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A guide for Project Managers who want to innovate without chaos  MVP is just the beginning – not a time to celebrate  Imagine you just finished a sprint where your team built the first working prototype of a new device – light, flexible, with backlighting and touch. The client is excited. The MVP works. But now comes the real challenge: how do you move from this test version to full production wit...

Imagine you're in the middle of a sprint. Your team is finishing the design of a new user interface for a medical device. The client wants it light, modern, with touch and lighting in one panel. Someone at the daily meeting asks, “Can we use printed electronics for this?” Silence. One person says, “We don’t have time.” Another says, “We don’t know how to test it.” You – as the PM – need to dec...

In IoT device design, every decision is a trade-off between size, function, and speed. Imagine Michał, an experienced engineer working on a new version of a diagnostic wristband. The client wants it light, waterproof, and as clean as possible—no visible complexity, no bulky parts, no cable mess inside the housing. Michał tries to solve it with classic PCBs, wires, and separate plastic panels, but...

Project managers usually like innovation—until it brings extra risk, extra meetings, and extra uncertainty. And printed electronics can trigger exactly that reaction, especially if your team has built its experience around classic PCBs and standard components. So let’s walk through the five most common concerns PMs have about printed electronics, and how to solve them in a practical, low-risk way....

When you design an IoT device, you often fight the same battle every time: you need more functions in less space, the product must stay light and cost-effective, and assembly should be fast and repeatable. In many cases, the biggest “ space and complexity ” generator is the traditional PCB, together with connectors, wires, and mechanical mounting. That’s why more and more designers ask a simple qu...

In today’s episode of LC INSIDER, we talk about something every Project Manager knows too well: documentation that actually works. Not the kind that collects dust or gets lost in folders, but the kind that helps teams make decisions faster, avoid mistakes, and build knowledge that stays in the company — even when people change, when sprints move fast, or when a project suddenly pivots.  Let’s star...

When was the last time someone from your R&D team said, “It can’t be done”? Maybe because the part is too big, too stiff, the battery doesn’t fit, or the PCB can’t bend. Maybe everything fails when humidity is high. For many CEOs, these limits aren’t just frustrating. They’re a real risk to staying competitive. But what if there’s another way? What if you could build a light, flexible, working...

In today’s episode of LCE Insider, we’re going to talk about something that’s changing the daily work of purchasing teams: ethics and sustainability . A few years ago, life seemed simpler. If a part arrived on time and at the right price, everyone was happy. Today, that’s no longer enough. Buyers are expected to think not only about cost and delivery, but also about where materials come from, how...

In today’s episode of LC INSIDER, we’re diving into a practical topic for engineers and designers: the tools you need to work effectively with printed electronics. Printed electronics, often called PE, is becoming more common in home appliances, cars, medical devices, wearables, and smart labels. And for designers, that means one thing: traditional PCB tools are no longer enough.  Printed electron...

In today’s episode of LCE INSIDER, we take a closer look at sustainability in electronics manufacturing. And more importantly, how printed electronics — a technology that is thinner, lighter and far more flexible than traditional circuitry — can meaningfully support the environment. We often ask whether sustainability is just a trend, or if it carries real business value. The truth is that in rece...

This episode is a practical guide for engineers and product designers who want to use printed electronics in their projects. When we say printed electronics, or PE, we mean using conductive inks instead of etching classic copper paths. It’s a new way to design circuits that are flexible, light, and creatively integrated into your product.  In the next minutes, we’ll walk through the full process,...

In today’s episode of LC INSIDER, we’re looking at something every purchasing manager eventually faces: how to optimize costs when buying printed electronics. And we’re not talking about shortcuts or racing to the lowest price. We’re talking about smart planning, real collaboration with suppliers, and understanding the full picture behind every unit you buy. This episode is based on the guide “Opt...

In this episode of LCE INSIDER, we’ll talk about something every Product Manager and product designer eventually faces:  how to really evaluate a printed electronics supplier . Not just on paper. Not just based on a quote or a certificate. But as a real partner you may need to work with for months, across several sprints and many design changes. What we’re sharing here is based on our guide “Evalu...

