Introduction

Abstract

In common with other important and useful developments, initial enthusiasm and optimism regarding immediate and wide-ranging applications for thin-and thick-film circuits has largely failed to be realised. Today’s forecasts, however, suggest that the present production capability in the UK will be unable to cope with the demand over the next few years. A number of companies have been involved with thick- and thin-film devices for nearly eight years and many have borne the brunt of protracted introductory development work with little return for effort. However, reports now indicate significant increases in thick-film activity with a marked increase within the last 12 months.