Screen printing is often sidelined as a 'Cinderella' part of the printing industry but it is growing faster than digital! Screen's ability to 'print anything on anything' has enabled it to address new industrial markets including electronics, cellphone antennae, fuel cells and security print.
Image from previous SPI expo - new home is Essen near Düsseldorf
At Screen Print Innovations, Essen, Keynote speakers will present groundbreaking advancements in screen printing for electronics, security printing, and green energy solutions at the SPI Innovation Theatre, 3rd-5th June 2025 at Messe Essen, Germany - just 20 minutes drive from Düsseldorf airport, the home of drupa.
Organised by ESMA, the European Specialist Printing Manufacturers Association, Screen Print Innovations (SPI) stands as the leading global event dedicated to screen printing. Unlike other trade shows where screen printing is a secondary focus, SPI is the premier platform exclusively for screen printing professionals. This event brings together industry leaders, researchers, and innovators to showcase cutting-edge advancements, showcasing the vast applications in the field from electronics and security printing to sustainable energy solutions.
Far from standing still, Screen process printing has succeeded in industrial sectors such as: automotive, printed electronics, Internet of Things, healthcare, luxury packaging, communicartions and of course textiles. Screen printing has established itself as a reliable manufacturing solution. Although seasoned, the process keeps on evolving and advancing in terms of precision, automationand quality. At the same time, it keeps its promise of resource efficiency and adaptability both in terms of volume and sustainability requirements.
What makes Screen printing so special?
Screen printing offers:
- Precise application of high-resin inks
- Consistent quality output
- Ink laydown, opacity and colour intensity
- Adhesion and durability
- An open system, adaptable for industrial conditions for and during production
- Cost-effectiveness for reasonable print run lengths
- Ability to standardise
- Ease to combine with digital, offset, flexography and more
- The best of both worlds: decoration and functionality
Advanced Screen Printing for 5G/6G Antennas – Sebastian Gepp
Sebastian Gepp, Head of Development of Printed Electronics at Kundisch, will discuss how screen printing enables transparent conductive patterns essential for next generation 5G and 6G antennas. His session will highlight how this technology enhances connectivity and supports future telecommunications advancements.
Security Printing with the ScreenX Raster Process – Jan Rother
Jan Rother, Managing Director of FM Siebdruck Werbung Design GmbH, will explore the ScreenX raster process. This innovative technique integrates logos, characters, and symbols into raster dots, making security printing more tamper-resistant and difficult to replicate, benefiting security-critical applications.
Screen Printing for Fuel Cells & Electrolysers – Dr. Eric Klemp
Dr. Eric Klemp, Head of Fuel Cell and Additive Manufacturing at Whitecell Eisenhuth, will discuss how screen printing accelerates the production of fuel cells and electrolysers. His session will focus on its role in manufacturing bipolar plates with high conductivity and low permeability, advancing sustainable energy solutions.
Join the Future of Screen Printing at SPI Essen
The groundbreaking advancements presented by these keynote speakers and more at the SPI Innovation Theatre highlight the transformative potential of screen printing across multiple industries. Industry professionals, researchers, and innovators are encouraged to attend these sessions to gain valuable insights into the latest technological trends. Registrations are free for all visitors.
