CONTENTS

OPE journal

IN THIS ISSUE

NEWS

06 | electronica 2024 survey; drupa 2028; Mercedes-Benz recycling plant
07 | Canatu delivers first S-100 reactor; market forecasts
08 | Interview with Andrea Dunbar, CTO of CSEM; Brewer Science; SRI
09 | Event Diary Trade fairs and conferences 2024 to 2028

OUTLOOK 2025

10 | OE-A Business Climate Survey The printed electronics industry has reason to be optimistic.

PRINTING TECHNOLOGY

12 | Addressing the challenges of flexible hybrid electronics Sahar al Kamand of Hummink explains the potential of High Precision Capillary Printing (HPCaP).
14 | The role of automation in small-batch screen printing Katja Pirnat of screen printing machinery manufacturer INO describes a new way to improve productivity, print quality and sustainability.

ENERGY SOLUTIONS

16 | Combining energy harvesting and storage on thin film A new technology developed by Dracula Technologies

TRADE FAIRS & EVENTS

18 | TechBlick‘s The Future of Electronics RESHAPED in Berlin “This industry is very, very innovative”
20 | electronica 2024 focuses on the vision of an all-electric society From 12-15 November 2024, more than 3,000 exhibitors will present their latest products and solutions.
22 | “Market readiness is the main driver“ Armin Wittmann, Exhibition Director of LOPEC, provides an overview of the key updates for LOPEC 2025.
22 | LOPEC unlocks the future of design Design@LOPEC offers a multidisciplinary platform for the creative community.
22 | Mildner‘s column Wolfgang Mildner on the growing role of flexible printed electronics in automotive applications
22 | “SUPPLIERS" DIRECTORY

oe-a NEWS

27 | A Word of Greeting
28 | OE-A at electronica 2024 OE-A and LOPEC will represent the industry with a two-day forum.
29 | Support EU project INFINITE The project helps grow vocational training centres across Europe.
30 | Throwback to a successful OE-A Meeting at tesa Impressions from the recent OE-A Meeting and 20th anniversary celebration
32 | LOPEC 2025 with new conference structure The conference features special lectures on smart living and mobility.
33 | New OE-A key visual wanted
34 | OE-A Calendar of Events

STANDARD

30 | Imprint
31 | Privacy Policy