The Independent Global Source for the Flexible and Printed Electronics Industry.

LOPEC

OE-A Elects New International Board of Directors

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

LOPEC

LOPEC: Printed Electronics Conquering Numerous Application Sectors

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

LOPEC

Stretchable Electronics Emerging as Promising New Technology for Next-Gen Wearable Devices

Stretchable devices could have a wide range of potential uses, from wearable health monitors to elastic solar cells to artificial skin.

LOPEC

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.

LOPEC

Closing Day of LOPEC 2019 Features New Technologies and Opportunities

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

LOPEC

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

Honors innovative new developments in flexible and printed electronics.

LOPEC

OE-A Business Climate Survey Anticipates 9% Growth in Sales in 2019

Sales revenue for organic and printed electronics look positive fopr the coming year.

LOPEC

Batteries from the Printer: Evonik Presents New Technology at LOPEC 2019

Evonik highlights TAeTTOOz, a new material technology for printable batteries.

LOPEC

Oxford PV Raises $41 Million in Funding

Funding will allow Oxford PV to move its perovskite-based solar cell technology into the commercial phase.

LOPEC

Brewer Science to Showcase Latest Trends in China’s Growing Semiconductor Market

Brewer Science added some key offerings to its line of advanced packaging solutions.

LOPEC

FUJIFILM DIMATIX Showcasing Inkjet Technologies at LOPEC 2019

Fujifilm is at booths 402 and 404.

LOPEC

Pröll KG Highlights New Products at LOPEC 2019

Will show Hybrid PS Screen Printing Stencil, NORIPHAN XMR and NORIPHAN HTR N 990 NC.

LOPEC

Opening Session of LOPEC 2019 to Highlight Latest Technologies

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

LOPEC

Printed Electronics: A Revolution in Diagnostics at LOPEC

LOPEC 2019 to highlight advances in medical sensors and other diagnostic tests.

LOPEC

Printed Electronics: On the Road to Success with Innovations, LOPEC Says

LOPEC takes place March 19-21 in Munich.

LOPEC

Mobility, Healthcare Among Key Topics for LOPEC 2019

Aribus, IBM and Continental are among the end users who will offer their insights into future opportunities for the technology.

LOPEC

LOPEC’s Short Courses, Business Conference to Show Key Advances

Six Short Courses, four Business Conference sessions will show attendees what is new in flexible and printed electronics.

LOPEC

OE-A Presents the Future at LOPEC 2019

Flexible electronics for cars, wearables, smart homes and more.

LOPEC

LOPEC 2019: Experience Printed Electronics Live

There will be a Panel Discussion at 15:00 on March 20 at the LOPEC Forum.

LOPEC

LOPEC 2019: 'Take Off' with Printed Electronics

Plenary lecture 'Applications for printed electronics in the aviation industry' will take place March 21 at 9:25 a.m.

LOPEC

Scenes from LOPEC 2018

Attendees visiting LOPEC 2018 found lots of information on the world of flexible and printed electronics.

LOPEC

OE-A Appoints OE-A Fellows, Announces Winners of OE-A Competition and LOPEC Start-up Forum

LOPEC highlights special merits, innovative ideas and start-up companies.

LOPEC

LOPEC 2018: Printed Electronics Moves into Everyday Life

Exhibition grows by 6%, while conference with 188 presentations is well received.

LOPEC

Brewer Science Ramps Capabilities to Support China’s Growing Semiconductor Market

Company to demonstrate wafer-level packaging and advanced lithography capabilities at CSTIC and SEMICON China.

LOPEC

OLEDWorks, BASF to Introduce New OLED Lighting Technology with High Efficiency, High Flexibility

ASF has developed barrier materials for flexible thin-film encapsulation for OLED lighting and displays.

LOPEC

Impinj Supports Japanese Government Electronic Tag Initiative

New Japan declaration for electronic tags for drugstore items affirms Impinj vision of digital life for everyday items.

LOPEC

Fraunhofer IAP Shows PV Using Printing at LOPEC

Innovative printing solutions make the future happen today.

