Printed temperature sensors, interactive pharmaceutical packaging or ultra-lightweight lighting elements - printed electronics is considered a promising growth industry and offers a wide range of possibilities. The industry will be meeting at LOPEC in Munich from 25 to 26 March.
The LOPEC (Large-area, Organic & Printed Electronics Convention) is the international platform Every year, it highlights current trends, presents innovative products, identifies market opportunities for the industry and promotes the development of new materials, manufacturing processes and areas of application. The Trade fair for printed electronics is aimed at all manufacturers and users of future technology across all sectors. In Munich research and users also meet, LOPEC combines a congress (24 to 26 March) and a trade fair (25 to 26 March).
Electronics beyond the classic approach
Printed electronics are Conductive plastics or inks, which are printed on film, paper, glass or textiles over a large area and at low cost. The advantage over conventional electronics is that the electronic components are Extremely thin, flexible and transparent. Innovative products such as touch sensors, flexible displays or solar cells, backlit films or smart labels then turn simple products into Intelligent objects.
From mere container to multifunctional information and marketing toolPackaging could be equipped with a variety of new functions in the future thanks to the diverse possibilities of printed electronics. For example, cardboard can be directly Printed with ultra-flat light elements and integrated, printed sensors with RFID functionality enable Wirelessly retrievable information about ingredients, date of manufacture or storage temperatures. Electronic components that provide information about the product and manufacturer can also be printed on the label via NFC on the smartphone.
From intelligent pharmaceutical packaging to tamper protection
Pharmaceutical manufacturers can use electronic multifunction labels contribute to the counterfeit protection of medicines. Thanks to printed NFC labels, it will in future be possible to Identification of individual packs or complete batches digitally at any time throughout production and use. Or labels can be used as a reminder to take the next tablet, helping manufacturers to ensure the correct dosage and thus the best possible effect of their preparations.
In the logistics sector can be accessed via Printed sensors shipments more easily and track them during transport. And manufacturers who are concerned about their goods being tampered with during transport, such as high-quality branded goods or premium foods being exchanged for imitations or inferior products, can also use packaging with printed electronic functionalities. for more safety provide. Specifically, sensors are possible here, for example, which any attempts at manipulation or other incidents. The relevant information can be read directly from the parcel at any time using a smartphone, thanks to the integrated NFC application.
