The approach is based on what are described as ‘meander shaped interconnects’. This, say the partners, is a robust technique that creates dynamically stretchable elastic electronic circuits – including LEDs – which can then be embedded in thermoplastic polymers. Although created on a flat substrate, using standard PCB production equipment, the circuit can then be shaped using such techniques such as vacuum forming, high pressure forming or even injection moulding.
Imec and CMST believe deformable electronic circuits will not only enable novel lamp designs, but also novel ambient intelligence and wearable products.
