More Sustainable Medical Electrodes
In collaboration with project partners from the EU and Business Finland-funded projects, Screentec has developed an innovative material stack that significantly reduces the Global Warming Potential (GWP) of printed electronic products. Our tested use cases include ECG, EEG, and Bioimpedance electrodes, as well as structures with integrated LEDs and diagnostic platforms. This advanced material not only enhances the sustainability of ECG electrode structures but also enables accurate ECG measurements for up to 24 hours at a lower cost compared to conventional materials. By prioritizing both environmental impact and cost-efficiency, Screentec is leading the way in more sustainable healthcare technology solutions.
Large Area Sensors
Utilization of more sustainable product stack suits for many products that can be manufactured using printed electronics manufacturing techniques. This approach is ideal for many products, particularly large-area sensors, where paper-based solutions offer significant sustainability benefits. We are also capabale of processing paper using roll-to-roll techniques, integrating functional and graphical prints, lamination, and cutting to deliver the product you need.
PCB Manufacturing compared to Printed Electronics Manufacturing
Printed electronics manufacturing offers a distinctly more sustainable approach than conventional PCB production. When creating screen-printed conductive traces, only the precise amount of conductive paste is needed, drastically minimizing chemical consumption. This lean process is environmentally superior to PCB manufacturing, which typically involves large quantities of diverse toxic chemicals.
Sustainable Printed Electronics
Screentec sees sustainable production as one of the key drivers in future production facilities. We have taken sustainability one step further from traditional printed electronics by replacing the plastic substrate and silver paste printed conductive traces with more sustainable options. With the tested material stack, it is possible to generate single use products like medical electrodes with minimum environmental impact.
