SAFI-Tech presented Best Technical Development Materials Award

Raghu Das, CEO of IDTechEx, and Ian Tevis, Chief Scientist, SAFI-Tech

IDTechEx Printed Electronics USA 2016 Awards

SAFI-Tech, a member of the ISU Start Up Factory cohort, was one of three companies recognized during the IDTechEx Printed Electronics USA conference and exhibition in Santa Clara, for achievements in developing and commercializing printed electronics technologies.

SAFI-Tech won in the category for Best Technical Development Materials. According to a press release from IDTechEx, "SAFI-Tech was the recipient of this award for their development of supercooled metal inks which is a transformational no-heat technology that enables flexible electronics manufacturers to electrically connect components without thermal damage or issues caused by coefficient of thermal expansion mismatch. The technology consists of water-balloon-like microparticles of liquid metal in a supercooled state at ambient temperature. This supercooled state is stabilized by a subnanometer thick oxide layer that can be mechanically broken or chemically dissolved to release the liquid metal and then rapidly solidify all without requiring heat. Existing technology such as solders must be heated to high temperatures to melt and flow the metal and silver pastes must be sintered in ovens to create the necessary electrical connections."

Read the full press release at IDTechEx Awards