EU backs printed electronics and smart systems advances

A leader in the development and commercialisation of printed electronics and smart systems has announced that it has been selected by the European Commission to participate in a group research and innovation initiative focused on the advancement of printed electronics technology.

Based on its participation, Thin Film Electronics, based in the Norwegian capital Oslo, will receive €444,000 from Horizon 2020. The advanced high-resolution printing of Organic Transistors for Large-Area Smart Surfaces, or ATLASS, project will involve a number of collaboration partners working in concert to address materials, cost, scale and performance drivers in high-resolution print technologies. The venture is led by Merck Chemicals Ltd.

Davor Sutija, chief executive officer of the Norwegian company, said: “Thin Film is pleased to have been selected as a key contributor for this important project. We are excited to collaborate with Merck Chemicals Ltd and other industry leaders and look forward to helping drive the programme’s success.”

In addition to Thin Film, the project involves a number of other leading organisations, including CEA, VTT and Joanneum Research.