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SoftBank Vision Fund to invest $2.25 billion in GM Cruise

General Motors announced that the SoftBank Vision Fund will invest $2.25 billion in GM Cruise Holdings LLC, further strengthening the company's plans to commercialize AV technology at large scale. GM will also invest $1.1 billion in GM Cruise upon closing of the transaction.

Deadalean

Deadalean is a software company aiming at bringing our software for safety critical missions of human carrying flying vehicles. They started in 2016 and now they have around 18 people.

Cyborgs are coming: Improved integration of living muscles into robots

The new field of biohybrid robotics involves the use of living tissue within robots, rather than just metal and plastic. Muscle is one potential key component of such robots, providing the driving force for movement and function. However, in efforts to integrate living muscle into these machines, there have been problems with the force these muscles can exert and the amount of time before they start to shrink and lose their function.

AI better than dermatologists at diagnosing skin cancer

Researchers have shown for the first time that a form of artificial intelligence or machine learning known as a deep learning convolutional neural network is better than experienced dermatologists at detecting skin cancer.

LAAS-CNRS targets R&D strategic axis with Cutting-edge CeraPrinter

CERADROP, a MGI Group company, has supplied LAAS-CNRS with one of its State-of-the-art equipment - CeraPrinter F-Serie. The French Laboratory for Analysis and Architecture of Systems concentrates its efforts on major scientific orientations for emerging systems and services of the future.

EV Materials (Part 2 of 2): Components

The previous article looked at material opportunities for thermal management and this article looks at the additional componentry.

A report from the Battery Show Europe 2018 - Part 1 of 2

The Battery Show is one of the largest events around the world on energy storage for electric vehicles, which is held annually in Novi, MI.

Stretchable hydrogels for high resolution multimaterial 3D printing

Hydrogels, hydrophilic networks of polymeric chains capable of retaining a large amount of water, have been widely used in a variety of applications. Recent advances in highly stretchable hydrogels have extended their applications into the fields of soft robotics, transparent touch panels and other applications requiring large deformation.

Word record for single structure fully printed organic photovoltaic

OET R&D team reached a record in power conversion efficiency to 7.4% for a fully Roll-to-Roll printed polymer-based single junction Organic Photovoltaic cell. N

View Inc.

View Inc. manufactures and commercialises electrochromic smart glass. It has its HQ in Milpitas, California. It is one of the two main contenders with electrochromic technology, the other one being Sage Electrochromics. The struggle between the two companies for the smart glass building market has already begun since the companies have filled patent infringement lawsuits against each other. In 2013, Corning invested $60 million in View Inc. as a way to enter to the architectural glass market with its new glass fusion manufactured thin glass.

EV Materials (Pt 1 of 2): Thermal Management

This two-part series will look at some of the materials opportunities emerging in electric vehicle for both batteries and other componentry. This information will be taking highlights from two recent trade shows: Foam Expo (Novi, USA) and The Battery Show co-located with Electric and hybrid vehicle technology expo.

Cell-like nanorobots clear bacteria and toxins from blood

Engineers have developed tiny ultrasound-powered robots that can swim through blood, removing harmful bacteria along with the toxins they produce. These proof-of-concept nanorobots could one day offer a safe and efficient way to detoxify and decontaminate biological fluids.

The British milkman is going electric

What do the British milkman and the German mail carrier have in common? Answer: Both are an institution in their respective countries, and both travel by StreetScooter. The U.K. home delivery business Milk & More has now placed an initial order for 200 of these electric vehicles, which are produced by the Deutsche Post subsidiary StreetScooter and will be put to use in the UK immediately.

3D-concrete printing housing project

In the city of Eindhoven the realization of the first of five planned 3D-printed concrete houses will start this year. The project, called Project Milestone, is a world's first, as the houses will all be occupied.

Flexible organic electronics mimic biological mechanosensory nerves

Researchers have developed artificial mechanosensory nerves using flexible organic devices to emulate biological sensory afferent nerves. They used the artificial mechanosensory nerves to control a disabled insect leg and distinguish braille characters.

DHYBRID, QOS Energy to monitor PV hybrid and off-grid plants

DHYBRID, the leading German solution provider for PV hybrid, energy storage and smart-grid projects, has announced its partnership with QOS Energy, the data intelligence cloud specialist, to monitor PV hybrid and energy storage plants.

Manufacturing complex molecules

PCAS is a global fine chemical group manufacturing high value-added molecules. Since 1962, PCAS has cultivated an expertise in R&D collaboration, process development, and custom synthesis of complex molecules for life sciences and specialty chemicals markets such as electronics and lubricant additives.

Mango Materials

Mango Materials produces a biopolymer, PHB, using a microbe which grows on waste biogas (methane).

Modern Meadow

Modern Meadow have engineered yeast to produce collagen through fermentation. The collagen is then assembled into a range of materials to become bioleather, called 'Zoa bioleather'.

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories was set up to develop and commercialize spider silks and other high performance polymers using spider silk gene sequences.