LOPEC

LOPEC 2018 Celebrates 10 Years While Looking Ahead to the Future

OE-A's leaders note 'enormous' changes over the years, as new markets like sensors, wearables and more emerge.

LOPEC

LOPEC 2018 Focuses on Hybrid Systems, Wearables, Flexible Displays and More

Speakers from IKEA, Jaguar Land Rover, ABInBev are among today’s highlights.

LOPEC

Top Demonstrator Projects Honored by OE-A at LOPEC 2018

Prof. Harri Kopola, Prof. Reinhard Baumann receive OE-A Fellow 2018 honors.

LOPEC

Organic and Printed Electronics Industry Expects 7% Increase in Sales Revenue in 2018

Positive outlook of OE-A members on the development of organic and printed electronics announced at LOPEC 2018.

LOPEC

Ushio Highlights VUV Excimer Technology at LOPEC

Designed for plastic surface treatment, as well as glass, metal and silicon wafers.

LOPEC

The LOPEC 2018 Supporting Program Makes Printed Electronics Tangible

Exhibition and conference includes Panel Discussion, Demo Line, Award Show and more.

LOPEC

Fraunhofer FEP Offers Variety of Designs for OLED Lighting in One Kit

Will show OLED Lighting Design Sample Kit for the first time at LOPEC 2018.

LOPEC

Pröll KG Heads to LOPEC 2018

Exhibits Hybrid PS Screen Printing Stencil and NORIPHAN XMR screen printing ink.

LOPEC

Osram, Nedap Partner to Enable Smart Fixture Solutions

Will make it easier to connect different luminaire types to the Nedap Luxon connected light management platform.

LOPEC

M Ventures Invests in CLEARink Displays

The C Round, which was oversubscribed, paves the way for the company to focus on bringing its first products to market.

LOPEC

Imec.istart Ranked Fourth in UBI Global's University Business Accelerator Ranking

Top 5 in the 'World Top Business Accelerator – Linked to University' category.

LOPEC

LOPEC 2018's Business Conference Reflects on Past, Future

As LOPEC celebrates its 10th anniversary, speakers discuss the technology's growth over the decade, and where it is heading.

LOPEC

LOPEC 2018 to Focus on Latest Technologies

Sessions will focus on Biomedical Applications, Functional Materials, Internet of Things and more.

LOPEC

Printed Electronics on the Rise: The Highlights of LOPEC 2018

Exhibitors will showcase numerous prototypes and commercial products with printed electronic components.

LOPEC

Optomec Showcases New Aerosol Jet HD Production System for Electronics Packaging at LOPEC

Industry’s first 20 micron printed electronics solution designed for the advanced packaging and assembly market.

LOPEC

Coatema Highlighting New Inkjet Line for Easycoater at LOPEC 2018

Presents new Inkjet Line for up to 300 mm web width.

LOPEC

Sun Chemical to Showcase Solutions for Printed Electronics at LOPEC 2018

Will highlight products for printed electronics, displays, EL lighting, smart sensors, packaging, PCBs and electronics.

LOPEC

Meyer Burger to Showcase Full Range of Equipment at LOPEC

Will highlight PiXDRO inkjet printing equipment and FLEx thin film encapsulation technology.

LOPEC

LOPEC 2018 Celebrates 10th Anniversary

LOPEC will highlight technology gains, with speakers from key players like IKEA and Jaguar Land Rover and plenty of products.

LOPEC

LOPEC Showcases World of Printed Electronics

Will show why an increasing number of industries use printed electronics.

LOPEC

Meyer Burger Awarded Strategic Contracts

Combined order volume of $15 million for its industrialized diamond wire based DW 288 Sapphire cutting system.

LOPEC

VTT Revises Its Commercial Operations

Focusing on solving customer challenges and creating opportunities.

LOPEC

Smartrac Showcases RFID Innovations for Industry 4.0 at Logimat

Smartrac is introducing its Maxdura hard tag series for automotive and other industrial customers.

