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The 2021 Conductive Ink Market

The conductive ink industry is growing with new applications on the horizon, but silver prices remain a concern.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

Conductive inks and pastes are key to the creating of flexible and hybrid electronics. Conductive materials allow the printed portion of the device to function electronically. It is also a sizable market: estimates place the conductive ink segment at more than $2 billion. Conductive inks can be made from any material that is, well, conductive. Silver and carbon-based inks are the primary choices, with copper of interest. However, copper has issues with oxidation that make it less ideal for prin...

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