14-05-2025
- Automotive
- Fashion Value Chain
Screen Printing Expands into Food, Auto & Medtech at SPI
Screen printing is no longer confined to graphics — it's now a cornerstone of advanced manufacturing. The Screen Printing Innovation (SPI) 2025 expo, happening from June 3–5, 2025 at Messe Essen, Germany, will spotlight cutting-edge applications of this technology across industries ranging from automotive to medical, security, packaging, renewable energy, and even confectionery.
Today's screen printing enables high-value and highly customized functional applications. From backlit dashboards and smart surfaces in cars, to anti-microbial hospital interfaces, solar cell components, and security features with micro-text and color-shifting inks, the scope is unprecedented.
Peter Buttiens, CEO of ESMA, emphasized:
'Screen printing today is a mission-critical enabler of product performance and custom innovation. SPI 2025 will show how essential this technology has become across modern industries.'
Key Highlights of SPI 2025:
Automotive: Capacitive controls, advanced textures, and light elements
Medical: Durable, hygienic touch interfaces for diagnostics and care
Security: Micro-prints, covert inks, and anti-counterfeit layers
Photovoltaics: Precision-printed components for solar modules
Packaging: Multisensory finishes that enhance shelf appeal
Food Decoration: Safe, intricate branding printed directly on sweets
A particularly engaging theme is edible screen printing, where brands can now personalize chocolates and confectionery with intricate, food-grade printed designs—offering a delicious blend of luxury and marketing.
Event Details:
Dates: June 3–5, 2025
Location: Messe Essen, Germany
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