LOPEC

Universal Display Achieves ISO 14001:2015 Certification

"We are pleased to achieve the prestigious ISO 14001:2015 certification..." - President & CEO Steven V. Abramson

FLEX

FLEX 2019 Looks at the Future of Inks in Flexible Hybrid Electronics

Closing session focuses on new ink technologies that can drive new gains in flexible electronics.

FLEX

SEMI-FlexTech Announces 2019 FLEXI Awards Winners in Flexible Hybrid Electronics

American Semiconductor, FlexEnable, Mark Poliks and Keith Rollins are this year's honorees.

FLEX

SEMI Launches Initiative to Build Talent Pipeline

Developing and retaining talent is critical to the growth of the global electronics industry.

FLEX

NextFlex Announces 2019 Fellow Award Winners

The winners received the award for their work in accelerating the development of FHE in emerging technologies, manufacturing, defense, aerospace, and more.

FLEX

North American Semiconductor Equipment Industry Posts January 2019 Billings

The billings figure is 10.5 percent lower than the final December 2018 level of $2.1 billion.

FLEX

FLEX 2019 Looks at Applications, Reliability and More

Speakers highlight research, commercialization of flexible hybrid electronics products.

FLEX

FLEX 2019 Concludes with Smart MedTech, Inks and Design

The final segment, NBMC Opportunities for Smart MedTech, will include breakout sessions.

FLEX

SEMI-FlexTech Announces 2019 Request for Proposals

Seeking proposals utilizing flexible hybrid electronics (FHE) sensors, power and other key electronic components.

FLEX

SEMICON Southeast Asia 2019 to Showcase Smart Manufacturing, IoT, and Workforce Development

Registration opens for key Southeast Asia electronics manufacturing supply chain event.

FLEX

New Applications, Technologies are Focus for 2019FLEX

Sessions will cover Applications, Manufacturing, Sensors, Devices, Printing, Smart Transportation, Emerging Technologies and more.

FLEX

2019FLEX Showcases Growth of Sensors, Wearables

Automotive, Smart MedTech are seen as key markets for flexible and hybrid electronics.

FLEX

Optomec Showcases Aerosol Jet 3D Printing Systems at Flexible Electronics Conference

Dr. Kurt Christenson, Optomec senior scientist, delivers presentation titled “Fitting the Function into the Form.”

FLEX

American Semiconductor, HDM Announce JDA

Will produce world’s first high reliability ultra-thin packaged ICs.

FLEX

NextFlex Member Meetings at FLEX 2019

Convening for a slate of member meetings at the annual FLEX Conference.

FLEX

2019FLEX Examines New Opportunities for Flexible Hybrid Electronics

Ford, John Deere, GE Global Research, UTRC and more will highlight applications for hybrid electronics.

FLEX

SEMI-FlexTech Announces 2019 Request for Proposals

White paper responses are due March 1, 2019.

FLEX

North American Semiconductor Equipment Industry Posts December 2018 Billings

The billings figure of $2.11 billion is 8.5% higher than the final November 2018 level of $1.94 billion.

FLEX

Kionix's Dr. John Chong Named Chair of MEMS & Sensors Industry Group Governing Council

Dr. Chong is VP of product and business development at MEMS manufacturer Kionix.

FLEX

PARC, GMU Selected for DARPA Configuration Security Project

Partnership aimed to improve security configurations for defense infrastructure and IoT-based systems.

Printed Electronics USA

PPG Displays Coatings, Inks for Flexible Electronics

Synthetic substrate, microwave materials among highlighted technologies.

Printed Electronics USA

Flexible and Hybrid Electronics Highlighted at IDTechEx Live 2017!

New technologies are discussed for sensors, displays, RFID and more.

Printed Electronics USA

IDTechEx Announces Printed Electronics USA 2017 Award Winners

Voltera, Kodak, CLEARinkmn Seoul National University among the honorees.

Printed Electronics USA

CPES2018 Now Open for Registration, Speaker and Exhibitor Submissions

It will take place from May 23-24 at Centennial College’s Conference Centre in Toronto.

