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Just Other Articles - UK firms lead the way in smart textiles and wearable electronics for use with iPods and mobile phone
There are several UK-based companies which have successfully integrated their smart technical textile technology into clothing and other consumer softgoods -- including bags and backpacks.
The most prominent companies in this field are
The most prominent companies in this field are
According to USFDA, a combination product is one composed of any combination of a drug and device; biological product and device; drug and biological product
Auxetix, d3o lab, Eleksen, Engineered Fibre Structures, EXO2, Fibretronic and Peratech. Many of these are small and were formed through close alliances with academic institutions. Products made by three of these companies are being desig
; or drug, device, and biological product and fixed dose combination would include two or more combinations of drug.
Examples of combination products may in
Examples of combination products may in
ed to interface with software from Microsoft and iPod music players from Apple.
The companies’ products are being sold under well known names with wide consumer appeal. Brands such as Berghaus, Burton, Ermenegildo Zegna, Kjus, Levi's, N
The companies’ products are being sold under well known names with wide consumer appeal. Brands such as Berghaus, Burton, Ermenegildo Zegna, Kjus, Levi's, N
lude drug-coated devices, drugs packaged with delivery devices in medical kits, and drugs and devices packaged separately but intended to be used together.
ke, O'Neill, Quiksilver, Reusch, Ribcap, Rohan, Schoeffel, Spyder, The North Face and Tommy Hilfiger are all using smart fabrics and interactive textiles from UK firms.
Smart textiles cover a wide range of technologies. Individual categ
Smart textiles cover a wide range of technologies. Individual categ
here is enormous increase in the number of combination products entering the market in the recent years. Combination products have proven advantages but fixe
ries include wearable electronics, heat conductive textiles, textile switches and shock absorbing fabrics.
Eleksen is one of the most commercially advanced UK-based companies in its field, and its impressive financial performance over t
Eleksen is one of the most commercially advanced UK-based companies in its field, and its impressive financial performance over t
d dose combinations are still in the process of convincing regulatory authority on their advantages over the single ingredient formulations.
Combination pro
Combination pro
e last 24 months reflects its success. In the first half of 2006 its sales were up by 622% compared with the corresponding period of 2005. Furthermore, it has been forecast that Eleksen's sales will increase by as much as 168% in 2007, w
ucts have become life saving products for the pharmaceutical companies who doesn’t have many innovative molecules in their product pipeline and have been inc
ile the capital employed to support this growth will rise by 165%.
Eleksen has been highly active in managing its patent portfolio to protect its intellectual property. To date, the company has been granted 30 patents, including 12 in t
Eleksen has been highly active in managing its patent portfolio to protect its intellectual property. To date, the company has been granted 30 patents, including 12 in t
easingly used in the product life cycle management. Even the companies having product patents are trying to extend their product life cycle through the combi
he USA, which cover its core technology and applications. Moreover, it has a further 38 patent applications pending, covering developments in soft switching and sensing technology.
Eleksen's components are used in a variety of segments,
Eleksen's components are used in a variety of segments,
nation products and maximize the revenues. But the companies involved in this practice are overlooking that they are burdening the patients both economically
including consumer, industrial and military applications. The components are already employed in a wide range of end use products, such as interactive apparel, bags, backpacks and cases for entertainment and communications controls. The
and physically. They need to rightly judge the benefits of the combination products and they have to even look at the risks involved when combining the produ
echnology has also been incorporated into computer keyboards made from smart fabrics which can be rolled up and put in the inside pocket of a jacket.
Smart fabrics and interactive textiles are being used in a wide range of end uses, and
Smart fabrics and interactive textiles are being used in a wide range of end uses, and
ts. Some of the combination products were well accepted by physicians while others suffered. Companies involved in development of combination products are fi
the number of applications is growing rapidly.
* Textiles are being made from intelligent molecules to protect against injury in sports. During natural body movement, the molecules flow past each other at low rates of cohesion. But in t
* Textiles are being made from intelligent molecules to protect against injury in sports. During natural body movement, the molecules flow past each other at low rates of cohesion. But in t
ding difficulty in defining their combination products and facing various challenges from selecting a combination to marketing it.
