Prof. Reinhard Baumann, Fraunhofer ENAS, Germany
“The LOPE-C 2012 provides fascinating information on the community’s formation - the OE-A and the entire industry. The trade fair in Munich has shown that we are definitely moving from demonstrators towards products, and equipment manufacturers are strongly supporting this trend. I believe that by moving to Munich the event has been given another strong impulse. Proof is the sharp rise in the number of exhibitors and visitors from around the world.“

Dr. Dietrich Bertram, Manager OLED Lighting Business Center, Philips Lighting, Philips, Germany
“The LOPE-C 2012 covers a wide range of activities, which encourages new technological approaches.“

Holger Busch, General Manager, Association of the Print an Media Industry of Bavaria (Verband Druck und Medien Bayern), Germany
“If you wanted to find out information on future technologies and successful applications of printed and electronic electronics, you had to be present at this year’s LOPE-C in Munich. The LOPE-C has once again proven that it is the world’s leading trade fair and congress in this market of the future - and deservedly so! Through the wide range of topics, the various examples of applications, the interesting presentations and the international nature of exhibitors and visitors, the LOPE-C has become a valuable network for all participants. It gives us the opportunity to establish new contacts and develop business ideas. As usual Messe München perfectly organized and managed the industry’s international event. In view of the market’s drive and innovative strength we are all looking forward to next year’s LOPE-C.”

Dr. Wolfgang Clemens, Head of Applications, PolyIC, Germany
“The LOPE-C in Munich has emerged as an outstanding event worldwide for printed electronics, where we can present our products, including transparent films for touch sensors, to competent trade visitors. Messe München offers an excellent environment, especially with its professional and well-established infrastructure.”

Gerhard Domann, Project Manager, Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research, Germany
“By combining a conference and an exhibition, the LOPE-C is the ideal and central meeting point for everyone involved with organic and printed electronics. It offers a perfect platform for scientific innovations and technological developments, and it’s also the best place to reflect on how to develop business models. The OE-A Award is an amazing recognition and shows appreciation for the work we do.”

Scott Durham, Senior Mechanical Engineer, NovaCentrix, USA
“We have been working in the field of organic and printed electronics for a long time, so it is very important for us to attend LOPE-C, especially for networking and establishing contacts with international counterparts. I was amazed by the number of visitors this year. We built many contacts with visitors from all over Europe and in particular many top scientists. LOPE-C in Munich is the perfect location to meet customers, researchers and people with new product ideas.”

Michael Londo, Director Open Innovation, MeadWestvaco, USA
“It’s the first time I attend LOPE-C and it has been very informative. I enjoyed the blending of technical tracks, including the short courses and the exhibition. It’s always best to discover new technologies and then interact with interesting companies. The LOPE-C 2012 was very well organized and focuses on a wide range of industry-related activities and market trends.”

Frank Schäfer, Sales Director New Products, Kroenert, Germany
“We are very satisfied with the trade fair. Its structure targets professionals, including trade exhibitors and trade visitors. We established many new contacts with potential users, including display manufacturers as well as users from the fields of organic photovoltaics and printed electronics in general. The trade fair covers many of these fields with a wide range of activities as well as the entire production chain.”

Dr. Walter Schlebusch, Member of the Management Board, responsible for the Banknote business unit, Giesecke & Devrient, Germany
“The LOPE-C is a highly interesting event for Giesecke & Devrient - a technology group located in Munich. The timing of the event is perfect as the future of polymer electronics has only just begun. It’s the leading conference and trade fair in the field of organic and printed electronics and its requirements are perfectly suited for Munich’s technological environment.”

Eric Snoeckx, Director Open Innovation & Networking, Janssen Pharmaceutica / Johnson & Johnson, Belgium
“The trade fair’s organization and presentation format are very agreeable. Focus is obviously on the technology’s business aspects. The message I have heard from many of my fellow speakers is that reaching out and overcoming the “valley of death” has been mentioned many times here. That’s a good prospect for the future of the industry. Let me add that Munich is a good location for the event.”

Dr. Davor P. Sutija, CEO, Thin Film Electronics, Norway
“It is important for the field of organic and printed electronics that LOPE-C has aligned itself with Messe München and their portfolio of exhibitions and events. It is equally important that the technology is well presented to the international user community. The industry needs this worldwide strategy effort to develop its broad future markets.”

Dr Tom Taylor, Director of Printable Electronics, National Printable Electronics Center, Great Britain
“Probably what distinguishes this conference from others in this field is that it is really at the center of printed electronics. You come here, meet new people and start networking, and discover the emerging technologies.”

Dr. Mark Verrall, Senior Director, Merck Chemicals, Great Britain
“It’s the best LOPE-C yet – in terms of overall facilities and presentations. Messe München offers a first-class venue for such an event. It has more space and a better atmosphere for speakers and trade-fair participants. It’s good to see the enthusiasm and commitment of so many companies and academics. No doubt that organic electronics has a bright future.”

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