DP Patterning confirms its pivot due to a significant customer demand: From machine maker to sustainablecircuit board production.
DP Patterning announces a major transition in its business model—marking a bold step toward vertical integration and global environmental impact. As the electronics industry faces increasing pressure to streamline operations and to decarbonize, DP Patterning is positioning itself as a leader in the next era of flexible circuit board manufacturing – where performance and responsibility go hand in hand.
Founded in 2013 and based in Norrköping, DP Patterning has long been recognized for its revolutionary Dry Phase Patterning (DPP) technology, a patented mechanical method for producing flexible circuit boards (FCBs) without the high costs or harsh and environmentally harmful chemicals typically associated with conventional processes. Until now, the company focused on selling its flagship machine, the DPP 360, enabling customers to manufacture their own eco-friendly circuits.
Now, the company is turning a new page.
“We’re moving from enabling production to owning it” says Staffan Nordlinder, innovator and founder of DP Patterning. Instead of supplying machines, the company is now investing in manufacturing capacity to directly produce and deliver flexible circuit boards (components) to clients—offering end-to-end solutions with higher quality control, faster lead times, and reduced environmental impact.
The move is backed by the Swedish Investment firm Byggmästaren. During 2025 DPP will scale its output and triple the workforce. A unique idea in the plans for future expansion is the development of “micro-plants”—compact, scalable production units designed for deployment close to customer hubs, reducing transport emissions and improving supply chain resilience. The idea is to serve the customer demand for a more regional production of Flex- circuit board components in today’s global economy.
DPPs technology is a revolution in flexible circuit manufacturing – cutting CO2 emissions by 99% compared to hazardous traditional chemical etching processes. DPPs unique mechanical reel-to-reel process, is a game-changing solution for sustainability and a cost-efficient high-quality production for Flex- circuit boards. The result: Flex circuit boards that are not only cost-efficient and high-performing but also environmentally superior.
Industries like Automotive, MedTech, Telecom, and LED lighting are already benefiting from DPP’s cleaner and cost-efficient approach. By taking control of its production line, the company ensures its pioneering technology delivers maximum value—both commercially and sustainably.
“Thanks to our new business model, our customers can now access our technology without any upfront investment in machinery—making it easier and more cost-effective to get started. We see a demand from our customers for rapid prototyping, high volume production, sustainability and cost efficiency and with our new business model we cater for all these customer demands” says Tommy Höglund, DPP Sales manager.
As the electronics industry faces increasing pressure to decarbonize and streamline operations, DP Patterning is positioning itself as a leader in the next era of flexible circuit board manufacturing – where performance and responsibility go hand in hand.
Want to learn more about how DP Patterning can support your business with sustainable and cost-efficient flexible circuit boards?
Get in touch with our sales team – we’ll be happy to tell you more about our solutions, prototyping options, and how you can quickly scale up to volume production.
Tommy Höglund, Sales Manager
tommy.hoglund@dppatterning.com
+46 722 454 674
