Our history
The esteemed history of printed electronics in Heidelberg is intricately interwoven with the contributions of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG and InnovationLab GmbH.
These entities have exemplified a remarkable spirit of collaboration, driving advancements in the industry and fostering an environment of innovation in the region. And in 2024, the best of both worlds have come together: FLEXOO.
Driving the future of organic electronics: InnovationLab and HEIDELBERG lead the way in advanced printed technologies
2024 - today
- Strategic partnership with Tekscan, a leader in tactile pressure sensing solutions
- Launch of MiniMoS for wireless sensor measurement
- ISO 9001 certification
- Expanded production capacity by the acquisition of Heidelberg Printed Electronics

2023
- Founding of FLEXOO: The growing demand for digitalisation, AI integration, and smart sensors across automotive, energy storage, and aerospace industries validates the company's strategic direction, setting the stage for its launch as an independent entity
2019 - 2022
- Development and production of heating elements for MedTech, temperature sensors, flexible PCBs for logistics
- Launch of Prime Mode, the world's most precise pressure sensor
- Launch of the battery monitoring system BaMoS
- Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG established Heidelberg Printed Electronics GmbH, underscoring its commitment to industrial development, manufacture, and distribution of printed electronics within this burgeoning market
2015 - 2018
- Digitization of occlusion
- Tier-1 supplier commissions a study on digitization in the automotive interior
- First roll-to-roll production of pressure sensors
- Leading automotive OEM commissions development of sensors with CAN-bus electronics
2008 - 2014
- Start of production on Heidelberg printing machine Gallus as part of funded projects
- Founding of InnovationLab (iL) as an R&D excellence cluster for printed electronics
InnovationLab original shareholders
Pioneering automotive innovations and leading the charge in printed electronics through strategic collaboration
Collaborations between InnovationLab and HEIDELBERG have yielded innovative applications in the automotive industry, such as advancements in battery monitoring, HMI and SBR applications. Moreover, the emergence of FLEXOO, as the first spin-off from InnovationLab, serves as a testament to the dedication to innovation and delivering value to customers.
Equipped with advanced technology, extensive expertise, and a strong customer base, FLEXOO is poised to advance into mass production. As a leading provider of printed electronics and sensors, FLEXOO offers a unique production system renowned for its flexibility, quality, and productivity, paving the way for a promising future for the industry in Heidelberg.
The narrative of this company stands as an exemplary demonstration of successful collaboration, innovation, and a steadfast commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions.
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