Why do innovation leaders choose printed electronics? The answer may surprise you.  In today’s episode, we’re taking you on a journey through five different worlds: consumer electronics,  healthcare,  automotive, industrial IoT, wearables . Let's see how this technology quietly transforms everyday life. And we’ll finish with the challenges, the opportunities, and what smart leaders should do n...

What does printed electronics say when you bend it? “Stick to your layer!”  In modern product design, engineers and developers often need to mix new technologies with trusted ones. Customer expectations, short deadlines, and limited space make traditional methods hard to use. That’s when printed electronics (PE) becomes useful.  For a designer, PE means adding flexible parts without giving up stan...

Flexible Wearable Circuits: The Future of Everyday Electronics. Imagine an athlete wearing a light, flexible wristband before a morning run. This band doesn't just measure heart rate—it also checks hydration and body temperature in real time. Sounds futuristic? This kind of device is already real thanks to printed electronics, especially flexible silver-based circuits. In this article you can...

In today’s world, speed, flexibility, and innovation are not just nice-to-haves—they’re a must. For a Product Manager, who needs to oversee the full lifecycle—from idea to end-of-life—printed electronics (PE) is a new tool with huge potential.  PE is not just future tech—it’s a real answer to modern product challenges: faster prototyping, more personalization, and new ways to create value. In a wo...

Meet Andrew. He used to paint houses, work in a flower shop, and fix tires. One day he said “enough” and followed his childhood dream—he became a train driver. It’s a serious job that takes years of training and full focus. A train is not like a car—you don’t turn it left. He has to monitor many things: voltage, pressure, load. The panel he uses to check these values was made in Warsaw, Poland—by...

In times of rising material prices, inflation, and unstable supply chains, purchasing departments face a tough question: how can we cut costs without losing quality? This article gives real strategies for smart purchasing in medium and large manufacturing companies—without paying too much for fake savings. In this episode:  we’ll talk about cost optimization in a way that doesn’t destroy quality,...

Imagine you are a project manager at an automotive company. You have six weeks to build a prototype of a new touch interface. The client wants it to be modern, lightweight, backlit, and functional even when wearing gloves. Standard technology requires excessive plastic, complex assembly, and takes too long. You need a more flexible solution. This is where printed electronics can help.  In this epi...

Purchasing in the tech sector—especially in printed electronics—is not just about price and availability. It’s about daily decisions under pressure: tight deadlines, uncertain supply chains, and fast-changing technical needs. This article will show the most common traps and share practical strategies to avoid them. No sales pitch—just market know-how.  In this episode meet 6 Key Takeaways  How can...

In 1998, when the world was excited about the first mobile phones with colour screens, scientists from European universities were working on something else. Their goal was not to make a smaller phone, but to create circuits that could bend, roll, or be attached to fabric. Today, after over 20 years of research, flexible electronics are no longer just science experiments. They are becoming a key pa...

Imagine the CEO of a tech company reading a quarterly report. He sees that more clients are asking for ESG-compliant components. His purchasing department suggests something new: carbon-based conductive inks and biodegradable films instead of standard FR4 laminate. The decision is not easy. There is market pressure on one side, and cost and technology risks on the other. This is a real challenge f...

Buying decisions in the electronics industry involves more than checking unit prices. In production companies, the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is what really matters . It includes all costs related to using a component—from buying and logistics to its effect on the production line and risks of delays. Indicators like COGS (Cost of Goods Sold), ROI (Return on Investment), or DPP (Days Payable Out...

Electronics production is a bit like managing a Formula 1 team – speed, precision, and flexibility decide success. Every project manager knows that even the best-planned project can go wrong because of unexpected problems. Lack of components, design mistakes, wrong materials – all of this can mess up your timeline like an Excel sheet after accidentally deleting a few columns.  So, how do you avoid...