Conductive Inks in Membrane Switches – They Complete the Circuit
What are Conductive Inks?
Conductive inks result from infusing a conductive material, such as graphite, carbon, silver, or copper, into an ink, thus allowing the ink to conduct electricity within your product. Conductive inks are used to make printed circuits, which provide functionality to your product. Conductive inks are used to produce traces and BUS systems to carry and distribute power, making them perfect for the design of membrane switches and other flexible user interface designs.
Inventor Series: Apollo Neuroscience with Dr. Dave Rabin
If you could invent one specific thing, what would it be? Although simple, this question has led to the creation of several unique inventions throughout the previous centuries.
The Benefits of a Good Night’s Sleep
On average, we spend a third of our lives sleeping, yet we typically treat sleep as a necessary evil or something to be avoided as much as possible. Many people brag that they can operate well without resting, but is this really true? Do we fool ourselves about how effective we are when we don’t get enough rest? How vital is sleep anyway? According to neurologist, Dr. Shai Marcu, a good night’s sleep is needed in order to operate efficiently the next day. This article will examine the physiological and psychological benefits of getting a good night’s sleep as well as technology that can help to increase the quality.
How Wearable Technology Can Benefit Your Workout
Wearable Technology are smart electronic devices that can be worn on the body. Fitness enthusiasts all over the world are always looking for ways to increase their health and boost their performance. Wearable technology can be used to track progress. These devices can help you gain a better understanding of your daily activities. Wearables can help track a variety of things such as heart rate, activity level, measuring the number of steps covered, respiratory rate, muscle level, and fatigue. This data is then linked to another device that allows you to view the results.
Can Copper Stop the Spread of COVID-19?
The History of Copper
While many people may correlate disinfectants with anti-bacterial wipes or Lysol sprays, copper metal kills bacteria and viruses upon contact! Copper is a metal that has been around since ancient times, oftentimes used for health purposes. It’s what Egyptian soldiers would use to sharpen their swords, and what they would fill their wounds with to eliminate infections and increase the healing time. In fact, copper has been used for health purposes throughout several centuries. So, the question remains, could copper help to stop the spread of COVID-19? Scientists today are still learning about the amazing benefits of copper within the healthcare industry and its antiviral abilities.
Remote Health Monitoring Through Printed Electronics
Every day new uses for Printed Electronics in health monitoring and health care products, are being discovered. Patients now have the opportunity to measure their health vitals from remote locations, easing the stress of traveling to doctor and hospital visits, and minimizing opportunities for exposure to contagious environments. The truth is, printed electronics will the future of healthcare, especially when it comes to remote health monitoring!
