TyroMotion GmbH (AT)

Flexible battery management for complex battery systems

The flexible battery management system of Fraunhofer IIS is able to work with different cell numbers and combinations. It can monitor any series or parallel connection of battery cells.

Highlights from the IDTechEx emerging technology events in Berlin

IDTechEx recently organised a co-located conference and tradeshow on printed electronics, energy harvesting, 3D printing, graphene and supercapacitors. In this article series, we will provide some of the latest highlights from these conferences.

Low power solutions for Internet of Things and wearables

Plastic Logic and Solvay Specialty Polymers announced a partnership that will deliver low power flexible electronics suitable for today's ever-changing world of ubiquitous sensors, mobile displays, and wearable devices.

Research could help engineers design better electrodes for batteries

The electrochemical reactions inside the porous electrodes of batteries and fuel cells have been described by theorists, but never measured directly. Now, a team at MIT has figured out a way to measure the fundamental charge transfer rate — finding some significant surprises.

Power generation with the wing-beating principle

With the DualWingGenerator, Festo has developed an extraordinary technology platform as part of the Bionic Learning Network.

Tiny power generator runs on spit

Saliva-powered micro-sized microbial fuel cells can produce minute amounts of energy sufficient to run on-chip applications, according to an international team of engineers.

Dr. Christopher Case joins Oxford PV as Chief Technology Officer

Oxford Photovoltaics (Oxford PV) has appointed Dr. Chris Case as Chief Technology Officer to lead the technological development of the business, which is making rapid progress towards the commercialisation of its ground-breaking thin-film solar cells.

ABB and Solar Impulse form technology alliance

ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has announced it will support Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg in their attempt to fly around the world in a solar powered airplane in 2015.

New synthesis method of materials for organic thin-film solar cells

Researchers have developed a new synthesis method of materials for organic thin-film solar cells and succeeded in obtaining high-purity materials in a simple and easy manner.

Organovo

This profile summarizes the activities of the publicly held 3D bioprinter company, Organovo. The company strategy is discussed, and the strengths and weaknesses of its position analysed.

Electric Golf Cars and Caddies 2014-2024

This electric vehicle segment is usually underestimated by companies, however it is becoming interesting for those companies developing Micro EVs and off road electric vehicles.

Smart Window material may make better batteries

High-tech "smart windows," which darken to filter out sunlight in response to electric current, function much like batteries. Now, X-ray studies provide a crystal-clear view into how the color-changing material in these windows behaves in a working battery - information that could benefit next-generation rechargeable batteries.

Functional fine chemicals for new electronics & electrics: more scope

The IDTechEx report "Functional Materials for Future Electronics: Metals, Inorganic & Organic Compounds, Graphene, CNT" looks at the new electronics and electrics from the point of view of suppliers of fine chemicals and associated high added value processes.

IDTechEx Energy Harvesting, IoT and WSN Awards Presented in Berlin

The IDTechEx Awards for Energy Harvesting, Wireless Sensor Networks and the Internet of Things were presented on 1 April during the keynote sessions of the Energy Harvesting & Storage, WSN and IoT conference in Berlin, Germany.

Revolutionary solar cells double as lasers

Latest research finds that the trailblazing 'perovskite' material used in solar cells can double up as a laser, strongly suggesting the astonishing efficiency levels already achieved in these cells is only part of the journey.

Crystalsol GmbH welcomes prof H W Schock and T Schiotz

crystalsol GmbH has announced that Prof. Hans Werner Schock and Tore Schiøtz will join its international Advisory Board.

Oxford PV appoints David Smyth as Chief Financial Officer

Oxford Photovoltaics (Oxford PV) has announced the appointment of David Smyth as its Chief Financial Officer.

Daimler and Evonik restructure lithium-ion activities

Daimler AG and Evonik Industries AG are restructuring their activities in the field of electric mobility in Kamenz and Kirchheim/Teck, and are thus reflecting the changed market conditions.

New award for Plastic Logic and ISORG's sensor

Plastic Logic and ISORG were jointly awarded the IDTechEx Product development award at the Printed Electronics Show in Berlin.

IDTechEx Printed Electronics Europe 2014 Award Winners

Printed, flexible and organic electronics will eventually impact most aspects of human endeavour, with the enabling materials, equipment, components and manufacturing being developed and launched today. To recognize and award outstanding achievement to those involved in this rapidly growing business the annual IDTechEx Printed Electronics Awards are held each year. The annual awards were announced at the annual IDTechEx Printed Electronics event this week in Berlin, Germany - Europe's leading event on the topic that brings together end users with suppliers.