Wearables Market Trending Upward

Smartwatches and ear-worn devices are leading the way, with other technologies like BeBop’s Data Gloves making waves.

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By: Anthony Locicero

Copy editor, New York Post

The worldwide market for wearable devices is forecasted to grow 15.3% over the previous year to 198.5 million units by the end of 2019, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker. “This market is evolving as materials are being developed that enable the functionality of almost any imaginable substrate, including textiles and nonwovens,” said Beth Vasy, VP, operations, Liquid X Printed Metals. The market is on track to reach global ship...

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