OE-A

What OE-A does

OE-A (Organic and Printed Electronics Association) is the largest international industry association for flexible and printed electronics, founded in 2004 and headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany, where it operates as a working group within VDMA (Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau). The association represents the full value chain for flexible, organic and printed electronics, serving more than 200 member organizations that include component and material suppliers, equipment and tool suppliers, producers and system integrators, end-users, and research institutes and universities across Europe, Asia, North America and Africa.

OE-A's product portfolio is anchored by the OE-A Roadmap (10th edition published in 2026, drawn from input of more than 100 member experts and sold as a white paper through the VDMA Shop), the semi-annual Business Climate Survey, and the LOPEC international exhibition and conference, which OE-A co-hosts with Messe München. Additional offerings include the "Printed Electronics Insights" web-seminar series, regional OE-A Meetings in Europe, North America and Asia, the annual OE-A Competition, and seven standing working groups covering Education, Encapsulation, Fuel Cells, Hybrid Systems, Marketing, Sustainability, and Women in Printed Electronics. Members access exclusive resources through the my.oe-a online portal.

The business model is a non-profit, member-driven subscription model: companies along the flexible and printed electronics value chain pay recurring annual membership dues, supplemented by publication sales (Roadmap white paper) and event-related services (LOPEC). The go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, using global events, working groups, delegation trips (e.g., India with VDMA India in 2026), and partnerships with electronica, ICFPE, and ICDT SID to deliver member visibility, market intelligence, standardization support, and policy advocacy.

Name

OE-A

Legal name

OE-A (A Working Group within VDMA e. V.)

Website

https://oe-a.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

OE-A is a Frankfurt-based non-profit industry association and VDMA working group serving more than 200 member companies along the global flexible and printed electronics value chain with the OE-A Roadmap, LOPEC conference, working groups, and advocacy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industry Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Electronics Original Design Manufacturing (ODM) (IMAGAGAB)

Keywords

• Printed electronics association
• Flexible electronics industry
• Organic electronics network
• Industry trade association
• Electronics standards body

Headquarters

HQ city

Frankfurt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: OE-A operates as a membership-based industry association. Companies along the flexible and printed electronics value chain pay membership dues to join and access exclusive benefits including market intelligence, networking platforms, and industry advocacy.
2. Publication Sales: The OE-A Roadmap white paper is available for purchase by non-members. The 10th edition (2026) white paper can be purchased through VDMA Shop.
3. Event Services: OE-A organizes LOPEC and other events, providing business-oriented platforms for end-users, engineers, scientists, manufacturers, and investors in the printed electronics industry.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

OE-A is an international non-profit industry association that promotes the flexible and printed electronics industry. It serves companies and research institutes along the entire value chain through membership services, market intelligence publications (OE-A Roadmap), flagship events (LOPEC), regional networking meetings, working groups, web-seminars, and industry advocacy. The association operates as a working group within VDMA, headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany, with more than 200 member organizations.

Product overview

OE-A is the largest industry association for flexible and printed electronics, offering a portfolio of products and services that include the flagship OE-A Roadmap white paper (10th edition 2026), the OE-A Business Climate Survey, and the internationally recognized LOPEC exhibition and conference. The association provides a range of web-seminars under the 'Printed Electronics Insights' series, organizes regional OE-A Meetings across Europe, North America, and Asia, runs the OE-A Competition, and facilitates collaboration through seven Working Groups covering Education, Encapsulation, Fuel Cells, Hybrid Systems, Marketing, Sustainability, and Women in Printed Electronics. Members access exclusive resources through the my.oe-a online portal. These offerings work together to advance the flexible and printed electronics industry through market intelligence, networking, standardization support, and advocacy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LOPEC: International Exhibition and Conference for Printed Electronics, jointly organized by OE-A and Messe München
• OE-A Roadmap
• OE-A Competition
• Printed Electronics Insights

Products and services

• OE-A Roadmap for Flexible and Printed Electronics (White Paper) A comprehensive white paper providing guidance on flexible and printed electronics technology, developed from input of 100+ OE-A member experts. Available for purchase by non-members through VDMA Shop.
• OE-A Business Climate Survey A semi-annual survey gathering insights from OE-A members across the value chain (R&D institutes, material suppliers, manufacturers and end users), providing qualitative data on industry trends, sales growth and market outlook.
• LOPEC (International Exhibition and Conference) The world's leading International Exhibition and Conference for the Printed Electronics Industry, jointly hosted by OE-A and Messe München. Serves as the business-oriented platform for end-users, engineers, scientists, manufacturers, and investors.
• OE-A Web-Seminar Series: Printed Electronics Insights A web-seminar series covering topics including sustainability, roadmaps, competition winners, and emerging EU legislation related to printed electronics (e.g., ESPR, Digital Product Passport).
• OE-A Meetings (Europe, North America, Asia) Regional networking meetings held across Europe, North America, and Asia supporting members with effective networking and communication platforms, fostering collaboration and information exchange along the value chain.
• OE-A Competition

Quantifiable outcome

• 73% of members expect industry growth in 2026
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• ICFPE (International Conference on Flexible and Printed Electronics)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 August 2026OE-A is a partner of ICFPE 2026, taking place August 26-28, 2026, at Jeju Island, Korea. OE-A organizes a conference session on flexible and printed electronics and a keynote by an OE-A member.
• Messe MünchencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOE-A and Messe München jointly host LOPEC, the world's leading International Exhibition and Conference for the Printed Electronics Industry. This is the flagship event for the industry, serving as a business-oriented platform for end-users, engineers, scientists, manufacturers, and investors.
• VDMA (Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau)coreOthersOE-A is a working group within VDMA, the Mechanical Engineering Industry Association. VDMA is headquartered in Frankfurt with additional offices. OE-A operates under the VDMA organizational umbrella.
• ICDT SID 2026majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOE-A invites members to participate in ICDT SID 2026 in Chongqing, China - one of the leading display technology events in Asia. OE-A organizes a joint technical session on flexible and printed electronics.
• VDMA IndiamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOE-A is organizing a delegation trip to India in cooperation with VDMA India. The full-service program includes domestic flights, hotel accommodation, local transportation, meals, and coordination of visits and meetings.
• VDMA European SummitminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOE-A participates in the VDMA European Summit 'Engineering the Future' taking place March 12-13, 2026 in Rome, Italy - a summit for the European machinery and equipment manufacturing industry.
• electronicamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOE-A and LOPEC will host a two-day Printed Electronics Forum at electronica 2026, taking place November 10-13, 2026 in Munich, Germany.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oe-a

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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