Biz ‘Bite:’ Bayflex invests in American Semiconductor

IBR Staff//February 1, 2023//

IBR Staff//February 1, 2023//

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Bayflex, a leader in flexible test system robotics, has invested in Boise-based American Semiconductor (ASI), an OSAT pioneer in ultra-thin die packaging, assembly and flexible device testing. The investment is targeted to accelerate development of standardized bend and torsion test methods and equipment to meet the growing demand for flexible hybrid system reliability characterization, according to the announcement. Bayflex Solutions is a systems integrator of Yuasa System and a developer of flexible electronics reliability systems including Flexdata cloud-based data analytics platform for third party devices. ASI supports program requirements for new product development and volume manufacturing including WLCSP for 300mm wafers.

— Editor’s note: This article was updated Feb. 2, 2023 with a new image.

Image provided by American Semiconductor

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