https://www.3dprintingprogress.com/tag/184/structural-electronics IDTechEx provides independent analysis on the development and application of RFID, Printed Electronics, Photovoltaics and Energy Harvesting en Copyright (C) IDTechEx Ltd In-mold electronics (IME) is a manufacturing technology that prioritizes functionality and the seamless integration of electrical components into 3D structures. This article covers the use of IME for a sophisticated and lightweight aesthetic and some of the market forecasts over the next ten years.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/electronic-adhesives-meet-thermoforming-for-in-mold-electronics/34270?rsst2id=184https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/electronic-adhesives-meet-thermoforming-for-in-mold-electronics/34270?rsst2id=184Fri, 16 Jan 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Functionality is at the heart of in-mold electronics - a technology concerned with creating seamlessly integrated electronic functions into hardware, particularly within automotive interiors. This article covers the latest innovations within IME and the role it can play in the automotive sector.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/sleek-durable-and-sustainable-the-possibilities-of-ime/34138?rsst2id=184https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/sleek-durable-and-sustainable-the-possibilities-of-ime/34138?rsst2id=184Wed, 03 Dec 2025 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) The sleekening and thinning down of electronics is a trend that isn't expected to leave any time soon, as miniaturization, seamlessness, and ease of use continue to be driving factors behind the technological developments across a number of industries. This article explores in-mold electronics, photovoltaics, conductive inks, and flexible batteries.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/seamless-versatile-and-flexible-electronics-with-idtechex/33891?rsst2id=184https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/seamless-versatile-and-flexible-electronics-with-idtechex/33891?rsst2id=184Thu, 16 Oct 2025 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) In-mold electronics (IME) can allow for surfaces or 3D structures to become functional, with embedded electrical components, to streamline and increase performance capabilities. This article covers some of the main benefits to developments within IME, along with some of the main applications and market forecasts.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/where-aesthetic-meets-practicality-with-in-mold-electronics/33814?rsst2id=184https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/where-aesthetic-meets-practicality-with-in-mold-electronics/33814?rsst2id=184Mon, 29 Sep 2025 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Greater integration of electronics within 3D structures is an ever-increasing trend, representing a more sophisticated solution compared to the current approach of mounting rigid printed circuit boards (PCBs) behind decorative surfaces. In-mold electronics (IME) facilitates this trend by enabling integrated functionalities to be incorporated into components with decorative thermoformed 3D surfaces.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/3d-electronics-a-new-frontier-of-product-differentiation/32379?rsst2id=184https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/3d-electronics-a-new-frontier-of-product-differentiation/32379?rsst2id=184Thu, 09 Jan 2025 ZZZr.das@IDTechEx.com (Raghu Das) We are looking for entrepreneurial, enthusiastic people to join IDTechEx to apply their technical knowledge. You will be involved with technology scouting, market research and consultancy in a rapidly growing, exciting, global firm.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/technology-analyst-careers-at-idtechex-positions-available/21785?rsst2id=184https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/technology-analyst-careers-at-idtechex-positions-available/21785?rsst2id=184Wed, 24 Mar 2021 ZZZn.fifield@idtechex.com (Natalie Fifield) IDTechEx have released a brand new report, "Smart Cities Emerging Materials Markets 2021-2041" - a comprehensive analysis of multifunctional smart materials, bioplastics, structural electronics, composites, 3D printing, graphene, 2D and 3D molecules, 5G, 6G, IOT, new recycling.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/new-idtechex-report-on-smart-cities-emerging-materials-markets/22564?rsst2id=184https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/new-idtechex-report-on-smart-cities-emerging-materials-markets/22564?rsst2id=184Thu, 10 Dec 2020 ZZZa.garrington@idtechex.com (Annick Garrington) Uniquely, the new IDTechEx Research report analyses and forecasts the major disruptive opportunities for radically new city materials, equipment and systems totalling a $1.7 trillion market in 2041.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/smart-city-hardware-1-7-trillion-market-ahead/22133?rsst2id=184https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/smart-city-hardware-1-7-trillion-market-ahead/22133?rsst2id=184Mon, 09 Nov 2020 ZZZp.harrop@IDTechEx.com (Dr Peter Harrop) The new IDTechEx report, "Sensors 2021-2041" uniquely analyses the whole subject in the light of such seismic changes as the COVID-19 virus. The sensor business is in turmoil. The industries that spend most on sensors are changing as are the sensors.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/sensors-post-covid-electrification-bionics-technology-breakthroughs/21427?rsst2id=184https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/sensors-post-covid-electrification-bionics-technology-breakthroughs/21427?rsst2id=184Sun, 16 Aug 2020 ZZZp.harrop@IDTechEx.com (Dr Peter Harrop) With the end of the year in sight IDTechEx looks back and reviews what has been new in the world of printed electronics in the last 12 months.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/printed-electronics-world-firsts-in-2018/15771?rsst2id=184https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/printed-electronics-world-firsts-in-2018/15771?rsst2id=184Wed, 07 Nov 2018 ZZZr.das@IDTechEx.com (Raghu Das) IDTechEx finds that the total market for printed, flexible and organic electronics in 2018 is $31.6 Billion. This is based on new research conducted by IDTechEx for the report Flexible, Printed and Organic Electronics 2019-2029.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/printed-electronics-key-trends/15712?rsst2id=184https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/printed-electronics-key-trends/15712?rsst2id=184Mon, 29 Oct 2018 ZZZr.das@IDTechEx.com (Raghu Das) IDTechEx CEO, Raghu Das gives an overview on what to expect at the IDTechEx Show! next month in Santa Clara.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/idtechex-show-usa-november-14-15-2018-event-overview/15701?rsst2id=184https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/idtechex-show-usa-november-14-15-2018-event-overview/15701?rsst2id=184Fri, 26 Oct 2018 ZZZn.fifield@idtechex.com (Natalie Fifield) In any emerging technology, the pace of innovation is rapid, sometimes dauntingly so. Patent Analytics is a service that IDTechEx provides utilising our long-standing expertise in a range of emerging technologies to provide clients of our services the answers they need.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/assessing-your-patent-landscape-how-idtechex-can-help-your-technology/14602?rsst2id=184https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/assessing-your-patent-landscape-how-idtechex-can-help-your-technology/14602?rsst2id=184Mon, 25 Jun 2018 ZZZb.core@IDTechEx.com (Dr Bryony Core) Raghu Das introduced the technologies covered and an introduction to the IDTechEx Show! USA 2017https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/idtechex-show-usa-2017-idtechex-opening-cornerstone/13307?rsst2id=184https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/idtechex-show-usa-2017-idtechex-opening-cornerstone/13307?rsst2id=184Thu, 14 Dec 2017 ZZZn.fifield@idtechex.com (Natalie Fifield) Raghu Das, CEO and Chris Clare, Event Director, IDTechEx tells you what to expect at the upcoming IDTechEx Show! held at the Santa Clara Convention Center, November 15-16 2017.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/an-overview-of-the-idtechex-show-usa/13052?rsst2id=184https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/an-overview-of-the-idtechex-show-usa/13052?rsst2id=184Mon, 30 Oct 2017 ZZZn.fifield@idtechex.com (Natalie Fifield)