Xerox Printable Electronics

clipped from hackaday.com Xerox ink will print circuits Xerox has announced a breakthrough in printable circuits. They’ve developed a conductive ink called “silver bullet” that can be printed on many different types of substrate to create circuits. The key part of the new ink is its lower melting point. Plastic film substrate melts at 150 degrees Celsius but the ink is liquid when ten degrees cooler to avoid damaging the film. This begs the question: how do you then solder components to the circuit? clipped from www.xerox.com Xerox Scientists Develop "Silver Bullet" Needed to Replace Silicon Circuits with Low-Cost, Durable Plastic Integrated circuits are made up of three components - a semiconductor, a conductor and a dielectric element - and currently are manufactured in costly silicon chip fabricating factories. By creating a breakthrough silver ink to print the conductor, Xerox has developed all three of the materials necessary for printing plastic circuits.

Sources:

1. Xerox ink will print circuits - Hack a Day
2. Xerox Scientists Develop "Silver Bullet" Needed to Replace Silicon Circuits with Low-Cost, Durable Plastic

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3. Xerox make flexible electronic circuits a reality with new silver ink – Computer Chips & Hardware Technology | Geek.com
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5. Xerox develops silver ink for wearable or throwaway electronics | VentureBeat
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8. Xerox Scientists Develop Silver Bullet Needed to Replace Silicon Circuits with Low-Cost, Durable Plastic | Reuters
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Trispecs Stereo Bluetooth Sunglasses

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Sunglasses Combines Music Player, Bluetooth Headset

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Las Vegas, NV January 7, 2009 -- Tri-Specs® Inc., the company that combines high-tech and high-fashion in user-friendly consumer electronics, is now offering Bluetooth-enabled eyewear that combines the best acoustic technology for noise cancellation and voice quality in mobile communications with acoustically enhanced, premium stereo sound for a great MP3 music experience using buttons on the arms of the glasses.

TriSpecs™ are highly styled glasses with a simple user experience and STEP Labs' unsurpassed noise elimination acoustic technology. They combine dual microphones, dual speakers, and Bluetooth connectivity in a mobile accessory which produces the best voice quality and intelligibility on the market.

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CES 2009: Trispecs Designer Stereo Bluetooth Sunglasses

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Feature Run down:

* Power turns on by extending the in-ear speakers
* Voice prompts and voice dialing for easy, hands-free use
* Instant, dynamic volume to compensate for noise changes in the environment
* Retractable standard earbud speakers or upgrade with in-ear barrel speakers
* One-touch activation of phone calls
* MP3 and call control buttons on the arms of the glasses
* Available in black, white, and metallic with optional designs and style elements

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TriSpecs Bluetooth Shades Cut the Dork Factor

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Yeah, we thought the original sunglasses/earphones concept was a little dorky, too. But new TriSpecs shades look like something you might want to wear.

Related:
Sunglasses Combines Music Player, Bluetooth Headset | Gadget Lab from Wired.com
TriSpecs' Bluetooth sunglasses let you ignore the outside world in style - Engadget
Tri-Specs Inc. Unveils High-Tech, High-Performance, High-Fidelity Sunglasses at CES
CES 2009: Trispecs Designer Stereo Bluetooth Sunglasses | Chip Chick
TriSpecs Bluetooth Shades Cut the Dork Factor - News and Analysis by PC Magazine
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