CONTENTSOPE journalIN THIS ISSUENEWS06 | electronica 2024 survey; drupa 2028; Mercedes-Benz recycling plant07 | Canatu delivers first S-100 reactor; market forecasts08 | Interview with Andrea Dunbar, CTO of CSEM; Brewer Science; SRI09 | Event Diary Trade fairs and conferences 2024 to 2028OUTLOOK 202510 | OE-A Business Climate Survey The printed electronics industry has reason to be optimistic.PRINTING TECHNOLOGY12 | 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 SOLUTIONS16 | Combining energy harvesting and storage on thin film A new technology developed by Dracula TechnologiesTRADE FAIRS & EVENTS18 | 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 applications22 | “SUPPLIERS" DIRECTORYoe-a NEWS27 | A Word of Greeting28 | 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 celebration32 | LOPEC 2025 with new conference structure The conference features special lectures on smart living and mobility.33 | New OE-A key visual wanted34 | OE-A Calendar of EventsSTANDARD30 | Imprint31 | Privacy Policy