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Qi2 Merges Printed Electronics, 3D Printing for Aviation Sensors

Successfully develops corrosion, ice detection sensors for aircraft.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Contributing Editor, Coatings World and Ink World

The use of printed electronics for sensors has been growing for a variety of reasons. The ability to design a flexible sensor that can be used in hard-to-place environments is one key benefit.   Giovanni Nino, director, Composites R&D for Qi2, a $4 billion leader in industrial tool development for a variety of industries, including aviation and energy, described some of his company’s uses of printed electronics and additive manufacturing recently during Printed Electronics USA 2015.   “T...

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