• Login
    • Join
  • FOLLOW:
  • Subscribe Free
    • Magazine
    • eNewsletter
    Checkout
    • Magazine
    • News
    • Exclusives
    • Top Companies
    • Printing Inks
    • Raw Materials
    • Equipment
    • Directories
    • Events
    • Jobs
    • More
  • Magazine
  • News
  • Exclusives
  • Top Companies
  • Printing Inks
  • Raw Materials
  • Equipment
  • Directories
  • Events
  • Jobs
  • Current / Back Issues
    Features
    Columns
    Editorial
    Digital Edition
    eNewsletter Archive
    Our Team
    Editorial Guidelines
    Subscribe Now
    Advertise Now
    eBook
    Top Features
    Sustainability and the Ink Industry

    The State of the Pigment Industry in 2021

    The 2021 Regulatory Report

    Production Equipment Helps Drive Ink Industry’s Sustainability Efforts

    Ink Industry Sees Opportunities in the Circular Economy
    Breaking News
    Distributor News
    Financial News
    Industry News
    Ink Manufacturers News
    Market Research
    Mergers and Acquisitions
    New Products
    Personnel
    Price Increases
    Printers News
    Suppliers News
    Live From Shows
    Top News
    International Paper's Board of Directors Elects DG Macpherson

    CDP Recognizes Crown for Supplier Engagement In Managing Climate Risk

    Mittera Adds Koenig & Bauer Rapida 105 PRO

    Rondo Ganahl Adds Koenig & Bauer Durst Delta SPC 130

    Toyo Printing Inks Unveils GMP-compliant Offset Inks for Food Packaging
    Top North American Companies
    Top International Companies
    Conductive Inks and Printed Electronics
    Graphic Arts Coatings
    Inkjet Inks and Toners
    Marking and Pad Printing Inks
    News Inks
    Packaging Flexo Inks
    Packaging Gravure Inks
    Publication Gravure Inks
    Publication Offset Inks
    Screen Inks
    Sheetfed Inks
    Specialty Inks
    UV and EB Inks

    International Paper's Board of Directors Elects DG Macpherson

    Mittera Adds Koenig & Bauer Rapida 105 PRO

    Rondo Ganahl Adds Koenig & Bauer Durst Delta SPC 130

    CDP Recognizes Crown for Supplier Engagement In Managing Climate Risk

    Toyo Printing Inks Unveils GMP-compliant Offset Inks for Food Packaging
    Additives
    Energy-Curable Materials
    Flushed Colors and Pigments
    Metallics and Special Effects Pigments
    Resins
    Vehicles and Varnishes
    Waxes

    Ingevity Increasing Pine Chemical-based Products Prices

    Ingevity Adding Caprolactone Polyol Production in DeRidder, LA

    Jean Blackwell Elected Chair of Ingevity’s Board of Directors

    Final PV29 Risk Evaluation Produces Mixed Conclusions

    Rich Czarnecki Appointed Micro Powders VP
    Energy-Curing Equipment
    Mills and Mixers
    Testing, Color and QC

    Phoseon Technology Introduces Near-Infrared LED Lamps

    Ruth Metzler-Arnold Resigns from Bühler Group's Board of Directors

    Bühler Reports 2020 Annual Results

    FTA Announces Color-Focused Professional Development Training Course

    Production Equipment Helps Drive Ink Industry’s Sustainability Efforts
    Buyers Guide
    Distributor Guide
    European Ink Directory
    U.S. Ink Directory
    International Buyers Guide Companies
    Shamrock Technologies, Inc.

