3D-printed electronics – when is it end of life?
New technology is challenging the way we design electronics and opening the door to significantly lower resource consumption in industry. Gain insight into new production methods from leading experts
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17. juni 2026, kl. 23:59
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Electronic products are becoming increasingly difficult to disassemble, recycle and document. At the same time, companies are under growing pressure to reduce resource consumption, waste and dependence on critical materials.
In this webinar, you will gain insight into how 3D-printed and printed electronics can change the way we design and manufacture electronics. You will get concrete perspectives on when the technology can reduce material use, waste and complexity — and where it is not yet ready to replace traditional printed circuit boards.
Printed electronics are gaining ground as an alternative to traditional PCBs. Instead of resource-intensive etching processes, the technology is based on an additive approach, where material is applied only where it is needed.
This can significantly reduce process steps, resource consumption and waste. New documentation also points to lower energy, water and material consumption — and to printed solutions that can be more than 16 times lighter than traditional PCBs. This opens up new design possibilities, but also raises the question of when the technology is truly mature enough for industry needs.
Electronic waste is growing rapidly worldwide, and printed circuit boards in particular illustrate the challenge. They make up only a smaller share of e-waste, but are among the most complex and valuable fractions to handle because they consist of a mix of metals, plastics and ceramics.
Together with the Danish Technological Institute and Nano Dimension, we will explore why “end-of-life” is not only an environmental issue, but also a question of markets, regulation, competitiveness and the future of product design.
The webinar is hosted by the Recirkuler Elektronik project, supported by the Danish Industry Foundation, and carried out in collaboration between MADE and the Danish Technological Institute.
Program
10:00 - 12:00
The moderator for the day is Communications Advisor Josua Ekberg Ravnholdt, MADE.
10:00
Welcome and introduction
Communications Advisor Josua Ekberg Ravnholdt, MADE Senior Specialist Frederik Holm Christensen, Danish Technological Institute, Ideas and Growth Learn about the project Recirkuler Elektronik – a pathway to circular production, which helps Danish electronics companies minimise the use of critical raw materials and increase recycling through tailored company-specific programmes.
10:10
Why “end-of-life” is a business-critical issue
Team Manager, PhD Zachary J. Davis, Functional Materials at the Danish Technological Institute and project manager of Recirkuler Elektronik What is driving the need for change — and why is “end-of-life” not only an environmental issue, but also a question of markets, regulation and competitiveness?
10:20
When electronics are printed: New opportunities for companies
Team Manager, PhD Zachary J. Davis, Functional Materials at the Danish Technological Institute and project manager of Recirkuler Elektronik What are printed electronics, and how do they differ from traditional electronics manufacturing? We look at resource consumption, design opportunities and limitations — and what this means for companies in practice.
10.40
The future of electronics production – 3D-print your PCBs
Director Mirko Sidoti, Strategic Partnerships – Advanced RF Applications, Nano Dimension Additively Manufactured Electronics makes it possible to print electronic circuits in new ways — faster, smarter and with less material waste. Instead of building electronics through long, resource-heavy processes, the technology adds material only where it is needed. That opens new design possibilities and can make it easier to create compact, advanced electronics with fewer process steps. At the webinar, we explore how 3D-printed electronics can help reduce material use, speed up development and challenge a basic assumption in the industry: Does the electronics manufacturing process always have to generate waste?
11:10
Q&A and wrap-up
11:30
Thank you for joining us
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