PHESIA

Why PHESIA

Manufacturing of food products and beverages, construction and education are all key growth sectors of the NPA area and there is a great deal of expertise in the region to solve the challenges related to lack of information on using novel technologies in those sectors.

Lack of information is slowing down the exploitation of the technology in different applications. The project will answer to the need to develop new technology’s reliability and quality, make processes more mature and produce new knowledge towards a cost-efficient, sustainable way of manufacturing electronics.

Printing electronics methods enable a new and more environmentally friendly way to manufacture electronics. There is a clear need to gather more information and expertise on the behaviour of materials in stretchable, bendable, and thin structures, as well as their reliability and suitability for more environmentally friendly material choices for various applications.

During the NPA-funded PHESIA preparation project, a consortium is formed, and an application for the actual project is prepared.

The project focuses on the development of printable hybrid electronics applications and generating new knowledge for more environmentally friendly manufacturing, user experience, and technology acceptance in electronics.

Oamk coordinates the project. The project involves Luleå University of Technology, Department of Computer Science, Electrical and Space Engineering.