    Kerley Ink

    Clariant

    Keim-Additec Surface USA, LLC

    Evonik Corporation
    Industry Events
    Live from Show Event
    Webinars
    Top Events
    Labelexpo Americas/Brand Print Americas 2021

    Coatings Expo Vietnam 2021

    PRINTING United Expo 2021

    Eastern Coatings Show 2021
    • Magazine
      • Current / Back Issues
      • Features
      • Editorial
      • Departments
      • Columns
      • Digital Edition
      • eNewsletter Archive
      • Editorial Guidelines
      • Subscribe Now
      • Advertise Now
    • Breaking News
    • Directory
      • Buyers Guide
      • Distributor Guide
      • European Ink Directory
      • U.S. Ink Directory
      • Trade Associations
    • Printing Inks
      • Conductive Inks and Printed Electronics
      • Graphic Arts Coatings
      • Inkjet Inks and Toners
      • Marking and Pad Printing Inks
      • News Inks
      • Packaging Flexo Inks
      • Packaging Gravure Inks
      • Publication Gravure Inks
      • Publication Offset Inks
      • Screen Inks
      • Sheetfed Inks
      • Specialty Inks
      • UV and EB Inks
    • Raw Materials
      • Additives
      • Energy-Curable Materials
      • Flushed Colors and Pigments
      • Metallics and Special Effects Pigments
      • Resins
      • Vehicles and Varnishes
      • Waxes
    • Equipment
      • Energy-Curing Equipment
      • Mills and Mixers
      • Testing, Color and QC
    • Top Companies
      • Top North American Companies
      • Top International Companies
    • Online Exclusives
    • Slideshows
    • Expert's Opinion
    • Videos
    • eBook
    • Podcasts
    • Blog
    • Infographics
    • Whitepapers
    • Jobs
    • Supplier Microsites
      • Companies
      • Literature / Brochures
      • Whitepapers
      • Product Spec Sheets
      • Videos
      • Jobs
    • Events
      • Industry Events
      • Live From Show Events
      • Webinars
    • About Us
      • About Us
      • Contact Us
      • Advertise With Us
      • Privacy Policy
      • Terms of Use
    Breaking News

    Conductive Ink Market Worth $3.7 Billion by 2025: MarketsandMarkets

    Valued at $3 billion in 2020; expected to register 4.1% CAGR.

    Related CONTENT
    • 2021 Electronic and Conductive Ink Conference
    • Durham Box Upgrades EFI Nozomi C18000 Printer with White UV LED Ink
    • Toyo Ink Europe Specialty Chemicals Develops Near-Infrared Sortable Black Masterbatch
    • China’s Ink Market Recovers from Impact of COVID-19
    • Commercialization Drives Growth in the Conductive Ink and Materials Market
    MarketsandMarkets08.10.20

    The global conductive inks market size is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.1%, by value, during the forecast period. The market is estimated to be $3 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach $3.7 billion by 2025. 

     

    The growth of the conductive inks market can be attributed to the increasing usage of conductive inks in the electronic industry.

     

    Governments worldwide have imposed environmental regulations to encourage industries for reducing the number of heavy materials used in any device by replacing them with lightweight advanced materials. Along with this factor, the consumer preference for small and lightweight electronics has increased the demand for miniaturization of products in the consumer electronics industry. Lightweight construction is used to improve functional characteristics, reduce material input, and save energy. Conductive inks are efficient, effective, and reliable and are widely used as a replacement for conventional wire and circuit arrangement to enhance efficiency and reduce the weight of electronic components.

    The use of conductive inks offers the following properties:

    • Reduced material density;
    • Lower component weight;
    • Easy handling 
       

    Conductive inks are produced either by incorporating different types of metals such as silver and copper or by using carbon particles. Carbon particles are preferred in many applications as they offer adequate technical properties at a low cost. In comparison to other metals, carbon inks have relatively less and unreliable conductivity. While using carbon particles, direct conductivity can only be achieved through curing, but this is a complicated and expensive process.

     

    The major factor acting as a restraint for the conductive inks market growth is the lack of chemical compatibility with most of the polymers, which is necessary to provide mechanical endurance. Also, there is a need to develop technologies that can impart long-term stability of conductive inks for commercial purposes. This issue is mainly faced with nanoparticle inks, as the technologies required for its use are expensive. Emerging applications have increased the need for optimizing the use of conductive inks in specialized printing processes.