Printed Electronics USA

Emerson Offering $29B for Rockwell Automation

A previous $27.6B bid was rejected, according to Reuters.

Printed Electronics USA

Solliance Achieves R2R Perovskite Solar Cells and Modules

Reaches cell-level conversion efficiency of 13.5% and module-level aperture area conversion efficiency of 12.2%.

Printed Electronics USA

World's Largest BiOPV Installation Completed in France Using Heliatek's HeliaSol

In a joint project with partner and investor ENGIE, the largest OPV project to date has been completed on a roof.

Printed Electronics USA

Alien, SensThys Launch Highly Networked IoT Solution

RFID reader and antenna device simplifies installation, resulting in reduced costs.

Printed Electronics USA

Thomas Kolbusch of Coatema Discusses New Developments, LOPEC

Editor David Savastano of Printed Electronics Now speaks with Coatema VP Thomas Kolbusch.

Printed Electronics USA

IDTechEx Live! 2017 Highlights Progress in Flexible and Printed Electronics

Commercial successes in key markets such as sensors, wearables are fueling growing optimism.

Printed Electronics USA

IDTechEx Live! Looks at Opportunities for Flexible and Printed Electronics

Topics to be covered include flexible and printed electronics, sensors, wearables, IoT, 3D printing and graphene.

Printed Electronics USA

Optomec Demonstrates Production 3D Printing Technology at Printed Electronics USA

Aerosol Jet 3D printing systems are used for printed electronics applications from R&D to high volume manufacturing.

Printed Electronics USA

Los Alamos National Laboratory Adds CeraPrinter F-Serie by CERADROP-MGI

The CERADROP instrument is currently operating in the Chemical Microscopy Center.

Printed Electronics USA

Positive Outlook from OE-A Members for Sales in 2018

Organic and printed electronics industry expects an increase of 16% in sales revenue in 2018.

Printed Electronics USA

Coatema Highlights UV Nanoimprint System at IDTechEx Live!

TEMICOAT Nanoimprint Technologies is a JV of Coatema Coating Machinery GmbH and Temicon GmbH.

Printed Electronics USA

BASF Introduces InkSet 2000SL for OTFTs

Active matrix sensor with increased mobility is designed for high-resolution pressure sensing.

Printed Electronics USA

Holst Centre Shows New Protective Barrier for Organic Electronics that is Foldable

Flexible displays need moisture-proof protective barrier layers above and below the sensitive OLED materials.

Printed Electronics USA

TactoTek, Quin GmbH Create Luxury Natural Wood Trim with Integrated Touch, Lighting Functions

Injection Molded Structural Electronics (IMSE) turn exotic wood veneers into functional smart surfaces.

Printed Electronics USA

PragmatIC Highlights Technology Developments, Strategic Partnerships at IDTechEx Show!

PragmatIC is utilizing RFID and NFC to bring connectivity to mass market applications.

Printed Electronics USA

Semtech, Imprint Energy Collaborate to Power IoT Sensors and Devices

New ultrathin printed batteries developed for LoRa Alliance members.

Printed Electronics USA

KODAK ESTAR Heat Stabilized PET Film Portfolio Gets Thinner

New 75 micron (3 mil) crystal clear PET thin film solution enables multiple flexible printed electronic applications.

Printed Electronics USA

Osram, Continental Planning JV for Intelligent Lighting Solutions in the Automotive Sector

Osram Continental GmbH is scheduled to start in 2018.

Printed Electronics USA

Sun Chemical to Highlight Partnerships, Acquisitions and Products at PE USA 2017

Will show solutions for printed electronics, displays, EL lighting, smart sensors, packaging, PCBs and more.

Printed Electronics USA

Optomec Showcases 3D Metal Hybrid Controlled Atmosphere System at FormNext

New LENS System enables affordable additive and subtractive processing of reactive metals.

Printed Electronics USA

TALKIN’ THINGS to Embed PragmatIC’s Flexible Integrated Circuits into its Smart Packaging

Goal is to bring consumer engagement and brand protection to trillions of products.

