The Langmuir-Blodgett (LB) method is a well-known deposition technique for the fabrication of ordered monolayer and multilayer thin films of nanomaterials onto different substrates that plays a critical role in the development of functional devices f...
Conductive thread is an integral aspect of smart textiles in the domain of electronic textiles (e-textiles). This study unveils the development of twelve distinct variants of conductive threads using the twisting method: the fusion of copper filament...
In recent years, advancements in technology are constantly driving the miniaturization of electronic devices, not only in the renowned domain of Internet-of-Things but also in other fields such as that of flexible and textile electronics. As the latt...
In recent years, after the ongoing success in the creation of portable electronic devices, an increasing effort has been put in creating wearable devices capable of sensing multiple parameters while being imperceptible to the user. A field that has r...
The exigency of humans is boosting the necessity of Smart Textiles in this modern era. A decade ago, envisioning sophisticated outerwear with several uses were considered a challenge. This study aims to a jacket with 15 features; divided into 7 group...
Individual perspiration level indicates a person’s physical status as well as their comfort level. Therefore, continuous perspiration level measurement enables people to monitor these conditions for applications including fitness assessment, at...
Recently, there has been an increase in the number of reports on textile-based dry electrodes that can detect biopotentials without the need for electrolytic gels. However, these textile electrodes have a higher electrode skin interface impedance due...
Conductive threads have emerged as a highly promising platform for the advancement of smart textiles, enabling the integration of conductivity into fabric materials. In this study, we present a novel approach to fabricate highly flexible graphene-bas...
This study investigates the frequency-dependent electrical conductivity of electrically conductive threads (also known as e-threads), particularly focusing on their inherently lower conductivity than traditional conductors like copper. While efforts...
We present a new methodology to create colorful textile antennas that can be embroidered within logos or other aesthetic shapes. Conductive threads (e-threads) have already been used in former embroidery unicolor approaches as attributed to the corre...
An e-textile mat with capacitive textile sensors was designed and manufactured to monitor body position and prevent decubitus ulcers in the case of bedridden people. The sensors were incorporated through a process of machine embroidery with electrica...
Women sports wearer’s comfort and health are greatly impacted by the breast movements and resultant sports bra compression to prevent excessive movement. However, as sports bras are only made in universal sizes, they do not offer the right kind...
Approximately 80 percent of patients with limited mobility experience pressure ulcers (PU). Electrical stimulation (ES) is an effective therapeutic approach for PU prevention and treatment. This study reports the design of a custom-made adaptive garm...
By introducing a percentage of conductive material during the manufacture ofsewing thread, it is possible to obtain a fabric which is able to detect variations in pressurein certain areas. In previous experiments the existence of resistance variation...
Smart textile sensors have been gaining popularity as alternative methods for the continuous monitoring of human motion. Multiple methods of fabrication for these textile sensors have been proposed, but the simpler ones include stitching or embroider...
This research presents an investigation of novel textile-based strain sensors and evaluates their performance. The electrical resistance and mechanical properties of seven different textile sensors were measured. The sensors are made up of a conducti...
Touch-sensitive electrical arrays are the primary user interface for modern consumer electronics. Most contemporary touch sensors, including known iterations of textile-based touch sensors, function by detecting capacitive changes within a circuit re...
The paper investigates the shielding effectiveness of a newly developed cotton and polyester fabric into which conductive stainless-steel threads were incorporated in the warp and weft directions at frequencies 0.9 GHz, 1.8 GHz, 2.1 GHz, and 2.4 GHz....
Research on healthcare and body monitoring has increased in recent years, with respiratory data being one of the most important factors. Respiratory measurements can help prevent diseases and recognize movements. Therefore, in this study, we measured...
We report new classes of wearable sensors that monitor touch between fully-abled and disabled players in order to empower collaborative digital gaming between the two. Our approach relies on embroidered force-sensitive resistors (FSRs) embedded into...
In recent days, a digestive abnormality is common due to modern life-style and food habits followed. For every ten adults in the world, four suffer from functional gastrointestinal (GI) disorders of varying severity. Further, this is demonstrated by...
In this paper, the washability of wearable textronic (textile-electronic) devices has been studied. Two different approaches aiming at designing, producing, and testing robust washable and reliable smart textile systems are presented. The common poin...
The digital thread, as a crucial technology for industrial digitization and the realization of smart manufacturing, has garnered extensive attention and research in recent years. Furthermore, there is a growing interest in the key technologies suppor...
This study aims to estimate the impact of sewing thread patterns on changes in the resistance of conductive yarns coated with silver paste. Firstly, the structure of the conductive yarns was examined, and various variations in the length and angle of...
In order to reduce the failure accidents caused by the insufficient strength of fracturing string joints, theoretical calculation and string design methods were adopted to conduct finite element calculations on commonly used long circular threads. Th...
