Abstract: A method of bonding a silicone-based element to a textile based element is provided. The method comprises steps that enable a user to bond a silicone-based element to a textile based element using a fibrous material to strengthen the bond. An assembly constructed according to the method is also provided. This assembly is particularly suited to being disposed against skin due to the high biocompatibility of silicone, particularly PDMS.

Abstract: A method of bonding a silicone-based element to a textile based element is provided. The method comprises steps that enable a user to bond a silicone-based element to a textile based element using a fibrous material to strengthen the bond. An assembly constructed according to the method is also provided. This assembly is particularly suited to being disposed against skin due to the high biocompatibility of silicone, particularly PDMS.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for the production of a 3D printed object (100), wherein the method comprises (i) a 3D printing stage, the 3D printing stage comprising 3D printing a 3D printable material (110) to provide the 3D printed object (100), wherein the 3D printing stage further comprises forming during 3D printing a channel (200) in the 3D printed object (100) under construction, wherein the method further comprises (ii) a filling stage comprising filling the channel (200) with a flowable material (140), wherein the flowable material (140) comprises a functional material (140a), wherein the functional material (140a) has one or more of electrically conductive properties, thermally conductive properties, light transmissive properties, and magnetic properties, and immobilizing said functional material (140a).

Abstract: A device comprising a first and a second electrically conductive textile portion is provided, wherein the first and second textile portions are electrically isolated from each other. The device also comprises an electrical element having a first contact pad which is electrically connected to the first textile portion and a second contact pad which is electrically connected to the second textile portion, wherein the first and second textile portions are adapted to supply the electrical element with electrical power. An improved textile device is thereby provided, which is capable of supplying an electrical element with electrical power.

Abstract: A device comprising a first and a second electrically conductive textile portion is provided, wherein the first and second textile portions are electrically isolated from each other. The device also comprises an electrical element having a first contact pad which is electrically connected to the first textile portion and a second contact pad which is electrically connected to the second textile portion, wherein the first and second textile portions are adapted to supply the electrical element with electrical power. An improved textile device is thereby provided, which is capable of supplying an electrical element with electrical power.

Abstract: A method of bonding a silicone-based element to a textile based element is provided. The method comprises steps that enable a user to bond a silicone-based element to a textile based element using a fibrous material to strengthen the bond. An assembly constructed according to the method is also provided. This assembly is particularly suited to being disposed against skin due to the high biocompatibility of silicone, particularly PDMS.