DP Patterning, a deep-tech company specialising in advanced manufacturing solutions for flexible electronics, has been awarded the Norrköping Tech Award 2026 for its breakthrough technology in sustainable electronics production – a solution that can reshape the global electronics industry.
Dry Phase Patterning technology
The award highlights DP Patterning’s breakthrough patented Dry Phase Patterning technology, which replaces conventional manufacturing methods by eliminating chemical etching and enabling a more sustainable, cost-efficient, and scalable production model. The innovation addresses key industry challenges, including rising environmental demands, supply chain resilience, and cost volatility.
Developed from leading research collaborations in Sweden and refined within Norrköping’s innovation ecosystem, DP Patterning’s platform enables high-performance flexible circuit production using a roll-to-roll process. This significantly simplifies manufacturing while enabling faster production cycles and localised, in-house capabilities for industrial customers.
The company’s technology delivers substantial environmental and operational advantages, including:
- Elimination of hazardous chemicals in production
- Up to 98% reduction in CO₂ emissions and energy use
- Reduced waste through recyclable material flows
- Increased production speed and flexibility
These capabilities position DP Patterning at the forefront of a structural shift in electronics manufacturing, where sustainability, resilience, and performance are becoming decisive competitive factors.
Driving innovation with commercial and societal relevance
The Norrköping Tech Award recognises companies that drive innovation with clear commercial and societal relevance. DP Patterning’s recognition reinforces the region’s growing importance as a hub for advanced manufacturing and deep-tech innovation.
DP Patterning holds a strong position within several high-growth segments, including:
- Advanced materials and electronics
- Sustainable industrial transformation
- European supply chain localisation
The company is actively scaling its technology to meet growing demand across multiple sectors, supplying global customers including the automotive industry, manufacturers of antennas for communication infrastructure, and the consumer electronics sector.
“With global demand accelerating for sustainable and scalable electronics manufacturing, DP Patterning is uniquely positioned to capture significant market share while enabling a greener industrial future,” says Staffan Nordlinder, CEO and Co-founder of DP Patterning.