     

    Despite these shortcomings, the increased focus on innovation and R&D activities is expected to provide cost-efficient and reliable technologies for conductive inks in the future.

     

    There is a need for more economical alternatives to silver-based conductive inks owing to the rising prices of silver. Graphene-based conductive inks have come up as an alternative. Graphene is a single layer of carbon atoms and is the most conductive form of carbon. It can provide mechanical flexibility and high performance at a low cost and can help in protecting metals from corrosion. Graphene-based conductive inks can be used in complex devices to achieve high conductivity even at intricate levels.

     

    Conductive inks are mainly made by using materials such as silver, copper, and carbon. Silver is highly conductive, but expensive, whereas copper is cheaper, but is more prone to oxidation. On the other hand, graphene is a beneficial alternative for these materials and can deliver the same properties at much cheaper rates. Graphene-based conductive inks can readily compete with silver-based and carbon-based conductive inks in applications such as displays and RFID antennae.

     

    The use of graphene-based conductive inks is still in the development stage and is likely to be commercialized in the future. Various companies are resorting to this alternative to offer effective solutions for both price and performance, thereby, creating an opportunity for conductive inks manufacturers. 

     

    Silver is one of the most widely used metals in the electronics industry because of its high conductivity, oxidation stability, and other unique properties. However, the fluctuations in silver prices have created a shift toward low-cost conductive metals such as copper, carbon, graphene, and aluminum. The increased cost of silver has generated a need to either reduce the use of expensive materials or replace them. However, the properties of the alternatives that are being offered are marginally at par with silver. A complete replacement of silver with alternative materials is impossible.

     

    To reduce the effect of rising silver prices, conventional silver conductive inks are being replaced with other inks such as silver flakes and nano silver-based inks. These inks provide equivalent conductivity; however, the quantity of silver used is relatively lesser than conventional conductive inks. Despite these advantages, the use of nanosilver inks has not yet gained an impetus. The technology and tools required for their use add to the cost of the inks, which is much higher than that of the traditional silver inks and pastes.

     

    The manufacturers are developing substitutes for silver-based conductive inks as the prices of silver are expected to increase in the future. Although these substitutes have fewer growth opportunities owing to their inferior properties, they can be improved to meet the requirements in the long run.

     

    APAC is estimated to be the leading conductive inks market. The growth in the APAC region can be attributed to the growing demand for conductive inks due to the high economic growth of the emerging economies and the increasing disposable income in the region contributes to APAC being an attractive market for conductive inks manufacturers. Moreover, the tremendous growth of the photovoltaics, PCBs, touchscreen segments and the increasing use of windshield sensors in vehicles are primarily responsible for the high demand for conductive inks in the region.

