Near-Term Developments In Smart Textiles

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Keeping Watch on Composites

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KUKA pick-and-place robot arm at work during Techtextil in Frankfurt. Photo courtesy of Marie O’Mahony

This article takes stock of some of the near-term developments that are likely to be seen in e-textiles, as well as outlining some important industry and academic events this coming …

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The Czinger 21C hypercar uses a carbon fiber monocoque and AI-driven design software to design the chassis structure generatively. Optimized to minimize weight and maximize stiffness, the digital design is 3D printed using novel additive manufacturing machines. Laser-guided robotics are being used to assemble the 3D printed components. Photo courtesy of Marie O’Mahony

The global textile composites market is expected to reach US$14.2 billion by 2032, more than doubling in size over the next decade, according to a report by Allied Market Research. …

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Covestro has partnered with Really Flex Electronics and Beneware Medical Equipment to develop advanced thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) films with good printing properties to ensure signal accuracy on soft, biocompatible materials.

Printed Electronics and Flexible Hybrid Electronics Innovation on Display at LOPEC The annual LOPEC conference and trade show has become a mainstay in the Printed Electronics and Flexible Hybrid Electronics …

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Sofia Guridi’s bio-based pressure sensor appears on the center page in E-Stitches Zine. Photo courtesy Marie O’Mahony

Held in late 2024, E-Textiles: International Conference on the Challenges, Opportunities, Innovations, and Applications in Electronic Textiles, was hosted by the E-Textiles Network, and brought together many of the discussion …

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The opening night party at AT EXPO 2024 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Photo courtesy pf Mark Skalny Photography

The Advanced Textiles EXPO is held in different North American cities each year, spanning both coasts and a sprinkling of key cities inland. The selection is driven by a combination …

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