Advanced Adhesive Systems for Flexible Hybrid Electronics

Avery Dennison Performance Tapes' solutions address all three critical components of Flexible Hybrid Electronics:

These specialized inks form the electrical pathways in printed electronics, with each type offering different levels of conductivity, flexibility, performance and cost-effectiveness.

• Metallic conductive inks including silver (Ag) and copper (Cu)
• Non-metallic conductive materials such as carbon, PEDOT, graphene and polyaniline
• Dielectric inks for insulation and circuit protection

The substrate is the foundation of flexible electronics, providing mechanical support while allowing the necessary flexibility for the application.

• Natural substrates including paper, cardboard, silk, and starch-based materials
• Synthetic substrates such as PET, PEN, PC, TPU, and PDMS films
• Specialty substrates including glass with ITO coatings

These printing methods deposit conductive and functional materials in precise patterns to create electronic circuits on flexible substrates.

• Contact printing methods including screen, gravure, offset, and flexographic printing
• Non-contact methods such as inkjet and aerosol jet printing

Avery Dennison Performance Tapes develops pressure-sensitive adhesive systems specifically tested for compatibility with these essential elements, ensuring optimal electrical performance and mechanical reliability throughout the product lifecycle. Without compromising on any additional key functionalities/requirements in the application.

Flexible Hybrid Electronics offer significant advantages over traditional rigid electronics, including simpler manufacturing processes, more sustainable materials, lower production costs, and the ability to conform to various shapes and surfaces.

The ongoing expansion of the Internet of Things (IoT) has created new applications within industries for printed electronics. These technologies enable smart homes, healthcare products, and advanced solutions for mobility and connectivity. Driven by digitization and IoT, the printed electronics market is accelerating with shorter product life cycles and changing customer requirements. 

The market for flexible electronics is growing rapidly, and our team is dedicated to developing and pairing the right specialized adhesive solutions needed to support new applications and manufacturing methods.

With the  Internet of Things in full expansion, Flexible Hybrid Electronics are becoming increasingly important across multiple industries to stay connected, data gathering, and ensure manufacturing efficiencies.. Avery Dennison Performance Tapes is committed to supporting this growing market with innovative adhesive solutions.

• Steering Wheel
• Noise, Vibration and Harshness
• Solvent-free