11 Mar 2021
Wearable Microgrid Uses the Human Body to Power Small Gadgets
Nanoengineers have developed a "wearable microgrid" that harvests and stores energy from the human body to power small electronics. It consists of three main parts: sweat-powered biofuel cells, motion-powered devices called triboelectric generators, and energy-storing supercapacitors. All parts are flexible, washable and can be screen printed onto clothing.
11 Mar 2021
Contactless Monitoring of Heart Rhythm Using Smart Speakers
Smart speakers, such as Amazon Echo and Google Home, have proven adept at monitoring certain health care issues at home. For example, researchers have shown that these devices can detect cardiac arrests or monitor babies breathing.
11 Mar 2021
Pure Copper Printing Material
Digital Metal now adds pure copper to its extensive material offering for metal binder jetting.
11 Mar 2021
Drone Delivered COVID-19 Vaccines Take to the Air
Across the country, Zipline is a mission-critical, reliable and resilient part of Ghana's medical supply.
External press release
11 Mar 2021
FBI Certification for First Organic Photodiode Fingerprint Scanner
Isorg announces its Fingerprint Acquisition Profile 10 module has received FBI certification, the first in this category of organic photodiode based optical sensors. The FAP 10 biometrics module is now approved for use in security applications, in particular in mobile device identification for access control at airports and other facilities where the highest security levels are needed.
11 Mar 2021
Join the Upcoming IDTechEx Webinar on the Aerogel Market
Thursday 18 March 2021 - New Opportunities Emerge for the Aerogel Market. The status of the silica aerogel market; Overview of key manufacturers capacity and product benchmarking; Assessment on the rise of Chinese manufacturers; Patent developments; and much more.
Topic overview
10 Mar 2021
Commercial & Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicle Battery Suppliers
IDTechEx compares and contrasts learnings from first-hand interviews with Akasol, Leclanché, LithiumWerks, Foresee Power and more key battery suppliers emerging in the commercial and heavy-duty electric vehicle space.
Full profile interview
10 Mar 2021
Magnax
Magnax is a leader in yokeless axial-flux motor development with an innovative design that can achieve power densities of up to 4x and 2x more than radial and yoked axial flux motors, respectively and a peak efficiency comparable with state-of-the-art radial flux PM motors. IDTechEx caught up with CCO and cofounder Daan Moreels about the company's exciting plans to enter production.
10 Mar 2021
Cellulose Based Materials for 3D Printing
Cellulose is an ideal raw material for electrical insulation components, but the manufacturing of products requires a considerable measure of craftsmanship.
10 Mar 2021
Floating Robots will Help Solve the Mysteries of our Oceans
The University of Washington will soon be deploying a fleet of floating robots in oceans around the world. The effort is part of a $53-million, five-year grant from the National Science Foundation to pursue fundamental questions about ocean ecosystems and to inform computer models for fisheries and climate studies.
10 Mar 2021
Retinal Implants can Give Artificial Vision to the Blind
Being able to make blind people see again sounds like the stuff of miracles or even science fiction. And it has always been one of the biggest challenges for scientists.
10 Mar 2021
Porsche Presents New eBikes
Porsche is expanding its range of e-mobility products and introducing two new e-bikes to the market.
10 Mar 2021
Particle-Free Conductive Inks: An Advantageous Alternative?
Conductive inks are a long-established technology, however, technology rarely stands still, and there is extensive innovation within the conductive ink space. Particle-free inks are an especially promising example with multiple advantages and applications.
External press release
10 Mar 2021
Flexible, Floating Barge-Mounted Energy Storage System
Wärtsilä's flexible floating barge-mounted energy storage system will aid a Philippine operator in meeting grid requirements.
External press release
10 Mar 2021
Ynvisible, Evonik and Epishine Self-Powered Smart Signage Solution
All technologies can be printed, and when they are assembled, they can create self-powered signage, functional packaging or device solutions.
External press release
10 Mar 2021
22 Mini Grids for Nigeria Electrification Project
As part of its strategic focus on energy access and clean energy for Nigerians, Chapel Hill Denham Nigeria Infrastructure Debt Fund, the first listed infrastructure debt fund in Nigeria and Africa, has announced the successful financial close for the construction of 22 mini-grids being developed by Havenhill Synergy Limited under the Nigeria Electrification Project.
10 Mar 2021
Key to Low-cost, Fast Production of Solid-state Batteries for EVs
A new fabrication technique could allow solid-state automotive lithium-ion batteries to adopt nonflammable ceramic electrolytes using the same production processes as in batteries made with conventional liquid electrolytes.
External press release
10 Mar 2021
Creative Materials Introduces Series of Electrically Conductive Films
Creative Materials introduces a series of isotropic and anisotropic B-stage electrically conductive adhesive films. The controlled reflow and high reliability of these adhesive films sets them apart from most other adhesive films.
Full profile interview
10 Mar 2021
Textile Testing & Innovation
Textile Testing & Innovation have developed phase change materials for various applications. The interview focussed on automotive applications and options for electric vehicles.
Full profile interview
10 Mar 2021
Applied Materials Baccini
Applied Materials (Baccini) is a division of Applied Materials that develops and manufactures very high resolution screenprinting equipment. These systems are widely utilized in manufacturing photovoltaic cells, but can also be applied to a wider range of applications across the printed electronics space.