QA109 Next Generation of Printed Electronics

Overview of Printed, Flexible, and Hybrid Electronics (PFHE) and Energy Devices

The PFHE field opens doors to innovative products with ultralight, thin, flexible, and large-area capabilities for electronics, sensors, photonics, and power devices. Flexible electronics is revolutionizing packaging and reshaping electronic devices from within, driving next-gen advancements.

About the Flexible Electronics Experts Class

Recorded on June 22, 2022, this class introduces the fundamentals of PFHE technologies, including the latest in dispensing, inkjet, and roll-to-roll printing processes. The course also covers materials and additional thermal processing techniques essential for high-performance outcomes. Suitable for both newcomers and professionals seeking up-to-date industry insights, this class addresses the latest materials, equipment, and advancements that push the boundaries of flexible electronics.

Applications of PFHE

PFHE technologies enable rapid development cycles and scalable manufacturing options from single prototypes to mass production, supporting applications in IoT, medical devices, smart packaging, structural and environmental monitoring, wellness devices, and displays. Additionally, these processes support more sustainable and additive manufacturing paths, essential as electronics become increasingly prevalent.

Course Highlights

This class covers essential PFHE topics, including:

• Printing Techniques: Dispensing, 3D, aerosol, high-resolution inkjet, screen, flexographic, gravure, slot die coating, and more.
• Thermal Processing: IR, photonic, and convective thermal processes for optimal material application.
• Advanced Technologies: Explore next-gen PFHE and additive manufacturing for new form factors and potential advances in electronics, optics, and quantum materials integration.

About the Instructor

J. Devin MacKenzie
Dr. MacKenzie is the Washington Research Foundation Professor of Clean Energy and an Associate Professor at the University of Washington in Materials Science and Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. As Director of the Washington Clean Energy Testbeds, Dr. MacKenzie oversees a premier facility for printed electronics and flexible device testing. With over 20 years in novel fabrication and as a co-founder of Imprint Energy, Add-Vision, and Plastic Logic, Dr. MacKenzie’s industry experience spans printed batteries, flexible OLED displays, and RF device integration.

Dr. MacKenzie holds a Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. from the University of Florida and MIT, and completed postdoctoral research at the University of Cambridge. With over 220 patents and publications and citations exceeding 10,000, he brings invaluable expertise to this field.