In order to establish cost-efficient innovative solutions for safety and security systems it is necessary that items are able to communicate bidirectional. The necessary infrastructure on such devices will be realized by advanced sensor functions. Fields of application may be found also in self-controlled machine monitoring and user-friendly human-machine interfaces.
Devices using novel sensor concepts manufactured via high-throughput process on cost-efficient, flexible substrates are essential in order to be applied in high-volume markets.
Within 3PLAST, a novel concept combining physical polymer sensors with organic electronics all printed on large-area flexible substrates is developed.

Application of low-cost manufacturing technologies such as screen printing and embossing, which can be applied in high-throughput processes, ensures that the developed components can be manufactured with a high-competitive cost structure in the future. 3PLAST consortium provides completely new solutions in the context of integrated macroelectronic sensor technology enabling versatile applications in consumer electronics, automotive and process automation industry.