To create a world where people have more convenient lives, Covestro, a global leader of high-quality polymers and substrate solutions, showcased a broad selection of high-performance polycarbonate (PC) films, PC blend films, thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) films, and specialty elastomer films—all with properties tailored to specific needs, especially in printed electronics market. 

Covestro has strong technical expertise and has been teaming up with technology partners throughout the value chain, such as converters, printers, ODM, research labs and designers based on engagement in the printed electronics topic.

Mobility, electrical and electronics, healthcare and medical, electromedical equipment, and consumer & industrial solution are the principal industries served by our booth B0.612. 

We strive to stay up to date with the latest and future trends by offering advanced and sustainable films material solutions for a smart living world.

The highlights at our booth included: 

• A smart patch for early detection of ostomy bag leaks, developed together with Witte Technology GmbH and Lohmann GmbH & Co. KG.
• Smart EMG wearable patches for biosignal acquisition made with Platilon® 5302 MR7X, courtesy of Nile AB (Linxens Healthcare)
• TPU substrate with excellent printability for silver-ink printing, enhancing conductivity and device accuracy for humid environments and 24/7-worn medical devices
• Key applications seen in HMI in automotive and electronics design enabled by in-mold electronics (IME)

1. Makrolon® and Makrofol® showcasing smart surfaces (Nighthawk),  demo, jointly developed with TactoTek®, made from materials meeting tomorrow’s design, sustainability, and technology needs
2. An innovative large area lighting demo, called ‘Jenny’, pioneered by our partners TactoTek® and Novem GmbH, featuring real wood laminate with triangular openings for light, with structure layers integrated with Makrofol® films, in-molded LED matrix, clear and diffusive Makrolon® PC overmolds and wood.
3. A LiDAR sensor cover lens made of Makrolon® AG polycarbonate resin with an integrated film heater on Makrofol® PC film demonstrator, engineered with Canatu.