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R&D CORE will present the SOLEPAD® System, a great case study of successfully commercializing a printed electronics contact area sensor, originally developed as a touchscreen for flexible displays, in a very different application that generated a new market. The solution utilizes the latest in sensor, cloud, app and smartphone technologies.

Thomas has extensive experience in developing and commercializing ground breaking technologies, hardware and software products. He has a PhD on polymer sensors, a post-doc on biometric sensors and ultra slim polymer batteries, training on industrial design and degrees in computer and software engineering with numerous patents, presentations and publications.

R&D CORE is a financially independent, UK based, technology led, start-up organisation specialising in the research, development and commercialization of innovative technologies that enhance human life.

Established in June 2011 and headquartered in Leatherhead, Surrey, R&D CORE focuses on undertaking confidential, ground breaking projects, internally or externally funded. Internally funded projects that fuel the company's innovation engine include the DRAS® Sensor Technology enabling the creation of large, flexible, multi-contact touchscreens. Additional products include the SOLEPAD™ SYSTEM a revolutionary foot measuring and business analytics technology for shoe retailers and ATLAS an innovative anti-theft bike stand. Further information is available at: www.rndcore.com