Valencia hosted a training course on printed flexible electronics on March 25–26 as part of the European INFINITE project (Erasmus+), reinforcing its commitment to addressing the skills gap in this emerging field. Organized by the Functional Print Cluster at AIMPLAS, the course brought together vocational education teachers, industry professionals, and representatives from technology centers and innovation organizations.
Over two days, participants followed a 15-hour programme combining theoretical and hands-on learning. The training covered key topics such as the fundamentals of printed electronics, functional materials and inks, circuit design, and industrial printing techniques, including screen printing. Advanced concepts such as manufacturing processes, defect analysis, electrochemical sensors, hybrid electronics, and in-mold electronics (IME) were also addressed, highlighting their growing relevance across multiple industrial sectors.
A highlight of the course was its practical component, where participants worked directly on the fabrication of printed electronic devices, including sensors and multilayer systems, as well as hybrid component integration; bringing the technology closer to real industrial applications.
The training gathered companies and organizations from across the value chain, including Salesianos Pamplona, Grabalfa, Thinex-Rotimpres, EMBEGA, Universidad Pública de Navarra, Icaro Wire Mesh Europe, LAYME, Gnanomat, and Crespo Printing Group.
This initiative is part of INFINITE’s strategy to strengthen collaboration between industry, VET, and research across Europe, building on previous activities in Pamplona and Bilbao. It also paves the way for upcoming actions, such as the 600-hour specialization course in Functional Printing and a technical session on conductive inks to be held at Salesianos Pamplona on May 7.
