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Graphene FET Tests Multiple Diseases On Chip at Once

Archer Materials’ latest device uses ultra-thin graphene to detect multiple diseases on one chip. The next goal: a reconfigurable biochip.

August 01, 2023 by Aaron Carman

Body Voltage Monitor Brings ESD Protection to Electronics Manufacturing

Claimed to be the first of its kind, the StatIQ Band from Iona Tech continuously monitors body voltage to prevent ESD events on electronics manufacturing floors.

July 18, 2023 by Jake Hertz

NeuralTree SoC Detects and Blocks Symptoms of Neurologic Disorders

With NeuralTree, EPFL researchers are vaulting traditional challenges of implantable SoCs, like low channel count, system complexity, and large area.

February 01, 2023 by Jake Hertz

Vertical Transistor Prototype Shows Promise for Biomedical Wearables

With the ability to operate in both blood and water, the organic electrochemical transistor is proven useful for onsite signal processing.

January 24, 2023 by Jake Hertz

Biosensor Roundup: Sensor Tech Comes to the Defense of Human Health

Here is a roundup of some recent biosensor prototypes designed to protect against food-borne illnesses and diseases alike.

December 20, 2022 by Jake Hertz

Software Solutions Aim to Accelerate AI, Quantum, and GPU Processing

With the goal of accelerating various types of advanced computing, including AI, GPU, and quantum processing, a variety of software solutions have recently been unveiled.

August 26, 2022 by Ikimi .O

Alternative Energy Harvesting Techniques Emerge for Sensor Networks

Wireless sensor networks need energy harvesting to replace battery power. Researchers are coming up with innovative ways to get energy from alternative sources—even human sweat.

May 14, 2022 by Darshil Patel

New Smart Syringe Uses NFC to Store Drug Information

NP Plastibell has announced a pre-filled “smart syringe” with an embedded NFC chip that relays information about the medicine to practitioners and patients.

May 03, 2022 by Arjun Nijhawan

Paragraf Proves the Viability of Graphene for In-Vitro Diagnostics

After a successful Series B funding round, Paragraf is ready to take on bigger challenges—venturing into graphene-based biosensing.

March 18, 2022 by Jake Hertz

ADI’s Latest Analog Front End Measures Vitals in Its Smallest Package Yet

Embedded in a wearable system, ADI's new analog front end is designed to level up bioimpedance monitoring—a way to monitor various medical conditions and help doctors come to a more precise diagnosis.

March 16, 2022 by Ikimi .O

The Head and the Heart: UC San Diego Engineers Devise Neural and Cardiac Sensors

UC San Diego's electrical engineering department has announced a number of feats, from neural sensor grids to PMIC innovations.

February 05, 2022 by Ikimi .O

Researchers Kick 3D Printing Trend up a Notch With Self-charging Medical Wearable

With advancements in materials science and electronic engineering, 3D printing is entering the stage of developing made-to-fit wearable electronic systems like that from the University of Arizona.

November 12, 2021 by Kristijan Nelkovski

Startup Nextiles Redefines How Athletes Use E-fabric for Fitness

Brooklyn-based startup Nextiles is blending traditional sewing techniques with innovative PCBs to change how athletes measure performance.

October 22, 2021 by Jake Hertz

Can Solar, Thermal, and RF Harvesting Ever Offer a Good Energy ROI?

Some wearable manufacturers don’t consider energy harvesting (of any sort) a good return on investment. In pursuit of self-powered wearables, EE researchers are looking to change that.

August 05, 2021 by Kristijan Nelkovski

A Key to Flexible Electronics: Samsung and Stanford Ease Manufacturing

This month alone has seen plenty of developments in the field of flexible electronics. What are they accomplishing and could this technology be taking steps towards easier manufacturing?

June 23, 2021 by Jake Hertz

Graphene and Magnetics On the Brain: Researching Bioelectronic Brain Implants

As the gap between electronics and biology grows smaller, more devices are being researched. Recently, a focus has been on bioelectronics, namely implants for your brain.

June 19, 2021 by Nicholas St. John

The Future of Photovoltaics Is Organic: A Conversation with KAUST’s Dr. Thomas Anthopoulos

Meet Dr. Thomas Anthopoulos, Professor of Material Science & Engineering at KAUST Solar Center, who navigates the "materials zoo" to find the best path forward for some of the most promising photovoltaics in the world: organic PVs.

May 31, 2021 by Ingrid Fadelli

Chip vs. PIFA: Selecting the Right Antenna for a Booming IoT Medical Industry

Amidst a burgeoning medical device market, choosing the correct IoT antenna means balancing competing requirements, including frequency of operation, PCB space, and cost.

April 05, 2021 by Adrian Gibbons

Scientists Reimagine Organic Transistors for Low-power, High-amplification Biowearables

Scientists at the Terasaki Institute have put their own spin on organic electrochemical transistors (OECTs) to improve the performance in wearable health devices.

March 12, 2021 by Jake Hertz

Electronic Nose Uses Solid-state Sensors and Neural Processor to “Sniff Out” COVID-19

Combining volatile organic compound (VOC) sensors and an ML chip, the "DiaNose" can pinpoint cancer, kidney failure, and now COVID-19.

March 03, 2021 by Tyler Charboneau