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The Science Behind Breathing 💡 Did you know that something as simple as structured breathing can improve your performance? Scientific research has demonstrated that systematic breathing exercises affect our body's functioning and psychological state. Remarkably, even brief five-minute breathing exercises showed to produce significant improvements in psychological and physiological performance. The science is compelling: When we engage in controlled breathing patterns, particularly at six breaths per minute, we activate the parasympathetic nervous system, reduce stress hormones (cortisol), and improve heart rate variability. These physiological changes enhance attention, memory, and decision-making performance. Neuroimaging studies reveal that regular breathing practices increase gray matter density in brain regions crucial for attention and emotional regulation. At Touchwaves, we are passionate about bridging science and innovative technology through design, using evidence-based breathing techniques to revolutionize wearables for human performance. 👉 Stay tuned to learn more! Image: AI generated. References: Yilmaz Balban, M. et al. (2023). Brief structured respiration practices enhance mood and reduce physiological arousal; García-González, J., et al. (2021). Effects of Diaphragmatic Breathing on Health: A Systematic Review. Journal of Clinical Medicine; Brown, R. P., & Gerbarg, P. L. (2005). Sudarshan Kriya yogic breathing in the treatment of stress, anxiety, and depression. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine; Steffen, P. R., et al. (2017). The Impact of Resonance Frequency Breathing on Measures of Heart Rate Variability. Frontiers in Public Health; Hölzel, B. K., et al. (2011). Mindfulness practice leads to increases in regional brain gray matter density. Psychiatry Research: Neuroimaging. #HumanPerformance #Wearables #Haptics #BreathingScience #Innovation 

Key learnings: Inspired by our experience at SAFE Europe 2025! 🚀 What truly stood out is the dedicated community of survival and flight equipment professionals - the commitment to collaboration and open dialogue is inspiring. They are actively pushing boundaries, embracing innovation as the way forward while combining professional excellence with an engaging atmosphere. We're proud to be part of this community. Touchwaves is implementing innovative haptic technology solutions to enhance pilot safety and performance. We're deeply grateful to our partners and the SAFE team for organizing such an engaging, interactive event. Ready to revolutionize human performance in aviation? Join us in shaping the future with our next-gen wearables for enhanced mental and physical performance! 💪✈️ Images: AI generated. Aeolus Centrum voor Mens en Luchtvaart TNO Ted Meeuwsen Paul Vierveijzer Erik Frijters Fred Vuijk David Bywater, CSC, CPEng Matt Fields, IEng MIET GCGI Brendan Smith CEng MImechE David Stelling Junhan Bae Juliette Aubrée Sarah Day #SAFEEurope #AviationSafety #Innovation #Collaboration #Wearables #Haptics

🔬 The Future of Human Performance Monitoring: Printed Electronics in Smart Clothing Printed electronics are revolutionizing how we monitor body functions, offering groundbreaking advantages for understanding and managing our performance. Here's why they're game-changing: ✨ Ultra-lightweight and conformable designs that move naturally with the body, eliminating bulky wiring and ensuring precise sensor placement ⚡ Advanced manufacturing through roll-to-roll printing and hybrid integration, enabling cost-effective mass production 🏥 Seamless integration into smart textiles, enabling reliable long-term monitoring while maintaining user comfort Why integrate them into clothing? In extreme conditions, continuous monitoring is crucial. Traditional wired solutions are bulky and uncomfortable, while printed electronics offer an innovative wire-free solution that's thinner, softer, and unrestricting. The future of bio-signal monitoring isn't just about collecting data - it's about making the experience so seamless that we forget we're being monitored at all. Stay tuned for more... Image and video credits: Holst Centre, TNO, TracXon, and Fashion Tech Farm #WearableTechnology #Innovation #HumanPerformance #PrintedElectronics #SmartClothing Jeroen van den Brand Ton van Mol Ashok Sridhar, PhD MBA Marina Toeters

🚀 Excited to share that Touchwaves has been invited to join the Industrial Participation (IP) Day 2025, hosted by Netherlands Industries for Defence & Security (NIDV) and the Ministry of Economic Affairs on April 10th in the Amsterdam area. This event brings together 230+ participants from across Europe and the US to foster collaboration between Dutch innovators and global OEMs in the Defense & Security sector. 💡 IP plays a crucial role in strengthening the Dutch defense industry and unlocking supply chain opportunities with international players. For us at Touchwaves, it’s a fantastic opportunity to showcase our wearable technology and explore partnerships that accelerate human performance under extreme conditions. We’re proud to be part of the conversation - and the future. Looking forward to a day of meaningful connections and innovation. 👉 Meet us there: Martin Romero and Charlotte Kjellander #defenseinnovation #industrialparticipation #NIDV #Touchwaves #deeptech #aerospace #oemcollaboration #securitytech #humanperformance #startups #TNOspinOff #haptics

