By Gity Samadi, Ph.D., senior dir.-R&D Programs, SEMI FlexTech SEMI FlexTech has been advancing the state of the art in flexible, hybrid and printed electronics (FHE) for more than 22 years. FHE technology promises to bring electronics out of their boxes and enable low-power, low-weight and more environmentally friendly electronics products. Its activities range from … [Read more...] about SEMI FlexTech advances business, technology for printing, materials, medical apps, soft robotics
Flexible Electronics
Large-area, high-volume products are going commercial; FHE will bring smart packaging to market
By Matthew Dyson, Ph.D., principal technology analyst, IDTechEx Printed & flexible electronics represent a great opportunity for the converting industry to use existing capabilities to produce higher-value functional products. This article reviews developments across compatible applications that require large areas or very high volumes. Those that don’t require … [Read more...] about Large-area, high-volume products are going commercial; FHE will bring smart packaging to market
Advancements in laser patterning of sputtered coatings for high-volume production of flexible microelectronic devices
By Mike Simmons, president & CEO; Matthew Kleyn, Joseph Vlach, and Liz Josephson, Intellivation LLC Laser patterning of conductive, vacuum-deposited thin films for production of low-cost / high-throughput, flexible-electronic devices provides versatility, accelerated development cycles and manufacturing scalability. Optimizing performance by adjusting device architecture … [Read more...] about Advancements in laser patterning of sputtered coatings for high-volume production of flexible microelectronic devices