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OE-A: Significant Decline in Printed Electronics Sales Due to COVID-19

OE-A Business Climate Survey: Sales decline of 20% predicted for 2020.

Printed Electronics Now staff 10.28.20

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Personnel | Research Institutions

Bertrand Fillon Appointed OE-A Fellow 2020

Fillon is the program director of the CEA-Liten of France.

Printed Electronics Now staff 10.21.20

OE-A Competition Honorees Reaching the Market

As the competition celebrates its 10th year, its projects have become commercial successes.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Editor 04.07.20

Breaking News | Photovoltaics

Heliatek Wins OE-A Competition 2020

Winner in the “Best Publicly Funded Project Demonstrator” category.

04.07.20

OE-A: Printed Electronics Now Part of Everyday Life

The new OE-A Roadmap shows how flexible electronics enables innovations in the most important industries worldwide.

OE-A 04.07.20

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Photovoltaics

OE-A Competition 2020 Winners Announced

Competition promotes further development of flexible electronics.

03.31.20

Coronavirus's Impact on the Printed Electronics Industry, Beyond

Companies are monitoring the supply chain while various trade shows are being postponed or canceled.

Anthony Locicero, Associate Editor 03.19.20

COVID-19's Impact on the Flexible and Printed Electronics Industry

Cancelations of conferences, closing of facilities show impact of deadly virus.

David Savastano, Editor 03.18.20

Breaking News | Manufacturers News | Suppliers News

COVID-19's Impact on the Flexible and Printed Electronics Industry

Cancelations of conferences, closing of facilities show impact of deadly virus.

David Savastano, Editor 03.17.20

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics

OE-A: Printed Electronics Expects Another Year of Growth

90% of survey participants expect the industry to continue its positive development in the coming year, per OE-A.

03.13.20

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Sensors and Wearables

Coronavirus's Impact on the Printed Electronics Industry, Beyond

Companies are monitoring the supply chain while various trade shows are being postponed or canceled.

Online Exclusives Anthony Locicero, Associate Editor 03.11.20

LOPEC 2020 Will Not Take Place

The next LOPEC will be held March 23-25, 2021.

03.06.20

LOPEC 2020 Will Not Take Place

The next LOPEC will be held March 23-25, 2021.

03.06.20

3D Printing | Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics

Printed Electronics in 3D: Ready for Mass Market

LOPEC focusing on functional materials and equipment.

02.20.20

LOPEC 2020 to Highlight Smart Living, Mobility

Show’s growth mirrors gains being made in the field of flexible and printed electronics.

Online Exclusives02.19.20

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Photovoltaics | Sensors and Wearables

Mobility to Smart Living: Printed Electronics Make Everyday Life Easy, Flexible

OE-A Competition 2020 exhibits, new OE-A Roadmap and the current business climate survey show the state of the art in flexible electronics at LOPEC 2020.

02.13.20

Breaking News | Displays and Lighting | Flexible and Printed Electronics

Printed Electronics: Foldable, Rollable Displays at LOPEC 2020

In addition to new materials and machines for the printing of electrical components, market-ready applications are increasingly moving into focus.

02.11.20

2020 CES Highlights Latest Advances in Printed, Flexible Electronics

Smart packaging, wearables, sensor, in-mold electronics and display manufacturers are among honorees at the show.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Editor 01.20.20

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics

OE-A: Portable Electronics On, In the Body

Printed electronics is revolutionizing medicine; LOPEC 2020 will present new developments from this area.

01.17.20

Dr. Klaus Hecker Discusses CES, Previews LOPEC 2020

OE-A managing director Dr. Klaus Hecker talks about the OE-A pavilion at CES 2020, as well as the plans for LOPEC 2020 from March 24-26 in Munich.

Videos David Savastano, Editor

Breaking News | Conductive Inks and Coatings | Displays and Lighting | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Sensors and Wearables

Printed Electronics: More Safety, Comfort in Automobiles

E-mobility and autonomous driving are advancing developments with the help of printed electronics.

