30 Sep 2020
Electrolyte Additives: A Key Area of Li-ion Patent Activity
Li-ion batteries are starting to near their performance ceiling. Delving into the trends being seen in patent applications and filings can provide insight into the key areas of innovation in Li-ion batteries and the areas of development favored by key players.
30 Sep 2020
3D Printed Solid State Batteries
This could be a game changer for the development of solid-state batteries. An automated 3D printing production process could save up to 70% of the traditional Capex used to produce solid-state batteries. Solid-state batteries are also safer as they do not use flammable liquid electrolytes that are also more harmful to the environment.
30 Sep 2020
Unmanned Robotic Vessels for the US Navy
Lockheed Martin will provide a study for a proven, integrated and capable payload ship, able to patrol for extended durations, as part of the US Navy's Large Unmanned Surface Vessel competition.
External press release
30 Sep 2020
Mimbly AB Chooses Ynvisible's Energy Efficient Displays
Ynvisible Interactive Inc is pleased to announce that Mimbly Ab has chosen Ynvisible's energy-efficient electrochromic displays as the display solution for its product the Mimbox.
Full profile interview
29 Sep 2020
DyeCoo
DyeCoo is a Dutch company aiming to improve the sustainability and efficiency of textile dyeing through the use of supercritical carbon dioxide solvents. In September 2020, IDTechEx Analyst Dr Michael Dent spoke with Micke Magnusson, Head of Commercial at DyeCoo.
Full profile interview
29 Sep 2020
Piezoskin
IDTechEx interviewed Francesco Guido, CEO of Piezoskin. They have developed a flexible, wearable, piezoelectric sensor based on AlN. We discussed their technology and business progress.
External press release
29 Sep 2020
eLoaded Presents Lightest Charging Cable
eLoaded has released the next generation of charging cables as part of its charging infrastructure solutions. These brand-new system solutions were developed in close cooperation with HUBER+SUHNER.
External press release
29 Sep 2020
Nidec ASI Supplying Battery Energy Storage System Worth $30.5 Million
Nidec ASI, the Nidec Industrial Solutions platform belonging to the Nidec Group, has supplied battery energy storage systems for a new important US project.
29 Sep 2020
Collaboration on 3D Bioprinting of Kidneys and Lungs
Expanded collaboration combines CollPlant's proprietary BioInk that is based on its recombinant human collagen (rhCollagen) technology and United Therapeutics' regenerative medicine and organ manufacturing capabilities. Collaboration aims to help reduce global organ shortages of kidney transplants and potentially save lives of millions of patients on kidney waiting lists.
Full profile interview
28 Sep 2020
Australian Advanced Materials
Australian Advanced Materials are an early stage company that have developed a printable memory based on layers of metal oxide nanocubes that provide resistive random-access memory. This technology is still in the R&D stages, although early prototypes of transparent memory have been developed.
Topic overview
28 Sep 2020
India's Flawed FAME II Policy
India's FAME II purchase subsidy for electric two, three and four-wheelers is not being used by market-leading electric vehicle startups in the country. This article explores why.
Background
28 Sep 2020
Exicom
Exicom is a leading supplier of grid-scale stationary energy storage, light and industrial electric vehicle batteries, and charging infrastructure in India.
28 Sep 2020
Robots to Help Children Touch the Outside World
A team of researchers is working to improve telepresence robots and the algorithms that drive them to help children with disabilities stay connected to their classmates, teachers and communities.
28 Sep 2020
The CNT Success Story Begins
False-start - stagnation - market explosion: The CNT success story begins, as IDTechEx forecasts significant growth
28 Sep 2020
Webinar: Predicting the Impact of COVID-19 on the 3D Printing Industry
Tuesday 29 September - The pandemic is wreaking havoc with industries worldwide for many different reasons. This webinar explains how we have assessed the current and likely impact of the pandemic on the 3D printing industry, both the technologies employed and the materials consumed.
28 Sep 2020
Mirror Like Photovoltaics Get More Electricity out of Heat
New heat-harnessing "solar" cells that reflect 99% of the energy they can't convert to electricity could help bring down the price of storing renewable energy as heat, as well as harvesting waste heat from exhaust pipes and chimneys.
28 Sep 2020
Smart Suit Wirelessly Powered by a Smartphone
Athletes are always on the lookout for new ways to push the limits of human performance and one needs to first pinpoint their current limits objectively if they seek to overcome them. A team of researchers has developed a smartphone-powered suit capable of providing athletes with physiological data such as their posture, running gait and body temperature while they are out on the field.
28 Sep 2020
Keolis Launches 5G Autonomous Electric Vehicle Trial
Keolis launched a new autonomous self-driving, electric minibus trial in Stockholm, Sweden, using 5G technology to remotely control and supervise the vehicle. This trial aims to explore the safe introduction of self-driving autonomous electric vehicles in complex urban areas with a view to optimising route planning and traffic.
Topic overview
25 Sep 2020
Electric Vehicles: Covid-19 Impact Through 2022
This article explores the impact of covid-19 on the global electric vehicle industry, with IDTechEx's prediction for recovery through 2022.
Full profile interview
25 Sep 2020
UltraSense Systems
Founded in April 2018, Ultrasense Systems brings a new user interface that utilizes 3D ultrasound technology.