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Microdisplay technologies for smartglasses

If the buzz at the Consumer Electronics Show is any indication of things to come (and it usually is), 2016 is expected to be the year of virtual reality.

Cheaper solar cells with 20.2 percent efficiency

Scientists have developed a solar-panel material that can cut down on photovoltaic costs while achieving competitive power-conversion efficiency of 20.2%.

New Tiguan GTE active concept

Volkswagen is proving how much potential the plug-in hybrid systems have.

Humavox

Humavox is an Israeli startup developing RF-DC wireless charging systems targeted for use in small devices, including consumer electronics, wearables, IoT and healthcare applications.

Be Coached to Run by your Socks with Sensoria Garments

Video interview with Sensoria at the IDTechEx Wearable USA event.

A printing press for nanoparticles

Gold nanoparticles have unusual optical, electronic and chemical properties, which scientists are seeking to put to use in a range of new technologies, from nanoelectronics to cancer treatments.

Success with low-cost nickel-based catalyst

The two most promising current candidates for cars are fuel cells, which convert the chemical energy of hydrogen to electricity, and rechargeable batteries.

NASA's Juno spacecraft breaks solar power distance record

NASA's Juno mission to Jupiter has broken the record to become humanity's most distant solar-powered emissary.

Microdisplay techology for smartglasses: Enabling the AR-VR revolution

If the buzz at the Consumer Electronics Show is any indication of things to come (and usually, it is), 2016 is expected to be the year of virtual reality (VR). Much anticipated VR headset launches, announcement of investment in enabling technologies, and developments of optimized components made virtual reality the words on everyone's lips at CES2016 in Las Vegas. IDTechEx detail and benchmark the key competing display technologies that will enable this revolution.

Battery shuts down at high temperatures and restarts when it cools

Researchers have developed the first lithium-ion battery that shuts down before overheating, then restarts immediately when the temperature cools.

3D printed robot locusts

A new miniature 3D printed robot is poised to make a major contribution to the field of advanced robotics.

Unveiling the nanotube's quantum behavior

The discovery of an important method for measuring the properties of nanotube materials using a microwave probe.

Hitachi Vehicle Energy, Ltd.

Hitachi Vehicle Energy, Ltd. established in 2004, is a company incorporated for the purpose of mainly developing and manufacturing of lithium-ion battery for automotive application through the capital investment of 3 Hitachi group companies, Hitachi, Ltd. Shin-Kobe Electric Machinery Co., Ltd. and Hitachi Maxell, Ltd.

HZO Waterproofs Electronic Devices: Interview at the IDTechEx Show!

Interview with HZO at the IDTechEx Wearable USA event.

Enhanced printed electronics capability

A specialist system designed for the high speed photonic curing of printed electronics inks.

New efficiency record with dual-junction solar cell

Scientists have jointly set a new world record for converting non-concentrated (1-sun) sunlight into electricity using a dual-junction III-V/Si solar cell.

A new way to print 3D metals and alloys

A team of engineers has created a new way to print three-dimensional metallic objects using rust and metal powders.

Adaptable multi-purpose robotic platform for the agricultural industry

The Bonirob robot, which is approximately the size of a compact car, uses video- and lidar-based positioning as well as satellite navigation to find its way around fields.

Oculus

Oculus VR is a US based virtual reality company that was acquired by Facebook for $2bn in March, 2014.

ECOFLUX

Ecoflux is a supplier of quantum dots in Korea. They can produce CdSe, CdS, PbSe, PbS, CdTe, as well as cadmium-free quantum dots.