Study of Hybrid Printing Based on Printed Electronics

With the development of technologies in printed electronics, they are perfect for low performance applications, such as displays, labels, clothing, and batteries. Flexible, electrical circuits can be printed using functional inks and printing methods, such as screen printing, gravure and inkjet. Uniform ink surface, smoothness, fine lines, and registration are keys in determining the capability of printed electronics. Screen mesh count, printing methods and emulsion thickness are all variables that are involved in screen printing and need to be quantified in order to determine optimal operational conditions. Inkjet printing is used to conductive traces based on its tiny drop. This study attempted to control human errors during operation that might influence electrical conductivity with inkjet and screen printing.