SERDANG, 6 June – The Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ION2), Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), through its Functional Nanotechnology Device Laboratory (FNDL), successfully organised a Printed Electronics Fabrication Course on 22 May 2026 at the FNDL Laboratory, ION2. The one-day training programme brought together lecturers from Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) and Universiti Malaysia Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah (UMPSA), who are also alumni of ION2, reinforcing the institute's commitment to nurturing long-term academic partnerships and professional development.

The course was facilitated by Ts. Dr. Intan Helina Hasan, who guided participants through both theoretical and practical aspects of printed electronics fabrication using Thick Film Technology. Participants were introduced to the fundamentals of thick film paste preparation, stencil design and preparation, and screen-printing techniques commonly employed in the fabrication of electronic devices. The programme also featured demonstrations of specialised laboratory equipment, including the Screen Printer and the Resistivity Meter (4-Point Probe), providing participants with valuable exposure to industry-relevant fabrication and characterisation methods.

The training programme reflects FNDL's ongoing commitment to strengthening research capacity and advancing expertise in printed electronics and thick film technology. As interest in flexible and printed electronic devices continues to grow across academic and industrial sectors, initiatives such as this provide an important platform for knowledge transfer, skills enhancement, and the dissemination of emerging technologies.

 

Reported by,
Ts. Dr. Intan Helina Hasan

Date of Input: 30/06/2026 | Updated: 30/06/2026 | roslina_ar