PRECISION VARIONIC INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Their core work

PVI is a UK-based SME specializing in advanced printing and deposition technologies — particularly electrostatic printing, spraying, and imprint lithography for electronics manufacturing. They develop precision sensors (graphene-based, 3D-printed) and functional ink formulations for applications ranging from automotive displays to geothermal drilling instrumentation. Their core capability is translating lab-scale printing processes into industrially viable manufacturing methods for organic electronics, OLEDs, and sensor systems.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

PVI started in high-resolution printed electronics — their early work (2015–2017) focused on electrostatic printing for automotive displays, OLEDs, touch screens, and graphene-based nano-ink sensors. From 2019 onward, they pivoted strongly toward energy applications, applying their sensor and printing expertise to geothermal drilling instrumentation, 3D-printed downhole sensors, and graphene coatings for harsh environments. The through-line is precision manufacturing of sensors and functional materials, but the application domain has shifted from consumer electronics toward industrial energy systems.

PVI is moving from consumer-facing printed electronics toward rugged industrial sensor systems for energy applications, suggesting future collaborations should target harsh-environment sensing and smart drilling.

How they like to work

PVI balances leadership and partnership — they coordinated their earlier, smaller projects (Hi-Response, GrapheneSens) and joined larger consortia as a specialist contributor in their recent energy projects. With 39 unique partners across 13 countries, they work with a wide and diverse network rather than repeating the same partners. This makes them adaptable consortium members who bring specialized manufacturing capability without requiring a leading role.

PVI has collaborated with 39 unique partners across 13 countries, indicating a well-connected European network. Their partnerships span both electronics manufacturing and energy sectors, giving them cross-domain contacts that few SMEs of their size can match.

What sets them apart

PVI occupies a rare niche: they combine precision electrostatic printing and deposition know-how with hands-on sensor fabrication, including graphene-based and 3D-printed devices. Unlike pure research labs, they bring manufacturing process expertise that bridges the gap between prototype and production. Their recent crossover into geothermal drilling instrumentation demonstrates an ability to adapt core printing and sensing capabilities to entirely new sectors — a valuable trait for consortia that need flexible technology partners.

Highlights from their portfolio

• Hi-Response
  Their largest project (EUR 1.3M) and a coordinator role — established PVI as a leader in high-resolution electrostatic printing for multifunctional materials.
• Geo-Drill
  Marks PVI's strategic pivot into energy, contributing 3D-printed sensors and graphene coatings for geothermal drilling — a significant sector shift from their electronics origins.
• OptiDrill
  Combines PVI's sensor expertise with machine learning for drilling optimization, signaling their move toward data-driven industrial applications.