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Inexpensive Covid-19 sensor for face masks
In another development at University of California San Diego, a colour-changing test strip can be attached to a face mask and used to detect SARS-CoV-2 in a...
Nanosensors detect infections in smart bandage
Researchers at the University of Rhode Island have developed a smart bandage that can detect and monitor an infection in a wound via the integration...
Preventing ulcers with printed sensors
A smart mattress cover has been developed in Germany with the potential to reduce the risk of developing decubitus ulcers – the potentially life-threatening pressure...
Enhanced electrical composites via 3D printing
A method of increasing the electrical performance of composites infused with graphene nano-platelets could change the way materials are designed and manufactured, researchers at Florida...
Berkeley wearable enables interaction
A device that can recognise hand gestures based on electrical signals detected in the forearm is being developed at University of California, Berkeley.
Covid-19 project attracts US$2.8m funding
Royal Philips and continuous health monitoring company BioIntelliSense will receive almost US$2.
Giving garments enough grip for robots
Despite being universally adopted in many areas of traditional manufacturing, industrial robots have failed to find a place in garment sewing applications due to their...
Surfaceskins infection control pull handle
The Nonwovens Innovation & Research Institute (NIRI) based in Leeds, UK, has launched a new Surfaceskins infection control pull handle.
DuPont’s eco-system for wearable patches at an advanced stage
DuPont has established a complete eco-system for the development of new wearable patches based around its Liveo and Intexar platforms, and involving the Holst Centre,...
New nano-sensitivity for electronic skin
A new range of nanomaterial strain sensors that are 10 times more sensitive when measuring minute movements compared with existing technology will improve the safety...