- In January 2025, DuPont Microcircuit and Component Materials announced the expansion of its stretchable silver conductive ink portfolio to support next-generation wearable applications. These materials are designed to maintain conductivity under extreme deformation, making them ideal for fitness trackers and biomedical patches. The new product line demonstrates improved washability and stretch-resilience, enhancing the durability of wearable circuits.
- In October 2024, Kuraray Co., Ltd. launched a new line of thermoplastic elastomers integrated with conductive fillers, targeting flexible electronics applications. These materials exhibit superior elasticity and conductivity, aimed at the smart clothing and e-skin market segments. The company highlighted their potential use in human-machine interfaces and soft robotics.
- In September 2024, Rogers Corporation introduced a new generation of ultra-flexible conductive foam materials for use in electronic wearables and biomedical sensors. These materials combine high tensile strength with low resistance to deliver reliable signal integrity in bendable, stretchable circuits.
- In August 2024, researchers from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) unveiled a graphene-based stretchable conductor with self-healing capabilities. Designed for wearable and implantable medical devices, this development supports long-term usage and maintains electrical performance even after multiple stretching cycles and minor damage events.
- In July 2024, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA partnered with a leading flexible electronics manufacturer to co-develop silver nanowire-based conductive inks for use in skin-wearable sensors and health-monitoring patches. These inks demonstrate enhanced performance under high strain and are compatible with roll-to-roll printing, facilitating mass production.
