PRINSE'26

Side events and more

9th PrintoCent Industry Seminar

Screen printing

hands-on training  (PrinLab, OAMK)

Monday 26.1.2026 10.00-17.00

Tuesday 27.1.2026 9.00-12.00


Join our intensive hands-on training session to gain essential knowledge in Screen Printing Technology. This training is designed to provide both theoretical understanding and practical experience in creating electronic structures using advanced screen-printing technique.


Why to Attend?

  • Comprehensive Learning: Start with the basics of screen printing and materials, then dive into hands-on laboratory work.
  • Practical Experience: Get your hands dirty with real screen-printing device and learn to print new products.
  • Expert Guidance: Learn from experts and gain insights into the latest advancements and challenges in printed electronics.
    Content 
    Day 1. Mon Jan 26 at 10.00-17.00

• Introduction to Printed Electronics, Basics of Screen-Printing Technology, and Materials.

• Hands-on laboratory work with screen printing technology and basic measurements of the printed structures.

Day 2. Tue Jan 27 at 09:00 - 12.00 

• Hands-on laboratory work continues


Target group

SME Companies, Innovators, Researchers, RDI and other personnel in companies with printed electronics


Roll-to-roll printing process

hands-on training   (VTT, pilot factory)

Monday 26.1.2026 10.00-17.00

Tuesday 27.1.2026 9.00-12.00


Join us for an exclusive roll-to-roll upscaling screen printing course held in a cutting-edge PrintoCent pilot factory environment. This is a rare opportunity to gain hands-on experience with advanced equipment, guided by top-tier experts in the field. 


Why to Attend?

  • Learn practical techniques for scalable screen printing
  • Work directly in a real industrial setting
  • Network with leading researchers


Content 

Day 1. Mon Jan 26 at 10.00-17.00

• Introduction to safety procedures in the pilot factory environment

• Hands-on sessions at the pilot factory

• Roll-to-Roll printing process run

• Quality assurance procedures

Day 2. Tue Jan 27 at 09:00 - 12.00 

• Hands-on work at pilot factory continues

• A guided tour of the Printed Intelligence showroom, offering insights into the latest technological advancements through demos

Target group

Ideal for professionals in printed, flexible electronics and sensors




Company and

PrintoCent Pilot factory visits 

Tue 27.1 afternoon and Fri 30.1. morning

Company visits to local Printed Intelligence companies are organized on Tuesday, 27.1. at 14.00-17.00 and

Friday 30.1. at 10.00–13.00. There are a few alternative tours to choose from, including the possibility to visit the

PrintoCent Pilot Factories.


Please note that the number of participants for each tour is limited, and registration is required!


Buses leave from the front of the Scandic Oulu City hotel

Tue 27.1.2026 buses leave at 14.00 and takes you back to Scandic Oulu City hotel
Fri 30.1.2026 buses leaves at 10.00 and takes you back to Scandic Oulu City hotel

after the tours and to airport if needed.


- Company visit 1: PrintoCent pilot Factory

A unique facility comprising of pilot environments and labs: Pilot factory (VTT), PrinLab (OAMK)

and Optoelectronics and Measurement Techniques Laboratory (University of Oulu)


- Company visit 2: Screentec and OYSTER incubator

Screentec - Contract development and manufacturing company specializing in printed electronics

and medical device components.


OYSTER incubator  - An inspiring environment for researchers, students, and professionals where

innovation transforms into thriving health technology startups. 


- Company visit 3: Ginolis  and Tactotec

Ginolis - Advanced automation solutions for healthcare and diagnostics industries


TactoTek - Develops and licenses injection molded smart structure (IMSE) technologies 


- Company visit 4: Bittium and Verkotan (only on Tuesday 27.1.)

Bittium - Secure solutions for connectivity, tactical communications and biosignal measuring and monitoring.


Verkotan - Accredited wireless testing services 


- Company visit 5:  Nokia and Verkotan (only on Friday 30.1.)


Nokia Campus  - A state-of-the-art R&D and manufacturing campus that will design, test and

deliver next-generation networks built for AI. 


 

Social events

Tuesday 27.1. at 20–22

Get-together at Ravintola Puistola,


Meet new and old friends for a relaxed and casual start to the seminar days with a bite to eat. This get-together is free of charge but registration is required. Pizza and soft drinks will be served.


Venue: Ravintola Puistola, Pakkahuoneenkatu 15, 90100.



Wednesday 28.1. at 19–20.30

City of Oulu reception

Already a tradition! The City of Oulu invites us for an official reception and the reception is included in the seminar price, registration is required.


Address: Torikatu 10, Oulu


Thursday 29.1. at 18.30-20.30

Arctic Sea Night Experience and sauna & jacuzzi


The experience begins at the Nallikari Experience Center, where participants gear up with winter clothing, headlamps, and snowshoes. The group then ventures onto the dark, frozen sea to a stove-heated tent to grill sausages and hear stories about the night-time nature. The adventure includes a chance to drill into the ice with an auger and checking a traditional Finnish winter fish trap - offering an authentic and memorable Arctic adventure. After the winter adventure, you can also join the Sauna and Jacuzzi.


Sauna and Jacuzzi at 20.00-23.00

Traditional way to end a day in Finnish business world is to go to sauna. Nallikari Beach restaurant offers a beautiful setting for this with its sea-view jacuzzi. A light evening snack and soft drinks will be served.