    Related Searches
    • Conductive Inks and Printed Electronics
    Related Knowledge Center
    • Conductive Inks and Printed Electronics
    Suggested For You
    2021 Electronic and Conductive Ink Conference 2021 Electronic and Conductive Ink Conference
    Durham Box Upgrades EFI Nozomi C18000 Printer with White UV LED Ink Durham Box Upgrades EFI Nozomi C18000 Printer with White UV LED Ink
    Toyo Ink Europe Specialty Chemicals Develops Near-Infrared Sortable Black Masterbatch Toyo Ink Europe Specialty Chemicals Develops Near-Infrared Sortable Black Masterbatch
    China’s Ink Market Recovers from Impact of COVID-19 China’s Ink Market Recovers from Impact of COVID-19
    Commercialization Drives Growth in the Conductive Ink and Materials Market Commercialization Drives Growth in the Conductive Ink and Materials Market
    The Vietnamese Ink Industry Continues to Enjoy Growth The Vietnamese Ink Industry Continues to Enjoy Growth
    Toyo Ink Merges Consolidated Subsidiaries in Reorg of Polymers, Coatings Related Business Toyo Ink Merges Consolidated Subsidiaries in Reorg of Polymers, Coatings Related Business
    OrelTech GmbH Offers 4 Ink Series for Printing Transparent, Non-transparent Metal Layers OrelTech GmbH Offers 4 Ink Series for Printing Transparent, Non-transparent Metal Layers
    Ink Companies are Looking to Expand in Latin, South America Ink Companies are Looking to Expand in Latin, South America
    GSE Launches Colorsat FCS Manual Ink Dispenser GSE Launches Colorsat FCS Manual Ink Dispenser
    COVID-19 Impacts the Latin, South America Ink Industry COVID-19 Impacts the Latin, South America Ink Industry
    Videojet Introduces Food Grade Ink 
Ideal for Printing on Eggshells Videojet Introduces Food Grade Ink 
Ideal for Printing on Eggshells
    Packaging Printing Market Worth $440.6 Billion by 2024: MarketsandMarkets Packaging Printing Market Worth $440.6 Billion by 2024: MarketsandMarkets
    Printed Electronics Market Worth $20.7 Billion by 2025: MarketsandMarkets Printed Electronics Market Worth $20.7 Billion by 2025: MarketsandMarkets
    UV Curable Resins, Formulated Products Market Worth $6.6 Billion by 2025: MarketsandMarkets UV Curable Resins, Formulated Products Market Worth $6.6 Billion by 2025: MarketsandMarkets

    Related Breaking News

    • Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Printed Electronics
      ChemCubed, Phoenix United Associates Partner

      ChemCubed, Phoenix United Associates Partner

      Phoenix UAI will now represent ElectroJet brand solutions for printed electronics.
      Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 02.22.21

    • Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Printed Electronics
      Brewer Science Earns GreenCircle Certification for Zero Waste to Landfill

      Brewer Science Earns GreenCircle Certification for Zero Waste to Landfill

      Brewer Science is the only company in the semiconductor industry with GreenCircle Certification. 6th consecutive year Brewer has earned it.
      Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 02.11.21

    • Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Printed Electronics | Financial News | Ink Manufacturers News | Inkjet Inks and Toners
      DuPont Reports 4Q 2020 Results

      DuPont Reports 4Q 2020 Results

      Operating cash flow was $1.3 billion, with $1. billion free cash flow in the quarter up 400% from 4Q19.
      David Savastano, Editor 02.09.21


    • Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Printed Electronics | Ink Manufacturers News | Inkjet Inks and Toners
      DuPont Named 2021 Best Place to Work For LGBTQ+ Equality By Human Rights Campaign Foundation

      DuPont Named 2021 Best Place to Work For LGBTQ+ Equality By Human Rights Campaign Foundation

      Company marks 9th consecutive year earning a perfect score by the Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index.
      Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 02.04.21

    • Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Printed Electronics | Ink Manufacturers News
      DuPont Completes  IFF, Nutrition & Biosciences Merger

      DuPont Completes IFF, Nutrition & Biosciences Merger

      DuPont receives a special cash payment of about $7.3 billion, approximately $5 billion of which will be used to retire outstanding debt.
      Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 02.01.21

    • Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Printed Electronics
      TechBlick Holds First Virtual Event

      TechBlick Holds First Virtual Event

      Aimed at global printed, flexible, hybrid and textile electronics community.
      Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 01.28.21


    • Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Printed Electronics | Ink Manufacturers News
      Sun Chemical Printed Electronic Inks Verified by TactoTek for Production in IMSE Parts

      Sun Chemical Printed Electronic Inks Verified by TactoTek for Production in IMSE Parts

      IMSE parts integrate printed electronics and electronic components within 3D injection molded plastics.
      Ink World Staff 12.18.20

    • Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Printed Electronics | Market Research
      Carbon Nanotubes Market Worth $9.84 Billion by 2023: MarketsandMarkets

