Large Area Pressure Sensor System For Critical Injury Diagnosis (Printed Electronics Europe 2019)

Utilizing printed sensors on a flexible substrate, a novel pressure sensor system has been created by HP1 Technologies (HP1T), a UK business which is working in collaboration with CPI. The large area and high force range printed pressure sensor system will be presented and the integration of this into helmets will be discussed. Sensor fabrication will be shown and results from testing analyzed. The system demonstrates the feasibility of creating multi-sensor arrays which can be used to provide diagnostic data for potential injury in a wide range of applications.

 

Dr Simon Johnson, Chief Technologist within Electronics at the Centre for Process Innovation. In his current role Simon acts as a knowledge expert in Printable Electronics, supporting strategic and development activities in the business. While at CPI Simon has developed the electronics design and integration team to provide product design capability in the field of flexible electronic systems. He has lead the development of processes for the assembly of hybrid flexible electronic systems including printed sensors, wireless sensor systems and roll to roll circuit design. In previous roles as an academic at the University of Durham and also in industry, Simon has worked in many aspects of electronics from electronic device design and development to electronic systems and software development.

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