Creative flair, the use of eye-catching graphics, coating and various embellishments are essential for items bought on impulse, such as candy and confectionery but also cosmetics and other treat items. Brand owners, colour psychologists, marketers and focus groups know that purchasers of life’s little luxuries often make a selection on how the labelling and packaging […]
Read more »
In a conversation with PRO Flextronics, Mark Challingsworth, Global Head of Business Line Thick Film Materials, and Ryan Banfield, Product Manager PriElex at Heraeus Electronics, showcase the PriElex portfolio of printed electronics materials and its benefits for our industry. Mr Challingsworth, Mr Banfield, what are PriElex Functional Printed Electronics Materials, and how do they fit […]
Laser sintering is a relatively new technology that uses lasers as efficient thermal energy sources for sintering metal particle-based inks. Semiconductor-based near-infrared (NIR) lasers wield several advantages over traditional methods, such as hot air ovens and flash lamp ovens, in sintering printed electronics. Semiconductor lasers are highly energy-efficient and have long lifetimes that exceed 20,000 […]
As in previous years, the OE-A hosted a pavilion at CES 2025. We asked Managing Director Dr Klaus Hecker about his impressions directly from Las Vegas. You just came back from CES in Las Vegas, where OE-A had a joint pavilion with some of its members. Which overall trends did you see? Dr Klaus Hecker: […]
PRO Flextronics sat down with Stefan Winter, Managing Director of RK Siebdrucktechnik, for an exclusive interview on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the company based in Rösrath, Germany. Mr Winter, let’s start with the history of RKS, founded in 1984. How did it all begin – and what were some of the milestones […]
TechBlick’s flagship event in Berlin has recorded a successful first day with a high visitor turnout and satisfied exhibitors. “This is where the latest updates are unveiled, where all the key conversations take place and where new ideas and projects are forged,” stated Dr Khasha Ghaffarzadeh, CEO of TechBlick. In this article, we provide you […]