Challenges in E-Textiles
For new flexible form factors in e-textiles (including sports clothing, shoes) long run endurance testing is required for reliability development at every material level such as to simulate the movement of the human body, ensuring reliability of rigid electronic assemblies, small components, cables, wires and batteries in R&D and manufacturing. Specific issues may include early detection of permanent bends, tears and scratches for both ambient ambient as well as hostile (heat/humidity) environmental conditions.