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When was the last time someone from your R&D team said, “It can’t be done”? Maybe because the part is too big, too stiff, the battery doesn’t fit, or the PCB can’t bend. Maybe everything fails when humidity is high. For many CEOs, these limits aren’t just frustrating. They’re a real risk to staying competitive. But what if there’s another way? What if you could build a light, flexible, working electronic system—without glass, without hard plastic, and without a traditional PCB? That’s exactly what printed electronics makes possible. It’s not science fiction. It’s a real technology already used in automotive, wearables, and smart packaging, and it’s happening in Europe right now. 

In today’s episode of LCE Insider, we’re going to talk about something that’s changing the daily work of purchasing teams: ethics and sustainability. A few years ago, life seemed simpler. If a part arrived on time and at the right price, everyone was happy. Today, that’s no longer enough.Buyers are expected to think not only about cost and delivery, but also about where materials come from, how they are produced, and what impact they have on people and the planet. Customers are asking tougher questions, and they don’t just want a good product – they want a responsible supply chain.  This material comes from the free LCE Insider newsletter, available in both English and Polish.Subscribe today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lcelektronik.com/lce-insider/?utm_source=&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=podcast

In today’s episode of LC INSIDER, we’re diving into a practical topic for engineers and designers: the tools you need to work effectively with printed electronics. Printed electronics, often called PE, is becoming more common in home appliances, cars, medical devices, wearables, and smart labels. And for designers, that means one thing: traditional PCB tools are no longer enough. Printed electronics requires a new way of thinking. It’s not just about drawing a circuit. It’s about combining graphic design tools, CAD software, and production-ready file formats into one process. The goal is less clicking and more control — and today we’ll walk you through how to get exactly that.  This material comes from the free LCE Insider newsletter, available in both English and Polish.Subscribe today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lcelektronik.com/lce-insider/?utm_source=&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=podcast

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 governments have shifted expectations. They no longer ask only about the final product. They want to know how the product is made, where the materials come from, how much energy is used, and even what happens to the product after its life cycle ends. This material comes from the free LCE Insider newsletter, available in both English and Polish.Subscribe today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lcelektronik.com/lce-insider/?utm_source=&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=podcast

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 working prototype. Think of it as a tour from concept to first functional sample. This material comes from the free LCE Insider newsletter, available in both English and Polish.Subscribe today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lcelektronik.com/lce-insider/?utm_source=&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=podcast

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 Purchasing Costs – 7 Practical TipsThis material comes from the free LCE Insider newsletter, available in both English and Polish.Subscribe today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lcelektronik.com/lce-insider/?utm_source=&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=podcast

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 – What to Look For”.  Printed electronics projects are complex. They are never just a simple “deliver or don’t deliver” situation. As a PM, you are responsible not only for the final result, but also for the way your team and the supplier work together along the  way. Testing the technology is important, of course. But testing the supplier’s style, their communication, their flexibility, and how they react when plans change matters just as much. This material comes from the free LCE Insider newsletter, available in both English and Polish.Subscribe today! ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://lcelektronik.com/lce-insider/?utm_source=&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=podcast

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 from the free LCE Insider newsletter, available in both English and Polish.Subscribe today! ⁠⁠⁠https://lcelektronik.com/lce-insider/?utm_source=&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=podcast

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 engineer, it’s a way to try new types of sensors, communication, or power systems. For a product manager, it’s a chance to build thinner, lighter, and smarter products. But to succeed, you need more than just ideas—you need practical knowledge. How do you mix PE with traditional parts? How do you pick the right materials? How do you design layers that work well together? This article answers common questions, gives tips, and shows examples of real hybrid solutions. Why Combine PE with Standard Components? Concern #1: “You Can’t solder that!” Concern #2: “Will it last?” Concern #3: “We don’t know how to start” Concern #4: “It’s gard to estimate costs or Standards”  In this episode meet also: Pracrical tips Examples of hybrid projects  This material comes from the free LCE Insider newsletter, available in both English and Polish.Subscribe today! ⁠⁠https://lcelektronik.com/lce-insider/?utm_source=&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=podcast

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 circuits and why are they the future of wearables? 👉Comfort and function.👉Practical uses. 👉 What to check before using it. 👉Compared to classic electronics 👉 Tech factsThis material comes from the free LCE Insider newsletter, available in both English and Polish.Subscribe today! ⁠⁠https://lcelektronik.com/lce-insider/?utm_source=&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=podcast

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 sprint and backlog depends on live market data, PE lets you test and deliver in an agile way. In this episode we explain how PE fits into product lifecycle management, what opportunities and risks it brings, and how it connects to tools like Jira, Miro, or Figma. If you’re planning your product from MVP to scale-up, you’re in the right place. This material comes from the free LCE Insider newsletter, available in both English and Polish.Subscribe today! ⁠https://lcelektronik.com/lce-insider/?utm_source=&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=podcast

