Advancing Medical Technology: Printed Electronics and Hybrid Integration Pave the Way for Next-Generation Medical Devices

Chronic diseases became a silent epidemic and are responsible for about 70% of deaths worldwide. Efforts are imperative to shift this distressing trend and make strides towards better health outcomes. Wearable technology holds vast untapped potential across healthcare continuum – from hospital to home.Printed electronics and hybrid integration offers a versatile technological toolbox to create next generation medical devices. Realizing this, however, necessitates navigating several substantial challenges – from further developing printed electronics & hybrid integration modalities to addressing the right user needs. With collaborative efforts among a diverse ecosystem of companies, institutes, and healthcare organizations, each bringing their unique areas of expertise, we are optimistic about overcoming these challenges.