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Printed electronic functions on fabrics

Printed electronic functions on fabrics. K Yang, R Torah, J Tudor, Y Wei, Y Li, S Beeby. Dr Kai Yang Electronics and Computer Science University of Southampton Textile Thinking for Sustainable Materials Networking 2 nd -3 rd May, Loughborough University. Introduction.

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Printed electronic functions on fabrics

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  1. Printed electronic functions on fabrics K Yang, R Torah, J Tudor, Y Wei, Y Li, S Beeby Dr Kai YangElectronics and Computer ScienceUniversity of SouthamptonTextile Thinking for Sustainable Materials Networking2nd -3rd May, Loughborough University

  2. Introduction Smart Fabric Research Effort: • 1 Professor • 3 Senior Research Staff • 8 PhD students Developing printable functional materials on fabric Research projects on smart fabrics: • Energy Harvesting Materials for Smart Fabrics and Interactive Textiles (EPSRC,£1.25M) • Microflex(EU Integrated Project, €8M) • Medifab (Wessex Medical Research, £20k) • Bravehealth (EU Integrated Project, €10M) • Intelligent prosthetics (UK MOD, £100k)

  3. Why printed electronics and sensors? • Versatility of design • Flexible, conformable and comfortable • Short development time • Low cost • Suitability for small/medium series and mass production • Compatibility with a wide range of textiles

  4. What do we print? • Wide range of materials: • Flexible interface • Dielectric, conductive, resistive • Piezoelectric & piezoresistive sensors • Sacrificial and structural films for mechanical structures Figure 1: All ink jet printed capacitor Figure 2: Screen printed heater on fabric Figure 3: Screen printed cantilever on fabric

  5. FLEX µ Further information ECS www.ecs.soton.ac.uk Microflexwww.microflex.ecs.soton.ac.uk Smart Fabric Inks Ltd www.fabinks.com Printed smart fabrics LinkedIn group http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4295957&trk=hb_side_g

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