Indro Mukerjee, Plastic Logic CEO gives an insight into the creation of exciting new concepts, which sometimes lead to new technologies.
Going from concepts on slides through to actual first proof of concept and then real industrialisation is, however, a very rare journey indeed. Indro gives an insight into the Plastic Logic has industrialised the production of the first new transistor for decades and used this capability to create the world’s first mass produced flexible display.
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Transforming a science project into industrial reality
1. Transforming a Science Project
into Industrial Reality
Indro Mukerjee
CEO, Plastic Logic
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2. Preconceptions and reality
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3. The pessimist complains about the wind;
the optimist expects it to change;
the realist adjusts the sails.”
William Arthur Ward
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4. From science project to industrial reality
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6. Industrialisation of a truly
innovative technology
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7. World‘s first plastic electronics factory
• Gen 3.5 | fully operational today | capacity up to 1.8m units/year (based
on 6” size screen)
• Commercial yields achieved | proof of technology and processes at
industrial scale
• Enabling customers to immediately test the market with transformational
product ideas
• Highly compatible with existing LCD processes and infrastructure
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8. Technology capability
• The most significant new transistor technology in decades now fully
industrialized
• Monochrome, color and animation all achieved
• Over +110 patent families in the areas of:
• High volume flexible displays
• Integrated smart systems
• High resolution printing for flexible circuits
• Innovative flexible display product design
• > 80 engineers, located in hotspots of electronics innovation and talent
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9. Transforming multiple markets
Signage Watches Automotive Smart Cards
Industrial Military Education
Healthcare Gaming Transportation/Logistics Clothing
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10. Learn and adapt
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11. Making choices…
Science is often about OR
Commercialisation is typically about AND
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12. Growth through partnerships
…we‘re ready for the next step
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13. In the words of the master…
"If no mistake have you made,
yet losing you are ... a different
game you should play."
"Always in motion is the future."
"So certain are you. Always
with you it cannot be done.
Hear you nothing that I say?"
"No! Try not. Do, or do not.
There is no try."
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