Industrial Print in Europe – Regulation, Innovation and the Rise of Printed Electronics
Europe’s industrial print sector is under pressure – but it’s also evolving fast. In this episode of printconnect, we’re joined by Peter Buttiens, CEO of ESMA, to unpack the forces shaping industrial and functional printing across Europe. From printed electronics and biomedical applications to automation, sustainability regulation and the impact of the EU’s Green Deal, we explore how European printers are responding to rising productivity expectations, tighter environmental requirements and global competition.
In this episode we discuss:
- Why Europe is leading in printed electronics and functional printing
- How regulation – from RoHS to the Digital Product Passport – is acting as a catalyst for innovation
- The shift from traditional screen printing to high-tech, cleanroom-based production
- Automation and the evolution of the operator’s role
- Growth segments over the next 3–5 years, including biomedical and pharmaceutical print
- What’s next for ESMA and the European industrial print community
If you want a clear view of where European industrial print is heading – and how it compares globally – this is essential listening.