12.12.19

OE-A Continues to Bring Future of Printed Electronics to CES 2020

Held annually in Las Vegas, it attracts more than 170,000 attendees from 160 countries.

12.06.19

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Photovoltaics

Integrated Photovoltaics: Power Coming From the Facade

LOPEC Conference: Technical Conference focuses on energy and sustainability.

11.21.19

OE-A: Organic, Printed Electronics Industry to Register 3% Gain in Sales Revenue

OE-A members expect sales growth for 2020, also.

11.12.19

Conductive Inks and Coatings | Contract Manufacturing/Printing | Manufacturers News | Printed Circuit Boards/Membrane Switches/In Mold Electronics | Suppliers News

In-Mold Electronics Makes Gains in Automotive, Appliances and More

IME specialists report that interest in the technology is dramatically increasing.

David Savastano, Editor 11.12.19

Conductive Inks and Coatings | Contract Manufacturing/Printing | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Manufacturers News | Suppliers News

Smart Packaging Continues to Find New Opportunities

Widespread usage remains on the horizon, but more pilot projects are advancing.

David Savastano, Editor 11.12.19

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Photovoltaics | Sensors and Wearables

Smart Living: Innovative Solutions for Everyday Life at LOPEC 2020

Fitness trackers, smart pharmaceutical packaging, adhesive solar films or step-less dimmable windows among the focus of next event (March 24-26, 2020).

10.29.19

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics

LOPEC Trade Mission Generates $3M in Potential Leads

According to post-trip reports from members, more than 120 qualified leads were generated by Canadian organizations.

04.16.19

Displays and Lighting | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Manufacturers News | Printed Circuit Boards/Membrane Switches/In Mold Electronics | Sensors and Wearables

LOPEC 2019 Sets Attendance, Exhibitor Records

Airbus, Altran highlight closing session with look at role of flexible electronics in the aviation industry.

David Savastano, Editor 03.29.19

OE-A Competition, LOPEC Start-up Forum Winners Announced at LOPEC 2019

The next LOPEC is scheduled to take place on March 24-26, 2020.

03.28.19

OE-A Competition, LOPEC Start-up Forum Winners Announced at LOPEC 2019

The next LOPEC is scheduled to take place on March 24-26, 2020.

03.28.19

OE-A Elects New International Board of Directors

New OE-A board represents the entire value chain of organic and printed electronics.

03.27.19

LOPEC: Printed Electronics Conquering Numerous Application Sectors

New attendance record at the event featuring speakers from Airbus, Continental, IBM and Polar.

03.27.19

Breaking News | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Personnel

OE-A Elects New International Board of Directors

New OE-A board represents the entire value chain of organic and printed electronics.

03.26.19

Breaking News | Electronic Materials | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Sensors and Wearables

LOPEC: Printed Electronics Conquering Numerous Application Sectors

New attendance record at the event featuring speakers from Airbus, Continental, IBM and Polar.

03.22.19

Automotive, Wellbeing are Key Areas for Opening Session of LOPEC 2019

Topics include biomedical applications, lighting, 3D structural electronics, energy, smart and hybrid systems and manufacturing.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Editor 03.21.19

Closing Day of LOPEC 2019 Features New Technologies and Opportunities

Technical Conference includes session on wearables, smart textiles, displays, HMI, functional materials and more.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Editor 03.20.19

Automotive, Wellbeing are Key Areas for Opening Session of LOPEC 2019

Topics include biomedical applications, lighting, 3D structural electronics, energy, smart and hybrid systems and manufacturing.

David Savastano, Editor 03.20.19

Displays and Lighting | Flexible and Printed Electronics | Printed Circuit Boards/Membrane Switches/In Mold Electronics | Sensors and Wearables | Touch Screens

Closing Day of LOPEC 2019 Features New Technologies and Opportunities

Technical Conference includes session on wearables, smart textiles, displays, HMI, functional materials and more.

David Savastano, Editor 03.20.19

OE-A Announces Winners of 2019 OE-A Competition, LOPEC Start-up Forum

Honors innovative new developments in flexible and printed electronics.

03.20.19

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