, the compatibility of FHE with high throughput roll-to-roll (R2R) manufacturing via rotary printing methods such as flexography and gravure offer the potential for reduced costs. Rapid production can be expedited by low-temperature and/or high-speed component attachment methods, with competing approaches analyzed in detail within the report.

Flexibility and stretchability, of course, also form part of FHE’s value proposition. While conventionally manufactured flexible PCBs already meet some application requirements, such as for making electrical connections in confined spaces, the resilience of many printed conductive inks to repeated bending and tighter curvatures offers a clear differentiator. FHE is thus well suited for wearable applications such as electronic skin patches and applications where conformality is enabled by stretchability, such as integrated lighting.

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 Hybrid Electronics 2024-2034” utilizes this experience and expertise to summarize IDTechEx’s knowledge and insight across the compelling and rapidly emerging manufacturing methodology of FHE.

To find out more about this new IDTechEx report, including downloadable sample pages, please visit www.IDTechEx.com/FlexElec.

Upcoming Free-to-Attend Webinar

Flexible Hybrid Electronics: The Best of Both Worlds?

Dr Dyson, Principal Technology Analyst at IDTechEx and author of this article, will be presenting a free-to-attend webinar on the topic on Thursday 17 August 2023Flexible Hybrid Electronics: The Best of Both Worlds?.

This webinar will discuss the following topics:

  • An introduction to FHE, including motivating factors
  • Discussion of recent innovations and commercial developments within FHE
  • Identification of technological gaps and potential solutions
  • A roadmap for how the industry will develop, spanning both technologies and applications

Click here to find out more and register your place on one of our three sessions.

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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Earn Alliance Partners with MetaLend to Revolutionize Web3 Gaming Asset Management

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Earn Alliance, the largest web3 game aggregator and discovery platform leading the future frontier of gaming, announces a strategic partnership with MetaLend, a leading crypto trading platform for web3 gaming assets. This collaboration introduces an innovative airdrop initiative designed to enhance asset management and trading within the gaming community.

MetaLend, renowned as the only staking platform for ronin assets on the Ronin chain, has integrated its robust technology with Earn Alliance’s expansive global ecosystem, giving them access to a highly-engaged community of today’s biggest gamers. This partnership will also enable Earn Alliance users to stake ronin game tokens and assets directly on the platform, leveraging MetaLend’s advanced tech and infrastructure.

Joseph “Coop” Cooper, CEO & Founder of Earn Alliance, emphasizes the strategic importance of the partnership: “MetaLend is not just a platform; it’s a pivotal part of the Ronin ecosystem and beyond. It simplifies swaps and lending. Our collaboration will reduce the friction for adopting game NFTs and enhance our upcoming NFT marketplace aggregator.”

Sudjeev Singh, Co-Founder of MetaLend, explains, “More and more games building on the blockchain means a new class of investor is emerging – gamers! Unlike other platforms, MetaLend is dedicated to these users. We showcase gameplay, graphics, and explain how tokens integrate within a game’s economy. Our collaboration with Earn Alliance has already attracted gamers holding over $135M in gaming assets.”

Earn Alliance leverages its established and growing ecosystem to offer a gamified engagement-as-a-service platform, which rewards users for their gaming activities. With a mission to inspire and empower gamers, Earn Alliance has grown rapidly, now boasting over 650,000 highly engaged gamers. The platform recently facilitated an airdrop where the community claimed over 40M tokens and logged over 1B hours of gameplay across Epic and Steam.

As part of the partnership, MetaLend will be working with Earn Alliance on a mission for a chance to win $5,000 in USDC from May 8-15. In addition to expanding both MetaLend and Earn Alliance’s reach, functionality and community benefits, this collaboration enhances possibilities for gaming-oriented crypto audiences looking for new experiences, creating a simple bridge for the future intersection of tech and gaming.

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First-Ever Creator Token Skyrockets to 100x – $DON, Launched by XCAD Network on Gate.io and MEXC, Delivers Stellar Performance on Day One

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XCAD Network, a leading Watch2Earn tokenisation platform for YouTubers, has achieved significant success with its first-ever full product creator token $DON, in collaboration with Donato Muñoz (TheDonato), a popular YouTube star with 40M+ subscribers and 7B views recognised for exciting content about video games. Since its launch on the 8th of May, the new creator token has soared to a 100x all-time high, now sitting at 43x at US$0.043, achieved a 24-hour trading volume of US$2.7 million, and attained an FDV of US$43 million, successfully redefining creator tokenisation and providing fans with unmatched access and rewards.

The new $DON token, launched and specifically tailored to meet the unique interests of TheDonato’s fanbase, features an array of exclusive benefits and engagement opportunities that capitalise on the growth of the creator economy. In anticipation of these perks, which include product rewards, exclusive raffle participation, and a significant role in influencing TheDonato’s content creation journey, the launch was live-streamed to the YouTuber’s 40M+ subscribers who have shown substantial enthusiasm by delving into purchasing the new creator token to enjoy these unique advantages.

Oliver Bell, CEO and Co-Founder of XCAD Network, expressed his excitement about the success of the new creator token launch: “Watching TheDonato’s fanbase rally behind the launch of the $DON token is incredibly affirming. It is a clear indication that our platform’s commitment to empowering content creators and engaging fans through innovative blockchain technology is resonating. This launch not only celebrates the success of TheDonato but also exemplifies our vision of transforming fan engagement into tangible rewards and opportunities. The imminent next steps involve launching the $DON token and integrating it into the XCAD app. This will enable fans to acquire and utilise the token to connect with Donato.”

