In the years to come, 3D printing techniques will be
optimized to create integrated circuits and other plastic printed electronics,
which will be critical to the development and proliferation of the Internet of
Things (IoT).
IoT is the network of physical objects or “things” embedded
with electronics, software, sensors, and network connectivity, which enable
these objects to collect and exchange data. IoT will bring about the innovative
connectivity of devices, systems and services to advance automation in nearly
every industry. With IoT, connectivity is possible for devices like human heart
monitor implants, biochips in farm animals, field operation tools for police
and firemen and built-in sensor packages for automobiles and kitchen
appliances.
The industry itself is growing at an alarming rate. Forbes estimates that within the
next five years, there will be more than 25 billion devices, sensors and chips
handling upwards of 50 trillion gigabytes of data.
The value of IoT is
that it provides insight into data and trends that weren’t previously visible.
Feeling bogged down at work with tedious, repetitive tasks? Perhaps
not for long. IoT promises to absorb those tasks for us, allowing people
to flourish at their jobs. In fact, many industries are already
taking advantage of IoT. For example, the utility industry is using IoT to
enable the construction of smart
energy grids, which can allow them to save
money and increase efficiency. In the healthcare industry, we are seeing the
proliferation of wearable
technology.
PV Nano Cell’s Sicrys™ nanometric conductive inks are
currently being used to accelerate the adoption of printed electronics and have
the potential to move the IoT industry to increased growth. With the advancement of printed electronics,
intelligence can be brought to virtually any object by enabling the use of
fast, inexpensive inkjet printing technologies that can be used on flexible
substrates such as plastic, fabric or even paper, as well as enabling 2.5D and
3D printed electronics.
With 3D printing, the electronics can be embedded within the
structural material, which promises to revolutionize the electronics industry
by allowing for smaller, lighter, more efficient and more customized products.
Our Sicrys™ nanometric conductive inks are already being used to develop
antennas and printed circuit boards.
Of all the technology trends that are taking place right
now, one of the most fascinating is the advancement of IoT technologies. IoT is
expected to result in the most disruption, opening doors to new opportunities
over the next few years. Enabling IoT through the production and advancement of
technologies is key to driving the industry. PV Nano Cell looks forward to being
apart of this world-changing trend.
