Advanced manufacturing, smart textiles and digitalisation
R&D IN ELECTRONIC PRINTING FOR THE CREATION OF FUNCTIONAL AND SMART TEXTILES WITH INTEGRATED SENSORS
PRINT4TEX 2025
Motivation
In recent years, advances in electronic printing have established this technology as a key tool for the manufacturing of sensors, actuators, and electronic circuits, using techniques such as screen printing, flexography, and direct ink writing. These developments have enabled the creation of innovative applications, such as pressure sensors, electrodes, and heating systems on flexible substrates.
The growing use of wearable devices has highlighted the need to further develop this technology to address challenges related to size and weight reduction, improved durability (resistance to washing, friction, sweat, etc.), and the optimization of manufacturing costs. Likewise, electronic printing has cross-sector applications in areas such as healthcare, automotive, packaging, logistics, and gamification, demonstrating its versatility and high potential for impact.
Objectives
The main objective of the project is the development of advanced electronic printing solutions to achieve a high level of prototyping. The aim is to optimize and diversify the applications of printed sensors and circuits, with a particular focus on the detection of bodily analytes and the exploration of new sectors such as packaging and the detection of specific substances.
Value and competitive advantage
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Development of advanced printed electronics integrated into textiles, combining functionality, flexibility, durability, and industrial scalability
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Capability to manufacture sensors, circuits, and antennas using flexographic and additive processes compatible with mass production
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Differentiation through IME integration and the use of sustainable materials, enabling new applications in healthcare, packaging, and automotive sectors
Expected obtained
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Printing of functional tracks and circuits using various technologies (flexography, screen printing, Direct-Ink Writing)
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Development of printed RFID and NFC antennas (2D and 3D)
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Industrialization of printed electronics: adhesion, solderability, and interconnection solutions
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Development of flexible PCBs as an alternative to traditional wiring, achieving more compact, lightweight, and adaptable interconnections
Grant number: IMAMCA/2025/6
Programme: Plan of non-economic activities 2025
Period of execution: January 2025 – December 2025
Status: Finished
More information: PLAN OF ACTION
Entity: IVACE
Project supported by the Ministry of Innovation, Industry, Commerce and Tourism of the Generalitat Valenciana, through IVACE.
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R&D AREAS
New high-performance functionalised materials
Circular economy and sustainability
Advanced manufacturing, smart textiles and digitalisation
High value-added solutions for strategic markets
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