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Graphene-Based Nano-Inks for Additive Manufacturing of Supercapacitors

Research shows potential ways to manufacture graphene-based nano-inks for additive manufacturing of supercapacitors in the form of flexible and printable electronics.

IKEA UAE Ambitious Plan for Substantial Carbon Reduction

IKEA aims to cut its CO2 emissions in the UAE by up to 90 percent on the way to its ultimate goal of emission-free deliveries by 2025.

Volvo Penta Starts Production of E-Driveline for Electric Fire Truck

Volvo Penta has commenced production of bespoke electric drivelines for leading fire service vehicle manufacturer Rosenbauer's pioneering fire truck, named "Revolutionary Technology."

Mitie Helps Essex Schools with Solar Panel Rollout

Mitie Communities has worked with Essex County Council to manage the installation of roof mounted solar panels at 15 schools across the county. The new panels will help to significantly reduce carbon emissions and energy costs for the Council.

Johnson Controls: Thermal Runaway Detection and Prevention

Johnson Controls is a multinational conglomerate that produces fire, HVAC and security equipment among other products. The energy storage market is growing rapidly and fire safety is of increasing concern. This interview with IDTechEx focussed on Johnson Controls' gas detection and fire suppression systems for stationary energy storage applications.

Materials and Processes for Additively Manufactured Electronics

Presentation given by IDTechEx Senior Analyst Dr Matthew Dyson at the Nanodimension seminar, "AME Academy Presents the Future of Additive Manufacturing of Electronics"

Insect-Sized Robots for Search and Rescue

Many insects and spiders get their uncanny ability to scurry up walls and walk upside down on ceilings with the help of specialized sticky footpads that allow them to adhere to surfaces in places where no human would dare to go. Engineers have used the principle behind some of these footpads, called electrostatic adhesion, to create an insect-scale robot that can swerve and pivot with the agility of a cheetah, giving it the ability to traverse complex terrain and quickly avoid unexpected obstacles.

Engineered Yeast Probiotic to Treat Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Designed from the yeast used to make beer, 'Y-bots' can target inflammation, tissue scarring and disturbances in the balance of microbes living in the gut.

Knitted Keyboard Showcases the Power of Smart Textiles

Seizing on the observation that most of the world's keyboards up until this point have been somewhat rigid, the KnittedKeyboard II seeks to spark a paradigm shift in expectations by way of an interactive, textile-based musical device with the familiar layout of piano keys. And the unfamiliar nature of being a piece of musical knitwear.

Las Vegas Strip Goes Solar

MGM Resorts International has launched its 100-megawatt solar array, the hospitality industry's largest directly sourced renewable electricity project worldwide. The array's clean energy now produces up to 90% of MGM Resorts' Las Vegas daytime power needs, spanning 65 million square feet of buildings across 13 properties and more than 36,000 rooms on the Las Vegas Strip, including Bellagio, ARIA, Mandalay Bay, MGM Grand and The Mirage, among others.

Cumulus Energy Storage: Enabling Renewable Electricity

Presentation by Nick Kitchin, CEO of Cumulus Energy Storage on their energy superstorage

University of Coimbra (Stretchable Electronics)

Researchers at the University of Coimbra (Portugal) have developed a new stretchable conductive ink based on a liquid metal alloy gel. They are aiming to commercialize this technology for wearable/medical applications such as electronic skin patches.

Longer-Lived Lithium-Metal Battery Marks Step Forward for EVs

Researchers have increased the lifetime of a promising electric vehicle battery to a record level, an important step toward the goal of lighter, less expensive and long-lasting batteries for future electric vehicles.

Six Power Plants to Support Integration of Renewables in Italy

Wärtsilä will supply six flexible power plants operating on natural gas, with a total combined output of 380 MW to different locations in Italy.

Toppan Printing Rebrands as Toppan Inc

Toppan Printing has changed its English company name from Toppan Printing Co Ltd to Toppan Inc following a resolution passed at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held on June 29. The evolution of the brand represents Toppan's expansion beyond its traditional markets both in terms of business fields and geographical footprint.

AFRY and YIT to Develop World's Largest Thermal Energy Storage

Vantaa Energy has awarded an alliance formed by AFRY and YIT to develop the world's largest cavern thermal energy storage in Vantaa, Finland. The innovative thermal energy storage is a key milestone in the path to fossil free energy production in Vantaa by 2026 and in the energy company's aim to become carbon neutral by 2030.

Drone Delivery: A Key Area in the Next Two Decades

Drones are used in a number of applications within logistics and delivery, typically in the "last mile of delivery". Drones are being trialed to fulfill the role of deploying and delivering goods and services. This article focuses on drone delivery use cases.

Skin in The Game: Human Body to Recharge Smartwatches

As smart watches are increasingly able to monitor the vital signs of health, including what's going on when we sleep, a problem has emerged: those wearable, wireless devices are often disconnected from our body overnight, being charged at the bedside.

3D Metal Printer Deal for Boeing

AL3D Limited has received a purchase contract to produce a 3D printed tooling component from The Boeing Company.

'Soft' Graphene-Containing Electrodes That Adapt to Living Tissue

Researchers have collaborated on a pioneering project in bioengineering, producing metal-free, hydrogel electrodes that flex to fit the complex shapes inside the human body.