Material advances open the door for flexibility
Implications - Flexible materials have been developed, although there have not been many implementations, likely due to cost and availability. Materials include: electronic displays including e-Paper. color OLED, and a paper-thin, flexible battery.
Many of these technologies are still on the bleeding edge, but the first companies to create flexible concepts will benefit from viral attention.
Many of these technologies are still on the bleeding edge, but the first companies to create flexible concepts will benefit from viral attention.
Trend Themes
1. Flexible Display Technology - Companies would be wise to create commodities with consumer comfort in mind in order to have an edge over leading competitors.
2. Thin and Lightweight Batteries - Businesses should integrate an element of technology into all product designs to appeal to more consumers.
3. Electrowetting Technology - Innovation in mobile design can appeal to consumers looking for simplicity and unique aesthetics in their technology purchases.
Industry Implications
1. Electronics - Flexible display and battery technology have the potential to revolutionize the electronics industry, with products such as flexible phones and watches.
2. Fashion - Flexible display technology can be incorporated into fashion accessories such as watches and jewelry to create unique, cutting-edge designs.
3. Energy - Thin and lightweight batteries can revolutionize the energy industry, with potential uses in powering smaller technologies and even paper airplanes.
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