Integration of electronics into textiles
About the project
About the Technology
When developing e-textile systems, the electrical and mechanical connection of mostly hard components with soft, flexible materials is a major challenge. Standard technologies such as soldering are not suitable for temperature-sensitive textiles, and embroidered contacts offer insufficient protection against short circuits and environmental influences. Fraunhofer IZM specializes in the development of textile-compatible connection solutions and, within the scope of this project, offers access to the latest and more advanced technologies such as non-conductive adhesive bonding, ultrasonic plastic welding, low-temperature soldering or mechanical connectors. This enables the development of samples batches, small series and is also suitable for production.
Usual Areas of Application
Smart Textiles.
Materials Used in Re-FREAM
Silver, Copper.
Technology is used by these Re-FREAM Partners
Fraunhofer IZM (Berlin, Germany)
Hubs
Hub Berlin: From analog to connected
Assigned Projects within Re-FREAM
- Lovewear (Witsense)
- Constructing Connectivity (Jessica Smarsch)
- Alma (Giulia Tomasello)
- Second Skins (Malou Beemer)
- Embroidered Touch / Life Space (Anke Loh)
- Ignotum (Jan Wertel)
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