Category: Components

Stretchable antenna for wearables

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One of the factors limiting the integration of electronics and clothes is the availability of flexible components. It is therefore encouraging to see the work on stretch and bendable antenna at North Carolina Uni. (more…)

An uncommon thread – Woven electronics

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The Economist has pulled together an excellent article summarising the state of play for conductive fabrics and woven electronics. No surprises, progress continues to be gradual in a range of areas from fabric antennas, to textile skin sensors through to power distribution.
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