Smart textiles

Developer's kit for 3D electronics launched

1 February 2015

Voxel8, based in Somerville, Massachusetts, has created the world's first multi-material 3D electronics printer and announced the pre-order availability of an initial developer's kit priced at $8,999.

Wearable Technologies World Cup 2015

1 February 2015

More than 500 developments from around the world were submitted for the Wearable Technologies Innovation World Cup 2015.

First piezoelectric fabrics

1 February 2015

Teijin is introducing the world's first piezoelectric fabrics for wearable devices based on both polylactic acid (PLA) and carbon fibres.

Climbing the walls at Stanford

1 February 2015

The extraordinary ability of the gecko to form a strong bond with smooth surfaces by its toes and then release them with minimal effort is well known, but the downside of gecko-inspired adhesives to d

3D metals, stone and wood

1 February 2015

Entirely new forms of composites are likely to arise from the latest developments in materials for 3D printing being introduced by MakerBot, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas (Januar

GBP2.8 million for UK smart fabrics development

1 February 2015

Researchers from Nottingham Trent University's Advanced Textiles Research Group (ATRG) and University of Southampton's Electronics and Computer Science (ECS) are to receive GBP2.8 million to further d

Funding for advanced Ebola suit

1 February 2015

An advanced protective suit for health care workers incorporating technology originally developed for cooling patients in cardiac arrest has been developed by a research team at Johns Hopkins Universi

Promoting new growth with NovaBone

1 February 2015

The NovaBone Bioactive Strip is a new bone graft composed of purified fibrillar collagen and resorbable bioactive synthetic morsels being introduced to the market by Novabone Products, based in Jackso

Relieving pain with Quell

1 February 2015

NeuroMetrix, based in Waltham, Massachusetts demonstrated an over-the-counter wearable pain relief device called Quell, at the CES 2015 in Las Vegas.

Wearable technology: A materials goldmine

1 February 2015

In 2025 over $25 billion will be spent on formulations and intermediate materials for wearable technology, according to analyst Dr Peter Harrop of IDTechEx.

Towards a driverless future at CES 2015

1 February 2015

Wearable devices were everywhere at the 2015 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) held in Las Vegas from January 6-9.

Piezoelectric fabrics capable of detecting deformation

1 February 2015

Piezoelectric fabrics based on poly-L-lactide (PLLA) and carbon fibres are described as the first of their kind by the two Japanese co-developers.

Industry 4.0 at BMW

1 January 2015

BMW is running a pilot project at its US plant in Spartanburg to determine if wearable technology could improve and accelerate its workflows in quality assurance.

Losing the THC in hemp

1 January 2015

Hemp, as a type of cannabis, has been refined into fibres, fabrics and other products for centuries, but because commercial varieties are the same species as marijuana and contain very low levels of T

Seamless Devices for nanoscale transistors

1 January 2015

Science and technology development and commercialisation company Allied Minds, of Boston, Massachusetts, has entered into an exclusive, worldwide licensing agreement with Columbia University and forme

Graphene for composites

1 January 2015

Graphene developer Haydale, headquartered in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, is to acquire fellow UK company EPL Composite Solutions (EPL), a specialist in advanced composite polymer materials.

Nanocellulose products partnership

1 January 2015

American Process, based in Atlanta, Georgia, and Futuris Automotive of Melbourne, Australia, have formed a partnership to develop ultra-strong, lightweight automotive structural components reinforced

BMW i tech transfer for carbon

1 January 2015

Satellite dishes are the latest end products being proposed for nonwovens based on recycled carbon fibre composites - employing the same technology that is used to make various components for the BMW

Muscle monitoring in space

1 January 2015

Ohmatex has been awarded a Euro350,000 contract with the European space agency (ESA) to develop muscle monitoring exercise suits for astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS).

New device for treating psoriasis

1 January 2015

Philips BlueControl is a clinically tested wearable medical device that employs blue LED light to control mild to moderate cases of psoriasis vulgaris.

3D printed arrays bound for space

1 January 2015

RedEye, a Stratasys company based in Minneapolis has partnered with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) to 3D print 30 antenna array supports for the Formosat-7 constellation observing system for m

Enter The Dash

1 January 2015

Munich-based Bragi's The Dash will receive the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2015 Best Of Innovation Award in the Headphones product category in January.

Smart T-shirt can make treatment of spinal disease more effective

1 January 2015

A T-shirt that contains embedded sensors is to be developed with the aim of increasing the comfort and effectiveness of the spinal braces required by patients suffering from abnormal curvature of the

Conductive, stretchable inks for smart garments

1 January 2015

A range of stretchable conductive inks for use in smart clothing and wearable electronics was displayed for the first time during Printed Electronics 2014, held in Santa Clara, California, USA, on 19-

Garment to monitor muscle activity of astronauts during exercise

1 January 2015

A garment capable of monitoring the muscle activity of astronauts during exercise in space is the goal of a project funded by the Paris, France-based European Space Agency (ESA).

