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MARCH 2022 I DESIGN007 MAGAZINE 77 awareness of the many benefits that flex cir- cuits provide. Since their launch under an Air Force Research Labs Cooperative Agreement, the NextFlex and FlexTech communities of tech- nologists, educators, problem solvers, and manufacturers have come together to col- lectively facilitate the advancement of flex- ible interconnection technologies innovation by providing a space for shared research and material, process, and equipment develop- ment. It also serves as a training space for local students. e long-established global and growing flexible circuit community will continue to thrive as increasing numbers of electronic product developers become aware of their potential to solve interconnection challenges. Flexible circuits, by any other name, will con- tinue to be there to help make it happen just as the venerable technology has done since its inception many decades ago. For those with interest in reading more on printing technologies for flex circuits, Chap- ter 11 in Flexible Circuit Technology 4 th Edition (a free I-007eBook available for download) details the long history of the "new" tech- nology of printed electronics. e chapter includes a review of traditional printing tech- nologies such as screen printing, rotogravure printing, flexographic printing, and offset printing, as well as inkjet options. FLEX007 Joe Fjelstad is founder and CEO of Verdant Electronics and an international author- ity and innovator in the field of electronic interconnection and packaging technologies with more than 185 patents issued or pending. To read past columns or contact Fjel- stad, click here. Download your free copy of Fjels- tad's book Flexible Circuit Technology, 4 th Edition, and watch his in-depth workshop series "Flexible Circuit Technology." Level 4 in which autonomous vehicles no lon- ger require human interaction for operation, LG's 5G-V2X technology delivers more consistent vehi- cle data transmission speeds. Utilizing Dual SIM Dual Active (DSDA) technology, LG's solutions simultaneously support connected car and autonomous driving functionalities, enabling vehicle occupants to enjoy entertainment services, convenient functions and enhanced safety. The 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) Release 16 5G module boasts significantly improved performance and more reliable connections. What's more, the smart, flat antenna allows automakers to maintain the aerodynamic lines of their designs which would be impossible with traditional "shark fin" antennas. "Thanks to our experience and expertise in vehi- cle telematics, LG has been successful in winning a number of new contracts with established global automakers," said Eun Seok-hyun, president of the LG Vehicle component Solutions Com- pany. (Source: PRNewswire) LG's Vehicle component Solutions Company has proven that it has the technological knowhow and experience to lead the auto industry in the 5G era. According to market research firm Strategy Analyt- ics, by 2026 approximately 67 million new vehicles worldwide will be equipped with telematics capabili- ties. Telematics 5G communications modules, intro- duced only last year, are expected to account for more than 25% of the total vehicle telematics market by 2026. From vehicle-to-everything (V2X) systems to inte- grated hardware and software packages and in-vehi- cle communications gateways, LG's cutting-edge 5G telematics innovations deliver a new level of on-road connectivity and safety. An essential component in autonomous vehicles, V2X technologies enable vehicles to communicate in real-time with other vehicles, nearby pedestri- ans and infrastructure to create a safer environment for all. Fast approaching the threshold for Society of Autonomous Engineers' LG Bolsters Leadership in 5G Vehicle Connectivity