      Carbon Nanotubes Market Worth $9.84 Billion by 2023: MarketsandMarkets

      Valued at $3.95 billion in 2017; expected to grow at 16.7% CAGR between then and 2023.
      MarketsandMarkets 12.10.20

    • Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Printed Electronics | Ink Manufacturers News | Inkjet Inks and Toners
      DuPont Celebrates Launch of The Council for Inclusive Capitalism with The Vatican

      DuPont Celebrates Launch of The Council for Inclusive Capitalism with The Vatican

      Company commits to take measurable action to create long-term value that is fair, equitable and inclusive for all stakeholders.
      Ink World staff 12.09.20


    • Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Printed Electronics
      OrelTech Launches Nanoparticle-free Gold Ink

      OrelTech Launches Nanoparticle-free Gold Ink

      Early next year, the company plans to launch a novel, application-based ink for devices with reflective electrodes.
      Ink World staff 11.30.20

    • Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Printed Electronics | Packaging Flexo Inks | Packaging Gravure Inks | Printers News | Sheetfed Inks
      Toppan Named to DJSI World Index for 4th Consecutive Year

      Toppan Named to DJSI World Index for 4th Consecutive Year

      Sustainability performance recognized by leading global ESG investment index.
      Ink World Staff 11.18.20

    • Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Printed Electronics | Financial News | Inkjet Inks and Toners | Packaging Flexo Inks | Printers News
      CCL Industries Announces Record Quarterly Results for 3Q 2020

      CCL Industries Announces Record Quarterly Results for 3Q 2020

      Sales for 3Q 2020 increased 1.2% to $1,373.4 million, while operating income increased 17.4% to $246.3 million.
      Ink World Staff 11.17.20


    • Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Printed Electronics | Mergers and Acquisitions
      Agfa, Clariant Announce Agreement on Clariant’s Materials for Printed Electronics

      Agfa, Clariant Announce Agreement on Clariant’s Materials for Printed Electronics

      Agfa to assume ownership of Clariant’s PRELECT TPS Nano Silver Conductive Inks portfolio.
      Ink World staff 11.17.20

    • Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Printed Electronics | Inkjet Inks and Toners | Mergers and Acquisitions | Packaging Flexo Inks | Printers News
      CCL Industries Expands in Malaysia

      CCL Industries Expands in Malaysia

      Signed a binding agreement to acquire Super Enterprises Printing (Malaysia) Sdn. Bnd.
      Ink World staff 11.11.20

    • Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Printed Electronics | Financial News | Ink Manufacturers News | Inkjet Inks and Toners
      DuPont Reports 3Q 2020 Results

      DuPont Reports 3Q 2020 Results

      Notes 3Q20 net sales of $5.1 billion are down 6%; $1.1 billion free cash flow in the quarter.
      Ink World Staff 10.30.20

    Trending
    • EFI Launches Super High Speed, Single-Pass Nozomi
    • Sun Chemical To Increase Prices On Inks, Coatings, Adhesives In North America
    • Agfa Invests In New UK Showroom
    • International Paper's Board Of Directors Elects DG Macpherson
    • Hubergroup Launches HYDRO-X GA Water Barrier Coating
    Breaking News
    • International Paper's Board of Directors Elects DG Macpherson
    • CDP Recognizes Crown for Supplier Engagement In Managing Climate Risk
    • Rondo Ganahl Adds Koenig & Bauer Durst Delta SPC 130
    • Mittera Adds Koenig & Bauer Rapida 105 PRO
    • Toyo Printing Inks Unveils GMP-compliant Offset Inks for Food Packaging
    View Breaking News >
    CURRENT ISSUE

    January 2021

    • Sustainability and the Ink Industry
    • The State of the Pigment Industry in 2021
    • The 2021 Regulatory Report
    • Production Equipment Helps Drive Ink Industry’s Sustainability Efforts
    • Ink Industry Sees Opportunities in the Circular Economy
    • Shutterfly Turns to HP to Boost Range of Personalized Gifts
    • Offering Excellent Ink Portfolio Crucial to Durst’s Success
    • View More >

    Cookies help us to provide you with an excellent service. By using our website, you declare yourself in agreement with our use of cookies.
    You can obtain detailed information about the use of cookies on our website by clicking on "More information”.

