Science & Technology
Science and Technology
Science and Technology
Tue, April 14, 2009
Mon, April 13, 2009 Applied Nanotech Holdings, Inc.: Applied Nanotech Wins IDTechEx Printed Electronics Technical Development Materials Award
AUSTIN, TX--(Marketwire - April 13, 2009) - Applied Nanotech Holdings, Inc. (
ANI won for its inkjettable conductive copper ink that can be processed in air and printed on a flexible thin film substrate such as a polyimide. This low cost technology can pave the way for a new generation of environmentally friendly products and manufacturing methods. Within the printed electronics industry, it is well known that making products smaller and more efficiently is a major way to reduce energy use, costs, and negative environmental impact.
The creation of this inkjettable ink allows geometries and layers to be placed exactly where they are needed, in a process known as additive manufacturing. The low processing temperature of the ink enables the use of thin film substrates, creating a reduction in energy use and material usage. Copper itself is substantially less expensive than silver, a material commonly used in printed electronics, while its conductivity is only five percent lower.
"It is an honor to be recognized by IDTechEx and a panel of independent experts in printed electronics," said Dr. Zvi Yaniv, CEO of Applied Nanotech, Inc. "We hope that this accomplishment will facilitate the expansion of the printed electronics industry."
"Our investors and strategic partner have dedicated significant financial resources to this effort," said Thomas Bijou, CEO of Applied Nanotech Holdings, Inc. "It is gratifying to receive recognition for the truly innovative nature of these developments."
Applied Nanotech, Inc. is an R&D IP company focused on solving problems at the molecular level. Its team of PhD level scientists and engineers work with companies and other organizations to solve technical impasses and create innovations that will create a competitive advantage.
ABOUT APPLIED NANOTECH HOLDINGS, INC.
Applied Nanotech Holdings, Inc. is a premier research and commercialization organization dedicated to developing applications for nanotechnology with an extremely strong position in the fields of electron emission applications from carbon film/nanotubes, sensors, functionalized nanomaterials, and nanoelectronics. It also possesses investments related to electronic digitized sign technology. Applied Nanotech has over 250 patents or patents pending and its business model is to license its technology to partners that will manufacture and distribute products using the technology. Applied Nanotech's website is [ www.appliednanotech.net ].
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties concerning our business, products, and financial results. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted. More information about potential risk factors that could affect our business, products, and financial results are included in our annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008, and in reports subsequently filed by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). All documents are available through the SEC's Electronic Data Gathering Analysis and Retrieval System (EDGAR) at [ www.sec.gov ] or from our website listed above. We hereby disclaim any obligation to publicly update the information provided above, including forward-looking statements, to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
