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Hummink (Paris, France) is developing a nano-manufacturing technology for the microelectronics and semiconductor markets. Thanks to a simpler and more efficient process than current industry standards, the company aims to divide by 10 the number of manufacturing steps of certain complex components, thereby knocking down development and manufacturing costs as well as the energy footprint of the industry.

“For 2022 we have an expected sales revenue of plus 13 percent for the flexible and printed electronics industry. The outlook for 2023 is even more positive, with an expected increase of 24 percent. This is the highest figure since this business climate survey was initiated in 2014,” reviews Dr Klaus Hecker, OE-A managing director, the results of the latest business climate survey. A biannual survey conducted by OE-A (Organic and Printed Electronics Association), a Working Group within VDMA (Mechanical Engineering Industry Association). “But if the skies of our industry are really sunny or rather cloudy, the next months will show. Challenges in the supply chain, rising energy costs, inflation and the Russian war in Ukraine are adding uncertainty to the pleasing forecast,” adds Klaus Hecker.