Great to connect with the global air flight safety network at the SAFE Europe Symposium 2025! We're having engaging discussions with militaries and industry leaders about innovative solutions for preventing pilot hypoxia through enhanced oxygen uptake. Visit the Aeolus booth to experience Touchwaves groundbreaking haptic technology firsthand! We're honored to present our research on how touch-based technology is transforming both mental and physical performance management in aviation. Thank you to the SAFE organizers and Aeolus for this opportunity. DM us to learn more about our solutions! TNO Aeolus Erik Frijters Paul Vierveijzer Centrum voor Mens en Luchtvaart #SAFESymposium2025 #AviationSafety #Innovation #haptics #wearables

🌟 Excited to be at SuperNova Antwerp 2025! 🚀 Join us this Thursday afternoon (March 27) at the imec.istart Investor Day session for our pitch. We'll showcase Touchwaves and our innovative haptic shirt technology that trains professionals in high-stress environments to enhance their mental and physical performance through oxygen management. Looking to connect? DM Charlotte Kjellander to schedule a meeting during the event. Let's explore how we can collaborate! #SuperNova2025 #Innovation #MilitaryTech #Haptics #mentalrescilience #hapticwear imec.istart imec.istart.nl TNO Holst Centre SuperNova Bart Nelissen Ilse Vanhulle Rolph Segers

🚀 Excitement is building as we approach the finals of the Academic Startup Competition ! Throughout this journey, our valuable team captains have inspired and pushed us to new heights, while the organized sessions have opened our minds to fresh possibilities. It's been truly inspiring to connect with fellow innovators and witness the diverse array of groundbreaking ideas emerging from academic startups. Can't wait to showcase our vision at the pitching finals on April 4! Techleap Arjan Goudsblom, Ruben Habraken, Natasja Marchese, Kiet Bronkhorst, Tonko Wedda, Olivier Tardieu #ASC2025 #Innovation #AcademicStartups #Entrepreneurship 📸: Jara van den Bosch More info 👉 https://lnkd.in/eNm5NZT7

"MYSA is for girls like me" - these genuine words from a 16-year-old with anxiety reflect the core purpose of our work. Our dedicated pilot study at Levvel youth mental health institution showed clear potential for MYSA as a therapeutic wearable: - Supporting youth with anxiety, tension, and emotional regulation - Offering a practical alternative for those who find traditional treatment challenging - Helping youth reconnect with their bodies in a safe, controlled way What truly touched us was the unexpected positive response from youth with attachment issues, and how the wearable helped participants feel more in control of their emotional regulation journey. Our committed therapists observed how MYSA created a bridge between traditional therapy and self-regulation, making emotional awareness more accessible. We want to express our sincere gratitude to the dedicated therapists at Levvel - Arianne Schaaf, Els Jansen and Willem Karsten, and especially to Evelyn Visschedijk, for their dedicated support and valuable insights throughout this journey. 🔗 Interested in being part of this development in mental health support? Join our community ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e6mJCGgR or DM us to explore pilot opportunities. #MentalHealth #TherapeuticTechnology #Innovation #EmotionalWellbeing #YouthMentalHealth Kaya Stok Anne-Claire Hiemstra, Phd Caroline Huisman- Ruijg

It started! Our journey in the Academic Startup Competition has officially begun! Last week's dynamic kick-off event at Wageningen University was buzzing with energy as 40 innovative science-based startups gathered to explore impact potential. Our Touchwaves team is fired up and ready to demonstrate how our groundbreaking technology and driven leadership will revolutionize the industry. On February 10th, we'll tackle the key question at the upcoming pitch competition: "How big can this be?" 💫 Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/e7zW7-EV Tonko Wedda Arjan Goudsblom Olivier Tardieu #AcademicStartupCompetition #Innovation #Startup #Technology #Healthcare #feelMYSA #WearableTech

📋 Mental health support - MYSA study results We completed a pilot study with Garage2020, a Dutch institute innovating youth-focused solutions. Garage2020 tested our MYSA breathing support tool with healthcare professionals in youth mental health care with the focus for the trials: building resilience through practical breathing techniques. Ten youth therapists and mental health professionals participated in the workshop, implementing MYSA for daily stress management and mindfulness. The results were clear - 70% of participants reported improved body awareness and breathing focus showing that MYSA is a helpful tool to ‘pause and reset’ during busy days." Thank you to Hannah Boeijkens and the team at Garage2020 for leading this study. And appreciation to Evelyn Visschedijk for her consistent support throughout the project. 📋 Looking for a tool to enhance wellbeing? We're helping mental health professionals manage their and their patients daily stress more effectively. Learn more: - Join our MYSA community ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e6mJCGgR - DM me explore study opportunities with MYSA #MentalHealth #Innovation #Wellbeing #Healthcaree #TherapeuticTechnology #YouthMentalHealth #feelMYSA #Innovations Evelyn van der Burg Lindsey Vermeer Bo Wong Kaya Stok Anne-Claire Hiemstra, Phd Caroline Huisman- Ruijg