WORKSHOP: SCALABLE MANUFACTURING METHODS FOR FLEXIBLE HYBRID ELECTRONICS

Advanced Manufacturing Approaches and Platforms for Accelerating the Commercialization of FHE Devices and Systems

The workshop will address topics related to scalable manufacturing of flexible hybrid electronics – paradigms that may apply from prototype to low volume to high volume production. Particular focus will be given to emerging capabilities in print and roll-to-roll manufacturing, and ecosystem-wide discussions of existing progress and challenges for functional materials, devices, and systems. In addition to general challenges, a look at new devices and application-specific manufacturing requirements will be explored. Processes that benefit from continuous coating, patterning and integration strategies will be discussed, along with challenges and opportunities associated with future process-flows for scaled-up manufacturing. Potential benefits of optimized design, improved reliability, more effective modes of operation, and iterative human testing will also be discussed.

Workshop Session Topics

• FHE Applications: Wearables, IoT, and Asset Monitoring
• FHE Manufacturing: Scalable Printing and Integration
• FHE Processing: Roll to Roll