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Foster-Miller encompasses a wide range of technical capabilities and expertise, including structural materials design, textile processing, electronics packaging, and sensors. Thus, we are ideally suited to carry out multidisciplinary research and development programs related to materials that can perform multiple functions at the same time.
In an Army program, for example, we investigated fully integrating antennas into soldier uniforms so they can transmit information while maintaining full antenna performance, ergonomic functionality and weight of an existing uniform. The program first determined suitable body placement for antennas, then evaluated antenna design, developed the embedded antenna prototype, and measured performance. Antenna performance measurement was possible mainly due to Foster-Miller's experience in electro-textile fabrication. The program established feasibility of the concept while determining some specific design trade-offs and optimizations necessary for field implementation.
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