19%
The revenue forecast of a 19% increase for 2025 indicates a positive outlook for the printed electronics industry. According to the Organic and Printed Electronics Association’s business climate survey, the future appears promising. The survey predicts a 7% revenue growth for 2024. A majority of companies (57%) will keep investment levels steady. See also pages 10 and 11.
€ 5,85 billion
The global market for goods in the electrical and digital industry was worth €5,847 billion in 2023. While the expected growth rate is slowing down to only 1% in the current year, an increase of up to 3% is expected in 2025. This makes it one of the largest industrial markets in the world, according to a recent report by ZVEI, the German Association of the Electronics and Digital Industry.
“Printed eletronics applications are already present in everday life.”
Armin Wittmann, Exhibition Director of LOPEC, on the printed electronics market and key updates for the upcoming LOPEC 2025. Read the interview on pages 22 and 23.
Canatu delivers first S-100 reactor to semiconductor customer
Advances in AI and computing push demand
The S-100 reactor produces advanced CNT membranes for semiconductor applications. Image: Canatu
Canatu, based in Vantaa near Helsinki, Finland, a deep technology company creating advanced carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and manufacturing equipment for the semiconductor, automotive and medical diagnostic industries, has announced the delivery of its first S-100 reactor for a major global semiconductor customer. The reactor, tailored to produce high-precision CNT membranes, is currently being installed at the customer’s site, with production set to commence shortly after installation.
According to the company, the demand for advanced chips is increasing due to advances in AI and computing. EUV semiconductors are gaining market share, with sub-7 nanometre chips growing the fastest. Canatu’s CNT membranes enhance EUV processes, helping chi manufacturers improve performance, cost and quality control. Inspection membranes are being mass-produced for the industry since 2021. These membranes can be utilised in both pre- and post-lithography processes to enhance quality control. Their CNT membranes also serve as membrane pellicles, offering higher transmittance and performance compared to traditional materials. In addition, CNT membranes can be used as optical filters, capable of filtering specific wavelengths while selectively blocking unwanted particles, electrons and photons. Canatu operates through two business models: First, the company uses its proprietary CNT reactors to develop and manufacture advanced products in-house. Second, Canatu sells its proprietary CNT reactors and licences the related technology, allowing customers to produce advanced products under a limited license. This model generates both fixed revenue from reactor sales and recurring revenues from royalties and non-discretionary consumables.
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