Flexible hybrid electronics (FHE) will pioneer a new era in the creation and implementation of electronic devices. Consumers will receive greater utility from electronics such as flexible smart phones that expand into tablets, or wearable devices that directly interact with the human body. Flexible displays will transform car interiors currently constrained by the rigidity of glass, and will bring greater cost-effectiveness and efficiency in the medical field with lighter devices, enabling doctors to make faster, more reliable diagnoses. Without a skilled workforce, however, the exciting potential of United States manufacturing in FHE may never materialize. From engineers to production technicians, R&D scientists to software developers, flexible electronics-related jobs are found in a variety of sectors.
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