SoftPulse(sup:®) Flex: How Datwyler Shapes the Future of Wearables through Solution Design
Fachartikel | September 18, 2025
Wearables have become a major driver of innovation in personalized healthcare. In particular, neurotechnology is opening up entirely new possibilities – from brain-computer interfaces to mental health monitoring and neurofeedback. A central element of these systems are electrodes, which form the interface between the human body and electronic components.
Part 1
That is where Datwyler, and our core competency of Solution Design come into play.
Since 2018, Datwyler has been working with SoftPulse® electrode technology, a soft and skin-conformable dry electrode that allows reliable measurement of biopotential signals such as EEG, EMG, EOG, and ECG. In contrast to rigid electrodes, SoftPulse® offers a higher level of comfort while maintaining signal quality, making it suitable for long-term use without gels or adhesives. Its unique combination of material science and design makes it ideal for integration into wearable devices.
Solution Design at Datwyler
Customer focus by identifying real market needs at an early stage
Material and manufacturing expertise for sophisticated technologies
Agile development through simulation, prototyping, and lean methods
End-to-end integration from concept to serial production
Now we’ve taken that further with SoftPulse® Flex. Its developement followed Datwyler’s Solution Design approach:
SoftPulse® Flex is more than just a new electrode – it is a platform technology that can be applied across industries, from medical diagnostics to consumer neurotech. Its unique combination of comfort, signal quality, and versatility offers improved comfort and signal quality, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.
Part 2
From Customer Need to Innovation: Development of SoftPulse(sup:TM) Flex
Feedback from customers and market research highlighted a challenge: in body areas with hair growth, existing electrodes often caused discomfort or produced less stable signals. To address this, Datwyler developed SoftPulseTM Flex, an adaptation of the SoftPulseTM technology designed to improve both comfort and performance in these use cases.
Agile Development Methods and Processes
To shorten development time and reduce risks, the team relied on digital simulations and 3D-printed prototypes. This approach allowed for rapid design iterations before investing in production tooling. When demand increased, production was scaled step by step. These measures illustrate how structured processes and targeted investment enable new technologies to move from concept to market efficiently.
To shorten development time and reduce risks, the team relied on digital simulations and 3D-printed prototypes. This approach allowed for rapid design iterations before investing in production tooling. When demand increased, production was scaled step by step. These measures illustrate how structured processes and targeted investment enable new technologies to move from concept to market efficiently.
Datwyler combines material science, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and design-driven innovation to turn complex market requirements into scalable, customer-ready solutions. The company’s strength lies in its ability to cover the entire innovation process – from understanding unmet needs in highly specialized markets, through materials science and simulation, to reliable series production at scale.
Datwyler ensures that new technologies are not only technically sound but also ready for practical use in customer applications. This end-to-end capability forms the foundation of Datwyler’s role as a reliable partner in creating tailored, market-ready solutions.