Experience Matters

Over the past decade, I’ve tackled complex challenges in wearable adhesion, helping devices stay comfortably and securely on skin.

I bring hands-on expertise to every project.

Work

Principal design consultant

STICKY Designs

2024-2026

Providing specialized insights and solutions so aspects of wearability do not limit the success of devices.

Provide engineering and design services backed by decades of experience developing products in the medical field; specializing in flexible conductive traces, conformal adhesive/film assemblies, and precision injection molded components.

Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer

iRhythm Technologies

2012 - 2024

Invented and developed cutting edge wearable ECG device operating as the market leading LTCM (Long Term Cardiac Monitor) in wear time compliance, comfort, and signal quality.

Collaborative partnerships with material vendors (i.e. 3M) and suppliers (i.e. Hi-Tech Products) to pioneer state of the art stick to skin solutions.

Close-up of a wearable device seamlessly sticking to skin, highlighting texture and comfort.
Close-up of a wearable device seamlessly sticking to skin, highlighting texture and comfort.

Adhesion Fix

Solved persistent peeling on flexible heart monitors.

Close-up of a flexible heart monitor securely attached to a patient's chest.
Close-up of a flexible heart monitor securely attached to a patient's chest.
Sweatproof Design

Developed a sweat-resistant adhesive for fitness trackers, ensuring devices stay put during intense workouts and long runs without irritation.

Athlete wearing a sweatproof fitness tracker on forearm during a marathon.
Athlete wearing a sweatproof fitness tracker on forearm during a marathon.
Skin Comfort

Engineered hypoallergenic adhesives that maintain strong bonding while preventing skin irritation for sensitive users wearing medical wearables.

Gallery

Close-up of a flexible wearable device seamlessly adhering to the skin on a forearm.
Close-up of a flexible wearable device seamlessly adhering to the skin on a forearm.
A series of skin-friendly adhesive patches laid out on a clean surface, showcasing different textures.
A series of skin-friendly adhesive patches laid out on a clean surface, showcasing different textures.
A consultant demonstrating the application of a wearable device on a model’s shoulder with precision.
A consultant demonstrating the application of a wearable device on a model’s shoulder with precision.
Macro shot of a wearable device edge lifting slightly, highlighting common adhesion challenges.
Macro shot of a wearable device edge lifting slightly, highlighting common adhesion challenges.
Various wearable prototypes stuck on different skin types, illustrating versatility in design.
Various wearable prototypes stuck on different skin types, illustrating versatility in design.
Hands adjusting a skin-sticking wearable device during a real-world activity, showing durability.
Hands adjusting a skin-sticking wearable device during a real-world activity, showing durability.

Real solutions for wearables that truly stick.

Get in Touch

Have questions about wearable adhesion? Reach out and let's solve your challenges together.

Phone

555-123-4567

Email

contact@skinsticksolutions.com

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Questions about wearable adhesion? Reach out.

Email: Jeffrey.Abercrombie@gmail.com

Phone: 559-375-3375

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