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LOPEC 2024 Shines Light on Sustainable Advancements in Printed Electronics

Published On: 2024-03-191.9 min read

The LOPEC 2024 conference, which was held in Munich from March 5-7, was a successful event, including a "Swedish Pavilion" facilitated by Norrköping Science Park, that focused on sustainable advancements in printed electronics. The conference attracted a record number of exhibitors, with a special emphasis on sustainability, highlighting the latest innovations in light, flexible, and thin electronic components.

Apart from the growing focus on climate and environmental concerns, the LOPEC 2024 conference also highlighted the importance of design aspects in advanced printed electronics. There was a significant emphasis on designing for circularity, recycling, and reuse, along with increasing attention to the aesthetics, usability, and user-friendliness of these technologies. Developers, partners, and customers are all recognizing the importance of incorporating sustainable and user-centric design principles in their products. This trend is expected to continue in the future, as the industry strives to make a positive impact on society and the environment.

The event aimed to make everyday life more sustainable by showcasing advancements in smart living, mobility, and wearable technology. The conference program featured 170 presentations, including keynotes on sustainability from industry and academic leaders.

The collaborative booth in the form of a “Swedish Pavilion” at LOPEC 2024, which was facilitated by Norrköping Science Park, represented a collective force in the field of printed electronics. This consortium included innovative entities such as Cellfion, Epishine, DP Patterning, Ligna Energy, n-Ink, and ParsNord, and served as a testament to the success of cooperative efforts. The joint booth not only showcased individual technological breakthroughs but also embodied the broader sustainable electronics movement.

This dynamic collaboration reflects a shared vision of harnessing the power of unity and inter-company synergies to ignite transformative advancements in sustainable tech solutions; 

  • Cellfion specializes in cellulose-based materials for electronics, offering sustainable solutions.

  • Epishine focuses on organic solar cells for low-energy devices, emphasizing flexibility.

  • DP Patterning offers a photolithography alternative for conductive patterns, aiming at efficient production.

  • Ligna Energy innovates with forest-based materials for sustainable energy storage.

  • n-Ink develops conductive inks for printed electronics, striving for sustainability.

  • ParsNord is developing flexible thermoelectric modules for power generation and temperature control.

The event attracted 176 exhibitors from 28 countries and regions, with around 60 percent of them from abroad. The top five exhibiting countries, besides Germany, were the USA, France, Sweden, and Spain. Over 2,400 visitors from 48 countries and regions attended the conference, with around 55 percent of them being international visitors. The top five visitor countries, besides Germany, were Austria, France, Great Britain, Northern Ireland, and Finland. 

The next LOPEC conference will take place in Munich from February 25-27, 2025, with the exhibition taking place on February 26 and 27. For more information on the event, please visit the OPE Journal.

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Fredrik Larsson

Norrköping Science Park

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