FlexEnable manufactures flexible, ultra-thin liquid crystal optics and displays using organic thin-film transistors (OTFTs), enabling lightweight and curved surfaces that actively modulate light. This technology addresses the need for scalable, high-performance displays in applications such as augmented reality, automotive smart windows, and ePrivacy screens.
Funding
$37.4M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Current display technologies often struggle to conform to curved or irregular surfaces, limiting design possibilities and integration into various applications. Traditional manufacturing methods for transistors are also energy-intensive, contributing to environmental concerns.
Solution
FlexEnable provides flexible organic thin-film transistor (OTFT) technology and materials that enable the creation of lightweight, ultra-thin, and curved displays and optics. Their low-temperature manufacturing process significantly reduces energy consumption compared to conventional silicon-based transistor production. This technology allows for displays and active optics to be integrated into a wide range of applications, including augmented reality (AR) devices, automotive smart windows, ePrivacy screens, and flexible ePaper displays, offering new form factors and improved performance. FlexEnable licenses its technology and supplies FlexiOM™ materials to display manufacturers, and collaborates with OEMs to facilitate the transition from design to mass production.
Target Audience
FlexEnable's primary customers include display manufacturers seeking to produce flexible displays and optics, as well as OEMs in the consumer electronics, automotive, and security industries looking to integrate these technologies into their products.
Features
- Flexible OTFT backplanes for LCD and ePaper displays, enabling curved and lightweight designs.
- Low-temperature manufacturing process (under 100°C) reduces energy consumption by up to 50% compared to silicon transistor production.
- FlexiOM™ materials optimized for high-performance OTFTs.
- Integration with liquid crystal films for pixel-level dimming in AR glasses.
- Compatibility with existing flat panel display manufacturing lines.
- ePrivacy films that can be integrated into displays to control viewing angles and prevent visual hacking.
- Manufacturing process uses reusable glass carriers and bioplastic substrates.