It’s Only Common Sense: Marketing Isn’t Fluff, It’s Ammunition
Driving Innovation: Mechanical and Optical Processes During Rigid-flex Production
The Chemical Connection: Onshoring PCB Production—Daunting but Certainly Possible
Flexible 7 inch Touch Panel with Integrated OLED Display Developed
September 4, 2015 | IDTechExEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Electronic materials play a key role in touch panel technologies, such as new flexible touch technologies. Equally application know-how plays a vital part in the success of the new material to be used in device manufacture.
Together with ITRI, Taiwan, Heraeus, demonstrated the integration of Clevios™ conductive polymer based touch panel with AM OLED technology in a highly flexible device. The device was prepared using Clevios™ PEDOT conductive polymer material (formulated by EOC, Taiwan) patterned on ITRI's FlexUp™ substrate. Solution processable and printable Clevios™ PEDOT: PSS is used as the transparent electrode in this device. In the project a 7 inch flexible Touch Panel / AM OLED device was produced.
Heraeus has been collaborating with ITRI since 2013. "In this latest development project with ITRI, we have produced a reliable, flexible, advanced touch panel and integrated it with an AM OLED display, opening up new possibilities in flexible, foldable and wearable technologies" says Dr. Stephan Kirchmeyer, Global Marketing Director for the Display & Semiconductor Business at Heraeus. Dr. Janglin Chen, Vice President and General Director of ITRI's Display Technology Center added, "The co-operation with Heraeus has shown the options for touch panel makers are broader than just metallic based ITO-alternatives." Further projects with the ITRI Group and Heraeus in the application of displays are ongoing.
Flexibility: Device durability confirmed after 10,000 cycle bending test.
The touch sensor electrodes are based on a Clevios™ PEDOT. The experts at ITRI subsequently patterned the film using Heraeus invisible etch technology. A key element is flexibility which was tested 10,000 times at a bending radius of 5 mm. The touch panel is laminated on the AM OLED display. The final product has 5 interactive functions within the display including touch controllable zoom in/out and rotation functions.
The Clevios™ PEDOT:PSS range from the Display & Semiconductor Business Unit of Heraeus consists of materials for antistatic through to highly conductive applications. Materials are modified for their application method, usually printing or coating, and for their end application requirements. Typically Clevios™ coatings can reach 100 -250 Ohm/sq. at a transparency of 90% (excluding substrate film). Clevios™ is increasingly finding applications in touch panels and sensors, as well as OLEDs, organic solar cells and security coatings.
Share on:
Testimonial
"Your magazines are a great platform for people to exchange knowledge. Thank you for the work that you do."
Simon Khesin - Schmoll MaschinenSuggested Items
Driving Innovation: Mechanical and Optical Processes During Rigid-flex Production
10/28/2025 | Kurt Palmer -- Column: Driving InnovationRigid-flex printed circuit boards are a highly effective solution for placing complex circuitry in tight, three-dimensional spaces. They are now indispensable across a range of industries, from medical devices and aerospace to advanced consumer electronics, helping designers make the most efficient use of available space. However, their unique construction—combining rigid and flexible materials—presents a fundamental challenge for PCB manufacturers.
Elkem Launches Biocompatible, Conductive SILBIONE LSR for Advanced Medical Devices
10/23/2025 | PRNewswireElkem ASA, a global leader in advanced silicon-based materials, unveiled SILBIONE LSR Select EC 70, a next-generation medical-grade liquid silicone rubber. Designed for wearable and diagnostic devices, the material combines high electrical conductivity, certified biocompatibility1, and enhanced process control, setting a new standard for precision healthcare applications.
OE-A Business Climate Survey: Solid Growth for the Flexible and Printed Electronics Industry
10/21/2025 | OE-AFor 2026 the industry has more positive expectations, with a sales forecast of +14 percent, which has even increased slightly compared to the beginning of the year. Further encouraging signs include improved employment prospects. 30 percent of companies plan to increase their workforce in the coming months — up from 10 percent in February.
FCT Leverages Flex Design and Total Build Solutions to Drive Innovation
10/22/2025 | Marcy LaRont, PCB007 MagazineWhat’s hot in flexible circuits right now? At PCB West, I spoke with Ben Savage, business development manager at Flexible Circuit Technologies (FCT), about their flex design services and end-markets where FCT sees the most flex activity. We also discussed the company’s focus on providing supply chain resiliency, as well as the constant search for new flex engineers. If you’re looking for a new opportunity in flexible circuits, FCT is hiring.
Elephantech's SustainaCircuits FPC Adopted for Mass Production in OM Digital Solutions’ Interchangeable Lens
10/06/2025 | ElephantechElephantech Inc. is pleased to announce that its proprietary flexible printed circuits (FPCs) have been adopted for mass production by OM Digital Solutions Corporation in the company’s latest flagship products.