Panasonic Develops Stretchable Insulating Polymer Resin Film for Wearables
Panasonic developed an insulating polymer resin film “that stretches and returns to its original shape, a feature that is hard to find in conventional flexible materials,” making it deployable in wearable devices, displays and other products, the company said in…
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a Thursday announcement. “Against the backdrop of the development of various wearable devices, there is a growing demand” for materials that “overcome challenges” associated with polyurethane and rubber, including adhesion, heat resistance and their tendency to become brittle, Panasonic said. “Devices implemented on clothing or worn on the body should be made of materials that withstand repeated use and allow no change in mechanical properties even after repeated deformation,” it said. Panasonic plans to showcase the film at the Printed Wiring Boards Expo Jan. 13-15 in Tokyo, it said.