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Project Number : 25R15P00414 Imagine a truly modern digital healthcare system, powered and shaped by the latest electronic and wireless technology. Doctors monitor the condition of their patents remotely via printed electronic biosensors worn on or inside the body, dramatically reducing the strain on GP practice and hospital service levels. Food packaging changing colour when the contents are no longer consumable, and pharmaceutical packaging that communicates with the consumer by streaming dosage and usage instructions to their smart phone. These are just a few examples of potential products that could help simplify and streamline the management of every day tasks made possible by the ‘internet of things’. Equipment CPI provides open access facilities combines with technical expertise, offering innovators the support necessary to make the leap from concept to commercialisation by providing the opportunity to carry out feasibility testing, develop, or scale up their innovative electronic products and manufacturing processes in a low risk environment. CPI’s Emerging Electronics Manufacturing Centre is home to state-of-the-art equipment including a Reel-to-Reel RFID inlay production line, producing reels of RFID labels at high volumes and Smart Label Converting line which then coverts the RFID inlay’s into SMART labels, at a rate of 60 metres per minute. Applications The production of thinner, lighter and flexible, mass produced printed circuits will lead to the creation of a whole range of new products such as intelligent packaging, smart bandages, printed batteries and wearable’s. Examples of potential products include: A printed electronic biosensor worn on or inside the body of a patient that allows doctors to monitor the condition of the patient remotely via the internet. Packaging with embedded printed sensors which notifies a stockist of its whereabouts in the store or warehouse via the internet. Additionally, Big Data will revolutionise the way manufacturers collect, store, and retrieve information about consumers. The more they know about the end user, the easier it becomes to tweak the manufacturing process to suit the market. Getting involved The Emerging Electronics Manufacturing Centre supports SMEs in developing new smart products and processes which bring connectivity via the internet. Supporting SMEs through the ERDF Programme As European Regional Development Fund is a National Programme we are able to support companies across the UK providing you are: A Small to medium sized company A Start up A Micro business Useful Links Design Network North (DNN) strengthening design and innovation capability by bringing manufacturers, designers and service provides together to focus on design topics. Monthly Rise & Design meetings, specialist design and innovation workshops. |
