20 Jul 2018

Mobile health devices diagnose hidden heart condition
Wearable mobile health devices improved the rate of diagnosis of a dangerous and often hidden heart condition called atrial fibrillation, according to a first of its kind, home-based clinical study conducted in part by researchers at the Scripps Translational Science Institute.
20 Jul 2018

Ecology and AI
It's poised to transform fields from earthquake prediction to cancer detection to self-driving cars, and now scientists are unleashing the power of deep learning on a new field - ecology.
20 Jul 2018

Quantum dot white LEDs achieve record efficiency
Researchers have demonstrated nanomaterial-based white-light-emitting diodes that exhibit a record luminous efficiency of 105 lumens per watt. With further development, the new LEDs could reach efficiencies over 200 lumens per watt, making them a promising energy-efficient lighting source for homes, offices and televisions.
Full profile interview
19 Jul 2018

Oxymem
Oxymem is an Irish start-up that develops, manufacturers and sells containerized membrane aerated biofilm reactor (MABR) based wastewater treatment systems. In June 2018, IDTechEx interviewed Oxymem's Commercial Director John McConomy.
19 Jul 2018

Golden opportunity to switch to low cost energy
Britain has a "golden opportunity" to switch to greener ways of providing energy to homes and businesses without increasing bills - but only if Ministers act now to make the most of it.
19 Jul 2018

A fresh way to research your market opportunities
Research your market by exhibiting at the IDTechEx Show!
Conducting market research on why companies want your product is usually a necessary step for successful commercialization. It is even more important when new technologies are developed that achieve things that were not possible before: Often the applications for the technology turn out to be very different from those intended by the creator.
19 Jul 2018

Robots to be more reliable teammates for soldiers
Researchers have developed a new technique to quickly teach robots novel traversal behaviors with minimal human oversight. The technique allows mobile robot platforms to navigate autonomously in environments while carrying out actions a human would expect of the robot in a given situation.
19 Jul 2018

Volta Energy Technologies announces investment in Conamix
Volta Energy Technologies is investing in Conamix, a technology startup based in Ithaca, New York. Conamix has developed a breakthrough material and process for creating low-cost, high-energy, and cobalt-free electrode materials for lithium-based batteries.
19 Jul 2018

Solar supercapacitor for wearables
A new form of solar-powered supercapacitor could help make future wearable technologies lighter and more energy-efficient, scientists say.
Full profile interview
18 Jul 2018

ScottCare Cardiovascular Solution
IDTechEx interviewed Snehraj Merchant, VP of Engineering at ScottCare. They are involved in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, diagnosis and associated data integration and services, including a skin patch product for mobile cardiac telemetry.
18 Jul 2018

Compact and flexible supercapacitor developed
A lightweight, compact and efficient supercapacitor printed on a flexible plastic sheet has been developed by researchers.
18 Jul 2018

Ultralight all-electric personal aerial vehicle
OPENER has revealed BlackFly; the world's first ultralight all-electric fixed-wing extreme short/vertical take-off and landing aircraft. BlackFly is a single-seat Personal Aerial Vehicle with simple controls requiring no special skills to master and operate safely.
18 Jul 2018

A fresh way to research your market opportunities
Research your market by exhibiting at the IDTechEx Show!
Conducting market research on why companies want your product is usually a necessary step for successful commercialization. It is even more important when new technologies are developed that achieve things that were not possible before: Often the applications for the technology turn out to be very different from those intended by the creator.
18 Jul 2018

Clothing that can charge your cell phone, carbon is the new black
Engineers are leveraging a partnership to create clothing that can charge your cell phone. Move over, Iron Man.
18 Jul 2018

Breakthrough in construction of computers for mimicking human brain
A computer built to mimic the brain's neural networks produces similar results to that of the best brain-simulation supercomputer software currently used for neural-signaling research, finds a new study.
External press release
18 Jul 2018

Tritium fast chargers as part of strategic network rollout
NKM Mobilitas Ltd in Hungary recently ordered the first 12 Veefil-RT 50kW DC fast chargers from Tritium, the leading international specialist in DC charging infrastructure solutions for the electric vehicle market.
External press release
18 Jul 2018

TRIBRID BTS Systems aim for 80% cut in base station carbon footprint
The TRIBRID Project in Indonesia, run by KDDI and NEDO (New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization) of Japan, was accepted and registered on July 10 as an Official Project at the 8th Japan-Indonesia JCM Joint Committee in Jakarta.
18 Jul 2018

Webinar Thurs 26 Jul - Additive manufacturing, lightweight materials
IDTechEx will be hosting a free webinar on Thursday 26 July titled Additive Manufacturing and Lightweight Materials for Aerospace and Defense: Part II.
Background
17 Jul 2018

nLIGHT, Inc.
nLIGHT are a manufacturer of fiber lasers, diode lasers and optical fibers. IDTechEx had a discussion with nLIGHT at SPIE Photonics West 2018 (USA).
Background
17 Jul 2018

NKT Photonics A/S
NKT Photonics are a manufacturer of fiber lasers, fiber optic sensors and photonic crystal fibers. The company are progressing towards key player status in the fiber laser industry. NKT Photonics are a subsidiary of NKT Holdings A/S (Denmark), who are primarily a cable manufacturer. IDTechEx had a discussion with NKT Photonics at SPIE Photonics West 2018 (USA).