Advancing PCB Technology Through Additive Manufacturing: Process, Sustainability, and Reliability

As electronics manufacturing faces growing pressure to reduce its environmental footprint, additive manufacturing offers a compelling alternative to traditional subtractive PCB fabrication. This masterclass introduces the field of printed and hybrid electronics, highlighting how additive processes enable more sustainable, material-efficient production methods for modern electronics.

We will explore real-world application examples, from concept to finished device, with a deep technical dive into material validation, design rules, fabrication techniques, testing, and assembly. Special emphasis will be placed on the sustainability gains of additive methods, supported by life cycle assessment (LCA) results for selected use cases. Finally, we will examine the long-term performance and reliability of printed devices through aging and environmental stress testing.

This session provides engineers and industry professionals with a complete, application-driven view of additive PCB manufacturing to harness this technology as a viable, sustainable, and reliable alternative to conventional fabrication methods.