Applications, Needs, and Requirements for Printed Electronics in Aerospace

 

Jeff Duce graduated from Utah State University in 2006 with a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering. Jeff has been working with Boeing since 2006 in the Boeing Research and Technology (BR&T) Structural Technologies group. While at Boeing, Jeff and his colleagues have been researching printed electronics technologies and how they can be applied in the aerospace industry. Jeff was the lead BR&T engineer on a program which uses a form of printed electronics as part of a system which is currently flying on a Boeing platform. Jeff has been working on developing several systems utilizing printed electronics and currently has 2 patents pending for these systems.

Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems. A top U.S. exporter, the company supports airlines and U.S. and allied government customers in more than 90 countries. Boeing products and tailored services include commercial and military aircraft, satellites, weapons, electronic and defense systems, launch systems, advanced information and communication systems, and performance-based logistics and training.