The application of self-tapping screws as reinforcement on glulam connections has been proven effective. However, the implication of different thread configurations on the effectiveness of reinforcement remains unknown. This paper conducted experimen...
Threaded component fatigue failure is a severe issue in cyclically loaded mechanical systems, and the service life in these systems is controlled primarily by stress concentration at the thread root, especially in loading regimes dominated by bending...
In order to enhance the quality of thread processing by tap, a systematic analysis of its forming mechanism and factors affecting forming quality is conducted. Effects of the number of edges, the amount of shovel back, the extrusion cone, the calibra...
The microstructural characteristics and fracture behavior of a magnetic pole screw were investigated here. The screw threads were produced by cold thread rolling. Microstructural analysis (OM, SEM, EBSD), mechanical testing (tensile, hardness, fasten...
Fatigue cracks are typical damage of threaded steel rods under dynamic loads. This paper presents a study on ultrasonic guided waves-based, fatigue-crack detection of threaded rods. A threaded rod with given sizes is theoretically simplified as a cyl...
The mechanical properties of screw-thread steel bars used for prestressing concrete and their threaded ribs’ bearing mechanism have not been quantitatively studied, in contrast to the extensive qualitative research on ordinary steel mechanical...
This paper presents a power-generating sensor array in a flexible and stretchable form. The proposed device is composed of resistive strain sensors, capacitive tactile sensors, and a triboelectric energy harvester in a single platform. The device is...
Individual Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) have a great mechanical strength that needs to be transferred into macroscopic fiber assemblies. One approach to improve the mechanical strength of the CNT assemblies is by creating covalent bonding among their indi...
Background: Clinical guidelines are lacking for the use of orthodontic mini-implants (OMIs) in terms of scientific evidence referring to the choice of proper mini-design. Thus, the present study aimed to investigate to what extent orthodontic mini-im...
This paper provides a detailed review of a digital thread for composite aerospace components. The current state of the digital thread continues to progress and at an ever-accelerating rate due to advancements in supporting technologies such as AI, da...
Objectives: Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a common condition affecting women, often requiring surgical intervention. Laparoscopic pectopexy has gained popularity, but there is ongoing debate about the efficacy and safety of mesh versus thread as fix...
To improve the fatigue life of high-strength bolts, this study builds upon conventional thread rolling by introducing a localized rolling reinforcement process specifically at the thread root. Experimental specimens were prepared from 42CrMo high-str...
The aim of this research was to define the compression strength of polylactic acid bolts produced using the fused deposition modelling method. In accomplishing this, static and cyclic compression tests for different metric thread sizes were carried o...
Threads is a new social network that was launched by Meta in July 2023 and conceived as a direct alternative to X. It is a unique case study in the social network landscape, as it is content-based like X, but has an Instagram-based growth model, whic...
The Greiner–Hormann algorithm is a commonly used polygon overlay analysis algorithm. It uses a double-linked list structure to store vertex data, and its intersection calculation step has a significant effect on the overall operating efficiency...
Many electronic textile (e-textile) applications require a stretchable basis, best achieved through knitted textiles. Ideally, conductive structures can be directly integrated during the knitting process. This study evaluates the influence of several...
This study aims to analyze the stainless steel micro round tube external threading process for the influence of different outer threading pitches (0.25 mm, 0.4 mm) and outer diameters (Ø1.9, Ø1.94, Ø2). This study also analyzes the effects of differe...
Background: The morphology of implant threads plays a crucial role in achieving primary stability, which is essential for successful osseointegration and immediate loading of dental implants. This study aimed to evaluate how different implant thread...
Copper wire is a major conduction material that carries a variety of signals in industry. Presently, automatic wire elongating machines to produce very thin wiresare available for manufacturing. However, the original wires for the elongating process...
High-precision tapered threads are widely used in hard-loaded mechanical joints, especially in the aggressive environment of the drilling of oil and gas wells. Therefore, they must be made of workable materials often difficult to machine. This requir...
Threaded pipe connections are commonly used in the oil and gas industry in particular to connect casting strings, drill pipe strings, production and transportation risers, and pipelines. As the most critical components in the entire chain, maintainin...
An electrochemical sensor for the detection of glucose and acetylthiocholine (ATC) using thread- and capillary tube-based electrodes is described. Three nylon thread-based electrodes were fabricated by painting pieces of trifurcated nylon thread with...
Axial cracking in threaded joints of rotary steerable tools is a critical but under-investigated failure mode that can severely disrupt shale gas drilling operations. Understanding its root cause is essential for prevention. This study aims to determ...
A numerical simulation on the heat transport augmentation and flow drag behavior of spirally corrugated pipes was performed. The simulation was conducted on the basis of the experimental results documented in the published literature. The influence o...
Wearable sensors have become part of our daily life for health monitoring. The detection of moisture content is critical for many applications. In the present research, textile-based embroidered sensors were developed that can be integrated with a ba...
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