Project ARMS showcases research strength at LOPEC 2026
The ARMS project marked a strong presence at LOPEC 2026, the world’s leading exhibition and conference for flexible, organic, and printed electronics, held from February 24–26 at the ICM–International Congress Center in Munich. The event gathered 158 exhibitors from 29 countries and more than 2,400 visitors, reinforcing its role as a premier global platform for innovation in printed electronics. Representing Tampere University and the ARMS consortium, Prof. Matti Mäntysalo, ARMS Project Coordinator, took part in the conference to strengthen international collaborations and highlight ongoing advances in sustainable and next-generation electronic materials.
A central scientific contribution from ARMS was delivered by Remuel Isaac Vitto (Tampere University), who presented his Poster Pitch titled “Atomic layer deposited TiO₂ nanofilms with dominant surface pseudocapacitance for increased capacitance of AC supercapacitors.” His team demonstrated a 61% increase in specific capacitance using ALD-grown TiO₂ nanofilms integrated with porous activated carbon—an important step toward high-performance supercapacitors. In the Poster Pitch session, Remuel had the opportunity to captivate the interest of researchers working directly in the same field and the curiosity of attendees from other domains. He said he was "grateful for the meaningful discussions during the session, which provided interesting ideas and insightful feedback that could strengthen the results of my ongoing research. Visiting the exhibition booths was also very interesting, as it offered demonstrations of state-of-the-art equipment and emerging technologies shaping the future of printed electronics."
The ARMS project was also represented at the event by Prof. Paul R. Berger (Ohio State University / Tampere University), leader of Work Package 3. In the conference, Prof. Berger contributed to the scientific program by chairing one of the LOPEC 2026 technical sessions, underscoring his leadership role in the printed electronics community.
Summarizing his overall experience, Remuel reflected: “I had a wonderful time connecting with fellow researchers and engaging with companies that could become valuable partners for future collaborations within the ARMS project.” This sentiment captures the collective impact of ARMS’ participation: strengthened international partnerships, increased visibility of the project’s scientific achievements, and new opportunities for collaboration in the rapidly advancing field of flexible and printed electronics.