Printed Electronics USA

intelliFLEX Expands West Coast Membership to 11 with Movit and Menrva

Alliance continues to expand its membership in wearables, robotics and smart textiles.

Printed Electronics USA

PE USA 2016 Looks at Future of Flexible Electronics, Sensors, Wearables and More

Leading corporations and young start-ups alike share their vision of the realities and possibilities of technology.

Printed Electronics USA

New Applications and Technologies are Focus of Second Day at PE USA 2016

Conference offers in-depth look at key growth markets at during eight concurrent sessions.

Printed Electronics USA

Optomec Showcases Mass Production 3D Printing Technology at PE USA Conference

Will highlight its Aerosol Jet 3D printing systems, as well as a live demonstration of the Aerosol Jet 200 system.

Printed Electronics USA

Sensor Films Receives NextFlex award to Develop Additive Manufacturing System for FHE

SFI Starlight FHE 3000 Digital Manufacturing System will be developed with NovaCentrix and Universal Instruments,

Printed Electronics USA

CCL Industries Appoints New President for Checkpoint

John Dargan joins CCL from Jabil Circuit Inc., where he heads strategic development for new business ventures.

Printed Electronics USA

Agfa Agrees to Enter Non-Exclusive Discussion with CompuGroup Regarding Acquisition

There is no certainty as to whether a public offer for all issued and outstanding shares of Agfa will materialize.

Printed Electronics USA

eMagin Corporation Named as CES 2017 Innovation Awards Honoree

BlazeSpark offers advanced NIR night vision technology for consumers.

Printed Electronics USA

TactoTek Expands North American Operations with Detroit-Based Team

Adds technology team and account management expertise to address demand from automotive, industrial and appliance markets

Printed Electronics USA

BASF Presents New Inks for Flexible Circuitry and Displays at PE USA 2016

New inks increase performance of printed transistors.

Printed Electronics USA

Gemalto Wins US Government Grant for Digital Driver’s License Pilot in Four Jurisdictions

Partnering with Colorado, Idaho, Maryland and Washington D.C. to pilot digital driver’s licenses.

Printed Electronics USA

Major Corporations to Discuss Opportunities at PE USA 2016

Google, Unilever, Intel, Coca-Cola, Toyota, Caterpillar and Porsche are among the major brand owners presenting at the show.

Printed Electronics USA

Sun Chemical to Showcase Wide Portfolio of Solutions for Printed Electronics at IDTechEx 2016

Will highlight nanosilver ink, technology for membrane touch switches and Touchcode smart packaging solutions.

Printed Electronics USA

Thinfilm, Holoptica Integrate NFC Technology, Holograms for Authenticating Government Documents

NFC SpeedTap and holographic-foil combination designed to help mitigate counterfeiting of visas and work permits.

Printed Electronics USA

CPES2017 Set for May 24-25 in Toronto

Canada’s leading event for printable, flexible and wearable electronics will be held at Centennial College.

Printed Electronics USA

XENON Unveils Low-Cost Benchtop High-Intensity System for Printed Electronics

XENON X-1100 offers high intensity pulsed light for R&D photonic sintering of inks.

Printed Electronics USA

Adphos Introduces MicroSpot 3D at IDTechEx Printed Electronics Exhibition in Santa Clara

MicroSpot 3D features laser-like performance and precision for a third of the price.

Printed Electronics USA

John Baekelmans Named New Managing Director for imec

Baekelmans held various global leadership positions at Cisco for the past 21 years.

Printed Electronics USA

CES Recognizes Synaptics’ Optical Fingerprint Technology for 2018 Innovation Award

Sensor eliminates smartphone home button, enables infinity displays.

Printed Electronics Europe

PE Europe 2017 Reports Growth

Attendance is up 10%, and number of exhibitors increased by more than 30%.

Printed Electronics Europe

CPES2017 Focuses on Manufacturing, Commercial Solutions

Canada’s leading printed electronics conference will open its doors on May 24 in Toronto.

