MCADCafe Industry Predictions 2024 – Nscrypt

By Dr. Kenneth Church, Founder and CEO, nScrypt

Dr. Kenneth Church

As we stand at the threshold of 2024, advancements in technology continue to transform our industry. Two key areas that are poised to shape the future are technological innovations in electronics and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI).

Electronics has been on an evolutionary track for decades. Tubes and wires have been replaced by physically smaller transistors and traces. Now, driven by the demand for higher frequency and higher power, glass and cloth are emerging as the next frontier. Intel’s announcement about the advantages of glass in accommodating tightly packaged and heat-resistant circuitry signals a pivotal shift toward more advanced, next generation solutions.

6G will be talked about more before true implementation, but discussions have prompted industry to brace for what is coming by making sure that new demands on data flow and data handling is more fact than fiction. Traditional users are already consuming vast amounts of data, usage will continue to surge in 2024, and this is just the beginning. Next-generation packaging, particularly in the realm of 3D technology, offers a lifeline as the limitations of 2D packaging become increasingly apparent. 3D packaging will enable industry to chase what consumers want – data, and a lot of it.

Consumers, once satisfied with hard and inflexible electronics, will be seeking highly capable electronics that are also flexible, soft, and form-fitting. The first electronic clothing items are starting to emerge in shirts that light up or in clothes with built-in heaters. These are simple and in 2024, consumers will put on smart clothes. The clothes will still be pretty dumb, but they’ll have electronic features and this will be attractive. nScrypt will continue to drive 3D technology and look forward to the glass stacking game that is coming. We will focus on software that allows users easier access to what they want from 3D electronics and we will work with industry leaders who are discovering the advantages of the next 3D generation.pheres, akin to asking hungry lions to regulate their appetites. Just as Hollywood

The other new frontier will be the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The debate surrounding AI rages on, with concerns about its benefits versus potential risks. Call for responsible AI use and control echo through political spheres, akin to asking hungry lions to regulate their appetites around a zebra. Think of all the countries in the world as lions and now try and negotiate with them on this topic.  AI will emerge, emerge fast, and create an amount of chaos.

The rapid emergence of AI and the accompanying disruption of traditional processes will create a level of chaos in various industries. The parallel can be drawn with the entertainment industry, where Hollywood writers initially resisted AI as a threat to their jobs. Ultimately, a compromise was reached, and Hollywood writers won, sort of.  The writers, with permission, may use AI. So, if a writer uses AI and now can write like 10 writers and a boss can hire that one for a 10 to 1 value, what do you think that boss will do?  The point here is not, the boss is terrible, the point here is, figure out how to use AI and be that one writer and thrive in the face of technological advancements.

We find AI important and have for many years.  Before AI was a popular term, it had other names like neural networks and machine learning.  Sensors and sensor fusion have long been employed to collect data and predict outcomes in 3D manufacturing runs, generating copious amounts of data. The sheer volume of data, however, has surpassed the capacity for manual analysis.  Enter AI, with its ability to analyze vast datasets, predict issues, and propose solutions. The integration of AI into manufacturing processes holds the promise of near-perfect production yields, leading to enhanced efficiencies and cost reductions. In 2024, we will ramp up our efforts integrate more AI in our equipment, making our smart equipment, much smarter.

As we navigate the technological landscape of 2024, the convergence of innovative materials, such as glass and cloth in electronics, and the pervasive influence of AI are set to reshape industries. The shift towards 3D technology, coupled with the demand for flexible and intelligent electronics, signals a dynamic future for the electronics sector. Simultaneously, the integration of AI promises increased efficiency and productivity, setting the stage for a transformative year ahead. Embracing these advancements and staying adaptable will be key for industry players looking to thrive in the evolving technological landscape of 2024 and beyond.

About Author:

Dr. Kenneth Church is the founder and CEO of Sciperio, a research and development firm and of nScrypt, a capital equipment company that creates precision 3D manufacturing systems. Dr.Church has Bachelor of Science degrees in Physics and Electrical Engineering and a Master of Science and PhD in Electrical Engineering. He is a pioneer in 3D printed electronics and printed circuit structures. His research interests include lasers and optics and the various ways they interact with a variety of materials, novel antenna designs and optimizations, conformal electronics and tissue engineering. He has more than 80 technical publications and more than a 20 patents or patents
pending.

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