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New Printable Ink Electrifies Wearable Technology

NRC, TTRI research uses electricity-conductive ink to replace wires.

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By: DAVID SAVASTANO

Editor, Ink World Magazine

A new generation of wearable electronics has landed, and we’ll soon see it in action. Clothing will become smarter, tracking performance data of Olympic contenders, golfers, soccer players and tennis stars. The technology will be embedded in wearable sensors that can help seniors prevent heart failure, manage diabetes and improve quality of life. And in everyday living, it can help anyone more easily track and record important activity data. You may already own some wearable technology,...

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