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Inno-Meeting 2025 focuses on minimalist solutions
Under the motto “Less is More”, the 22nd Inno-Meeting on 12-13 February 2025 at Vienna House Remarque in Osnabrück, Germany will present the most progressive and sustainable approaches in the development of flexible minimal packaging. Over two days, participants will learn how innovative design, new materials and state-of-the-art technologies can minimise the use of resources […]
RK Print Coat – “Thin ink printability in flexography”
Flexography has over time extended its sphere of influence, taking on all comers, enabling the savvy converter to bid for and obtain orders in countless high-value print quality focussed product segments, such as wrap around and shrink labelling; printing and conversion of FMCG and many more besides. Food, beverage and manufacturers of consumer goods are […]
Hönle – The entire spectrum of curing at Hunkeler Innovationdays
The Hönle Business Unit Curing will showcase LED-UV and UV curing systems, as well as IR/hot air dryers for digital printing at the Hunkeler Innovationdays 2025 (24-27 February, Lucerne, Switzerland). The drying specialists offer tailor-made solutions for every printing application, ensuring process reliability and top-notch product quality. For decades, the Hönle Business Unit Curing has […]
CES 2025 reaffirms status as global stage for tech innovation
CES 2025, the largest tech event in the world, welcomed over 141,000 attendees from around the globe. With more than 4500 exhibitors, including 1400 startups, and more than 6000 media attendees, CES highlights the innovation and technology trends addressing global challenges and shaping the future. “CES is where innovation comes to life,” said Gary Shapiro, […]
Kyocera participates in TactoTek funding
TactoTek, a global leader in In-Mould Structural Electronics (IMSE) technology, announced that Kyocera, a global innovation leader in fine ceramic components, electronics, and technology solutions, has joined its current funding round with an investment of €5 million. In addition, Kyocera is advancing its haptics solution, HAPTIVITY, by in-moulding its piezoceramic actuators within IMSE parts, to […]
The Voice of Flextronics | Armin Wittmann & Manfred Salat (LOPEC)
For our podcast The Voice of Flextronics, we spoke with Armin Wittmann, Exhibition Director LOPEC, and Manfred Salat, Exhibition Manager LOPEC from Messe München.
Novelties in 2025
LOPEC, the leading trade fair and conference for printed electronics, next taking place in Munich from 25-27 February 2025, will be even more practice-oriented. The conference will now feature special lecture sessions for application experts on the focus topics of Smart Living and Mobility, providing industry-specific specialist knowledge in a compact format.
Each year, LOPEC offers a complete market overview of flexible, organic and printed electronics, and brings together manufacturers, users and scientists from all over the world. “Through the new structure, we are drawing the trade fair and conference closer together. In half-day sessions, we will bundle user knowledge from a specific area, followed by a guided tour of the trade fair, allowing participants to experience the technology in practice,” explains Armin Wittmann. “Afterwards, there will still be enough time for an extensive visit to the exhibition, so that you can get a comprehensive overview of the current state of the industry at LOPEC.”
Exclusive insights
In this 30-minute podcast, you will gain exclusive insights into the work of the LOPEC organisers and their passion for the printed electronics industry.
The Voice of Converting | Sara Alexander (BOBST)
In this episode of The Voice of Converting, we spoke with Sara Alexander, Marketing & Communication Manager Flexible Packaging at BOBST Italia. One major focus of our interview is BOBST's sustainability strategy.
General market trends
Sara Alexander sees innovations happen in the areas of automation, digitalisation and AI, among other things. "The hottest topic is sustainability," she emphasises. "We want new materials, new structures, new applications, and at the same time we want to get rid of the excess."
Major changes ahead
According to the industry expert from BOBST, "The flexible packaging world that we have known and have been comfortable with for so many years will evolve and change." Learn more about BOBST's sustainability strategy, Sara Alexander's takeaways from this year's drupa tradeshow in Düsseldorf, and her view on paper as a possible replacement for plastic films!
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.