Footfalls & Heartbeats
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Footfalls & Heartbeats develops patented smart textile sensing technology in which the fabric itself acts as the sensor, containing no electronic components, and offers design, prototyping, and data analysis services. It works with businesses to integrate its knitted sensors into products ranging from socks, mattresses, seats, and clothing to industrial applications such as wind turbine blades and trains.
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Simon McMasterinFounderSimon McMaster has 23 years of experience in research and development of textile-based sensor technologies. He founded Footfalls & Heartbeats, which develops smart textile sensing technology that integrates knitted sensors into products ranging from consumer goods like apparel to industrial applications.
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- What does Footfalls & Heartbeats do?
- Footfalls & Heartbeats develops patented smart textile sensing technology in which the fabric itself acts as the sensor, containing no electronic components, and offers design, prototyping, and data analysis services. It works with businesses to integrate its knitted sensors into products ranging from socks, mattresses, seats, and clothing to industrial applications such as wind turbine blades and trains.
- Who founded Footfalls & Heartbeats?
- Footfalls & Heartbeats was founded by Simon McMaster.
- Who are Footfalls & Heartbeats's investors?
- Footfalls & Heartbeats's investors include NZ Growth Capital Partners, Pacific Channel, Foresight Group.




