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)