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The Power Suit: Not Just for Work

June 9, 2017

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Did you know the integration of nanomaterials, manufacturing and garment fabrics is on the cusp of creating a whole new wearable “power suit” that can help monitor patients or generate energy — among countless other possibilities?

Four Manufacturing USA Institutes in collaboration with NIST MEP Centers are playing a vital role in this industry and its affiliated supply chain by drawing on commercial and technical developments that can be rapidly applied in this new field.

As the development of nanomaterials continues at an accelerated pace, more applications are identified that involve the integration of high technology devices with centuries old products.

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