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In today’s episode of LCE INSIDER, we take a closer look at sustainability in electronics manufacturing. And more importantly, how printed electronics — a technology that is thinner, lighter and far more flexible than traditional circuitry — can meaningfully support the environment. We often ask whether sustainability is just a trend, or if it carries real business value. The truth is that in recent years, customers, investors, and...

This episode is a practical guide for engineers and product designers who want to use printed electronics in their projects. When we say printed electronics, or PE, we mean using conductive inks instead of etching classic copper paths. It’s a new way to design circuits that are flexible, light, and creatively integrated into your product. 

In the next minutes, we’ll walk through the full process, from choosing materials to testing a...

In today’s episode of LC INSIDER, we’re looking at something every purchasing manager eventually faces: how to optimize costs when buying printed electronics. And we’re not talking about shortcuts or racing to the lowest price. We’re talking about smart planning, real collaboration with suppliers, and understanding the full picture behind every unit you buy. This episode is based on the guide “Optimizing Printed Electronics Purchas...

In this episode of LCE INSIDER, we’ll talk about something every Product Manager and product designer eventually faces: how to really evaluate a printed electronics supplier. Not just on paper. Not just based on a quote or a certificate. But as a real partner you may need to work with for months, across several sprints and many design changes. What we’re sharing here is based on our guide “Evaluating Printed Electronics Suppliers –...

Why do innovation leaders choose printed electronics?

The answer may surprise you. 
In today’s episode, we’re taking you on a journey through five different worlds:

• consumer electronics, 
• healthcare, 
• automotive,
• industrial IoT,
• wearables .

Let's see how this technology quietly transforms everyday life. And we’ll finish with the challenges, the opportunities, and what smart leaders should do next. 

This material comes ...

What does printed electronics say when you bend it? “Stick to your layer!” 

In modern product design, engineers and developers often need to mix new technologies with trusted ones. Customer expectations, short deadlines, and limited space make traditional methods hard to use. That’s when printed electronics (PE) becomes useful. 

For a designer, PE means adding flexible parts without giving up standard SMD components. For an R&D e...

Flexible Wearable Circuits: The Future of Everyday Electronics. Imagine an athlete wearing a light, flexible wristband before a morning run. This band doesn't just measure heart rate—it also checks hydration and body temperature in real time. Sounds futuristic? This kind of device is already real thanks to printed electronics, especially flexible silver-based circuits. In this article you can find:

👉What are flexible printed ci...

In today’s world, speed, flexibility, and innovation are not just nice-to-haves—they’re a must. For a Product Manager, who needs to oversee the full lifecycle—from idea to end-of-life—printed electronics (PE) is a new tool with huge potential. 

PE is not just future tech—it’s a real answer to modern product challenges: faster prototyping, more personalization, and new ways to create value. In a world where roadmaps change every spri...

Meet Andrew. He used to paint houses, work in a flower shop, and fix tires. One day he said “enough” and followed his childhood dream—he became a train driver. It’s a serious job that takes years of training and full focus. A train is not like a car—you don’t turn it left. He has to monitor many things: voltage, pressure, load. The panel he uses to check these values was made in Warsaw, Poland—by the team at LC Elektronik, usin...

In times of rising material prices, inflation, and unstable supply chains, purchasing departments face a tough question: how can we cut costs without losing quality? This article gives real strategies for smart purchasing in medium and large manufacturing companies—without paying too much for fake savings. In this episode:

•  we’ll talk about cost optimization in a way that doesn’t destroy quality, relationships, or your own peace...

Imagine you are a project manager at an automotive company. You have six weeks to build a prototype of a new touch interface. The client wants it to be modern, lightweight, backlit, and functional even when wearing gloves. Standard technology requires excessive plastic, complex assembly, and takes too long. You need a more flexible solution. This is where printed electronics can help. 

In this episode we meet key question: 

• W...

Purchasing in the tech sector—especially in printed electronics—is not just about price and availability. It’s about daily decisions under pressure: tight deadlines, uncertain supply chains, and fast-changing technical needs. This article will show the most common traps and share practical strategies to avoid them. No sales pitch—just market know-how. 

In this episode meet 6 Key Takeaways 

• How can component quality be checked wit...

In 1998, when the world was excited about the first mobile phones with colour screens, scientists from European universities were working on something else. Their goal was not to make a smaller phone, but to create circuits that could bend, roll, or be attached to fabric. Today, after over 20 years of research, flexible electronics are no longer just science experiments. They are becoming a key part of wearable, medical, and in...

Imagine the CEO of a tech company reading a quarterly report. He sees that more clients are asking for ESG-compliant components. His purchasing department suggests something new: carbon-based conductive inks and biodegradable films instead of standard FR4 laminate. The decision is not easy. There is market pressure on one side, and cost and technology risks on the other. This is a real challenge for many leaders in the electronics ...

Buying decisions in the electronics industry involves more than checking unit prices. In production companies, the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is what really matters. It includes all costs related to using a component—from buying and logistics to its effect on the production line and risks of delays.

Indicators like COGS (Cost of Goods Sold), ROI (Return on Investment), or DPP (Days Payable Outstanding) help with planning, but...

Electronics production is a bit like managing a Formula 1 team – speed, precision, and flexibility decide success. Every project manager knows that even the best-planned project can go wrong because of unexpected problems. Lack of components, design mistakes, wrong materials – all of this can mess up your timeline like an Excel sheet after accidentally deleting a few columns. 

So, how do you avoid wasting time, money, and nerves? He...

Roll-to-Roll vs. Sheet-to-Sheet: Which Method Should You Choose for Your Project? 

Choosing the right production technology for electronic components is crucial for final quality, costs, and process efficiency. For engineers, deciding between Roll-to-Roll (R2R) and Sheet-to-Sheet (S2S) methods isn’t just about speed – it also depends on technical limits and material requirements. Each method has unique uses, and the choice shoul...

When a key customer visits Karol’s factory, they don’t start with questions about price or lead time – they ask about CO₂ emissions, waste reduction and ESG compliance. In that moment, Karol realises that without a real change in technology and processes, his company could lose its place in the supply chain. His story becomes a starting point for a broader conversation about how “green electronics” is no longer a marketing slogan, ...

Welcome to LC INSIDER — your weekly insight into the world of printed electronics, flexible interfaces, and smart design.Powered by LC Elektronik — the world of printed electronics in one place!This podcast is for those who build the future of technology:for CEOs who think strategically about innovation,Project Managers looking to lead smarter projects,Design Engineers shaping the next generation of HMI,and Purchasing Experts seeki...