From PCBs to Biosensors: The Growing Applications of Printed Electronics (.PDF Download)

A term that encompasses any electronics created by printing onto a variety of substrates, printed electronics are made by printing conductive or semiconductive inks onto a substrate to create electronic parts. These inks are usually made with silver, copper or carbon. Once printed, the ink is dried in place and additional layers applied or printed in order to isolate and protect various components of the final part.