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Hybrid nanowires eyed for computers, flexible displays

A new process for coating copper nanowires with graphene - an ultrathin layer of carbon - lowers resistance and heating, suggesting potential applications in computer chips and flexible displays.

Bitrode announces 300% improved rise time on family of pack testers

In response to evolving needs of the electric vehicle and energy storage industry, Bitrode haS announced a significant improvement in the rise time of their FTF line of pack testing equipment.

Wear your health on your sleeve

Design students from Northumbria University, Newcastle, have been awarded generous grants to develop their wearable technology designs - which could create significant savings for the NHS.

Leveraging IOT to fight crime and bolster public safety in México

By gathering and analyzing data from various sources and connected devices, AGT will provide access to the critical information and in-depth data analysis needed to better address safety risks and incidents, bringing the benefits of the IoT to life for México's citizens.

Speakers announced for 3D Printing Europe 2015

IDTechEx is excited to announce the agenda for 3D Printing Europe 2015. After months of planning, we are ready to launch our fantastic speaker programme.

Royole Corporation

Royole develops the technology to manufacture flexible AMOLED displays. In 2014, the company demonstrated a flexible display with a thickness of only 10 microns. They are based in the Silicon Valley and in Shenzhen (China).

Wearable Sensors - Driving a Huge Commercial Opportunity

Wearable technology has received a lot of attention in the last five years. This article discusses the driving force behind this - the adaption of technology into a form factor that can be worn on the body.

Low-impact hub generates electrical current from pure plant power

Green wall technology and semi-transparent solar panels have been combined to generate electrical current from a renewable source of energy both day and night.

Innovative lower cost sensors, controls yield better energy efficiency

Regulating comfort in small commercial buildings could become more efficient and less expensive thanks to an innovative low-cost wireless sensor technology.

SDG&E integrates electric vehicles and energy storage systems

San Diego Gas & Electric has announced that it is actively bidding a group of energy storage systems and electric vehicle fleets as one resource directly into the California Independent System Operator's energy markets.

'Pee-power' to light camps in disaster zones

It is hoped the pee-power technology will light cubicles in refugee camps, which are often dark and dangerous places particularly for women.

SAES Getters interview at IDTechEx Printed Electronics USA

The SAES Getters Group is the world leader in a wide range of scientific and industrial applications that require high vacuum conditions or ultra-pure gases for nearly 70 years.

Fridge implicated in cyberattack

The global attack campaign involved more than 750,000 malicious email communications coming from more than 100,000 everyday consumer gadgets.

Graphene: in need of business development

About $160 million has been invested in graphene companies, excluding government and IPO financing. Companies continue to move up the value chain, from selling graphene to selling graphene based intermediary products such as inks - a welcome development from end users as it lifts their burden of fine tuning and experimentation.

Who buys consumer-level 3D printers?

Since the first consumer-level 3D printers came on the scene six years ago their sales have grown substantially

Velodyne LiDAR

Velodyne LiDAR is a division of Velodyne Acoustics Inc. It develops and commercialises a pioneering LiDAR sensor technology that has attracted a lot of attention in the automotive sector since it was adopted by Google for the development of their autonomous car.

2015 FLEXTECH Conference

March 5, 2015 - San Jose, Calif. - 2015FLEX, the Flexible & Printed Electronics Conference & Exhibition, successfully revealed the market pull for flexible electronics through keynote plenaries and focused technical sessions, while exhibits on the show floor attracted numerous end users. Held on February 23-26, 2015 - and for the first time at the Monterey, Calif. Conference Center - 580+ registrants saw first-hand demonstrations of end products, as well as new manufacturing tools and materials. The Flex Conference is sponsored annually by FlexTech Alliance.

Inside the future electric vehicle

Electric vehicle events concentrate too much on three Cs - commercials, cars, copying each other. Cars will be only 34% of the electric vehicle value market in 2025. We must understand the totally different future, including for cars.

Promise for higher efficiency quantum dot solar cells

Solar cells made out of lead sulfide quantum dots could eventually offer a cheaper, more flexible alternative to ones made using silicon, but they are currently much less efficient.

Internet of things platform for connected bike share service

ThingWorx has announced that Smoove has selected the ThingWorx IoT Platform to power its bike-share service in cities throughout the world.