Flexible electronics is the next ubiquitous platform for the electronics industry1758
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realization of electronics with performance equal to that of established technologies based on
rigid platforms, but in lightweight, foldable, and flexible formats, would enable many new
applications. This will bring truly conformal, reliable or even transparent electronic
applications. It is also essential for rigid ultra-compact devices with tight assembly of
components. It can also mean reduced cost and large electronic system integration by using
novel mass manufacturing approaches, such as printed electronics, R2R or lamination,
hitherto unavailable from more traditional brittle material and device platforms.