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NextFlex Announces 2021 Fellow Awards Winners

6th annual awards recognizing 4 individuals who've made contributions toward furthering the development of FHE, advanced manufacturing ecosystem.

04.01.21

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Binghamton University Offering NextFlex FlexPro Training

FlexPro Workshops at Binghamton University will be led by Mark Poliks, professor of Systems Science and Industrial Engineering.

03.18.21

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NextFlex Massachusetts Provides Node Update

NextFlex Massachusetts Node kicked off a series of webinars to introduce the Node to the FHE community in Massachusetts and across the U.S.

02.24.21

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Bayflex Solutions Expands Endurance Test Capabilities at NextFlex Technology Hub

Will add to the suite of YUASA endurance testing equipment installed at the NextFlex Technology Hub in San Jose, CA.

02.19.21

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NextFlex Launches $14 Million Funding Round for Flexible Hybrid Electronics Innovations

To address manufacturing challenges and improve reliability.

02.16.21

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NextFlex Virtual Workshop: FHE for Automotive Applications

NextFlex hosted its first virtual workshop with more than 200 registered attendees.

Printed Electronics Now staff 11.19.20

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Profusa Turns to NextFlex for Skin-worn Reader for Continuous Oxygen Monitoring

NextFlex went on to manufacture over 1,000 wearable units with increasing yield and productivity by the end of 2019.

Printed Electronics Now staff 10.01.20

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NextFlex Reports Successful Virtual Innovation Days 2020

There were more than 400 “enthusiastic” attendees – including members and government partners during the three-day event.

Online Exclusives Anthony Locicero, Associate editor 08.26.20

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NextFlex: Update from Manufacturing USA

The Manufacturing USA network of Manufacturing Institutes provided input into a bill titled “The Resilient Manufacturing Task Force Act.”

Printed Electronics Now staff 08.19.20

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NextFlex Secures Seven Years of Funding in Cost-Sharing Agreement with Air Force Research Laboratory

Funding – up to $154 million – includes money from the Office of the Secretary of Defense to fuel electronics innovation for manufacturing, military purposes.

Printed Electronics Now staff 06.10.20

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Dr. Janos Veres Joins NextFlex as Director of Engineering

"He’s been...engaged with us since the formation of NextFlex," said Malcolm J. Thompson, Ph.D., NextFlex executive director.

05.04.20

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NextFlex Receives $11.5 Million in Funding for Project Call 5.0

Project Call 5.0’s awarded projects represent a set of companies and universities focused on maturing the industry's capabilities.

04.29.20

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NextFlex: FlexFactor Goes Virtual as Nation Reacts to COVID-19

Students tasked with creating hardware device that addresses a real-world problem, creating business model, presenting project to panelists.

Christina Moore, National FlexFactor Project Manager 04.15.20

Flexible and Printed Electronics

NextFlex COVID-19 Funding Opportunity

Most urgently, ideas are sought for projects that may include medical countermeasures; non-medical countermeasures; workforce development and training.

04.08.20

Coronavirus's Impact on the Printed Electronics Industry, Beyond

Companies are monitoring the supply chain while various trade shows are being postponed or canceled.

Anthony Locicero, Associate Editor 03.19.20

COVID-19's Impact on the Flexible and Printed Electronics Industry

Cancelations of conferences, closing of facilities show impact of deadly virus.

David Savastano, Editor 03.18.20

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COVID-19's Impact on the Flexible and Printed Electronics Industry

Cancelations of conferences, closing of facilities show impact of deadly virus.

David Savastano, Editor 03.17.20

NextFlex Offers COVID-19 Update

Company's offices are closed until at least April 7, per Executive Director Malcolm J. Thompson, Ph.D.

03.16.20

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Coronavirus's Impact on the Printed Electronics Industry, Beyond

Companies are monitoring the supply chain while various trade shows are being postponed or canceled.

Online Exclusives Anthony Locicero, Associate Editor 03.11.20

Flexible and Printed Electronics | Sensors and Wearables | Universities

Auburn University’s FHE Band Monitors Sudden Changes in Biometric Information

Auburn’s latest project designed for consumers, athletes and the workplace can wirelessly alert 911 if necessary.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Editor 03.04.20

SEMI-FlexTech Announces 2020 FLEXI Awards Winners

SEMI-FlexTech, a SEMI Strategic Association Partner, presented the 2020 FLEXI Awards at the 19th annual FLEX 2020 Conference and Exhibition in San Jose, CA.

02.27.20

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SEMI-FlexTech Announces 2020 FLEXI Awards Winners

SEMI-FlexTech, a SEMI Strategic Association Partner, presented the 2020 FLEXI Awards at the 19th annual FLEX 2020 Conference and Exhibition in San Jose, CA.

02.27.20

2020 FLEX/MSTC Examines Present, Looks Toward the Future

Autonomous driving, innovative contact lenses and implantable wearables among the topics as conference opens in San Jose.

