Light, thin, flexible and stretchable printed circuits combined with surface mount technology (SMT) electronics create printed and flexible hybrid electronics that usher in the next generation of connected smart devices. They can add sensing, computing, connectivity, interactivity and trackability to any material or product — from yogurt cups and bandages to aircraft parts.
Our knowledge of printed and flexible hybrid electronics is based on Jabil’s rich experience of traditional rigid and flexible circuit board assembly, leveraging technologies such as printing and curing of adhesives, as well as solders and surface mount technology. Flexible and printed hybrid electronics is an additive manufacturing process using conductive inks to print circuitry on a wide range of substrates, including plastics, glass, metal, paper and fabrics. With flexible and stretchable electronics, products are simpler, sleeker, thinner, weigh less and provide greater functionality.
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With printed and flexible hybrid electronics, creating innovative designs and delivering products requires deep technical skills in several other areas. Jabil’s engineers have extensive knowledge of conductive and functional inks and the handling of flexible substrates, and they understand how to integrate flexible and traditional components. Jabil designs rigorous mechanical and electrical methods of testing these components, including IPC standards testing. Finally, Jabil engineers develop a deep understanding and expertise in processes such as lamination, molding and sewing to create the ideal printed and flexible hybrid electronics for your solution.
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