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Institution: ETH Zurich has come to symbolise excellent education, groundbreaking basic research and applied results that are beneficial for society as a whole. Founded in 1855, it today offers researchers an inspiring environment and students a comprehensive education as one of the leading international universities for technology and the natural sciences. ETH Zurich has more than 16,000 students from approximately 80 countries, 3,500 of whom are doctoral candidates. More than 400 professors teach and conduct research in the areas of engineering, architecture, mathematics, natural sciences, system-oriented sciences, and management and social sciences. ETH Zurich regularly appears at the top of international rankings as one of the best universities in the world. 21 Nobel Laureates have studied, taught or conducted research at ETH Zurich, underlining the excellent reputation of the institute.
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2018
19 Sep
The next step for 3D printing
Researchers have developed a bioinspired approach to 3D print recyclable materials using cheap desktop printers that outperform state-of-the-art printed polymers and rival the highest performance lightweight materials. This will finally enable the manufacturing of complex parts that mimic natural structural designs on the mass market.14 Sep
Research helps make buses smarter
A rather unusual trolleybus has been navigating the streets of Zurich in recent months. With its large windscreen and covered wheels, it could easily be mistaken for a tram. It features a hybrid electric drive system that allows it to draw power from an on-board traction battery as well as overhead wires. But this bus is also "smart", boasting specially designed software that automatically gathers information on the route.
13 Mar
3D Bioprinting 2018 - 2028: Technologies, Markets, Forecasts
IDTechEx Report: Dr Nadia Tsao
26 Feb
3D Printing 2018-2028: Technology and Market Analysis
IDTechEx Report: Dr Bryony Core
16 Feb
Thermoelectric Energy Harvesting 2018-2028: Applications, Markets, Players
IDTechEx Report: Dr Peter Harrop and Raghu Das
24 Jan
Rotational 3D printing technique yields high-performance composites
Nature has produced exquisite composite materials—wood, bone, teeth, and shells, for example—that combine light weight and density with desirable mechanical properties such as stiffness, strength and damage tolerance.9 Jan
Roads Generate Electricity for Even the Toughest Tasks
A solar roof on a road will make twice as much electricity per unit area compared to a solar road and be more easily upgraded to affordable higher efficiency PV as it becomes available.2017
20 Dec
Invasive and Non-Invasive Neural Interfaces: Forecasts and Applications 2018-2028
IDTechEx Report: Dr Alexis Karandrea
8 Dec
Energy Independent Electric Vehicles: Land, Water, Air 2018-2038
IDTechEx Report: Dr Peter Harrop and Franco Gonzalez
7 Dec
When solar-powered drones meet Arctic glaciers
Solar-powered flying platforms have yet to prove their real-world applicability outside of targeted demonstrations. Monitoring glaciers in polar regions is in pole position to become a primary application, as the midnight sun offers ideal conditions for perpetual flights.6 Dec
3-D-printed minifactories
There will soon be nothing that cannot be produced with 3D printing. However, the materials used for this process are still "dead matter" such as plastics or metals.
24 Nov
Off Grid Electric Vehicle Charging: Zero Emission 2018-2038
IDTechEx Report: Dr Peter Harrop
17 Nov
Self-Powering Smart Cities 2018-2028
IDTechEx Report: Dr Peter Harrop, Dr Xiaoxi He and Franco Gonzalez
13 Nov
Advanced Li-ion & Beyond Li-ion Batteries 2018-2028
IDTechEx Report: Dr Lorenzo Grande and Franco Gonzalez
17 Oct
Ultra-thin concrete roof with thin-film photovoltaics
A prototype for an ultra-thin, sinuous concrete roof using innovative design and fabrication methods. A second, exterior layer of the concrete sandwich structure encloses the roof, onto which thin-film photovoltaic cells are installed.3 Oct
Biodegradable microsensors for food monitoring
A new generation of microsensors could provide the vital link between food products and the Internet of Things. Researchers have developed an ultra-thin temperature sensor that is both biocompatible and biodegradable.25 Sep
Drones can almost see in the dark
Researchers have taught drones how to fly using an eye-inspired camera, opening the door to them performing fast, agile maneuvers and flying in low-light environments.
13 Sep
Wearable Sensors 2018-2028: Technologies, Markets & Players
IDTechEx Report: James Hayward, Dr David Pugh and Dr Guillaume Chansin
7 Sep
Green light for ultra-fine display colours
Chemical engineers have succeeded in generating ultra-pure green light for the first time. The new light-emitting diode will pave the way for visibly improved colour quality in a new generation of ultra-high definition displays for TVs and smartphones.7 Aug
Improving understanding of the quantum world with quantum dots
Quantum behaviour plays a crucial role in novel and emergent material properties, such as superconductivity and magnetism. Unfortunately, it is still impossible to calculate the underlying quantum behaviour, let alone fully understand it.