Sensors

Conductive Textiles are used Everywhere

Conductive Metalized Textiles-not just for Shielding!

Conductive Metalized Textiles-not just for Shielding!  When conductive textiles were first developed, Shielding was their use.  They were used to make sure car radios worked well.  RFI and EMI were blocked, eliminating static hissing!  They are still used to protect critical systems from RFI/EMI.  They are also currently used in many different ways. Conductive Metalized Textiles-not just for Shielding!  The medical sector uses conductive textiles as sensors.  Human vital signs are detected by sensors and sent to recording devices.  The...
Supply Chain Woes

Supply Chain Woes- We’ve got the Goods!

Supply Chain Woes-We've got the Goods!  The last two years have been crazy for businesses!  Shutdowns due to COVID put us all behind production schedule!  The suppliers of raw materials were also affected in similarly.  Now we are able to work again.  Good Employees are hard to come by, slowing production!  The current problem is that the supply chain is broken!  Many companies have no raw materials or parts to work with.  Orders are currently being taken at many companies. ...
Non-Woven Metalized Textiles-Versatile Performers!

Non-woven Metalized Fabrics-what are their uses?

Non-woven Metalized Fabrics-what are their uses?  The concept of a non-woven metalized fabric is hard to grasp.  They are not made by weaving or knitting.  They consist of Nylon 6.6 fibers.  These fibers are NOT converted to yarns.  The fibers are pin bonded together in a three-dimensional matrix.  This process yields a uniform fabric with dimensional stability, and high tear and tensile strength.  The fabric can be plated with Silver, Copper, Nickel, and Tin.  These varied metal platings yield different...
Conductive Non-Woven Textiles-Very Useful!

Sensors and Electrodes-keeping us Aware!

Sensors and Electrodes-keeping us Aware!   Sensors are by definition devices that measure a physical property and records, indicates, or otherwise responds to it.  Electrodes are conductors through which electricity enters or leaves an object, substance or region.  Through sensing, we know the condition of our automobile's systems.  Today's automobile tells us how much gas we have and the condition of our tires.  They tell us if seatbelts are buckled, and airbags are functional. The health care industry uses sensing devices in...
Sensors Football Safety

Sensors are Everywhere! What can they do for You?

Sensors are Everywhere!  What can they do for You?  I have used this platform to talk about them in the past.  I've talked about their use in automobiles, medicine, and personal safety.  This time, I'm going to speak about their use in sports!  It's getting near the time for the Super Bowl.  Football is a sport that sensors can help improve several ways.  We've all heard and seen the concern about...