• Organic and perovskite photodiodes, both emerging thin-film technologies, are expected to change as well as extend significantly the use of photovoltaics but also optical sensors.
    The energy- and cost-efficient manufacturing on light-weight flexible substrates allows for OPV devices operating under low light conditions, targeting, particularly, IoT applications while single- and multi-junction Perovskite technology suitable for R2R processes is expected to increase the performance and availability of solar technology significantly. The possibility to tune the bandgap of organic semiconductors, including both electron-donor as well as acceptor materials, and Perovskite-based absorber phases allows to optimize the capturing of targeted parts of the electromagnetic spectrum ranging for the UV to IR while the use of scintillators enables X-ray detection.

  • As flexible electronics transition from prototyping to mass manufacturing, traditional pass-fail testing is insufficient for the rigorous demands of specialized industries. This presentation extensively covers current requirements in automotive, medical, and consumer electronics, detailing the transition from traditional PCB methods to the unique performance levels required for flexible hybrid electronics (FHE). A key focus is the evolution from standalone AI tools to fully integrated AI-enabled workflows.  We explore how moving beyond basic Large Language Model (LLM) research assistants toward agentic AI allows for automated reasoning, sub-task automation, and the determination of necessary testing tools.

  • Environmental stress profoundly impacts human physiology, influencing cognitive function, physical performance, recovery, and overall health across a wide spectrum of applications including sport, industrial labor, military operations, clinical medicine, rehabilitation, and maternal health. Despite the universal importance of hydration and electrolyte balance, physiological responses to heat, exertion, and stress vary considerably across individuals and over time, limiting the effectiveness of generalized monitoring approaches. Conventional sweat testing methods based on absorbent patch collection have provided valuable physiological insights in controlled laboratory settings, but these approaches are not designed for continuous, real-world monitoring in remote, dynamic, or resource-limited environments.

  • This session will explore the fundamentals of direct write dispensing and how NOVA, Voltera’s material dispensing system, enables rapid prototyping and functional electronics development for flexible and printed electronics applications. This presentation will cover the core technology behind precision material deposition and highlight real-world projects spanning sensors, printed circuitry, advanced materials, and flexible hybrid electronics.