2 Sep 2019

3D interconnection technology for future wearable bioelectronics
The wearable biotech industry has recently revealed its insatiable hunger for futuristic items. Pain relief goggles that monitor brain waves, vital sign monitoring stickers, and even mind reading glasses.
2 Sep 2019

Robotic thread is designed to slip through the brain's blood vessels
Engineers have developed a magnetically steerable, thread-like robot that can actively glide through narrow, winding pathways, such as the labrynthine vasculature of the brain.
2 Sep 2019

New findings on human speech recognition
In many households, it is impossible to imagine life without language assistants - they switch devices on or off, report on news from all over the world or know what the weather will be like tomorrow. The speech recognition of these systems is mostly based on machine learning, a branch of artificial intelligence.
2 Sep 2019

California approves program to electrify 3,000 trucks and buses
To support regional and statewide goals to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from tailpipes, San Diego Gas & Electric will launch a major effort to help electrify large vehicles and industrial equipment, revving up zero-emission transportation beyond passenger vehicles.
Background
1 Sep 2019

Elaphe (2019)
A full profile of Elaphe Technologies, conducted by IDTechEx's Dr Peter Harrop.
Background
30 Aug 2019

Rennovia
Rennovia was a biotechnology company developing biobased adipic acid and hexamethylenediamine for PA6,6 production. Rennovia ceased trading in 2018.
Background
30 Aug 2019

Anellotech
Anellotech is a biotechnology company developing biobased aromatic chemical intermediates and fuels.
30 Aug 2019

Polestar electric performance brand opens first production facility
Polestar, the electric performance brand, has opened its first production facility, a key milestone for the rapidly growing car company. Polestar also announces its World Manufacturing Identifier, which officiates the brand as a standalone car company.
30 Aug 2019

Hawaii to accelerate islands' renewable energy transition
The Hawaiian Electric Companies are beginning Hawai'i's largest procurement effort for renewable energy resources to end the use of coal and reduce reliance on imported oil for power generation, moving the state closer to its goal of using 100 percent renewable energy by 2045.
30 Aug 2019

New IDTechEx report finds wearables accelerate healing chronic wounds
Though the human body has a tremendous capability to heal itself, wound healing can stall and create chronic non-healing wounds due to a variety of reasons such as ischemia, bacterial contamination, and chronic inflammation. IDTechEx Research have published a comprehensive report, "Advanced Wound Care Technologies 2020-2030", explaining why the incidence of chronic wounds is set to rise drastically in the next 10 years, and how electronic devices and other emerging technologies can address this upcoming challenge.
30 Aug 2019

Using artificial intelligence to track birds' dark-of-night migrations
On many evenings during spring and fall migration, tens of millions of birds take flight at sunset and pass over our heads, unseen in the night sky. Though these flights have been recorded for decades by the National Weather Services' network of constantly scanning weather radars, until recently these data have been mostly out of reach for bird researchers.
30 Aug 2019

New study reveals carbon nanotubes measurement possible for the first
Scientists have reported a new approach to measuring the conductivity between identical carbon nanotubes which could be used to help improve the efficiency of electrical power cables in the future.
29 Aug 2019

An Introduction to Cultured Meat
The concept of using cell culture to grow meat products has drawn much hype in recent years, with cultured meat companies claiming they could produce food products identical to traditional meat at a fraction of the cost and environmental impact. This article introduces cultured meat, describing the underlying science, technology and the main challenges associated with cultured meat.
External press release
29 Aug 2019

Applied Graphene Materials, Wilton Centre is supporting growth
AGM was established in 2010 by Professor Karl Coleman as a spin-out from the chemistry department of Durham University. As you would probably expect from its name, it manufactures graphene and supports its application in innovative new materials in many industries.
29 Aug 2019

DEWA to use solar to power new pumped-storage project
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority has awarded the construction contract for the AED 1.437 billion pumped-storage hydroelectric power station at Hatta. This is part of the Comprehensive Development Plan for Hatta.
29 Aug 2019

Skin patch could painlessly deliver vaccines, cancer meds, in a minute
Researchers have developed a fast-acting skin patch that efficiently delivers medication to attack melanoma cells. The device, tested in mice and human skin samples, is an advance toward developing a vaccine to treat melanoma and has widespread applications for other vaccines.
External press release
29 Aug 2019

Mitsubishi Corporation to invest in BBOXX Limited
Since its establishment in 2010, BBOXX has provided clean and affordable energy and other essential modern utilities. It delivers innovative solar home systems consisting of solar panels, battery storage, and a variety of home appliances on a pay-as-you-go( basis.
External press release
29 Aug 2019

Graphene: Infinite Possibilities and Beyond
Graphene was hailed as a breakthrough when it was discovered at the University of Manchester in 2004 due to its incredible properties as single atomic layer material - it's strong (tougher than diamonds!), lightweight and corrosion resistant, and has thermal and electrical properties too.
29 Aug 2019

Embraer advances development of aircraft with electric propulsion
Embraer unveiled, on the eve of its 50th anniversary, images of the demonstrator aircraft with 100% electric propulsion technology, which is currently under development.
29 Aug 2019

American Airlines expands biometric boarding
American Airlines began using biometric boarding for customers departing from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport this week with the launch of the biometric boarding program at its largest hub.