Plextronics Awarded $1.2 million in Government Funding for Flexible Printed Electronics with the U.S. Military

Plextronics, Inc. — an international technology company that specializes in printed solar, lighting and other electronics — announced today that it has secured $1.2 million in funding as part of the 2009 Defense Appropriations Bill Continuing Resolution (H.R. 2638) that was signed into law on September 30.

The award is a new contract for the company to develop flexible and light-weight printed electronics for the United States Military, including products and applications such as flexible solar panels for tent tops, solar-powered foldable blankets and helmet-mounted panels, printed lighting, flexible displays and printed circuitry.

According to Andy Hannah, president and CEO of Plextronics, this award is another step closer to the broad commercialization of printed electronics. “We’re all seeing a worldwide focus on new sources of efficient, renewable energy, and there is no question that printable solar and lighting technology is a key part of that mission,” Hannah said. “This project will enable us to continue to work with the military to develop applications and products that will make life in the field better for our soldiers.”

Mr. Hannah also added, “Congressman Altmire has been a tremendous partner and supporter of our company and other high-tech companies in this region. We are very grateful for his help in securing this exciting new project.”