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Jet Metal

Jet Metal is an established spray metallization company that has developed a method for patterning conductive traces on 3D surfaces. IDTechEx caught up with Jet Metal at the LOPEC 2022 conference.

Derq: AI-Powered City Traffic Infrastructure

Derq uses its artificial intelligence (AI) software to power next-generation analytics and vehicle to anything (V2X) applications using existing traffic installations and infrastructure. Derq's analytics have benefitted 13 cities so far, while its V2X applications are currently being trialled by robotaxi pilot programs in Dubai and Las Vegas.

Self-Standing Mesoporous Silicon Film can Power Lithium-Ion Batteries

Battery researchers have developed a self-standing mesoporous silicon (Si) film anode for lithium-ion batteries. This film electrode does not need carbon additives and binders to connect particles like typical slurry-based electrodes, but it still exhibits excellent battery performance. The success of this electrode design provides an efficient strategy for achieving high energy density lithium-ion batteries.

Smart Bandage Releases Medication as Soon as Infection Starts

A bandage that releases medication as soon as an infection starts in a wound could treat injuries more efficiently. Researchers are currently working on polymer fibers that soften as soon as the environment heats up due to an infection, thereby releasing antimicrobial drugs.

Using 3D Printing to Maintain Roads and Facilities in Dubai

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority has devised a new 3D printing technology to manufacture spare parts for electromechanical systems and cladding materials used in the maintenance of RTA's roads and road facilities.

First A380 Powered by 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel Takes to the Sky

Airbus has performed a first A380 flight powered by 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel. Airbus' A380 test aircraft MSN 1 took off from Blagnac Airport, Toulouse, France. The flight lasted about three hours, operating one Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engine on 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Offshore Wind Farm Could Supply Over 11% of New Zealand's Electricity

Subject to feasibility, an initial planned 1GW development would represent over 11 per cent of New Zealand's current electricity demand capacity and could power over 650,000 homes. The partners believe the project could later expand to 2GW, helping to meet strong projected growth in demand for electricity in New Zealand.

AI and Robotics Uncover Hidden Signatures of Parkinson's Disease

A study unveils a new platform for discovering cellular signatures of disease that integrates robotic systems for studying patient cells with artificial intelligence methods for image analysis. Using their automated cell culture platform, scientists at the successfully identify new cellular hallmarks of Parkinson's disease by creating and profiling over a million images of skin cells from a cohort of 91 patients and healthy controls.

Enjet

Enjet is an early-stage South Korean firm that supplies electrohydrodynamic printers. At LOPEC 2022, it demonstrated multi-nozzle MEMS (micro electromechanical systems) print heads capable of combining high throughput with high resolution.

Smallhold

Smallhold is a US-based distributed farming company producing vertically farmed specialty mushrooms, having been founded in 2017 by Andrew Carter and Adam DeMartino.

Advanced Electric Machines: Rare Earth-Free Motors

Advanced Electric Machines is a UK-based manufacturer of electric motors. Their unique selling point is the elimination of permanent magnets and copper windings. They have a motor design for commercial vehicles and another for the passenger car market. IDTechEx caught up with AEM to learn about their new progress and future plans.

Shockingly Fresh

Shockingly Fresh is a UK-based end-to-end site development company applying technology to sustainable farming projects. IDTechEx analyst Brendan Beh spoke with Shockingly Fresh business development director Nick Green on April 1st, 2022.

Nanoleq

Nanoleq is an early-stage company developing both components and integrated solutions for e-textiles. It is about to announce its first integrated product to monitor and guide breathing for meditation/sleep health. IDTechEx caught up with CEO Vincent Martinez

Moonflower Farms

Moonflower Farms is a US-based agritech company operating the largest hydroponics greenhouse in Houston. IDTechEx analyst Brendan Beh spoke with CEO Federico Marques on April 31st, 2022.

Ottonomy — Robotic Airport and Kerbside Delivery

IDTechEx had an interview with Ritukar Vijay, Founder and CEO at Ottonomy. Ottonomy is a robotics company providing services of airport and kerbside delivery. To date, the company has raised US$1.4 million in funding, and the company employs 25 people as of March 2022.

Oishii

Oishii is a US-based vertical farming company, founded by Hiroki Koga and Brendan Somerville in 2016. Unlike many other vertical farms, the company currently solely produces high-value strawberries.

Artificial Intelligence Locates "Invisible" Water in Mali and Chad

Using algorithms and artificial intelligence, a research team has designed a tool which, in its initial trials, proved capable of predicting those areas with best access to potable groundwater in Africa, with a success rate of close to 90%.

Sono Motors Technology Used for Munich's First Solar Bus

Sono Motors is launching its proprietary solar technology to public transport for the first time in partnership with the Münchner Verkehrsgesellschaft (Munich Transport Company, MVG). The novel solar bus trailer will hit the roads in the Munich metropolitan area in the near future, testing the energy yields as well as the potential of the technology in daily operation.

Study Sheds new Light on Promising Photvoltaic Material

A study takes a fresh look at what could become the first step toward a new generation of solar batteries. The study examines the structure of metal halide perovskites, materials promising for their ability to turn light into electric energy, known as photovoltaic conversion.

CircuBAT Research Program Set on Reducing Lithium-ion Battery Waste

Green Cubes Technology announced its participation as a founding member in CircuBAT. CircuBAT is a Swiss research program that aims to create a Swiss circular business model for the production, application, and recycling of Lithium-ion batteries.