TyroMotion GmbH (AT)

Shape-shifting molecular robots respond to DNA signals

A research group has developed a molecular robot consisting of biomolecules, such as DNA and protein.

Magic ink from the nano world

New technique could open the way for animating ultra-high-resolution images and for developing extremely sharp displays.

US-patent for new drone safety system accepted

In case of losing control of a drone, certain emergency systems are necessary to avoid the destruction of the drone and furthermore to minimize the danger for objects and human beings on the ground.

The first on-site house has been printed in Russia

The first house printed using mobile 3D printing technology has been built in Stupino town, Moscow region.

Lossless metamaterial could boost efficiency of solar cells

Engineers have developed a material that could reduce signal losses in photonic devices. The advance has the potential to boost the efficiency of various light-based technologies including fiber optic communication systems, lasers and photovoltaics.

Metalysis

IDTechEx Technology Analyst Dr Bryony Core spoke with Dr Ian Mellor, Managing Director of the Technology and Materials Discovery Centre at Metalysis about the process behind their metal powders.

LPW Technology Ltd

IDTechEx Technology Analyst Dr Bryony Core caught up with Dr Phil Carroll of LPW Technology Ltd to find out more about the company's recent progress in metal powder development for 3D printing.

Panasonic, Younicos, & Xcel Energy form microgrid partnership

A unique solar-plus-storage microgrid project under way at Denver's smart and sustainable transit-oriented development, Peña Station NEXT

Scalable 100% yield production of conductive graphene inks

Conductive inks based on graphene and layered materials are key for low-cost manufacturing of flexible electronics, novel energy solutions, composites and coatings. A new method for liquid-phase exfoliation of graphite paves the way for scalable production.

Indoor security robots

Indoor robots for security are designed to work alongside human guards to provide better security than people can do alone.

Aether Inc.

IDTechEx analyst Nadia Tsao interviewed Aether CEO Ryan Franks on March 2, 2017. Aether is currently shipping in beta, and aims to provide a highly versatile 3D bioprinter for an affordable price.

BioSolar focuses on driving down lithium-ion battery prices

BioSolar Inc, a developer of breakthrough energy storage technology and materials, has further described its plan to help drive down the cost of lithium-ion batteries.

A rose to store energy

In November 2015, the research group presented results showing that they had caused roses to absorb a conducting polymer solution. Conducting hydrogel formed in the rose's stem in the form of wires. With an electrode at each end and a gate in the middle, a fully functional transistor was created.

CVD Graphene: an ongoing technology development with high potential

IDTechEx has invited a series of industrial players and leader active in graphene commercialization to contribute their opinions about the state of the technology and markets.

Energy Harvesting: prospects in 2017

Is 2017 going to be a year of finally switching speeds for energy harvesting?

Physiological changes tracked moment to moment

Sweating it out on a treadmill, or racing to finish a half marathon, a runner might risk a potentially dangerous buildup of electrolytes in their blood.

PLA formulation for 3D filament offers heat and impact resistance

NatureWorks has introduced Ingeo™ 3D870, a new cost-effective grade for 3D filament manufacturers looking for innovative means of expanding sales into the industrial prototyping and additive manufacturing market.

Conductive Ink Markets 2017-2027

This new report by IDTechEx provides the most comprehensive and authoritative view of the conductive inks and paste market, giving detailed ten-year market forecasts segmented by application and material type.

Getting more from DEGs

Dielectric elastomer generators are an emerging technology for the conversion of mechanical into electrical energy using smart materials rather than parts grinding together.

Next generation of nuclear robots will go where none have gone before

The cost of cleaning up the UK's existing nuclear facilities has been estimated to be between £95 billion and £219 billion over the next 120 years or so. The harsh conditions within these facilities means that human access is highly restricted and much of the work will need to be completed by robots.