2 Nov 2021
Robotic Pet Boots Mood, Cognition in Adults with Dementia
Individuals with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias often experience behavioral and psychological symptoms such as depression, aggression and anxiety. Frequently, these symptoms are treated with antipsychotics, antidepressants and benzodiazepines, which often have side effects.
Update interview
2 Nov 2021
Schneider Electric
IDTechEx spoke to Fernando Daniel Pazos, Applications Design Engineer at Schneider Electric at their booth at Robotics & Automation 2021. They were primarily demonstrating their industrial PLC and motion controller units at the event.
Update interview
2 Nov 2021
Clearview Imaging
IDTechEx spoke to Sean Wood, Sales Director UK & Ireland for Clearview Imaging at their booth at Robotics & Automation 2021. They are a machine vision systems distributor based in Thame, UK, and demonstrated various industrial vision systems at their booth.
External press release
2 Nov 2021
Stratasys Partners with Ricoh to Deliver Point of Care Anatomic Models
Stratasys Ltd announced a partnership with Ricoh USA to provide point-of-care anatomic modeling services to healthcare facilities. RICOH 3D for Healthcare utilizes Stratasys 3D printing technology as part of its solution to give more medical providers and hospitals access to 3D printed, patient-specific anatomic models.
External press release
2 Nov 2021
Tools to Help Tackle Climate Crisis Already Exist
The UK is hosting the COP26 climate change summit in Glasgow amid mounting concern among scientists that countries are not doing enough to limit the emissions of greenhouse gases, which have caused average global temperatures to rise. Many developing technologies are still years away from large-scale implementation, however, Greentech company SulNOx Group PLC insist their solution is available today and ready to make an immediate, significant impact.
Event summary
1 Nov 2021
ITS World Congress 2021 - Talks and Panel Discussions
Talks and discussions from players and experts from the autonomous and connected vehicle industry.
Full profile interview
1 Nov 2021
Evolve Additive Solutions
Evolve Additive Solutions manufactures additive manufacturing equipment and materials using their proprietary STEP technology. IDTechEx spoke with Steve Chillscyzn, CEO, and Cheryl Hillman, Marketing Specialist.
Full profile interview
1 Nov 2021
NanoLayr
NanoLayr (previously Revolution Fibres) is a producer of functional nanofiber textiles. IDTechEx spoke with Ray Connor (CEO).
Full profile interview
1 Nov 2021
Mer
Mer, which was established in 2010, is a European EV charging company owned by Statkraft - a Norwegian state-owned utility company that operates renewable production facilities such as hydro-power, onshore wind, solar and provides grid and energy services.
1 Nov 2021
EV Material and Component Opportunities Outside the Battery Cell
When talking about the electric vehicle (EV) market, a great amount of emphasis is put on the battery cells - and rightly so. They govern the total storage capacity, impact energy density, and are a critical supply chain consideration when scaling up to meet the growing EV demand. However, EVs present a great range of opportunities outside of the battery cells.
1 Nov 2021
AI Accelerates Search for Markers of Resistance to Sugarcane Disease
Yellow leaf disease, a major sugarcane pest in Brazil, is caused by a virus resistant to thermal treatment. An infected plantation can be saved only by growing plantlets in tissue culture in the laboratory and planting them out, a time-consuming process that requires specialized infrastructure and personnel.
Full profile interview
1 Nov 2021
Anronaut
Anronaut was formed in 2002, specialising in automating forklifts for high-racking material handling in very narrow aisles (VNAs). The company is small-sized with only three employees, focusing on designing and building autonomous transport systems with automated guided vehicles (AGVs) for other companies. So far they have accomplished over 30 projects, mostly in Europe and a few in the USA.
1 Nov 2021
420MWh of Grid Balancing Battery Storage in Taiwan
The systems will be part of one of the most advanced and challenging ancillary service schemes worldwide, overlapping different services such as frequency regulation and load-shifting. This is expected to be the most important large-scale energy storage project performing the new range of frequency support services introduced by the transmission system operator Taiwan Power Corporation.
1 Nov 2021
Enhanced Touch Screens Could Help You 'Feel' Objects
The next time you buy a new couch, you may not ever have to leave your old one to get a feel for the texture of the new material.
1 Nov 2021
Increased Cognitive Demands Offset Low-Back Exoskeleton Advantages
Although novel ergonomic interventions such as industrial exoskeletons have shown promise in reducing the risk of musculoskeletal injuries, new research finds that the cognitive fit (where the wearer has ample mental resources available to accurately operate the exoskeleton while conducting their daily work tasks) of such wearable robotic solutions in the workplace may impose newer risks on workers.
External press release
1 Nov 2021
Wrightbus Prevents One Million kgs of CO2 Entering the Atmosphere
Leading bus manufacturer Wrightbus has prevented an incredible one million kilograms of harmful carbon dioxide emissions entering the atmosphere since the launch of its world-first hydrogen double decker buses - just two years after the company was bought out of administration.
External press release
1 Nov 2021
Electroninks Receives US Air Force Contract
Electroninks has announced that it has received nearly $1.5M in Phase II Small Business Innovation Research funding to develop advanced manufacturing hardware and particle-free conductive inks for printed circuit boards from the Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office.
External press release
1 Nov 2021
Collaboration to Bring 3D Printing to Classrooms
Ultimaker announces a reseller partnership with FUJIFILM Business Innovation Australia. This partnership seeks to supply the growing demands of educational institutions that are looking to plug the additive manufacturing skills gap and empower students to enter the workforce as leaders with an AM-ready mindset.
External press release
1 Nov 2021
United Kingdom's Largest Supplier of Green, Renewable Hydrogen
Fortescue Future Industries signs agreement with JCB and Ryze Hydrogen to become United Kingdom's largest supplier of green, renewable hydrogen.
External press release
1 Nov 2021
500 KG Containerized Hydrogen Refueling Station a Milestone
With the rapid development of hydrogen energy and fuel cell vehicle industries, the increase of public awareness of environmental protection, and the conscious guidance of governments and institutions, the preparation, transportation, and storage of hydrogen energy have become the focus of the world's attention in the recent years. Meanwhile, the demand for hydrogen refueling facilities is also increasing exponentially.