Fabric sensors make tougher keyboards

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UK electronic firm Electrotextiles has developed a touch sensitive fabric which allows electronics to be installed into any fabric. Washing, ironing and folding does not affect the operational standards of the electronics and therefore would be ideal for use in hospital mattresses to detect pressure sores. Low cost educational children's toys and virtual reality games would be ideal for the incorporation of touch sensitive but non-destructive electronic sensors.

Textile industry, Electrotextiles

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Microsensors react to small pressures

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Applied Microengineering has developed micro-machined silicon pressure sensors which are highly accurate and sensitive but relatively inexpensive. The new pressure sensors are more robust than piezo-resistive sensors, and also more resistant to long term drift and temperature effects. Virtually no power is needed to drive them. Possible uses of the micro-machined pressure sensors include the consumer products, aerospace, process and automotive sectors.

Product development, Applied Microengineering

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Silicon channels light for smarter sensors

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Surrey University, England has developed a process that allows the transmission of infra red light through pure silicon. The technology enables the production of efficient, low-cost electro-optic devices. Initial products utilising the technology will be phase modulators and switches. Although cheaper and more efficient than lithium niobate and gallium arsenide based products switching speeds are lower.

Electrooptics, Electro-optics

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