RFID and printed electronic: experts predict that RFID and printed electronics will grow into a $16 billion business within the next 10 years. What role will the ink industry have in that growth, and who is best positioned to take advantage of this opportunity?

From: Ink World | Date: May 1, 2006| Author: Savastano, David | Copyright information

There is tremendous interest in the field of radio frequency identification (RFID) and printed electronics. The reason is fairly clear: major retailers and institutions need to be able to more accurately and efficiently track inventory, and RFID and printed electronics are considered the ideal solution.

Actually, RFID has already made inroads in everyday life. Anyone who uses electronic toll tags such as EZPass in their cars has an RFID system. The Expo held in Osaka, Ja...

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