External press release
15 May 2019

ABEĀTIS launches first ever color-changing apparel
The Abeātis UV Tech Hoodie is made from mirage fiber, a new type of intelligent textile developed by treating biomass fibers with a discoloration material that reacts to UV light by changing shade. When exposed to sunlight or UV rays, MIRAGE Fabric, known as "photochromic fabric" reveals prints, patterns, and changes color instantly.
Update interview
13 May 2019

NTT (New Textile Technologies)
IDTechEx interviewed Hans Bauer, Managing Director of NTT, at their booth at the IDTechEx Show in Berlin.
9 May 2019

Wearable identifies subtle motor deficits in children
A wristwatch-like motion-tracking device can detect movement problems in children whose impairments may be overlooked by doctors and parents, according to a new study.
External press release
8 May 2019

Keith LeBlanc joins FLEXcon North America as Director of Marketing
FLEXcon Company Inc announced that Keith LeBlanc will serve as the new Director of Marketing, FLEXcon North America.
Background
8 May 2019

Kymira
IDTechEx caught up with Philip Kunovski, CTO & Head of Research at Kymira Ltd. at the Wearable Technology Show 2019.
7 May 2019

Crumpled carbon nanotube forests to power wearables
For emerging wearable tech to advance, it needs improved power sources. Now researchers have provided a potential solution via crumpled carbon nanotube forests, or CNT forests.
6 May 2019

Stand-alone contact lens with a flexible micro battery
Scientists are currently working together to design an oculometer embedded in a scleral contact lens. They have recently created the first autonomous contact lens incorporating a flexible micro-battery.
6 May 2019

Soft, actuated objects using commercial knitting machines
Researchers have used computationally controlled knitting machines to create plush toys and other knitted objects that are actuated by tendons. It's an approach they say might someday be used to cost-effectively make soft robots and wearable technologies.
3 May 2019

3D printer threads electronic fibers onto fabrics
The potential for wearable electronics goes far beyond smart watches, but our current options for battery packs and circuit boards don't make for the most comfortable E-socks. One solution, being developed is to simply print flexible fibers on to transitional textiles or clothes.
2 May 2019

Air Force partnership advancing wearable sensor technology
Imagine being able to monitor your health quickly, simply, painlessly, and continuously, without complicated equipment or a doctor visit. For athletes or people with health conditions, an immediate physical "status update" would be a great convenience. For the warfighter in the field, it could be the crucial element of a successful mission.
2 May 2019

Squid skin inspires creation of next-gen material
Drawing design inspiration from the skin of stealthy sea creatures, engineers have developed a next-generation, adaptive space blanket that gives users the ability to control their temperature.
Youtube
1 May 2019

Highlights from the IDTechEx Show!
IDTechEx CEO, Raghu Das discusses trends in flexible electronics, stretchable electronics, structural electronics, internet of things, sensors, wearables, healthcare, electric vehicles, energy storage, graphene, 3d printing and printed electronics in the opening cornerstone presentation at the IDTechEx Show! Europe 2019.
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1 May 2019

IDTechEx present forums on wearable, flexible electronics and 5G
On 4-6 June, IDTechEx will host six half-day business intelligence forums covering the latest in stretchable and flexible electronics, biosensors, electronic skin patches, 5G and RFID.
1 May 2019

Wearable to detect infant breathing problems
An innovative wearable sensor to monitor new-born babies in poor areas is being developed. Academics will create wearable technology to accurately measure the respiratory rate in new-born babies, specifically for areas where access to healthcare is poor.
Background
30 Apr 2019

Guided Knowledge
IDTechEx spoke with Trine Hindklev, Chief Marketing Officer at Guided Knowledge at the Wearable Technology Show 2019.
30 Apr 2019

Marine Skin dives deeper for better monitoring
A new and greatly improved version of an electronic tag, called Marine Skin, used for monitoring marine animals could revolutionize our ability to study sea life and its natural environment.
29 Apr 2019

Flexible circuits for 3D printing
A research cooperation has developed a process suitable for 3D printing that can be used to produce transparent and mechanically flexible electronic circuits.
Youtube interview
29 Apr 2019

Flexible & stretchable conductive Inks, pastes and adhesives
ACI manufactures high-performance inks, pastes, and coatings using a revolutionary cavitation process coupled with decades of combined formulation experience.
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Update
26 Apr 2019

EPTATech
IDTechEx interviewed Corrado Fontanesi, General Manager at EPTATECH at the IDTechEx Show! Berlin 2019
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Event summary
26 Apr 2019

Products and processes for wearables at the IDTechEx Show, Berlin 2019
The following slides include highlights from company interviews by IDTechEx at the IDTechEx Show! in Berlin, conducted on the exhibition floor and in the conference. The article also includes the wearable technology keynote slides as an appendix.
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