Advancements in Washable, Stretchable Electronics for Medical Wearables Nottingham Trent University is pioneering washable, stretchable electronics for medical wearables using 4mm diameter elastomer fibres. These fibres serve as substrates for flexible printed circuit boards (PCBs) that are helically wound and bonded to the core, allowing the electronics to stretch. Design and Functionality The design involves…
Between 2014 and 2023, China filed an impressive 38,000 generative AI-related patents, significantly outpacing the USA’s 6,276 patents, out of a global total of 50,000 patents, according to the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO). Notably, 25% of these 50,000 patents were filed in the past year alone. “This is a booming area that is growing…
The UK faces a significant challenge with electronic waste (e-waste) due to the rapid advancement of technology and the constant turnover of electronic devices. Effective recycling of e-waste is crucial for both environmental protection and resource conservation. The Scale of the Problem E-waste is one of the fastest-growing waste streams in the UK. It includes…
