this is about a material emitting light when compressed. It could be used as a skin covering a structure (aircraft wing per example). On top of this skin, a matrix of light guides reports where and how much stress there is on each point.
Written by Lisa J Fulghum
Physiologic Mechanisms in Cardiac Myocytes and Skeletal Muscle Cells
The revolutionary Cell Tester SI-CTS200 is a new research tool for cellular investiga
The revolutionary Cell Tester SI-CTS200 is a new research tool for cellular investigation that can (without any changes) be used for one single living cell, for a small multi-cellular preparation and for single or larger skinned muscle strip preparations. Translational experiments from the single living cells to the intact multi-cellular level can be accomplished.
The Cell Tester offers:
Integral microtweezer apparatus that facilitates cellular attachment
Two integrated piezo manipulators are included
Bio-compatible adhesive (MyoTak™) included
Unique rotational stage that allows for easy cellular alignment, improved experimental throughput (shown in the image above)
Ultra-quiet force transducer included
Linear displacement motor stretches or compresses cells with 25nm precision
Fits ANY inverted microscope
Use native cuvette or ANY 35mm glass bottom dish