tesa marks one year of Debonding on Demand lab in Singapore

tesa, an international manufacturer of innovative adhesive tapes and self-adhesive product solutions, marks the first anniversary of its Debonding on Demand laboratory in Singapore. The laboratory serves as a strategic platform for advancing next-generation adhesive technologies that support repairability, circular product design and more sustainable manufacturing practices across industries, including electronics and automotive. Since July […]

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IPCO – “Together, we can offer complete process lines!”

Following the acquisition of New Era Converting Machinery Inc. by IPCO AB, a new global player in converting and process equipment has emerged. In this interview, Jens Gegner, Global Segment Manager Composites at IPCO, and Paul Lembo, Managing Director at New Era, discuss the integration, key synergies and future strategy. Mr Lembo, Mr Gegner – […]

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15. July 2026 |

OE-A Competition 2027 opens call for innovations

The OE-A Competition 2027 is now open for submissions. The OE-A, an international working group for printed electronics within the VDMA, invites companies, start-ups, research institutes, and young professionals to submit their latest innovations in flexible and printed electronics. All selected projects will be showcased at LOPEC 2027 (2-4 March 2027) in Munich, where they […]

23. April 2026 |

OE-A publishes 10th Roadmap edition for flexible electronics

With the publication of the 10th edition of the “OE-A Roadmap for Flexible and Printed Electronics,” the OE-A, an international working group for printed electronics within the VDMA, once again presents the central guidance and reference document for the industry. The roadmap offers a comprehensive overview of the current state of the industry as well […]

9. March 2026 |

OE-A & LOPEC Start-up Competition 2026 – And the winners are

The winners of the OE-A Competition and the LOPEC Start-Up Competition were honoured at LOPEC 2026. This year, the focus was on smart solutions for industry and the healthcare market. Fifteen ideas and products from seven countries competed in the OE-A Competition, with the best in each category receiving awards at the LOPEC Award Show. […]

Winners of the OE-A Competition and Start-up Awards 2026

27. February 2026 |

OE-A Competition – Winners announced at LOPEC

The winners of the OE-A Competition 2026 have been announced at the Award Show during LOPEC, highlighting the latest innovations in flexible, organic and printed electronics. Technological progress and market potential Each year, the competition recognises outstanding demonstrators and products that showcase the technological progress and market potential of the industry. The 2026 edition once […]

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 […]