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Hoenle and Mondula to exhibit at Gulf Print & Pack 2026
Hoenle’s Business Unit Curing will present its curing and drying systems at Gulf Print & Pack 2026 in Dubai. As a development and solution partner for the printing and packaging industry, the German UV Technology specialist Hoenle will showcase its latest innovative and smart curing systems alongside coating solutions expert Mondula from Switzerland. Trusted partner […]
PaintExpo 2026 – AI & Automation are changing surface technology
Artificial intelligence and automation have long been an integral part of industrial surface technology. Whether process monitoring, quality assurance, material efficiency or plant control – digital technologies are fundamentally changing painting processes and raising them to a new level of performance. PaintExpo is responding to this development and, from 14 to 17 April 2026, will […]
Skin films from adapa emphasise product quality
Whether due to inflation or current nutritional trends, consumers are increasingly making conscious decisions when choosing food and value clearly recognisable product quality at the point of sale. Packaging plays a key role in this: it not only protects the product, but also communicates premium quality immediately through its look and feel. The SkinFreshTop portfolio […]
OCSiAl strengthens board with Antigone Loudiadis
Luxembourg-based OCSiAl, a global leader in the industrial synthesis of graphene nanotubes, announces the appointment of Antigone Loudiadis as a director. An investment entity owned by Loudiadis made a substantial investment in OCSiAl at the end of 2025. This investment followed an investment earlier that year by a Luxembourg “club” of investors. Partner at Goldman […]
Three questions for Dr Klaus Hecker – Industry anticipating LOPEC
Shortly before the start of LOPEC, taking place in Munich from 24 to 26 February, the mood in the printed electronics industry remains positive. In this interview, Dr Klaus Hecker, Managing Director of OE-A, presents his views on trends such as flexible electronics, sustainable production and future market opportunities. At LOPEC 2026, he will introduce […]
The Voice of Flextronics | Start-ups at LOPEC
Auf der LOPEC sind Start-ups mehr als nur eine Ergänzung – sie sind eine treibende Kraft für Innovationen im Bereich der gedruckten und flexiblen Elektronik. In dieser Folge von „The Voice of Flextronics“ sprechen wir mit Armin Wittmann, Messeleiter der LOPEC, und John Fahlteich, CEO von KETMarket, darüber, wie junge Unternehmen auf der Veranstaltung aktiv unterstützt werden und warum der LOPEC Startup Award zu einem wichtigen Highlight des Programms geworden ist.
Von der Technologie zur Marktwirkung
Das Gespräch befasst sich damit, wie Start-ups von vielversprechenden Technologien zu realen Marktanwendungen gelangen. John Fahlteich gibt Einblicke in die Rolle von offener Innovation, branchenübergreifender Zusammenarbeit und Mentoring, um Start-ups dabei zu helfen, sowohl ihren technischen Fokus als auch ihre Geschäftsmodelle zu schärfen. Armin Wittmann erklärt, wie die LOPEC eine einzigartige physische Plattform bietet, auf der diese Verbindungen Gestalt annehmen können.
Über Pitches und Preise hinaus befasst sich die Folge mit dem, was Investoren und Industriepartner wirklich suchen: klare Wertversprechen, realistische Markteinführungsstrategien und ein ausgeprägtes Verständnis für die Bedürfnisse der Kunden. Die beiden Award-Kategorien – Business Impact und Technological Impact – spiegeln diesen doppelten Fokus wider.
Ausblick auf die LOPEC 2026
Abschließend geben beide Gäste ihren persönlichen Ausblick auf die LOPEC 2026, von neuen Anwendungsbereichen bis hin zur anhaltenden Bedeutung der Förderung junger Talente. Ein Gespräch über Chancen, Sichtbarkeit und den langen Weg von der Innovation zum kommerziellen Erfolg.
Interview with Thorsten Kuhlmann from Somatec
1. Connecting Professionals
Networking is our bread and butter. We connect people and companies from all parts of the supply chains of the industries we serve and thus make a significant contribution to their success. We not only know our industries on a technological level, but also know what makes the people behind the machines tick and what really moves them.
2. Multi-channel communication
Print media continues to be highly relevant for our specialist audience. At the same time, more and more digital media formats are being developed, which are being introduced by providers of specialised media with very different levels of success. When it comes to our digital platforms, we always focus on the formats that really suit our target groups! In addition to the “classic” online news, these are primarily podcasts, video reports, webinars and email newsletters. For our social media activities, we rely entirely on LinkedIn, where we can reach the relevant people and target groups for our media brands in a targeted manner.
3. Global presence, special events
By travelling to trade fairs, conferences and industry events around the world, we always have our finger on the pulse of the industries we serve. We believe in the “magic” of personal contacts and cultivate these as often as possible. In addition, we offer our own face-to-face and online events that enable in-depth networking in a more intimate atmosphere. Internal and external experts who speak at our events should always offer real added value, beyond sales presentations and “empty business-speak”!
4. Fundamental Values
As a company, we stand up for democracy, human rights and freedom of the press. We want all people to be treated equally regardless of gender, sexual identity, skin colour, origin, religion and age. We are firmly opposed to racism and anti-Semitism and reject extremism of any kind.
5. Sustainability
We recognise our responsibility to do our part to curb man-made climate change and develop constructive solutions for a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future. On a journalistic level, we accompany “green” innovations in the sectors we serve with a critical distance. We reject “greenwashing”. As a company, we include sustainability aspects in all investment decisions and favour climate-neutral means of transport for business trips whenever possible.