March 17, 2015
AgIC Inc.
AgIC presents large-format printing technology for electrical circuits
AgIC Inc. (AgIC), a developer and manufacturer of electronic circuit creation tools
(Headquarters: Tokyo, Bunkyo-ku, Representative Director: Shinya Shimizu), presented
its creation of large-format printing technology for electronic circuits and the
commercialization of that technology at the South by Southwest Trade Show (SXSW)
held in Austin, Texas, USA from March 15th to 18th, 2015.
This technology prints electronic circuits on special paper using proprietary silver
nanoparticle ink, and is characterized by its ability to print large-size electronic circuits
at low cost, a feat that is difficult with conventional printed circuit boards.
AgIC also announced a dedicated circuit control unit at the same time. By connecting the
unit to paper that has been printed with an electrical circuit, the printed pattern can be
used as touch switches. It is also equipped with Bluetooth and planned to support circuit
controls via smartphone or PC
This technology could be applied in any field that uses a flat interface, such as poster
ads that light up when touched or lighting integrated into wallpaper.
The price of 1,030 mm x 1,456 mm (B0) size printed paper would cost between $500
and $1,000. The dedicated controller is also planned to be made available for lease.
AgIC will also provide circuit design and program development services as needed.
AgIC applies technology that can easily draw electronic circuits using a silver
nanoparticle pen and special paper, as well as technology that can print electronic
circuits using a home printer and sells products in Japan and the United States.
The large-format printed circuit
Enlarged view of the large-
exhibited at SXSW
format printed circuit
Dedicated circuit control unit
Designed by MESH Project*
* MESH project: This is a project to develop MESH, a creative tool that makes it possible for anyone to easily design experiences.
MESH stands for "make, experience, share." It is made up of function tags (MESH Tags) that are connected wirelessly as well as a
canvas (MESH Canvas) that can intuitively program these tags visually. It is distinctive in that it makes it so anyone can easily combine
familiar things to create and experience interactive devices.
Exhibits with interactive installations were held at SXSW in collaboration with AgIC with light and sound from combining AgIC's
large printing circuits with MESH Tags and MESH Canvas. We suggested that it was possible to create things even if you do not have
specialist knowledge in hardware or programming.
MESH project: http://meshprj.com/
MESH raised about $61K through crowdfunding on Indiegogo on March 6th and is currently accepting advance reservations on the
same website.
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/mesh-creative-diy-kit-for-the-connected-life
[Company Outline]
Company name: AgIC Inc.
Established: January 2014
Director: CEO Shinya Shimizu
Address: Tokyo, Bunkyo-ku, Hongo 4-1-3 Meiwa Hongo Building
Capital: 65.2 million yen (including capital reserve)
URL: http://agic.cc
Enquires: [email protected]
Businesses: Development and manufacture of electronic circuit prototyping tools