[TOUR] University of Washington: Accelerating the Development of Flexible Electronics at the Washington Clean Energy Testbeds

The Washington Clean Energy Testbeds at the University of Washington is an open-access laboratory available to researchers from industry, government, and academia that bridges the gap between ideas and commercial impact. We provide barrier-free access to a world-class array of tools for the prototyping, fabrication, and testing of energy, additively-manufactured, and flexible electronic devices and systems in a purpose-built clean facility. This video tour will highlight the lab’s capabilities, ranging from the world’s highest resolution additive manufacturing tools for functional and electronic energy materials to pilot scale high precision roll to roll manufacturing on flex. These fabrication capabilities are supported by a curated array of complementary characterization and testing tools that, all together, allow for very rapid experimental iteration loops and accelerated development cycles. The Testbeds operation is supported by full-time, expert staff to train you on the tools or get rapid results for you in the shortest period of time and at minimum cost. Our engagement with facility users ranges from rapid training and getting out of the way, to direct hands-on laboratory support and remote work. We also provide project scoping and technical guidance as well as access to investment and entrepreneurial support programs. In addition to user/provider direct relationships we also work with industry, academic, and government partners in externally funded development projects.