David Savastano, Editor02.10.21
Twenty years ago, the idea of flexible hybrid and printed electronics (FHE) was but a figment in the imagination of researchers. However, the idea of flexible displays, such as organic light-emitting displays (OLEDs), was of interest for military and commercial applications.
With that in mind, the US Display Consortium (USDC) decided it was time to host their first conference in 2001. The USDC created the Flexible Microelectronics Manufacturing Workshop; looking at the agenda from the following year, much of the workshop centered on the technical challenges centered on flexible displays.
Much has changed over the years. The USDC would morph into FlexTech Alliance, which is now a strategic partner of SEMI. Today, the Flexible Microelectronics Manufacturing Workshop is now known as FLEX, and is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The audience has grown steadily, from 60 in the first year to nearly 650 registrants, depending on the year, location and other factors.
While OLEDs remain a technology of interest, FHEs are the key focus, as flexible sensors and wearables are finding home
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