News & Events
NextFlex News – August 2021 Newsletter
August 17, 2021 4:08 pmWe were delighted that we could host members in-person at NextFlex during Innovation Days two weeks ago. Overall, 388 members, government partners, and workforce development partners participated in this year’s Innovation Days and of those, 40 members…
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NextFlex FlexMil Launches in Alabama
August 16, 2021 4:47 pmAlabama is home to one of the United States’ most rapidly growing advanced manufacturing ecosystems. According to the National Association of Manufacturers, manufacturing employs 13% of Alabama’s workforce, accounting for a total output of almost $39B…
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California Assemblymember Alex Lee Discovers New Technology at NextFlex
July 27, 2021 4:38 pmOn Thursday, July 22, NextFlex hosted a visit California Assemblymember Alex Lee where he learned about NextFlex, flexible hybrid electronics, and workforce development programs.
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NextFlex News – July 2021 Newsletter
July 20, 2021 4:19 pmOur annual member meeting, Innovation Days, is fast approaching. As we look forward to hosting hundreds of FHE enthusiasts from around the country, we are extremely pleased with the agenda that our organizing committee has developed.
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NextFlex Hosts its First-ever National FlexFactor® Finals
July 20, 2021 2:35 pmOn June 17th, six student teams from across the nation competed for first, second, and third place honors in the first-ever National FlexFactor Finals. The event was hosted virtually via Zoom Webinar, and student teams were tasked with presenting their…
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NextFlex News – June 2021 Newsletter
June 15, 2021 5:25 pmEach day we get more optimistic about the future, both in terms of the slowing of the pandemic as well as the possibilities associated with flexible hybrid electronics.
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Wilcox High School Students Excel in Spring FlexFactor®
June 15, 2021 4:29 pmWilcox High School students (Santa Clara, CA) continue to impress Silicon Valley engineers, academics, and government officials with their implementation of FlexFactor.
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FlexFactor® Pilot Programs in Southern California Produce Outstanding Results
June 15, 2021 2:56 pmOver the course of the 2021 spring semester, new FlexFactor adopter Cypress College in Cypress, California, took a bold approach by implementing the program via three different channels including high school, college, and after-school cohorts.
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Accelerating the STEM Talent Pipeline for Advanced Manufacturing: A Collaborative Approach
June 15, 2021 2:03 pmThe Boeing Company and NextFlex are collaborating to tackle one of the most critical defense-related challenges facing the United States: advancing US leadership in innovation and manufacturing through the development of a skilled and capable workforce…
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NextFlex News – May 2021 Newsletter
May 18, 2021 5:05 pmAs we approach the summer months, our thoughts turn to planning for our annual Innovation Days which will be held August 3-5. Our theme this year is, “Next Generation Electronics: Solving Real World Problems.”
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Improving Education Pathways by Listening to the Voice of Industry
May 18, 2021 4:47 pmNextFlex, in partnership with Evergreen Valley College, the National Science Foundation, and Silicon Valley manufacturers, launched a new Advanced Manufacturing Technology education program in September 2020.
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Manufacturing Innovation Institutes Integral to U.S. Pandemic Response
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Emily McGrath Nominated by San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo to work2future Board
May 4, 2021 11:39 amWe are proud to announce that our Workforce Development Director, Emily McGrath, has been nominated by San José Mayor Sam Liccardo to join the work2future Board of Directors.
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Gaining warfighter advantage with flexible hybrid electronics
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NextFlex News – April 2021 Newsletter
April 20, 2021 4:33 pmEarlier this month, NextFlex held a round of member meetings that shared our vision of how we see flexible hybrid electronics, additive manufacturing, and advanced packaging evolving in the future. While there are many challenges ahead, we are confident…
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Success Story: Aionx CleanSURFACES® Antimicrobial Mats
April 20, 2021 1:08 pmHospital Acquired Infections (HAI) have always been and continue to be a tremendous cost burden to hospitals and our healthcare system. COVID-19 and the variants going forward have intensified the need to keep surfaces clean.
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Middle School FlexFactor® Sprints – Quarantine Style
April 20, 2021 12:52 pmIt is no secret that middle school students bring high energy and enthusiasm to their classrooms. Their natural curiosity and passion for discovery makes them an incredibly rewarding age group to work with for any teacher, mentor, or coach.
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NextFlex Special Call: NF-21-006-GP
April 8, 2021 10:00 pmDefense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) funded follow on to drive manufacturing development for fully flexible high performing electronics.
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Danger sensors: How wearable military electronics can prevent work accidents
April 7, 2021 12:00 amLearn More2021 Fellow Award Presentations
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