Rigid-Flex PCBs: Why are Flex PCBs so expensive?
Rigid-Flex PCBs combine flexible and rigid substrates, allowing for versatile, 3D designs ideal for high-density and compact devices. However, their complex manufacturing process, use of expensive materials like polyimide, and longer production cycles make them more costly than standard PCBs. They are commonly used in advanced electronics, such as foldable smartphones, military, and medical equipment