The main challenges and topics of investigation are:
- Integration of printed electronic components (such as sensors, LEDs, touch circuits, or flexible batteries) into children’s books and games.
- Development of conductive inks and printing methods for safe, child-friendly applications.
- Development of low-cost, flexible printed circuits suitable for embedding in paper or cardboard materials.
- Testing and optimizing circuit layouts for power efficiency, reliability, sensitivity, and ease of integration into printed materials.
- Consideration of Recyclability, Ecodesign and Made in Europe Strategies.