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Germany to host organic electronics conference

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Frankfurt, Germany, will play host to the Large-area, Organic and Printed Electronics Convention (LOPE-C) this June. The convention, co-sponsored by the Organic Electronics Association and Messe Frankfurt Ausstellungen GmbH, will cover a broad range of topics associated with the developing technology, from the materials, processes and equipment involved in the manufacture of organic electronics, to its applications, including RFID.


LOPE-C is a international trade show for individuals involved in the fields of organic and printed electronics, the building blocks of RFID and other developing technologies. The three-day event will offer information for individuals involved in all areas of the industry along with extensive networking opportunities.

The event will be held from June 23-25 at the Congress Center of Messe Frankfurt, a large trade fair site in Germany. [end] 

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