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Bayflex Solutions to Demonstrate New Endurance Test Capabilities for Flexible Displays

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- Bayflex Solutions, a systems integrator, and Yuasa System, the leading provider of endurance test systems for displays and flexible electronics, will demonstrate new solutions for flexible display testing at the Society for Information Display (SID) Display Week, taking place virtually May 17-21. Building on Yuasa's world-class capabilities for repeated physical motions using unique tension-free technology that enables non-destructive performance evaluations, Bayflex will demonstrate several new capabilities at the Display Week Exhibitor's Forum:

* CS-MAX Platform enables multi-layer delamination and material deformation testing of various sample or component sizes. The platform enables in-fold and out-fold, with optional cartridges, optional CS-CAM optical imaging package, and uses a high-power DR/5 motor for increased torque.

* SU short roll mechanical jig for sliding screen smartphone designs (e.g., rollable phones). The SU's standard counter-weight design enables precise adjustments for various spring type mechanisms, with an optional load-cell package to detect additional material sagging.

* LET low-energy impact tester for multi-purpose indentation assessments. A multi-actuator chassis enables simultaneous folding motion combined with variable low impact energy testing. Controlled adjustments in impact and with different materials and sizes, enables scratch (steel wool), soft indentation (human pushing), hard indentation (stylus simulation), and other impact assessments.

* Flexdata SaaS data platform optimized for Yuasa endurance testers, enabling remote monitoring and collaboration around sample testing. Flexdata enables easy set-up for repetitive or similar testing parameters, multi-level real-time data analysis, data storage in secure cloud environment, with two-way communication and data exchange capabilities. Compatible with passive component environment tests.

Google's Reliability Lab utilizes Bayflex/Yuasa equipment for display testing, noting: "Comprehensive and accurate reliability assessment of foldable displays has been always very challenging. Specifically assessing the right failure mode and failure time/cycle is very crucial for foldable display development."

The CS-Max and SU systems are compatible with Flexdata. Bayflex Solutions and Yuasa System are continuing to develop multi-environment chambers (PICO) that enable desktop endurance testing in multiple hostile conditions such as humidity and temperature.

Bayflex Solutions offers equipment on a subscription basis in addition to purchase, and has opened test centers in Japan and the U.S. so that clients can ship samples for testing.

About YUASA System Co.Ltd

Yuasa System has been developing endurance testing systems for over twenty-five years. Trusted in automobile, consumer electronics and other industries it has developed modular systems with tension-free(tm) mechanisms to better isolate test characteristics and conform to functionality tests according to the latest international, domestic and industry-led testing standards for flexible materials, components, cables and modules ( https://www.yuasa-system.jp/ ).

About Bayflex Solutions

Bayflex Solutions is a systems integrator of Yuasa System and developer of endurance testing system control, electronic & image processing and data analysis. Bayflex Solutions has been a long-term collaborator with leading North American companies and standards bodies to ensure leading-edge testing capabilities ( https://bayflextechnologies.com/ ).

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Bayflex Solutions Expands Endurance Test Capabilities at NextFlex Technology Hub

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Bayflex Solutions announced that it has signed an agreement with NextFlex, America's Flexible Hybrid Electronics Manufacturing Institute, to expand existing endurance test capabilities at NextFlex. Under the agreement, Bayflex, the authorized representative of YUASA Systems in North America and Europe, will add to the suite of YUASA endurance testing equipment installed at the NextFlex Technology Hub in San Jose, California. The equipment will be used by NextFlex, its members, as well as by Bayflex Solutions.

Under the agreement, Bayflex Solutions will upgrade and expand its suite of test equipment that allows for precise mechanical testing of flexible and flexible hybrid electronics (FHE) devices and systems. Capabilities include folding and stretching samples of various sizes, including multiple samples simultaneously, with tension-free(tm) mechanisms to isolate test characteristics. In addition, NextFlex will have early access to FlexData, a software package enabling system control and data collection, as well as predictive analytics and storage via a cloud platform, under development by Bayflex. Finally, Bayflex also intends to install an imaging system with a proximity sensor package.

"NextFlex looks forward to expanding its capabilities for endurance testing," said Art Wall, Ph.D., Director of Fab Operations for NextFlex. Dr. Wall noted: "The ability to repeatedly and precisely flex, stretch, and fold materials and devices enables NextFlex and its members to conduct accelerated lifetime tests, and evaluate a variety of printing and component attach processes as part of our goal to prove system reliability."

"Bayflex Solutions is excited to grow the relationship with NextFlex, and to have the ability to support cutting-edge FHE manufacturing development," stated Eisuke Tsuyuzaki, Founder, Bayflex Solutions. "Along with our manufacturing partner YUASA Systems, Bayflex Solutions has been supporting NextFlex since 2017, and we are happy to extend the relationship and offer the latest test systems and software to NextFlex," Tsuyuzaki continued.

