Accelerating Hybrid Electronics R&D with AI Automation – Presented by Object Tech
November 12 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm PST
Hybrid Electronics development demands precision across materials, printing, and process control — yet traditional methods rely heavily on manual inspection and trial-and-error optimization. In this talk, Dr. Jiaojiao Li, Co-Founder & CPO of Object, will introduce how Agentic AI tools can automate critical steps in R&D, from defect inspection and classification to critical dimension (CD) metrology, anomaly detection, experiment optimization, and property prediction. Drawing on Object’s recent pilot with flexible hybrid electronics program, Jiaojiao will share how domain-specific AI tools, models and agents can help scientists and engineers predict outcomes, identify defects faster, and optimize processes in real time. Attendees will gain insight into the next generation of AI-powered R&D workflows and how these tools can potentially transform productivity and reliability across the hybrid electronics ecosystem.
About the Speaker:
Dr. Jiaojiao Li is a Cofounder & CPO @ Object. She holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science (Mines) and an M.S. in Computer Science from the University of Pennsylvania, where she focused on software engineering. With over 10 years of experience in thin-film solar cell R&D, she possesses deep expertise in process optimization and yield improvement across the hard-tech development cycle. In addition, she has five years of experience in software and database developments. At Object, Dr. Li leads the software engineering team, overseeing product design and development.
At the first AI webinar on October 29, we unpacked the key takeaways from the AI Workshop and shared how NextFlex is advancing AI adoption in hybrid electronics through upcoming initiatives and industry engagement.
From smarter circuit layout and toolpath optimization to predictive maintenance and real-time closed-loop control, the workshop highlighted both promising applications and the roadblocks we must overcome together—like data interoperability, workforce readiness, and IP protection.
NextFlex is building on this momentum to engage the industrial base in a national conversation on AI’s role in electronics manufacturing. Through ongoing webinars, workforce initiatives, and roadmap development, we’ll continue to surface best practices, accelerate adoption, and share actionable insights with our community.
To watch the recording of the previous webinar or view the slides, visit this page.