TenCate adds sensors to protection

1 December 2014

TenCate Advanced Armor USA has acquired the sensor technology of Newport Sensors, based in Irvine, California.

CNT nonwovens expansion in Israel

1 December 2014

Tortech Nanofibres, a subsidiary of armour systems developer Plasan, has installed additional capacity for the manufacture of its nonwoven carbon nanotube (CNT) sheet at its manufacturing plant in Ma'

Beauty patch powered by sugar and air

1 December 2014

At present, galvanic skin treatments can only be done by beauticians using special devices.

ACE recognition for MarkForged

1 December 2014

The first 3D printer that can continuously accommodate carbon fibre, Kevlar and glass has received an Award for Composites Excellence (ACE) from the American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA

Barriers to adoption for smart fabrics

1 December 2014

The market value for sensors and 'smart' materials employed in clothing will grow from roughly $212 million this year to more than $1.8 billion by 2021, according to a new report from industry analyst

BeBop extends the range for smart fabric sensing

1 December 2014

BeBop Sensors, the new wearable sensor technology brand created by musical instrument inventor Keith McMillen and his established company KMI, is introducing the BeBop Wearable Smart Fabric Sensor.

Ultrafiltration first for washing machines

1 December 2014

The Haier Group, a multi-national consumer appliances and home electronics company based in Qingdao, China, has teamed up with Dow Water & Process Solutions (DW&PS) to develop a new water r

Vest-like design for defibrillator

1 December 2014

A lightweight, easy-to-conceal shirt-like garment which can deliver lifesaving shocks to patients experiencing serious heart problems has been designed by biomedical engineering students at Johns Hopk

HeiQ plans $4 million nanofibre plant

1 December 2014

Melbourne-based stem cell company Cytomatrix has formed a joint venture with Switzerland's HeiQ Materials to support the commercialisation of a stem cell solution based on nanofibres for bone marrow t

Patented new heating technology

1 December 2014

FlexiWarm is a new heating foil technology developed by FlexiWarm Gmbh, based in Bad Bentheim-Gildehaus, Germany.

Adding comfort for diabetes sufferers

1 December 2014

Wearable alternatives to current glucose monitoring technology could have a big future, but the golden days of high margin disposable glucose test strips may be coming to an end according to analyst I

London hospital tests smart bandage

1 December 2014

A collaborative pilot study has recently been carried out at the Royal Free Hospital in London on the Isansys Lifetouch device - a new wireless vital signs 'smart bandage' cardiac monitor.

New nanotube process for imaging systems

1 December 2014

Sensitive electro-optical imaging and target-acquisition systems will achieve new levels of range and sensitivity performance as a result of a UK company's recently-introduced 'super black' material.

Algae alternative to silver ions

1 December 2014

The use of silver ions for antibacterial textiles has been a matter of hot debate worldwide.

Wearable Week at ISPO 15

1 December 2014

The first Wearable Week takes place in Munich, Germany from February 2-8 incorporating the 14th Wearable Technologies Conference (WT I) on February 2-3 - which features over 50 speakers.

Funding for semiconducting nanotubes

1 November 2014

SouthWest NanoTechnologies (SWeNT), based in Normanton, Oklahoma, has received an SBIR Phase 1 Award from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

3D printing for the Middle East

1 November 2014

Paradigm 3D has opened the first 3D printing operation in the Middle East, centrally located in Dubai to serve the needs of the region for fast 3D printed parts.

Natick self-cleaning coating commercialised

1 November 2014

The Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center (NSRDEC) has provided technical guidance and direction to industry partner Luna Innovations in the successful development of a durable,

3D motion tracking for astronauts

1 November 2014

Force and motion measuring shoes - branded ForceShoe and co-developed by Xsens and the University of Twente in the Netherlands - are currently being employed in tests on the International Space Statio

New sensors for early diagnosis

1 November 2014

Researchers at Toyohashi University of Technology and the National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology in Japan have developed a semiconductor-imaging biosensing system for analyzing blood and urine

Ten Cate's Factory of the Future attracts funding

1 November 2014

The Factory of the Future - the innovation centre being developed by a consortium headed by TenCate - has been granted a Euro1.5 million development subsidy by the Province of Overijssel in the Nether

Evolon ready for print

1 November 2014

Freudenberg's Evolon microfilament nonwovens have been certified by Hewlett Packard for printing with HP latex inks.

History in the making: 3D-printed carbon fibre car in 44 hours

1 November 2014

The new Strati car was 3D printed on-site by by Local Motors during the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in Chicago (September 8-13).

Smart fabrics for sports fans

1 November 2014

Garmatex Technologies, based Vancouver, British Columbia, is entering a two year supplier agreement with New Era Cap, the brand best known for being the official on-field cap for Major League Baseball

Kinetic alternative to wall chargers

1 November 2014

Sometimes, the simplest ideas can be the best.

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