Bayflex Solutions provides endurance testing systems to consumer electronics, materials, and manufacturing companies throughout the U.S. and Europe. In addition to selling standard and customized solutions, Bayflex also makes testing systems available on a lease basis, and provides testing solutions, whereby it tests devices, parts, or materials under contract for customers.

About NextFlex

NextFlex is a consortium of companies, academic institutions, non-profits and state, local and federal government partners with the shared goal of advancing the manufacture of flexible hybrid electronics in the U.S. Since its formation in 2015, the NextFlex community of technologists, educators, problem solvers and manufacturers have come together to collectively facilitate innovation, narrow the manufacturing workforce gap and promote sustainable manufacturing ecosystems. NextFlex is one of nine Manufacturing Innovation Institutes established by the DoD Manufacturing Technology Program as public-private partnerships. NextFlex's pilot-scale manufacturing line, the Technology Hub, is compliant with both ITAR and FDA manufacturing standards.

About Bayflex Solutions, LLC

Bayflex Solutions is the distributor and systems integrator of Yuasa Systems in North America and Europe, and the developer of endurance testing system control, electronic & image processing and data analysis solutions. Bayflex Solutions has been a long-term collaborator with leading North American companies & standard bodies to ensure the latest testing needs. http://www.bayflextechnologies.com/.

About YUASA Systems

Yuasa systems has developed endurance testing systems for over twenty-five years. Trusted in automobile, consumer electronics and other industries it has developed modular systems with tension-free(tm) mechanisms to better isolate test characteristics and conform to functionality tests according to the latest international, domestic and industry-led de-facto testing standards for flexible materials, components, cables or modules. http://www.yuasa-systems.jp/.

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YUASA Systems to Demonstrate New Endurance Test Capabilities for Flexible Displays

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- Bayflex Solutions announces that YUASA Systems, the leading provider of endurance test systems for displays and flexible electronics, will demonstrate new solutions for flexible display testing at the Society for Information Display (SID) Display Week, taking place virtually August 3-7, 2020.

Building on its world-class capabilities for repeated physical motions using unique tension-free technology that enables non-destructive performance evaluations, YUASA will demonstrate three new capabilities at the Display Week Exhibitor's Forum:
* A new optical analysis system (CS-CAM) that integrates an optics package and image processing software into a standard CS clamshell-type flexing mechanism. Using a side-view mounting configuration, the CS-CAM can provide real-time edge strain analysis for early delamination detection while testing multi-layer film stacks.
* A new test cartridge (CS-TD) for both the standard and twin mechanical jigs that enables "teardrop" shape flex testing, with adjustable parameters for neck width, tear length and width to simulate different sizes and shapes of hinges on display devices. Alternatively, this cartridge can adjust the neutral plane for multi-layer flexing.
* A new medium size flexing jig (CS-M) suitable for testing tablet and laptop displays. As with all CS jigs, the CS-M provides clamshell type flexing of linear or planar objects to 0.5 mm radius, and works with the ECP system control and data capture package.

In addition to these new products, YUASA Systems, working with its U.S. partner Bayflex Solutions, is developing new capabilities in multi-environment chambers (PICO) that provide desktop endurance testing in multiple hostile conditions such as humidity, temperature, as well as data analysis capabilities that can provide real-time assessment and predictive analytics based on test data.

Finally, in order to adapt the "new normal" of work from home, YUASA Systems and Bayflex Solutions now offer equipment on a subscription basis in addition to purchase, and have opened test centers in Japan and the U.S. so that clients can ship samples for testing.

"YUASA Systems is pleased to continue to offer advanced testing capability to the display industry, for flexible displays, touch screens, and other flexible components. The development of the CS-CAM, CS-TD cartridge and CS-M products were in response to the requirements of display and touch screen materials suppliers, panel makers, and system integrators, all of whom need to have repeatable, controlled endurance testing simulating real-world physical conditions," said Eisuke Tsuyuzaki, Principal, Bayflex Solutions. "This year's solutions are significant as we are eager to introduce a completely new series of optical imaging and enhanced data analysis capabilities."

About YUASA Systems

Yuasa Systems continues to develop endurance testing systems for over twenty-five years. Trusted in automobile, consumer electronics and other industries it has developed modular systems with tension-free(tm) mechanisms to better isolate test characteristics and conform to functionality tests according to the latest international, domestic and industry-led de-facto testing standards for flexible materials, components, cables or modules. Learn more: https://www.yuasa-system.jp/en

About Bayflex Solutions

Since 2015, Bayflex Solutions is a U.S. based systems integrator for flexible products. An exclusive distributor of Yuasa Systems, and proven developer of endurance testing system control, electronic & image processing and data analysis. Bayflex Solutions has been a long-term collaborator with leading North American companies & standard bodies to ensure the latest flexible testing needs.

Learn more: https://www.bayflextechnologies.com/

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