Following aspects would a
Following aspects would a
e event of a sudden impact, the molecules instantaneously lock together to provide a protective barrier.
* Clothing is being designed with built-in switches or joysticks to control equipment for electronic entertainment, particularly iP
* Clothing is being designed with built-in switches or joysticks to control equipment for electronic entertainment, particularly iP
dd to the challenges in developing combination products:
Which markets to tap where the combination products can do fairly well?
Which combination prod
Which markets to tap where the combination products can do fairly well?
Which combination prod
ds. The key components are smart textiles which are sensitive to pressure, and which can be stitched, stapled or glued.
* Researchers have developed a special conductive yarn which can be woven into a textile to produce gloves for contr
* Researchers have developed a special conductive yarn which can be woven into a textile to produce gloves for contr
cts are meaningful and rational?
Which therapeutic categories to select?
Which Combinations can address unmet needs of the patients?
Do combin
Which therapeutic categories to select?
Which Combinations can address unmet needs of the patients?
Do combin
lling computers, games consoles, machines and other electronic devices remotely.
* A manufacturer in Scotland has developed a conductive polymeric yarn which can be knitted into a clothing fabric to keep the wearer warm. The yarn heats
* A manufacturer in Scotland has developed a conductive polymeric yarn which can be knitted into a clothing fabric to keep the wearer warm. The yarn heats
tions increase the patient compliance?
What would be the developing cost?
How to tackle the risks encountered during combination product developmen
What would be the developing cost?
How to tackle the risks encountered during combination product developmen
up when a power source is applied, either from a battery or mains power.
* One company has developed textiles which can change colour under tension. The materials are "auxetic" -- which means they become fatter when stretched, unlike co
* One company has developed textiles which can change colour under tension. The materials are "auxetic" -- which means they become fatter when stretched, unlike co
t?
As combination products don't fit into the traditional categories of drugs, medical devices, or biological products, the USFDA is in the process of devel
As combination products don't fit into the traditional categories of drugs, medical devices, or biological products, the USFDA is in the process of devel
ventional flexible materials.
* Smart fabrics are also being designed to protect against terrorist bomb attacks by absorbing energy.
The most common application of smart fabrics made in the UK has been in wearable electronic control sy
* Smart fabrics are also being designed to protect against terrorist bomb attacks by absorbing energy.
The most common application of smart fabrics made in the UK has been in wearable electronic control sy
ping new procedures for reviewing their safety, efficacy and quality.
Professional from academic institutions, pharmaceutical industries, health care indust
Professional from academic institutions, pharmaceutical industries, health care indust
tems. Success stems largely from strong growth in the market for iPods and other portable electronic devices.
Intelligent fabrics are also being used in high performance sportswear. d3o lab's shock absorbing fabrics have been launched v
Intelligent fabrics are also being used in high performance sportswear. d3o lab's shock absorbing fabrics have been launched v
y and representatives from various regulatory agencies are working out to design the regulatory requirements for manufacture and sale of combination products
a alliances with a number of sportswear manufacturers for use in a range of applications -- including protective skiwear with integrated protective fabric at key contact areas (knees and elbows), motorcycle gloves, football gloves and sh
.
As there is an increasing trend of the combination products companies manufacturing such products should be able to tackle the problems involved in the de
As there is an increasing trend of the combination products companies manufacturing such products should be able to tackle the problems involved in the de
n pads, and protective headgear.
One challenge being faced by some of the more successful players is the rate at which they are able to raise additional capital in order to expand their production capacity and meet rapidly rising demand
One challenge being faced by some of the more successful players is the rate at which they are able to raise additional capital in order to expand their production capacity and meet rapidly rising demand
elopment. They need to be wiser in analyzing the market trends and the regulatory requirements.
Companies that provide selfless information through particip
Companies that provide selfless information through particip
However, demand for smart textiles has grown so rapidly that a number of manufacturers have secured additional funding from private investors in 2006 and 2007 to expand their production capacities and further develop their technologies
tion in industry events and feedback to regulatory authorities would be able to face the challenges and will be successful in developing combination products
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