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Hyperganic

Hyperganic is a start-up developing AI-driven generative design software for additive manufacturing. IDTechEx spoke with CEO Lin Kayser.

Webinar and Q&A - 3D Electronics: The Road to Greater Integration

Thursday 7 April 2022 - This webinar includes discussion of the various approaches of manufacturing 3D electronics, their differentiating factors, readiness level, and the applications to which they are best suited; Case studies showing how 3D electronics can be used in many different applications; and much more.

SeaTwirl Floating Wind Turbine Concession Approved in Norway

Wind power company SeaTwirl has obtained an approved concession for installation of the Company's S2x floating wind turbine in Bokn Municipality, Norway. The approval marks an important milestone for the Company.

Sensor for Faster, More Accurate COVID-19 Tests

A COVID-19 sensor developed at Johns Hopkins University could revolutionize virus testing by adding accuracy and speed to a process that frustrated many during the pandemic. In a new study the researchers describe the new sensor, which requires no sample preparation and minimal operator expertise, offering a strong advantage over existing testing methods, especially for population-wide testing.

New Dominion Enterprises

New Dominion Enterprises is a US-based start-up company developing electrolyte additives for Li-ion batteries. IDTechEx spoke to CEO Jay Fraser.

Bio-FETs for Point-of-Care Diagnostics

Bio-FETs are biosensor transducers that utilize transistors for biological applications, such as rapid medical diagnostic tests. They have emerged as a label-free technology to rival incumbent, labelled transduction methods. In this premium article, IDTechEx explores the players developing bio-FET technologies, discusses the use of graphene and carbon nanotubes as semiconductor materials in bio-FETs, and identifies the advantages and constraints to bio-FETs in rapid diagnostics.

Accerion — Localisation Solution Provider for Mobile Robots

Accerion was founded in 2015 and now is based in the high-tech region of the Netherlands. The company has developed a unique localisation solution for different warehousing mobile robots (AGVs and AMRs). Their customers are OEMs of mobile robots for both logistics and manufacturing. The company's technology has been used by thousands of mobile robots at ~55 sites in Europe, and they are now expanding into the US and China.

5G: The Market GaN Needs

The current state of 5G has seen less technological innovation than might have initially been expected. There is certainly more scope for technical development and hence opportunities for several technologies and materials, a critical one of which is the semiconductor technology with wide bandgap semiconductors.

Solar Plus Storage Microgrid for Remote Amazon Village

Previously, the village only had access to electricity for 4 hours a day, but withl a solar energy supply and storage system the quality of life for the 750 inhabitants of Vila Restauração in the Amazon has improved considerably, having transitioned from a mere 4 hours of electricity a day to an uninterrupted supply.

An Elastic Light-Emitting Polymer for Stretchable, Wearable Displays

No one would ever imagine crumpling up their smartphone, television or another electronic device. Today's displays - which are flat, rigid and fragile - lack the ability to reshape to interactively respond to users.

Wingcopter Wins ITOCHU as Strategic Investor and Partner in Japan

German drone delivery pioneer Wingcopter has announced the signing of a strategic partnership agreement with ITOCHU Corporation. ITOCHU joins Wingcopter's Authorized Partnership Program and will act as a dedicated distributor and lessor for the Wingcopter 198, Wingcopter's new eVTOL delivery drone, in Japan. On top, the Japanese conglomerate also decided to make a strategic investment in Wingcopter.

Vestel and Eneco eMobility Partner on EV Charging Solution for Europe

Vestel and Eneco eMobility have announced a new partnership, that is set to make it easier for more drivers across Europe to switch to electric vehicles. Through the installation of Vestel EVC04 Electric Vehicle Chargers in the Benelux region, and Germany, Eneco eMobility can offer its customers a convenient, user-friendly, and ultra-efficient EV charging solution.

Velo3D Flow 3.0 to Support Print Preparation for Larger Parts

Velo3D Inc announced the release of its Flow 3.0 print preparation software. The new version supports larger models of parts that are able to be manufactured on the company's Sapphire XC (Extra Capacity) printer, which can produce parts that are up to 400% larger than the Sapphire printer.

Material for Space and Aviation End Use Parts

Stratasys Ltd is providing the public with baseline material qualification data for Antero 840CN03 filament material in collaboration with Lockheed Martin and Metropolitan State University of Denver. The release of this qualification data allows those in the industry to use the material for additively manufactured aerospace parts, such as those on the Orion spacecraft, using Stratasys production-grade 3D printers.

Rapid Charge Points - The Concerns in Today's EV Charging Technology

Petalite, is an award-winning1 electric vehicle charging company that has dedicated six years in R&D to purely solving reliability and cost issues in standard public charge points, engineering a new technology called SDC from the ground-up. They are now highlighting that rapid charging technology needs to change to achieve the 99% reliability the UK government is demanding to avoid penalties for charge point owners.

UpNano

UpNano is an Austrian start-up developing two photon polymerization printing systems for additive manufacturing. IDTechEx spoke with Denise Hirner, co-founder and head of business development/marketing.

Siemens (Smart Infrastructure: Air Quality)

Tess Skyrme, Technology Analyst at IDTechEx, interviewed Engin Calgar, Global Marketing Manager for Smart Infrastructure and Connected Devices at Siemens, to learn more about the company's use of gas sensor technology for air quality solutions.

3D/Additive Electronics: New Methods for New Applications?

Presentation given by IDTechEx Senior Technology Analyst Dr Matthew Dyson at InnoLAE 2022.

Emerging Opportunities for Transparent Conductors

Presentation given by IDTechEx analyst Sam Dale at InnoLAE 2022.

Highlights from the Future Propulsion Conference 2022

IDTechEx attended the Future Propulsion Conference in Birmingham, UK, a two day conference held on the 2nd and 3rd March 2022. The event was co-hosted by AVL Powertrain UK and Imperial College London, bringing together industry and academic experts within the powertrain development field. This article presents highlights from the conference presentations. Conference speakers included Ballard Motive Systems, Changan UK, CNH Industrial, Leyland Trucks, JCB, FEV, Cummins, and Ricardo.