The course has a total duration of 50 hours, structured in 6 modules. All modules consist of a theoretical part (32 hours) and a practical part (18 hours). There are two types of training:

• Semi-face-to-face (50 hours): access to theoretical sessions and additional complementary content (virtual platform) and review sessions of the content of each module (streaming) and 5 visits to put the training content into practice in Eurecat, Leitat , the UPC, the IMB-CNM-CSIC, the ICMAB-CSIC and the MAV Cluster.
• Virtual (32 hours): access to theoretical sessions and additional complementary content (virtual platform) and review sessions of the content of each module (streaming).

A self-evaluation form must be completed at the end of each module. Completing all the forms will allow you to obtain the course certificate.

Printed Electronics is a technology that allows printing directly on different flexible substrates, electronic components, conductive tracks, sensors and circuits. The substrate remains flexible and maintains its properties.

Printed electronics have applications in almost all sectors and markets:

• Health and medicine.
• Sport.
• Textile.
• Mobility.
• Packaging.
• Industry 4.0.
• Consumer electronics.
• Energy.

This course will focus in an introductory and practical way on the knowledge of electronics from the materials and the different printing techniques to the application of the technology and guidance for the personalized implementation for each student.

Anyone interested in printed electronics (with basic prior knowledge). Possible profiles: professionals from printing process companies, final product companies, product designers, professionals in the field of chemistry, physics or materials, engineers, entrepreneurs or students.

Module 1: Introduction to printed electronics

• Introduction to microelectronics
• Organic electronics

Module 2: Materials: inks, substrates, adhesives

• Substrates
• Inks and encapsulants
• Synthesis of nanoparticles
• Formulation of inks
• Welding processes for printed electronics

Module 3: Printing techniques and ink sintering

• Introduction to printing techniques
• Serigraphy
• Digital printing
• Engraving
• Flexography
• Bar coating / Blade coating
• Thermal Evaporation
• 3D Dispenser
• Sintered and dye-cured

Module 4: Active and passive electronic devices and components

• Basic theory of organic and printed passive and active devices
• Design of organic and printed circuits
• Organic transistors
• Solar cells
• Thermoelectrics
• Sensors
• Biosensors
• Electrical characterization
• Morphological characterization
• Mechanical characterization
• Thermal characterization
• Optical characterization. Optical properties of printed materials

Module 5: Applications of printed electronics. From Lab to Fab

• Packaging
• IoT
• Smart Cities
• Health
• Automotive

Module 6: Orientation for implementation

• Guidance and industrial or career support

The course is taught by teachers and researchers from the ICMAB-CSIC, IMB-CNM-CSIC, Leitat, Eurecat and the UPC.

Responsible Module 1: Eloi Ramon – IMB-CNM (CSIC)

• Doctor in Microelectronics and Electronic Systems
• Scientific Researcher, Printed Group
• Microelectronics (ICAS)

Responsible Module 2: Maziar Ahmadi – UPC

• Doctor in Micro/Nanofluidicsilent liquid electronic systems
•  Associate Professor, CIEFMA Group

Responsible Module 3: Llorenç Bautista – Leitat

• Doctor in Chemical Engineering
•  Head of the Surface Chemistry Area

Responsible Module 4: Mariano Campoy-Quiles – ICMAB (CSIC)

• Doctor in Experimental Physics
• Scientific Researcher, Nanopto Group

Responsible Module 5: Cristina Casellas – Eurecat

•  MBA, Chemical Engineer
•  Technology Transfer Manager in the Functional Printing & Embedded Devices Unit

Responsible for Module 6: Ona Bombí – MAV Cluster

• Industrial Design Engineer
•  Cluster Manager

The registration period ended on February 20, 2024.