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CERT Systems

CERT Systems is a Canadian start-up developing electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide to produce fuels and chemical feedstocks. In September 2021, IDTechEx technology analyst Dr Hydra Rodrigues spoke to CERT's Co-founder and Director of Partnerships, Dr Alex Ip.

Oxford Technical Solutions ltd.

Oxford Technical Solutions (OxTS) provide localisation solutions for multiple applications, including automotive testing. They specialise in providing solutions in challenging areas, such as bringing GPS localisation indoors.

Ford, Argo AI and Walmart to Launch Autonomous Vehicle Deliveries

Ford Motor Company, Argo AI and Walmart are working together to launch an autonomous vehicle delivery service in Miami, Austin, Texas, and Washington, D.C. — Walmart's first multi-city autonomous delivery collaboration in the US. The last mile delivery service will use Ford self-driving test vehicles equipped with the Argo AI Self-Driving System to deliver Walmart orders to customers.

Electroconvulsive Therapy to Effectively Treat Major Depression

Electroconvulsive therapy reduces deaths by suicide among older adults with depression in the months immediately following hospitalization, researchers report. As suicide risk is highest just after hospitalization among those with depression, the therapy could save lives.

Launch of the Largest Solar Powered Water Desalination System in Kenya

On the 22nd of September 2021, one of the largest water desalination projects, and the first of its kind in Africa will be launched in Marsabit County, Kenya. It delivers over 11,000litres of drinking water per hour, with a capacity of providing water to over 30,000 community members in a radius of 5km water points, which will be distributed through 24 fully automated water ATMs.

LG Display, Kakao Mobility Smart Parking Lot with Transparent OLEDs

LG Display's Transparent OLED panels are to be installed at the parking lot's six main entrances to the Trade Tower's shops. The panels, which are set to cover the existing glass walls, will provide spatial interior effects without compromising space or distracting visitors.

Queensland Announces First Vanadium Mine

A vanadium mine in Queensland's remote northwest will pioneer production of a globally sought-after new economy mineral.

3D Printed, Microscopic Gas Sensors

Scientists have discovered a way to fabricate tiny colour-changing gas sensors using new materials and a high-resolution form of 3D printing.

Cavonix

Cavonix is an autonomous software start-up, founded in 2018 and based in the UK. Cavonix produces software applications for the acceleration of autonomous development. Their products are unique in that the software can be adjusted, tweaked and re-written whilst the vehicle is in motion.

Wärtsilä Energy Storage Solution to Support Decarbonisation of Mining

Wärtsilä will supply a 9.2 MW / 8.7MWh energy storage system to Zenith Energy, an Independent Power Producer in Australia. Zenith sells the electrical power it produces to some of the world's largest mining companies with operations in Australia.

Chiyoda Corporation: CT-CO₂AR

Chiyoda Corporation is a Japanese integrated engineering contractor commercializing a patented solid catalyst for using carbon dioxide as a feedstock in steam natural gas reforming. In August 2021, IDTechEx Technology Analyst Dr Hydra Rodrigues spoke to Chiyoda's Business Development Manager, Boqiang Zhao.

5G From 2022 Onward: Deployment Status, Industry Challenges, & Market

5G is paving the way for a fully digitalized and connected world. The past two years have seen many new field trials and an accelerating number of commercial rollouts. Moreover, 5G is starting to be adopted in a wide range of industries, from manufacturing to healthcare.

Volvo's First Commercial Autonomous Truck for the US Highway Market

A first look at the Aurora-powered Volvo VNL, Volvo's flagship long-haul truck, integrated with the Aurora Driver's sensor suite. This prototype is the first of the Volvo VNL fleet to be designed to operate with the Aurora Driver, and represents a significant step.

UK National Highways Will be Trialling the Use of Graphene

National Highways will be trialling the use of graphene - a material only one atom thick - in its road surfacing to see if it prolongs its lifespan. If successful, using this high-tech product could see the operational life of key road features extended by a number of  years, reducing the frequency of roadworks and making journeys for road users smoother and more reliable. 

Researchers Design Sensors to Rapidly Detect Plant Hormones

SMART nanosensors are safer and less tedious than existing techniques for testing plants' response to compounds such as herbicides.

How Chlorine Stabilizes Next-Gen Solar Cells

A team of researchers have imaged the atoms at the surface of the light-absorbing layer in a new type of next-generation solar cells, made from a crystal material called metal-halide perovskite. Their findings have solved a long-standing mystery in the field of solar power technology, showing how power-boosting and stability-enhancing chlorine is incorporated into the perovskite material.

Maritime Mine Neutralization System Uses Robotic Arms

RE2 Robotics has received a $9.5 million contract from the Office of Naval Research to create an underwater robotic system for the autonomous neutralization of underwater mines for the US Navy.

UK Calls for Zero Global Shipping Emissions by 2050

Marking the start of the greenest London International Shipping Week yet, the UK backs a world-leading absolute zero target for international shipping emissions by 2050, as announced by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps. This target, which would need to be agreed through the International Maritime Organization, would be a significant increase of ambition for the sector, which is currently accountable for 3% of global emissions.

Market for Fully Printed Sensors Will Reach 4.9 Billion by 2032

Printed and flexible sensors constitute the largest printed electronics market outside of displays. Indeed, we forecast that the market for fully printed sensors will reach 4.9 billion by 2032.

World's First Additively Manufactured Connected Stethoscope

The SKOP is a medical device for remote auscultation. It provides excellent listening quality, essential for emergency situations and for isolated patients. SKOP takes inspiration from nature, using a biomimetic design based on the human ear to maximize performance. The SKOP geometry can only be additively manufactured using ultrafast 3D printing.