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The future of wearables is medical (Part 1)

IDTechEx's most recent report on the industry includes historic data and 10 year market forecasts for 48 different wearable technology product types, of which 20 are types of wearable medical device. These include more traditional medical products such as hearing aids, cardiac devices (e.g. Holter monitors or event monitors) and insulin pumps, but also newer devices such as continuous glucose monitors (CGM) for diabetics, other new electronic skin patches, and other emerging wearable medical device prospects. These products increased their combined annual revenue by $10bn a year in the period from 2010 to 2019, and make up around a third of all of the wearable device revenue in 2019.

Infineon

Infineon Technologies are developing a MEMS lidar module.

FedEx unveils autonomous delivery robot

FedEx announced the FedEx SameDay Bot — an autonomous delivery device designed to help retailers make same-day and last-mile deliveries to their customers.

Well Being Digital Ltd. (WBD101)

IDTechEx had an excellent conversation with Kow, the Director at Well Being Digital (WBD101). IDTechEx first reported on products from WBD101 following CES 2017, where they showed products with Actywell, among others. This time we had an extended conversation with Kow describing his thoughts on the industry, and the outlook for their business.

Myant

IDTechEx caught up with Tony Chahine, CEO of Myant.

Wearable solution to improve deep sleep quality

SmartSleep, the world's first and only clinically proven wearable solution for consumers to improve deep sleep quality for people who do not get enough sleep.

IDTechEx Printed Electronics USA 2018 Award Winners

At the 15th IDTechEx Printed Electronics USA conference and exhibition held in Santa Clara on November 14-15, three organizations were honored for their great achievements in developing and commercializing printed electronics technologies.

Wearable for battlefield trauma

Known as Batdok, a wearable technology allows a medic to efficiently monitor multiple casualties in the field using a smartphone or tablet. Adaptation for civilian applications will advance telemedicine capabilities, the company said.

Innovations Galore at Printed Electronics USA: Nov 14-15, Santa Clara

So much has changed in the printed and flexible electronics ecosystem, with huge investment in flexible displays and sensors to the prolific development of structural electronics and smart devices. Designed with the impartiality of IDTechEx analysts, if there is only one must-attend event where you can see it all, this is it.

TRUMPF GmbH + Co. KG

TRUMPF are a manufacturer of machine tools and industrial laser systems; some of their products are fiber lasers. IDTechEx had discussions with TRUMPF at SPIE Photonics West 2018 (USA) and LASYS 2018 (Germany).

EnOcean

EnOcean is focusing on energy harvesting solutions for a long time.

Sun Chemical joint venture with Alliance Holding Company Ltd

Sun Chemical has finalised the formation of a joint venture with Alliance Holding Company LTD (parent company of Ink Products Company, Ltd.) and will now operate under the name Sun Chemical Saudi Arabia LTD.

Microdrop Technologies

IDTechEx analyst Nadia Tsao interviewed Microdrop Technologies Managing Director Wilhelm Meyer on April 12, 2017. Microdrop Technologies is a manufacturer of microdispensing and inkjet printing equipment.

Data security for wearables and internet of things networks

A collaboration to implement data security into sensors for wearable devices and Internet of Things sensor networks.

ZigBee Alliance welcomes 38 new members to drive IoT forward

The ZigBee Alliance, a non-profit association of companies creating, maintaining and delivering open, global standards for the low-power wireless Internet of Things, has announced 38 new members have joined since the beginning of 2016.

Cartamundi, imec and Holst Centre win "Best Product" award

Cartamundi, imec and Holst Centre (set up by imec and TNO) are proud to announce to have just won the "Best Product" - Award at Printed Electronics Europe for their ultra-thin plastic RFID technology integrated into Cartamundi's playing cards.