    • About Us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms And Conditions
    • Contact Us

    follow us

    Subscribe
    Nutraceuticals World

    Latest Breaking News From Nutraceuticals World

    Clinical Trial Finds Metabolic Benefits for Polyphenols Formula
    JRF Technology Debuts Elderberry Oral Film Strip
    Danone Adds to Plant-Based Portfolio with Acquisition of Follow Your Heart Brand
    Coatings World

    Latest Breaking News From Coatings World

    Hempel Launches Sustainability Framework: Futureproof
    ChemQuest Hires Rich Gibson
    New Increase in Kynar Fluoropolymer Capacities at Arkema's Chinese Site
    Medical Product Outsourcing

    Latest Breaking News From Medical Product Outsourcing

    Canada Authorizes COVID-19 Diagnostic Assay That Boosts Virus Testing Efficiency
    Terumo to Purchase Predictive Analytics Firm Health Outcomes Sciences
    Abiomed Leader Michael Minogue Named AdvaMed Board Chairman
    Contract Pharma

    Latest Breaking News From Contract Pharma

    Pfizer Partners with Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Center
    Covectra Introduces Next-Gen Serialization Solution
    CrownBio & JSR Life Sciences Partner with Cambridge Quantum Computing
    Beauty Packaging

    Latest Breaking News From Beauty Packaging

    Madison Reed Raises $52 Million in Financing Round
    The Estée Lauder Companies Closes Becca Cosmetics
    Afro Sheen Launches New Brand Initiatives
    Happi

    Latest Breaking News From Happi

    PBA Opposes House Bill 2325 in West Virginia
    J.R. Watkins Tackles Pain with New Lines
    RB Launches Vanish Miracle
    Ink World

    Latest Breaking News From Ink World

    Etiflex Enters New Markets with Nilpeter FA-22 Installation
    Hydrocarbon Solvents Market to Surpass $8.1 Billion by 2030
    Lowe-Martin Adds 2 KODAK NEXFINITY Digital Presses
    Label & Narrow Web

    Latest Breaking News From Label & Narrow Web

    Eaglewood Technologies debuts new anilox cleaning system
    INX International and VerifyMe sign supply agreement
    Soma partners with DTM Flexo Services
    Nonwovens Industry

    Latest Breaking News From Nonwovens Industry

    H&V Announces Price Increase
    Fiber Bond VE3 Technology Inactivates SARS-CoV-2 in HVAC Filtration Systems
    Citizens Provides $325 Million Senior Credit Facility to Nice-Pak
    Orthopedic Design & Technology

    Latest Breaking News From Orthopedic Design & Technology

    First Implantation of CTL Amedica's Minimally Invasive Flex Tower
    NuVasive Nabs Simplify Medical for $150M
    SeaSpine Begins Limited Launch of WaveForm TA (TLIF Articulating) 3D-Printed Interbody
    Printed Electronics Now

    Latest Breaking News From Printed Electronics Now

    Comercial Kywi Improves Customer Service, Front-Store Operations with Zebra Mobile Solution
    Global Printed Circuit Board Market Projected to Reach $69.32 Billion by 2027
    RFID Locks Market to Reach $9.93 Billion by 2027: Allied Market Research

    Copyright © 2021 Rodman Media. All rights reserved. Use of this constitutes acceptance of our privacy policy The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Rodman Media.

    AD BLOCKER DETECTED

    Our website is made possible by displaying online advertisements to our visitors.
    Please consider supporting us by disabling your ad blocker.


    FREE SUBSCRIPTION Already a subscriber? Login