The signs continue to be set for growth in the organic and printed electronics industry. This is the clear message to result from the latest business climate survey conducted by the OE-A (Organic and Printed Electronics Association), a Working Group within VDMA (Mechanical Engineering Industry Association). More than 80% of survey participants expect the industry to continue its positive development in the coming year. 
  
With a projected sales revenue growth of 13%, 2017 will be a very successful year for OE-A members. This outlook even exceeds the expectations of the previous survey, carried out earlier this year, with 5 percentage points. For 2018, a continuation of the positive trend in the organic and printed electronics industry is expected. Companies anticipate further advancement and revenue growth of 16% along the entire value chain.
 
OE-A members in particular target the following sectors: consumer electronics, medical and pharmaceutical, automotive, lighting, energy and packaging. “We especially see a growing interest in the industry sectors mobility and automotive as well as medical and pharmaceutical,” said Dr. Klaus Hecker, OE-A managing director. “These are also the focus topics of LOPEC 2018, for both the exhibition as well as the conference.” 







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