Understanding Skin and Designing Wearable Devices
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Skin is an ever-changing organ. Its complexity makes it a challenge when designing wearable devices. When you design adhesives and devices that are made to stick to skin, there’s a lot to consider.
Start your design with skin in mind. Learn more by reading “Meeting the challenges of skin.”
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