Advanced manufacturing, smart textiles and digitalisation
R&D OF PRINTED ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGIES TO DEVELOP SMART TEXTILES AND INTEGRATED SENSORS.
PRINTEX 2024
Motivation
Electronic printing is a revolutionary technology that is gaining ground owing to the fact that it makes the manufacture of lightweight flexible devices such as sensors, actuators and electronic circuits much more feasible by using printing techniques such as screen printing, flexography, direct ink writing and even inkjet.
Electronic printing has a significant impact on various sectors including healthcare, automotive, logistics and gamification, underlining its relevance and potential to transform traditional technologies and improve technological integration in our daily lives.
Given the growing interest and expanding use of wearable devices, it is becoming ever more important to intensify research in the field and address challenges such as reducing size and weight, improving wear and tear and wash fastness and lowering production costs.
These advances would enable the creation of products that are more accessible and comfortable.
Objectives
- Develop printed electronic solutions with various technologies and enable easier prototyping. With the aim to seek further developments in the field of body analysing sensors and develop sensors to detect new substances.
- Expand into other areas such as packaging, the creation of different types of sensors, and the generation and storage of energy through electronic printing.
Value and competitive advantage
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Integration of advanced technologies in flexible textiles for wearable electronic devices in health, industry, and consumer sectors.
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Reduction of size and cost of electronic systems, improving their accessibility.
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Advances in sustainability through recyclable materials and efficient processes, with potential for expansion into areas such as in-mold electronics.
Obtained results
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Transition from traditional wiring to printed tracks on plastic substrates, enhancing properties and applications.
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Development of pressure sensors, allowing them to be adapted to all types of needs.
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Development of printed biosensors on textiles, enabling tissue analysis with improved features to achieve water and oil repellency.
Grant number: IMAMCA/2024/6
Programme: Plan of non-economic activities 2024
Period of execution: January 2024 – December 2024
Status: Finished
More information: PLAN OF ACTION
Entity: IVACE
Project supported by the Conselleria Conselleria de Innovación, Industria, Comercio y Turismo de la Generalitat Valenciana, through IVACE
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R&D AREAS
New high-performance functionalised materials
Circular economy and sustainability
Advanced manufacturing, smart textiles and digitalisation
High value-added solutions for strategic markets
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AITEX is present at the Babykid FIMI fair at Feria Valencia from January 26 to 28, presenting tests and certifications for children’s products.
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AITEX has hosted the LIFE POLITEX workshop entitled “Closing the textile polyester cycle: challenges and opportunities”, based on promoting sustainable solutions for the management and recycling of textile materials.