World-leading invention is set to revolutionise the impecfect interface between Man and his machines. A chance discovery five years ago by former RAF missile expert David Lussey in his home workshop has led to the invention of a world-beating composite material likely to revolutionise the switch and control interface between man and his electronic devices. full article

SoftSwitch Textiles: The way to the Wearable computer?

Imagine a tablecloth that could play music, a jacket that 'talks' with your Palm Pilot, a TV remote control sewn into the arm of a sofa or light switches embedded in curtains and carpets, says Hugh Ross, General Manager of Leeds-based R&D company Wronz Eurolab Ltd, the UK subsidiary of New Zealand's not-for-profit wool research organisation. full article