OE-A shows off nonvolatile RAM, RFID tag formed by printing

While it's far from being noteworthy to the mainstream public, printable electronics hold a lot of promise. Over at Printable Electronics 2009 in Tokyo, the Organic Electronics Association (OE-A) demonstrated some of the most extreme, useful printings that we've seen to date. By utilizing an eclectic array of printing methods, the agency was able to produce nonvolatile RAM with a capacity of 1,024 bits (for use in ID and game cards) along with a printed RFID tag that could be launched today in logistics operations. We doubt very seriously that mere consumers will soon have access to printers of this nature, but if we can now print memory and wireless identification tags, one must wonder: what on Earth is next?

[(Unverified) Posted Feb 27th 2009 4:23AM]

imagine printing your new contactless credit card from home.

[(Unverified) Posted Feb 27th 2009 4:45AM]

What's next? Printing out your new mobile phone and PMP. Perhaps on thick plastic paper, design entirely up to the user.

[(Unverified) Posted Feb 27th 2009 4:50AM]

An inkjet printer and a little matalic ink and ........

[Streetfights Posted Feb 27th 2009 5:30AM]

If I could print me an SSD... maybe 32gb...I'd be happy

[(Unverified) Posted Feb 27th 2009 6:12AM]

Imagine adding a printable solar cell to this, and suddenly you could have electronics all around you, maybe in a mesh network, doing all kinds of things.

At the very least you could have packaging that will let the fridge know what they contain and what the expiry dates are.

[(Unverified) Posted Feb 27th 2009 7:16AM]

Warning: low on toner.

[jpeavy1 Posted Feb 27th 2009 11:33AM]

PC LOAD LETTER?? What the fuck does that mean?

-jp

[(Unverified) Posted Feb 27th 2009 8:42AM]

This is a nice component for a self-replicating machine...

[(Unverified) Posted Feb 27th 2009 10:12AM]

With the printable displays and this eventually that foldable laptop will be just a ctrl + P away......

[HurricaneDC Posted Feb 27th 2009 11:16AM]

Hm, organic you say? Will it be marked up 200% and attract yuppies?

[(Unverified) Posted Feb 27th 2009 3:12PM]

just what we need.. something to expand RFID tags and increase the already prevalent security vulnerabilities..