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A Plastic Designed For Wearable Electronics

Posted by timothy on from the molded-to-fit dept.

aphexbrett writes "Researchers have developed a new plastic that conducts electricity, may be simpler to manufacture than industry counterparts and easily accommodates chemical attachments to create new materials. This new material could mean easier manufacture of paper-thin TVs and "smart" cloth. Developed by TDA Research in Wheat Ridge, Colo., Oligotron polymers are made of tiny bits of material that possess a conducting center and two, non-conducting end pieces. The end pieces allow the plastic bits to dissolve in solvents and accommodate specialized molecules."

3 of 11 comments (clear)

  1. 1.565M ohms? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Insightful

    I hope they don't intend to pass a lot, or even a little current through this plastic.

  2. Possibilities.... by immortal · · Score: 3, Interesting

    So, this could make clothing huh? I wonder if it could turn the jacket into one big neon light? Or maybe turn my back in a billboard and I could rent the space to someone. It sure puts a new light (yea pun intended) to making that Tron outfit seen in an earlier article.

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    "Your having a bad day when the voices in your head put you on hold"
  3. Re:do they make condoms by Patrik_AKA_RedX · · Score: 4, Funny

    Electronic condoms with speech syntesiser:
    "Red Alert! Hull breach!"
    "Bad news Jim, She's pregnant"
    "Condom has detected user below legal age. Authorities are notified."
    "Warning! Husband approaching!"
    "Erection at 35%. Press OK to order Viagra."
    "Virus scanner running..."