Donato Muñoz (TheDonato) added: “The response from my fanbase to the $DON token has been overwhelmingly positive, marking a significant milestone early in its rollout. Their support is crucial to my growth as a content creator and illustrates the power of including fans directly in the content creation process. The launch was live-streamed to my fans, and it was an awesome event. We are just beginning this exciting journey together, and I am eager to explore how this collaborative approach will evolve, making content creation a more interactive and rewarding experience for every loyal supporter.”

Having onboarded YouTubers with over 800 million subscribers combined, XCAD Network is on a mission to bridge the gap between creators and their fans, while creating competitive advantages and additional monetary avenues for creators. The $DON token marks a crucial step in this journey by pushing TheDonato’s fanbase beyond the traditional boundaries of fan-creator interactions, developing a mutually rewarding relationship.

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Korea Blockchain Week 2024 Announces Esteemed Headline Speakers, Claiming its Crown as the World’s Pre-eminent Web3 Conference

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  • As Korea rises as the Web3 capital, Korea Blockchain Week 2024 sets out as the platform to navigate the action-packed market, as well as the confluence of Web3 innovations and institutional capital
  • The initial round of speakers unveiled include Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin (Virtual), Evan Cheng from Sui Network, Mike Belshe from BitGo, and Yat Siu from Animoca Brands

SEOUL, South Korea, May 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Korea Blockchain Week 2024, Asia’s premier Web3 festival, has announced its first batch of high-profile headline speakers for its much-anticipated return to Seoul. The seventh edition of Korea Blockchain Week (KBW) will take place 1-7 September 2024, with its flagship two-day “IMPACT” conference held between 3-4 September at the Walkerhill Hotels & Resorts, Seoul, South Korea.

KBW2024 is set to be one of the most anticipated global Web3 gatherings this year, building upon the success of its previous edition, which drew over 30,000 attendees and 250 speakers. Founded and organized by Web3 ecosystem builder, FACTBLOCK, and co-hosted by Asia’s leading Web3 VC fund, Hashed, this year’s KBW will cover the convergence of Web2 and Web3, underscoring the significance of Asia-powered growth, innovation and adoption that is fueling the global Web 3 ecosystem.

Seon-ik Jeon, CEO of FACTBLOCK; Founder and Host of KBW said: “KBW sets the benchmark for the highest calibre of global Web3 industry festivals and conferences. The continued return of our headline speakers, coupled with the addition of fresh luminaries to our roster, is a testament to the undeniable role KBW plays in capturing the confluence of Web3 innovations in the East and the West. As Korea, and Asia more broadly, emerge as the bellwether for Web3 adoption, this year’s KBW is poised to be the prime avenue to host impactful dialogues that underpins the renewed sense of optimism and excitement in today’s Web3 landscape.” 

Bringing together leading investors, builders and founders in Web3 and beyond, this year’s IMPACT conference will feature foundational themes for Web3’s future, including applications, infrastructure, tech stack, institutional interest, art and culture, and many more. The impressive speaker line-up includes returning speakers from its 2023 IMPACT conference, such as Ethereum Co-Founder, Vitalik Buterin (Virtual); Arthur Hayes from Maelstrom; Caroline Pham from CFTC; Ed Felten from Offchain Labs; Mike Belshe from BitGo; Mo Shaikh from Aptos Labs; Muneeb Ali from Trust Machines; Sergey Nazarov from Chainlink. It also welcomes new headline speakers including Aleksander Larsen from Sky Mavis; Eli Ben-Sasson from Starkware; Evan Cheng from Sui Network; Keone Hon from Monad; and Yat Siu from Animoca Brands. More speakers can be found on the KBW website. 

“Korea has garnered significant global interest due to its pool of talented developers in the realms of applications and content, which are crucial for widespread adoption,” said Simon Kim, CEO at Hashed. “Our goal for KBW2024 is to bring together distinguished speakers who can highlight the most captivating trends in the global blockchain market and shed light on the unique opportunities present in the Korean and Asian markets. By doing so, we aim to provide attendees with valuable insights and foster meaningful networking opportunities that drive innovation and collaboration in the industry.”

Gathering global industry leaders, top decision-makers and builders, the KBW2024 features its keystone conference IMPACT, along with other main events, which will be announced in the coming months. The super early bird pass for KBW 2024 is available from now until June 11, 2024. For more information and continued updates on Korea Blockchain Week 2024, please visit: https://koreablockchainweek.com/

Seonik Jeon, CEO of FACTBLOCK; Founder and Host of KBW is available for comments.
PR Newswire is the News Distribution Partner of the Korea Blockchain Week 2024.

About Korea Blockchain Week:

Founded by FACTBLOCK and co-hosted by Hashed, Korea Blockchain Week (KBW) is an annual global blockchain and web3 festival held in Seoul, South Korea, since 2018. It has been a gathering ground for the top global blockchain and web3 leaders and unifying diverse communities.

KBW curates multiple prestigious main events, including the flagship conference ‘IMPACT.’ This provides participants and attendees exclusive opportunities to exchange industry insights and indulge in an immersive blend of music, art, and culture, making KBW a unique and enriching experience for all involved.

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