CONTENTS

OPE journal

IN THIS ISSUE

News from the printed electronics community and its key players. Exclusive insights from leading experts and professionals. The latest developments in wearables. Upcoming events at a glance. The OE-A’s initiatives and events. Enjoy the latest issue of OPE journal!

NEWS

06 | EU‘s first FinFET factory in Dresden; new AI-supported multisensor application

07 | tesa with new Executive Board member; solar energy boom; microdisplays

20 YEARS OE-A

8 | "We were united by a shared vision" Interview on the occasion of the OE-A’s 20th anniversary: Managing Director Dr. Klaus Hecker reflects on the organisations rapid development and the future of printed electronics.

12 | The power of collaboration: How the OE-A was born Columnist Wolfgang Mildner highlights the OE-A’s role in fostering collaboration within the printed flexible electronics industry

SMART PACKAGING & PRINTED ELECTRONICS

14 | "The field of medication adherence monitoring is rapidly evolving" Uwe Braun, Schreiner MediPharm, explains how smart adherence monitoring solutions operate.

16 | New ambient IoT food safety initiative Wiliot helps the food industry to meet upcoming requirements

17 | Visibility and support for the pharma industry Avery Dennison partners with Controlant to improve tracking for the pharma industry

18 | Revolutionising pharmaceutical supply chain monitoring Ynvisible Interactive and Hive-Zox digitalise supply chains with smart labels.

19 | Stronger together on the way to rapid RFID growth The Fedrigoni Group acquires part of BoingTech to grow in the RFID sector.

20 | Testing requirements for smart packaging Doro Mergner, MSWtech, describes the essential testing requirements for flexible electronics in packaging.

WEARABLES

22 | Non-invasive glucose detection with smart textiles Wearable devices that integrate non-invasive sensors can change the everyday life of people with diabetes.

24 | Advancing wearable technology: Digital inkjet-printed flexible strain sensors on textiles Profactor and ITP have developed a new solution that shows versatility across multiple industries and has the potential to revolutionise certain sectors.

26 | SUPPLIERS‘ DIRECTORY

oe-a NEWS

27 | A Word of Greeting

28 | OE-A meeting at tesa tesa opens its technical centre and R&D labs for members of the OE-A.

30 | OE-A Competition 2025 - Calling innovators in printed electronics Competition is now open for submissions.

31 | Call for papers LOPEC Conference 2025 The steps to participate in the event

32 | OE-A web seminar on intercultural diversity as business tool Agenda and speakers

34 | OE-A Calendar of Events

STANDARD

31 | Privacy Policy