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With the growing incidence of record high temperatures, extended heat waves and extreme weather events, it is increasingly important for physically active people to take steps to avoid heat-related complications and optimise performance under hot conditions. Maintaining proper hydration is a key part of this process. However, both the rate and salt content of sweat can vary significantly by person, actvity type and intensity, and weather conditions among other factors. Thus there is a need for personalised monitoring devices tailored to the individual and the type of activity.
For athletes, workout routines typically have pre-defined intensities and durations with known weather conditions. Capturing sweat profile snapshots under a variety of conditions enables predictions of hydration needs for future workouts, with an accuracy depending on the number and variety of snapshots. A single-use wearable of the type presented in this talk provides an efficient and cost- effective way to capture these snapshots. Some of the unique design and manufacturing challenges involved in bringing such devices to market will be discussed.
For industrial workers, physical activity can extend over longer durations, be highly variable in intensity, and occur multiple times during a single day under variable weather conditions. Moreover, overheating impairs both physical strength and mental acuity, raising the likelihood of workplace injuries. Such workers benefit from a continuous monitoring device that provides instantaneous feedback and can be worn on a daily basis. Various aspects of the design of such a platform and how it differs from the single- use device will be presented.

In this presentation, we will discuss the use of printed electronics in the development of customised electrode patches and smart textiles. Quad Industries has leveraged this technology to create innovative wearable sports, healthcare and comfort products that offer several advantages over traditional approaches. Through the use of practical use cases, we will showcase the benefits of printed electronics, including enhanced comfort, flexibility, and functionality. Our presentation will demonstrate how this technology is revolutionizing the field of wearable devices, and we will provide insights into the potential for further innovation in this exciting area.

Neural implants have the potential to restore lost or impaired nervous system functions through electrical stimulation or recording of the brain. However, current neural implants suffer from a fundamental limitation: a mechanical mismatch with the soft host tissue of the central nervous system which can cause poor electrode-tissue contact, unspecific stimulation or recording, and chronic scarring.
At Neurosoft Bioelectronics, we have developed soft neural electrodes that address these limitations. Our electrodes are made of more compliant materials that seamlessly interface with the brain, promoting the long-term bio-integration of the devices and reducing surgical risks opening new avenues in the field of Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCI).

"In this illuminating presentation, Michael Petersen will walk us through the transformative path of medication adherence advanced by smart packaging technology. Focusing on remarkable innovations like Information Mediary Corp's Med-ic smart blisters and CertiScan solutions, Petersen will provide a comprehensive insight into how these pioneering tools have decoded complex adherence puzzles and driven industry momentum, albeit slowly. By tracing the arc from traditional to smart adherence packaging, Petersen aims to showcase the remarkable potential of digitization in healthcare while acknowledging the challenges and the gradual pace of progress. Attendees will come away with a deeper understanding of the power of smart adherence packaging to reduce clinical uncertainties and improve patient outcomes, despite persistent industry inertia. This discourse forms an integral part of the larger dialogue about the transformation of healthcare through technology at the TechBlick event in Berlin."

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Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) of electronic devices are currently undergoing significant changes. Followed by the trend of using smart phones for „everything“, nearly all electronic devices show significant changes in the user interface. In industries such as automotive, white goods or consumer electronics, the displays become touchscreens, the mechanical buttons become capacitive touch buttons and even gesture control is reality. This trend also includes significant change in the surfaces, as they are becoming seamless, large and more and more 3D shaped. Printed Silver and PEDOT based transparent conductive films enable this trend as they are flexible, with high conductivity and high optical performance. They can be integrated together with decoration to glass and plastic surfaces in flat, curved or 3D shapes. Besides the trends and the technology, also showcases of different industries such as automotive and white goods are presented, as well as the ideas how they will further develop along the roadmap.

Unless you're a printed electronics expert, you probably have no idea what's going on in the making of new innovations in printed electronics, let alone what it takes to bring technology to mass production. As the automotive, industrial, home automation, medical, aerospace and defense market segments increasingly rely on recent advances in printed electronics, it is more important than ever to establish robust manufacturing processes that provide reliability and quality to this next-generation electronics with the integration of all types of electronic components.

This presentation will allow you to understand how BeLink Solutions overcame these challenges from POC to mass production.

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