http://www.idtechex.com/research/topics/sensors_and_sound_000225.asp IDTechEx provides independent analysis on the development and application of RFID, smart packaging and printed electronics en Copyright (C) IDTechEx Ltd 225 /research/topics/sensors_and_sound_000225.asp Zephyr™ Technology Ltd and ADInstruments have announced the signing of a supply agreement, whereby Zephyr™ will provide ADInstruments with the Zephyr™ BioHarness™ wireless physiological monitoring device. http://www.idtechex.com/research/articles/zephyr_technology_and_adinstruments_pty_ltd_forge_alliance_00001155.asp?rsstopicid=225http://www.idtechex.com/research/articles/zephyr_technology_and_adinstruments_pty_ltd_forge_alliance_00001155.asp?rsstopicid=22502 Dec 2008 Vibration energy harvesting is receiving a considerable amount of interest as a means for powering wireless sensor nodes. It is the simple notion that mechanical vibration can be transformed into useful electrical power.http://www.idtechex.com/research/articles/printing_piezo_energy_harvesters_00001159.asp?rsstopicid=225http://www.idtechex.com/research/articles/printing_piezo_energy_harvesters_00001159.asp?rsstopicid=22502 Dec 2008 Raghu Das, CEO at IDTechEx reports on the Energy Harvesting Technology event which looked at the use of technologies to generate electricity from the environment which can be used to power electronics and electrics.http://www.idtechex.com/research/articles/highlights_from_the_energy_harvesting_technology_event_london_00001156.asp?rsstopicid=225http://www.idtechex.com/research/articles/highlights_from_the_energy_harvesting_technology_event_london_00001156.asp?rsstopicid=22501 Dec 2008 Researchers at Northwestern University and the University of Illinois have created electronics that can be twisted.http://www.idtechex.com/research/articles/researchers_make_new_electronics_with_a_twist_00001141.asp?rsstopicid=225http://www.idtechex.com/research/articles/researchers_make_new_electronics_with_a_twist_00001141.asp?rsstopicid=22525 Nov 2008 Researchers have developed a new type of small-scale electric power generator able to produce alternating current through the cyclical stretching and releasing of zinc oxide wires encapsulated in a flexible plastic substrate with two ends bonded. http://www.idtechex.com/research/articles/flexible_charge_pump_offers_another_means_of_producing_electricity_00001134.asp?rsstopicid=225http://www.idtechex.com/research/articles/flexible_charge_pump_offers_another_means_of_producing_electricity_00001134.asp?rsstopicid=22518 Nov 2008 Smart packaging company Stora Enso has joined forces with Medixine to market a new electronic compliance monitoring service.http://www.idtechex.com/research/articles/stora_enso_joins_medixine_in_electronic_compliance_monitoring_service_00001127.asp?rsstopicid=225http://www.idtechex.com/research/articles/stora_enso_joins_medixine_in_electronic_compliance_monitoring_service_00001127.asp?rsstopicid=22512 Nov 2008 IDTechEx finalises its report on the Intellipak conference held on 5 November in Swedenhttp://www.idtechex.com/research/articles/idtechex_report_on_intellipak_conference_held_5_november_part_two_00001123.asp?rsstopicid=225http://www.idtechex.com/research/articles/idtechex_report_on_intellipak_conference_held_5_november_part_two_00001123.asp?rsstopicid=22511 Nov 2008 Energy harvesting, otherwise known as energy scavenging is needed to boost and eventually replace the batteries in printed and other low cost and miniature electronics, particularly in order to extend their life in use.http://www.idtechex.com/research/articles/energy_harvesting_00001118.asp?rsstopicid=225http://www.idtechex.com/research/articles/energy_harvesting_00001118.asp?rsstopicid=22507 Nov 2008 IDTechEx has just issued a report called Wireless Sensor Networks and we summarise the subject also known as Ubiquitous Sensor Networks in part two.http://www.idtechex.com/research/articles/wireless_sensor_networks_2009_2019_part_two_00001117.asp?rsstopicid=225http://www.idtechex.com/research/articles/wireless_sensor_networks_2009_2019_part_two_00001117.asp?rsstopicid=22503 Nov 2008 IDTechEx has just issued a report on the hot topic of Wireless Sensor Networks WSN, also known as Ubiquitous Sensor Networks USN. The report is called Wireless Sensor Networks.http://www.idtechex.com/research/articles/wireless_sensor_networks_2009_2019_part_one_00001112.asp?rsstopicid=225http://www.idtechex.com/research/articles/wireless_sensor_networks_2009_2019_part_one_00001112.asp?rsstopicid=22531 Oct 2008 A European research team has developed groundbreaking medical-sensing smart fabrics, and its work could lead to pregnancy monitoring belts, sports clothing that provides training tips, a wearable physical game controller, and a vest that helps to prevent repetitive strain injury. http://www.idtechex.com/research/articles/smart_fabrics_make_clever_medical_clothing_00001111.asp?rsstopicid=225http://www.idtechex.com/research/articles/smart_fabrics_make_clever_medical_clothing_00001111.asp?rsstopicid=22528 Oct 2008 An electromagnetic cloak as seen in the Harry Potter movies may be only 5 years away believe scientists at Purdue University.http://www.idtechex.com/research/articles/an_invisible_cloak_may_be_5_years_away_using_transformation_optics_00001104.asp?rsstopicid=225http://www.idtechex.com/research/articles/an_invisible_cloak_may_be_5_years_away_using_transformation_optics_00001104.asp?rsstopicid=22521 Oct 2008 The new IDTechEx masterclass, called "Creating new products with printed electronics," will explore the needs by industry sector and appraise the technologies and timelines. http://www.idtechex.com/research/articles/the_new_electronics_paradigm_00001100.asp?rsstopicid=225http://www.idtechex.com/research/articles/the_new_electronics_paradigm_00001100.asp?rsstopicid=22517 Oct 2008 Researchers at Georgia Tech in Atlanta, have made electronic biosensors that identify bacteria in poultry plants.http://www.idtechex.com/research/articles/e_coli_sensors_using_silk_00001040.asp?rsstopicid=225http://www.idtechex.com/research/articles/e_coli_sensors_using_silk_00001040.asp?rsstopicid=22515 Aug 2008 some of the most compelling areas of future application involve the intimate, conformal integration of electronics with the human body in ways that are inconceivable using established technology.http://www.idtechex.com/research/articles/scientists_create_imaging_device_based_on_the_human_eye_00001031.asp?rsstopicid=225http://www.idtechex.com/research/articles/scientists_create_imaging_device_based_on_the_human_eye_00001031.asp?rsstopicid=22511 Aug 2008