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, using printed electronics. Thanks to this tech, the device is thin, light, strong, and works even during a cold winter night with printed pressure sensors on a freight train. In this episode you can meet: Why add printed electronics to products? Printing methods are ready for mass use Why printed electronics are a smart move for leaders Explore new markets with PE This material comes from the free LCE Insider newsletter, available in both English and Polish.Subscribe today! https://lcelektronik.com/lce-insider/?utm_source=&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=podcast

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 of mind.we’ll look at concrete strategies for smart purchasing and show how to avoid paying too much for fake savings. This material comes from the free LCE Insider newsletter, available in both English and Polish.Subscribe today! ⁠⁠https://lcelektronik.com/lce-insider/?utm_source=&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=podcast

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: When should you consider printed plectronics? What are key steps to implementation: from idea to production How to Pick the Right Partner? What are Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them Meet also case study: touch panel for automotive This material comes from the free LCE Insider newsletter, available in both English and Polish.Subscribe today! ⁠⁠https://lcelektronik.com/lce-insider/?utm_source=&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=podcast

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 without risk? What to do if your supply chain fails? How to stay compliant with RoHS and REACH? Can you reduce costs without losing quality? When should you invest in supplier relationships?  Is sustainability really today’s topic? This material comes from the free LCE Insider newsletter, available in both English and Polish.Subscribe today! ⁠⁠https://lcelektronik.com/lce-insider/?utm_source=&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=podcast

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 interactive products. This material comes from the free LCE Insider newsletter, available in both English and Polish.Subscribe today! ⁠⁠https://lcelektronik.com/lce-insider/?utm_source=&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=podcast

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 industry. In this epidode you can find:New Materials: What Is Useful for Future Electronics? List of materials already used todayNew Materials, TCO, and ESG When Are These Materials a Good Idea—and When Not? Examples of good applications for new materials: Case Study: From Biodegradable Test to Mass Production This material comes from the free LCE Insider newsletter, available in both English and Polish.Subscribe today! ⁠⁠https://lcelektronik.com/lce-insider/?utm_source=&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=podcast

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 they don’t show hidden costs that can affect the final profit. Many buyers focus only on direct costs – the price of the part. However, indirect costs – like logistics, production losses, storage, or waste disposal – can raise total costs by 30–50%. In this article, we look at how printed electronics can help save money compared to traditional PCBs, and where the real savings are. In this episode you can find: Traditional PCBs – hidden costs often ignored in budgets Traditional PCBs – hidden costs that can hurt your budget Printed Electronics – lower operating costs and more flexibility TCO Analysis: PCB vs. printed electronics What will affect TCO in the future?  This material comes from the free LCE Insider newsletter, available in both English and Polish.Subscribe today! ⁠⁠https://lcelektronik.com/lce-insider/?utm_source=&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=podcast

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? Here are five common traps project managers in small and medium production companies fall into. In this episode we discuss step by step 5 traps that can ruin your project. Each of them contains some advice how to avoid it and tips for PMs. This material comes from the free LCE Insider newsletter, available in both English and Polish.Subscribe today! ⁠⁠https://lcelektronik.com/lce-insider/?utm_source=&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=podcast

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 should be based on a detailed analysis of your project’s needs. From this episode you can find: when Choose Roll-to-Roll (R2R) technology? what are its advantages? what limitation does it have? Advantages of S2S Limitations of S2S: We also present technical tips – Printing Process Differences Screen Printing vs. Inkjet Printing Drying and Curing Flexible vs. Rigid Substrates This material comes from the free LCE Insider newsletter, available in both English and Polish.Subscribe today! ⁠⁠https://lcelektronik.com/lce-insider/?utm_source=&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=podcast

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, but a hard business requirement.In this episode, we explain how printed electronics can help reduce energy consumption, cut material waste and shorten supply chains – all while keeping or even improving product performance. We walk through specific examples from production: replacing traditional circuit technologies with printed solutions, optimising materials, lowering process temperatures and using local manufacturing to shrink the carbon footprint. You’ll hear how these choices translated into lower operating costs, a 40% faster production cycle and higher interest from sustainability-focused customers.We also look honestly at the challenges: standardisation, initial investment and material availability – and how cooperation with organisations like OE-A and partners such as Henkel helps companies stay ahead of ESG regulations. This episode is for CEOs, project managers, design engineers and buyers who want to connect sustainability with profitability and turn green requirements into a real competitive advantage.This material comes from the free LCE Insider newsletter, available in both English and Polish.Subscribe today! ⁠⁠https://lcelektronik.com/lce-insider/?utm_source=&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=podcast

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 seeking reliable, scalable suppliers.Each week, we’ll take you behind the scenes of real projects — from prototypes made in 48 hours to production runs of 10,000 units.You’ll hear how conductive inks replace copper, how sensors become part of fabric, and how Polish engineering competes with global giants.Expect facts, stories, and a few surprises — because printed electronics isn’t the future anymore.It’s happening now.LC INSIDER — innovation you can touch.