# Flexible Technology Material advances open the door for flexibility. By [Marissa Liu](https://www.trendhunter.com/marissaliu) | Published Nov 12, 2007, updated Nov 19, 2009 | Category: [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/business-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/flexible-technology-material-advances-over-the-last-few-years-open-the-oppo ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.6/10 - Evidence articles: 3 ## What is the Flexible Technology trend? **Flexible Technology:** Flexible materials have been developed, although there have not been many implementations, likely due to cost and availability. Materials include: electronic displays including e-Paper. color OLED, and a paper-thin, flexible battery. Many of these technologies are still on the bleeding edge, but the first companies to create flexible concepts will benefit from viral attention. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 3 featured examples - Articles from: Nov 3, 2006 to Aug 15, 2007 - Published: Nov 12, 2007 - Patterns: [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Flexible Technology trend ### Flexible Display Technology Companies would be wise to create commodities with consumer comfort in mind in order to have an edge over leading competitors. ### Thin and Lightweight Batteries Businesses should integrate an element of technology into all product designs to appeal to more consumers. ### Electrowetting Technology Innovation in mobile design can appeal to consumers looking for simplicity and unique aesthetics in their technology purchases. ## What the Flexible Technology trend means for industry ### For Electronics Flexible display and battery technology have the potential to revolutionize the electronics industry, with products such as flexible phones and watches. ### For Fashion Flexible display technology can be incorporated into fashion accessories such as watches and jewelry to create unique, cutting-edge designs. ### For Energy Thin and lightweight batteries can revolutionize the energy industry, with potential uses in powering smaller technologies and even paper airplanes. ## Trend signals for Flexible Technology Trend score 3.6 out of 10, from popularity 59%, activity 42%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 59% - Activity: 42% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Flexible Technology trend 3 featured examples from Nov 3, 2006 to Aug 15, 2007. - [Flexible Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexible-phones-nokia-888-communicator-concept): Nokia 888 Communicator Concept (Category: Tech) Implication: Incorporating flexible technology into consumer electronic devices, such as smartphones and wearable devices. - [Flexible Mobile Phone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexible-mobile-phone): Electrowetting Design By Roman Kriheli (Category: Unique) Implication: Electrowetting technology has potential for disruptive innovation in the smartphone industry. - [Paper-Thin, Flexible Battery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-thin-flexible-battery): Charging Mobiles In Your Pants Could Soon Be Possible (Category: Tech) Implication: The electronics industry can benefit from the disruptive innovation opportunities offered by the development of paper-thin, flexible batteries and the search for smaller, lighter… ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Conversion](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/ai-assisted-checkout) (Business) - [Occasion Commerce](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/occasion-commerce) (Business) - [Autonomous Merchandising](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/autonomous-merchandising) (Business) - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Business - [Performance-Based Creator Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creator-ad-platforms) - [MIami Pop-Culture Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miami-pop-culture-shirts) - [Natural Deodorant Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/target-beauty-studios) - [Mini Beauty Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-luxuries-store) All articles: [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business)