Printed electronics light up packaging

Streiff & Helmold develops packaging that is made to glow through the use of special inks equipped with electronic functions.
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Printed electronics light up champagne packaging. (Image: Streiff & Helmold GmbH)

Streiff & Helmold develops packaging that is made to glow through the use of special inks equipped with electronic functions.

Luminous or illuminated packaging is based on the use of printed electronics. In the process functional inks, The printing process is used to print electronic components with electronic properties and functions using conventional printing methods. Electronic components such as sensors, displays, batteries and circuits can be printed in this way.

Cosmetics packaging with printed electronics
When opened, a pleasant light spreads and makes the cosmetic jar glow. (Image: Streiff & Helmold)

An enormous advantage of printed electronics - especially with regard to packaging - is the wafer-thin, foldable and recyclable technology. As a result, real lighting effects can be realised. The light literally shines on the consumer, is prominent and triggers positive emotions.

Printed electronics create a new dimension in print finishing

Luminescent or electronic packaging is a logical step in the right direction. Continuation of conventional print finishing, which, in addition to the visual effect, also serves to ensure product safety. There is no denying the extraordinary effect of the luminous packaging. It combines the possibilities of printed electronics with the latest product safety technologies.

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Streiff & Helmold refines boxes and packaging with glittering elements, uses lacquers or intensely luminous colours, e.g. fluorescent colours that are stimulated to glow by normal daylight. The company produces and develops packaging at its Braunschweig site and, as a specialist in logistics and fulfilment, offers the advantages of a One-stop shoppingHigh-quality packaging, modern fulfilment, individual industrial packaging and fully automated packing.

Source: Streiff & Helmold