PRINTED ELECTRONICS LIMITED

Their core work

Printed Electronics Limited is a UK-based SME specializing in printed and functional electronics, with deep involvement in graphene and 2D materials research and industrialization. They contribute manufacturing expertise to translate graphene research into commercial products — from conductive inks and coatings to functional textiles and sensor applications. Their work spans the full chain from materials research through to pilot-line production, as evidenced by their participation in both fundamental Graphene Flagship research and the 2D Experimental Pilot Line. They also apply printed electronics techniques to non-traditional sectors like smart textiles for elderly care.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

In their early H2020 period (2016-2018), Printed Electronics Limited focused on foundational graphene research and broad materials innovation through the first Graphene Flagship phase and the MATUROLIFE textiles project. From 2018 onward, their work expanded significantly — covering composite materials, energy applications, electronics, photonics, sensors, and biomedical technologies in GrapheneCore2, then narrowing toward industrialization with the 2D Experimental Pilot Line. The trajectory is clear: from general graphene research participation toward applied manufacturing and pilot-line production of 2D materials.

They are moving from research contributor to manufacturing partner for graphene commercialization, making them increasingly relevant for projects needing scale-up and production capabilities.

How they like to work

Printed Electronics Limited operates exclusively as a participant — they have never coordinated an H2020 project, which is typical for specialist SMEs that bring specific technical capabilities to larger consortia. With 269 unique partners across 25 countries, they have an exceptionally broad network relative to their size, largely due to the massive Graphene Flagship consortia. This makes them well-connected and easy to integrate into new teams, though their role is that of a focused contributor rather than a project driver.

With 269 consortium partners across 25 countries, they have one of the broadest networks possible for an SME — almost entirely built through the Graphene Flagship ecosystem. This gives them direct connections to Europe's top graphene research labs and industrial players.

What sets them apart

Printed Electronics Limited sits at a rare intersection: they are an SME with hands-on manufacturing capability in printed electronics AND deep integration into Europe's flagship graphene research program. Most Graphene Flagship participants are universities or large corporates — a specialist SME with pilot-line experience offers something different: agility, production know-how, and the ability to bridge lab-scale graphene research with real product manufacturing. Their MATUROLIFE participation also shows they can apply these skills outside pure materials research into consumer-facing products.

Highlights from their portfolio

• 2D-EPL
  Graphene Flagship's dedicated pilot line for 2D materials — signals the company's role in moving graphene from lab to factory.
• MATUROLIFE
  Their largest funded project (EUR 279,937) and their only non-graphene work — applying printed electronics to metallised textiles for elderly care, showing cross-sector versatility.
• GrapheneCore3
  Continued participation in the third phase of the Graphene Flagship (EUR 216,261) demonstrates sustained trust and relevance within Europe's largest materials research initiative.