Printed Electronics Europe

IDTechEx Selects Printed Electronics Europe 2017 Award Winners

XTPL SA, Copprint, Holst Centre and FlexEnable receive honors.

Printed Electronics Europe

Identiv’s Intelligent Temperature Datalogger Solution Wins Best New Product at RFID Journal Awards

Includes a low-cost portable smart sensor label that tracks and stores temperature readings, and can be read by NFC readers.

Printed Electronics Europe

lululemon Honored with Best Retail RFID Implementation Industry Award

Recognizes retailer’s use of RFID technology for inventory accuracy and visibility to drive an exceptional guest experience.

Printed Electronics Europe

European Collaboration on IoT Announced

Necomada project involves collaboration of 13 partners working on integrating electronics into everyday items.

Printed Electronics Europe

Imec Introduces First Thin-Silicon Implantable Chip for High-Precision Haptic Prosthetics

Future advanced prosthetics under development will provide amputees with rich sensory content from artificial limbs.

Printed Electronics Europe

3M to Sell Tolling and Automated License/Number Plate Recognition Business to Neology

The business has annual global sales of approximately $40 million.

Printed Electronics Europe

Adesis, Inc. Purchases Delaware Facility to Expand Operations

Universal Display’s subsidiary adds custom organic synthesis, R&D and specialty manufacturing capabilities.

Printed Electronics Europe

PE Europe 2017 Brings Together Emerging Technologies

Conference shows latest in flexible and printed electronics, sensors, e-textiles, 3D printing, graphene and more.

Printed Electronics Europe

Holst Centre Wins IDTechEx Printed Electronics Europe 2017 Award for IME Demonstrator

Honored for functional car console demonstrator using in-mold electronics technology.

Printed Electronics Europe

Heliatek Welcomes EU Commissioner, Saxon Parliament President

EU Commissioner Günther Oettinger, Dr. Matthias Rößler, the president of the Saxon Parliament, visit company.

Printed Electronics Europe

Optomec Announces Superior Results in 3D Metal Additive Manufacturing Study

Leading OEMs, research institutes validate repeatability, transferability of Optomec LENS process for aerospace components.

Printed Electronics Europe

Checkpoint Introduces Windlight RFID Label for Retail Cosmetic, Other Merchandise

Mid-size label offers best read range, fastest encoding speed, outstanding data integrity.

Printed Electronics Europe

Next Generation of Identiv’s uTrust Sense Temperature Tracker Debuts

Smart temperature datalogging solution for cold chain management includes NFC capabilities.

Printed Electronics Europe

RRD Shows CustomWave RFID Solutions Powered by Printed Electronics

RRD leverages its global manufacturing footprint for high volume production and distribution.

Printed Electronics Europe

NXP Introduces RAIN RFID Solutions with Higher Security

Designed for emerging inventory management and smart city applications.

Printed Electronics Europe

PE Europe 2017 Focuses on New Technologies and Worldwide Brands

Toyota, Coca-Cola, VF, HP and many other industry leaders will highlight the opportunities for emerging technologies.

Printed Electronics Europe

Optomec Showcases GE Production Application at PE Europe 2017

Establishing convergence of additive manufacturing, Industrial IoT.

Printed Electronics Europe

Sun Chemical to Showcase Technology at IDTechEx Printed Electronics Europe 2017

Will highlight PE, PCB, EL, smart sensors and electronics manufacturing solutions.

Printed Electronics Europe

PragmatIC to Establish Billion Unit Production Capacity for Flexible ICs by 2018

First FlexLogIC fab-in-a-box system being commissioned to enable mass market roll-out of intelligence for everyday items.

Printed Electronics Europe

Khongboon Partners with SMARTRAC and Blue Bite to Launch Smart Activewear Brand

Khongboon’s newest activewear line allows customers to directly engage with the brand through their connected apparel.

Printed Electronics Europe

Universal Display Announces 1Q 2017 Financial Results

Total revenue increased 87% to $55.6 million in the first quarter.

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