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Bridging the gap<\/h3>\n

Printed electronics represents an enormous potential in a world of interconnected appliances. But there is still a large gap between the technology that is available and the potential for real-life applications. \u201cThat\u2019s why we are focusing so strongly on intensive collaboration with our customers,\u201d says Wim Christiaens, R&D director at Quad Industries.<\/p>\n

200 billion objects connected to the Internet<\/h4>\n

\u201cPrinted Electronics<\/a> is hardly a new technology,\u201d says Wim Christiaens. \u201cQuad Industries has been using the technology in its membrane-based user interfaces for more than 30 years. But with the advent of the Internet of things, its potential has increased enormously.\u201d<\/p>\n

Objects are becoming increasingly smart, gathering and sharing information with other objects and the cloud. \u201cSome sources claim that by 2020 up to 200 billion objects will be connected to the Internet,\u201d emphasizes Wim Christiaens. \u201cAnd they may be right, when we look at how fast our homes, cars or even clothes are being fitted with a wide range of sensors, loggers and tags \u2013 all of which can be manufactured at low-cost by using printed electronics.\u201d<\/p>\n

Focus on co-development<\/h4>\n

Quad Industries now wants to use its experience in printed electronics to produce a whole new range of products. Co-development with customers will play an important role in reaching this objective. \u201cFor example, we have recently collaborated with a Dutch start-up for the development of a running shoe insole that tracks every movement of the runners‘ foot<\/a>, enabling them to enhance their performance.\u201d<\/p>\n

Quad Industries also developed a smart label, featuring an integrated temperature logger, an NFC antenna and printed battery. It enables the monitoring of temperature-sensitive products such as food, vaccines and medicines throughout the entire logistics chain, from production all the way to the moment of consumption. \u201cThe data can be read out by a simple app on your smartphone, which tells you immediately if the product is still suitable for use.\u201d<\/p>\n

Quad Industries helps you bridge the gap!<\/h4>\n

Quad Industries can help you develop a wide range of smart applications using our expertise in printed electronics. The following is just a small sample of our expertise:<\/p>\n