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#003: Conductive Inks: Laying the Ground Work for Smart Clothing with Mike Burrows, Global Venture Leader at DuPont - Wearable Tech 2.0 is here!

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In this week's episode of The IoClothes Podcast, we welcome Mike Burrows, Global Venture Leader at DuPont to The IoClothes Podcast. DuPont is well-known for being a world leader in material and chemical products. They're famous for developing products like neoprene, nylon, Teflon, Mylar, Kapton, Kevlar, Nomex, Tyvek, Lycra and much more. Today, we talk about a new technology for them, Intexar. Intexar, is a revolutionary electronic ink and film that seamlessly transforms fabric into smart clothing for multiple applications.

Show Notes:

  • Around 2012, DuPont started investing time and resources into figuring out ways to replace wires with stretchable electronics. Making it more practical and possible to have a robust, effective and washable garment with embedded electronics.
  • Given the scale and resource of DuPont, it has the infrastructure to support global scale if the market needs so required.
  • DuPont's is utilizing a well-known process in both the textiles and electronics world for inks application: screen-printing. It offers high-throughput and established processes, thus reducing risk for potential customers.
  • The stretchable electronics team is open to working with innovator that have just an idea or not idea to a sophisticated product experience as long as it aligns with their strategic vision.
  • Those that have the expertise hold a very critical role in the finishing process of the product. They provide a critical step in realize the full potential of materials and a final product.
  • Don't view adding intelligence to your product like a "bold on". View it as an integral part of the value offering and be open bringing in unorthodox partners, and be prepare to make an investment.
  • Crystal ball question: In 3-5 years, compelling use-cases will be presented. The opportunity to be understand ourselves and our bodies with smart clothing will offer unprecedented insight into ways to live healthier lives.

    • For more information on DuPont's Intexar, head over to their website at electronicmaterials.dupont.com/intexar.

    Support for this episode is brought to you by SKIIN. The world's most advanced textile computing platform. For more information, check out https://www.skiin.com, and reserve your set today!

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