At Würth Elektronik Circuit Board Technology, we are working on the development of the circuit board of the future. For years, we have been intensively focusing on new materials, optimized processes, energy efficiency, miniaturization, and other relevant topics. These will continue to be the focus of our research.
Our goal is to directly incorporate the findings from our research into our development work and then immediately pass them on to our customers. In this way, we aim to provide our customers with genuine added value in the future as well – true to our motto "Würth Elektronik - more than you expect".
The EU project SUSTRONICS shows how sustainability and competitiveness can be reconciled in the European electronics industry. The aim is to accelerate the transition to a circular economy through eco-design, bio-based materials, and resource-efficient processes. In the future, electronic products should be circular, compostable, and reusable – while at the same time opening up new business opportunities.
Challenges for Würth Elektronik
In the research project, Würth Elektronik is focusing on the development of advanced assembly and connection technologies for stretchable electronics. Established processes such as SMD, wire bonding, and adhesive technologies are being further developed specifically for flexible printed circuit boards – supplemented by a circular economy concept with a focus on eco-design and bio-based materials.
Project duration: 06/2023 - 05/2026
Project volume: €29.98 million
Funding: Funded by the EU, CHIPS JU, BMFTR
Further information:
https://www.elektronikforschung.de/projekte/sustronics
Europe faces growing challenges: global instability, hybrid threats, and climate-related emergencies. PROACTIF develops unmanned vehicle technologies (UxV) that make the monitoring of critical infrastructure and emergency management more efficient, sustainable, and reliable. With intelligent sensors, robust air, ground, and water platforms, and advanced control technology, PROACTIF enables quick decisions in critical situations. Demonstrations are being conducted for forest firefighting, rescue operations, and critical infrastructure protection, among other applications.
Challenges for Würth Elektronik
Würth Elektronik develops high-frequency-compatible printed circuit boards with integrated components that function reliably even under extreme conditions. The use of innovative materials, flexible designs, and precise signal routing results in solutions that set new standards in efficiency and robustness.
Project duration: 06/2025 - 04/2028
Project volume: €41.8 million
Funding: Funded by the EU, CHIPS JU, BMFTR
Further information:
In this completed research project, an innovative manufacturing process – known as minimal design – was developed for rigid printed circuit boards and flexible substrates, setting new standards in efficiency and sustainability. The use of modern printing technologies has significantly shortened the process chain and reduced energy consumption. At the same time, large quantities of solder resist and chemicals are saved – without compromising on functionality and quality. This is an important step towards environmentally friendly electronics production.
Project volume: €1.45 million
Project duration: 12/2021 – 05/2025
Project partners: Notion Systems GmbH, Öko-Institut e.V.
Funding: BMWE
Further information: https://www.enargus.de
The European research project HyPerStripes investigated innovative technologies for the development of long, intelligent, and flexible electronic systems. The aim was to replace conventional cables with modern solutions and enable new product approaches, particularly for complex medical connection applications. As part of the project, Würth Elektronik developed stretchable circuit carriers with lengths of over one meter using a roll-to-roll process. In addition, a concept for a complete production line was developed, which is also designed for roll-to-roll processes.
Project volume: €4.67 million
Project duration: 04/2022 – 03/2025
Project partners: Institute for Microelectronics Stuttgart, Fraunhofer EMFT, NanoWired GmbH, Capical GmbH, Schmoll Maschinen GmbH, Würth Elektronik GmbH & Co. KG, Dresden University of Technology, OSYPKA AG, Philips Electronics Nederland BV / Philips Healthcare, Reden BV, Salvia BioElectronics BV, Signify, TNO, Integer, Irish Manufacturing Research
Funding: Penta, BMFTR
Further information:
https://hyperstripes.ims-chips.de/
https://elektronikforschung.de/projekte/hyperstripes
Würth Elektronik Circuit Board Technology awarded for research project INTAKT
Würth Elektronik Circuit Board Technology (CBT) was once again honored for its innovative strength. Around 1,200 readers of the trade magazines DESIGN&ELEKTRONIK and Medizin+Elektronik were called upon to vote for the Innovators of the Year in ten categories. Würth Elektronik CBT was recognized for its contribution to interactive micro-implants within the framework of the BMBF innovation cluster INTAKT.
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