David Savastano, Editor 02.25.20

2020 FLEX/MSTC to Highlight Latest Technologies, Research

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David Savastano, Editor 02.25.20

Flexible and Printed Electronics are Reaching the Mainstream

The industry is seeing new products reach commercialization, whether it is sensors, wearables, in-mold electronics or more.

David Savastano, Editor 02.21.20

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New Applications for Printed and Flexible Sensors Gain in Markets

New opportunities emerge in gas sensing, healthcare, military and automotive markets, among others.

David Savastano, Editor 02.21.20

2020 FLEX to Showcase Growth in Flexible Hybrid Electronics

Latest advances, key markets among important highlights as conference moves to San Jose Feb. 24-27.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Editor 02.12.20

Flexible and Printed Electronics | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables | Universities

GE Research, Its Partners Looking to Simplify Healthcare Monitoring with FHE

GE Research is continuing to add more capabilities to its healthcare sensing platform.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Editor 02.05.20

Sensors and Wearables

Epicore Biosystems Combines FHE, Microfluidics to Measure Biomarkers

Latest project is a collaboration between Northwestern University, Air Force Research Labs on a wearable that measures sweat and physiology.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Editor 01.29.20

NextFlex Awards $12.5 Million+ in Funding for Flexible Hybrid Electronics Innovations

Projects include unmanned aircraft systems, a wearable patch to monitor biomarkers, and smart textiles for monitoring structural health.

01.09.20

Manufacturers News | Sensors and Wearables | Suppliers News

Wearables Market Trending Upward

Smartwatches and ear-worn devices are leading the way, with other technologies like BeBop’s Data Gloves making waves.

Anthony Locicero, Associate Editor 11.12.19

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Baker-Polito Administration Announces $5.2 Million in New Advanced Manufacturing Awards

The grants include $3.8 million to fund a new integrated photonics training facility that will be co-led by Bridgewater State University and Stonehill College.

11.01.19

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NASA Brings Flexible Hybrid Electronics Biosensors Into Space

Printed electronics applications include gas sensors, biosensors, humidity sensors, radiation sensors, antennas and more.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Editor 10.02.19

Flexible and Printed Electronics | Manufacturers News | Research Institutions | Sensors and Wearables

SI2 Technologies Focuses on Flexible Electronics for US Military

Company produces antenna and array systems and printed absorbers for US warfighters.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Editor 09.18.19

Massachusetts’ M2I2 Initiative Helps Develop Flexible Electronics

Sees flexible and printed electronics as an industry with growth potential in the state.

Online Exclusives David Savastano, Editor 08.21.19

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NextFlex: Innovation Day 2019 'Better Than Ever'

Attended by more than 350 industry, academia and government partners.

08.15.19

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NextFlex Massachusetts Node Ramps Up

The Node is preparing to launch its website and begin recruiting interested companies and universities to join.

07.26.19

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NextFlex: FlexFactor Program Growing

FlexFactor launched in San Jose, CA in the fall of 2016, and has since expanded to Elyria, OH and Huntsville, AL.

07.25.19

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NextFlex Announces New Human Health, Performance Monitoring Symposium

Being held Aug. 6 at NextFlex in San Jose, CA.

07.24.19

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IDS Releases Desktop Aerosol Printer for Printed Electronics

Will be available at the NextFlex Innovation Day 2019 workshop in Santa Jose, CA. on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019.

07.22.19

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Baker-Polito Administration Announces Advanced Manufacturing Awards

Nearly $900,000 in Massachusetts Manufacturing Innovation Initiative grants support projects at UMass Lowell and Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

07.12.19

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FHE for Defense Applications Workshop Participants Enthusiastic About DoD Requirements

The workshop focused on three strategic areas for the Department of Defense.

Scott Miller, Director of Strategic Programs, NextFlex 06.28.19

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NextFlex Launches $10.5 Million Funding Round

For flexible hybrid electronics innovations in anti-counterfeiting, flexible batteries and hypersonics.

06.10.19

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NextFlex's Wilfried Bair Discusses Automotive Market

There are plenty of opportunities ahead for flexible hybrid electronics in the automotive segment.

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2019FLEX Japan, MEMS & Sensors Forum Spotlights IoT, Smart Transportation, MedTech

Takes place May 22-23 in Tokyo’s Shinagawa District.

03.13.19

New Opportunities in the Automotive Industry

Automotive manufacturers are developing new uses for flexible electronics, including sensors, in-mold electronics, displays and lighting.

Dave Savastano, Editor 03.07.19

NextFlex Announces 2019 Fellow Award Winners

The winners received the award for their work in accelerating the development of FHE in emerging technologies, manufacturing, defense, aerospace, and more.

02.25.19

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NextFlex Announces 2019 Fellow Award Winners

The winners received the award for their work in accelerating the development of FHE in emerging technologies, manufacturing, defense, aerospace, and more.

02.25.19