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Bimec's line for Huhtamaki
20. February 2026

Huhtamaki installs two new slitters from Bimec in South Africa

Huhtamaki Flexible Packaging has reinforced its long-standing partnership with Italian slitter rewinder specialist Bimec through the installation of two new TCA 64C+ duplex turret slitter rewinders at its Durban facility. The machines have been in operation since September 2025 and, according to the companies, are already running at full capacity. Just four months after start-up, […]

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LOPEC 2026: Where vision meets series production

Thinner, lighter, more sustainable: Printed electronics has long since left the laboratory and is redefining mass markets from mobility to healthcare. Anyone who wants to know which machines are increasing efficiency today and which trends will dominate business models tomorrow should make sure to visit Munich at the end of February. A look at the […]

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16. February 2026 |

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 […]

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9. February 2026 |

OE-A Business Climate Survey – Growth outweighs uncertainty

“Despite uncertainties, the industry is clearly on a growth path: companies are investing specifically in technology, capacity, and new talent – a clear sign of strong demand and great confidence in the future of printed electronics,” comments Dr Klaus Hecker, Managing Director of the OE-A, on the results of the latest Business Climate Survey. OE-A […]

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13. January 2026 |

OE-A at LOPEC 2026 – Hands-on innovations in printed electronics

From 24-26 February 2026, the OE-A will present the OE-A Competition with 18 innovative projects and products related to flexible and printed electronics at LOPEC in Munich. Another highlight: the premiere of the 10th edition of the OE-A Roadmap. This year, 18 products and projects are in the running for the OE-A competition. The OE-A […]

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21. November 2025 |

Exclusive images from the OE-A Seminar at productronica 2025

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21. October 2025 |

OE-A sees solid growth in the flexible & printed electronics industry

“The results of our business climate survey show that the printed electronics industry remains on track, even though the conditions are challenging. We see a mixed but overall stable and positive picture. Companies are acting cautiously, investing specifically in research and development, and retaining their employees. Despite the turbulent situation caused by wars and US […]

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