As the need for surveillance and communications among troops increases, military- grade connectors woven into vest can fulfil that need, discovers Caroline Hayes
Industry News
Editors Blog – It’ll all come out in the wash
True smart textiles should be washed, laundered and still wearable but this is not the case – yet. R&D is honing in on this prerequisite, reports Caroline Hayes
Medical implants get onboard with PCB growth
The global PCB market is expected to grow at 3.44 per cent CAGR between 2017 and 2015, driven by many factors, not least the IoT and medical devices, where implants are creating interest in miniature PCBs, writes Caroline Hayes
Brain-to-Vehicle technology could be available within five to ten years
Cars which speed up drivers’ reaction times and anticipate acceleration, steering and braking by reading brainwaves could be available within five to ten years. The breakthrough was pioneered by Japanese motoring giant Nissan who unveiled their Brain-to-Vehicle technology this morning at the CES 2018 trade show in Las Vegas. B2V will enable vehicles to interpret signals from the driver’s brain, redefining how drivers interact with their cars.
About Weartech
This news story is brought to you by weartechdesign.com, the specialist site dedicated to delivering information about what’s new in the wearable electronics industry, with daily news updates, new products and industry news. To stay up-to-date, register to receive our weekly newsletters and keep yourself informed on the latest technology news and new products from around the globe. Simply click this link to register here: weartechdesign.com
