LOPEC 2026
Dr. Jonas Groten, from JOANNEUM RESEARCH - MATERIALS will present the paper "Next-GEN in-mold electronics based on piezoelectric sensing and high integration density for reliable operation in harsh environmental conditions" during the "Processes for Robotics and HMI" Session at LOPEC 2026.
MULTIMOLD at LOPEC 2026.
Dr. Jonas Groten, from JOANNEUM RESEARCH - MATERIALS will present the paper Next-GEN in-mold electronics based on piezoelectric sensing and high integration density for reliable operation in harsh environmental conditions during the "Processes for Robotics and HMI" Session at LOPEC 2026.
The presentation shows the possibilities of piezoelectric sensing and the embedding of integrated electronics in injection molded 3D shaped parts for a reliable operation in harsh environmental conditions.
The Horizon Europe MULTIMOLD project addresses inhection molding challenges, included poor capacitive touch performance, material compatibility issues, and recyclability concerns, through three innovations: printed piezoelectric sensors that work with gloves, in wet conditions, and underwater; 3D-formed flexible PCBs enabling higher integration density than printed electronics; and successful overmolding of sensitive components including batteries for self-powered sensor systems.
Demonstrators include reliable touch interfaces and wind turbine rotor blade sensors operating in harsh environments. All advances utilize a material stack optimized for recyclability, proving that IME can deliver sustainable, multifunctional devices from consumer interfaces to industrial applications.
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"Processes for Robotics and HMI" session
25 February 2026 - 12:10 | Room 3
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