Unleashing Energy and Innovation: ReTronics Summer School Recap! We are back to you, full of positive energy after our amazing ReTronics Summer School in Cracow! The days from August 26th to 29th were packed with knowledge, enthusiasm, and vibrant exchanges. A massive thank you to all participants for making this event truly special, and a heartfelt appreciation to the speakers for generously sharing their wisdom and experiences. Our Summer School was not just about theory; it was an enriching journey of sharing practical skills, fostering an entrepreneurial mindset, and exploring tech transfer aspects. We're excited to see how the connections built during this Summer School will flourish in the coming years. We can't wait to cross paths with everyone again soon!
We're thrilled to share that after the latest General Assembly of the STELEC project, we're buzzing with fresh energy and innovative ideas! From July 2nd to 4th, we had an incredible opportunity, thanks to our wonderful partners at the University of Southampton, to exchange insights and discuss the progress of our project. Day 1 of the General Assembly was dedicated to Work Package discussions, diving deep into our project's advancements. Days 2 and 3 were all about exploring! We had fascinating lab tours where we saw our technology in action at the projected test beds and labs. We also engaged in technical workshops for Work Package 5, sparking new ideas and collaborations. A huge thank you to our partners at the University of Southampton for hosting such a productive and inspiring meeting.
The STELEC project consortium has made waves at the prestigious Design, Automation and Test in Europe (DATE-2025) conference in Lyon (31.03 - 02.04 2025), captivating an audience of over 600 participants with its groundbreaking advancements. STELEC's presentation showcased its unique full-stack approach to textile electronic system design. This comprehensive methodology covers: 1. Materials and Process Technology: Innovatively integrating the latest advancements in textile materials with cutting-edge process technology. 2. Device Modeling and Circuit Implementation: Pioneering new ways to model devices and implement circuits for enhanced performance. 3. Application Development: Crafting forward-thinking applications that push the boundaries of what textile electronics can achieve. A key highlight of STELEC's approach is its orientation towards open EDA (Electronic Design Automation) frameworks. This aspect piqued significant interest among the DATE community, as it represents a concerted effort to break down traditional silos between disciplines, fostering co-optimization for superior performance, efficiency, and reliability. Additionally, the project aligns with the European Innovation Council?s (EIC) responsible electronics portfolio, underscoring its dedication to sustainability in electronic systems. STELEC is setting new standards for responsible innovation in the electronics sector.
Last week, we had the incredible opportunity to attend the ACM Augmented Humans Conference (AHs 2025) in Abu Dhabi at the Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), where we showcased our latest research on bioimpedance sensing for facial gesture recognition! Our demonstration, Facial Gesture Recognition using Bioimpedance Sensing, explored how subtle facial muscle movements can be detected and translated into interactions unlocking new possibilities for hands-free control in assistive technology, gaming, and beyond. We had an amazing time presenting our work, engaging in insightful discussions, and connecting with fellow researchers pushing the boundaries of augmented human capabilities. A huge thank you to the organizers, attendees, and everyone who stopped by our demo! Stay tuned or more updates as we continue to innovate in the wearable domain with STELEC technologies! contact: Mengxi Liu (mengxi.liu@dfki.de)
We are so excited to announce that the STELEC project was part of this first in-person meeting of the "Responsible Electronics" portfolio in Eindhoven (17-18th of February), comprising 9 different projects. It was a great opportunity to meet with another peer projects and exchange experiences. We look forward to collaborating with each and every one of them as the projects evolve. The portfolio projects develop novel materials, recycling protocols and improve efficiency existing or new electronic devices. Thanks to all the team members of the STELEC project who joined European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) meeting in Eindhoven!
Meeting at the University of Southampton (June July) 2025
We are so glad to announce that in 7-8 of November 2024 first in-person kick-off meeting of the STELEC took place in Berlin.
We are so delighted to announce, that one of our STELEC team colleagues, Dr. Jérôme Thevenot, presented the project poster on the EIC-EuroTech workshop on Sustainable Electronics which took place on 15th of October 2024 in Brussels. It was a great opportunity to exchange ideas and thoughts and meet so many great people.