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Supercapacitors Usurp Batteries

What do you now purchase by the kilowatt hour? The new supercapacitors replacing batteries. The new IDTechEx report, "Supercapacitor Markets, Technology Roadmap, Opportunities 2021-2041", shows how supercapacitors have started to replace 10% of lithium-ion batteries and help kill lead-acid.

Electric Vehicle Related Webinars Available to Watch On-Demand Today

IDTechEx currently have a number of electric vehicle related webinars available to watch on-demand. These include presentations on electric cars; electric boats and ships; thermal management; autonomous driving; and EV charging.

Optomec Customers Surpass 10 Million Turbine Blade Repairs

In a recent survey of Optomec's 100+ customer installations using its 3D metal printers specifically for gas turbine component repair, Optomec has calculated that over 10 Million turbine blades have been refurbished.

Molecular Glasses

Molecular Glasses, Inc. has developed an innovative entirely new class of organic non-crystallizable OLED host materials based on isomeric mixtures, OLEDIQ™. These materials are suitable for both vacuum deposition and solution processing (printing). With single molecule hosts the emitter materials aggregate because of their low solid-state solubility. The multi-component Molecular Glasses hosts reduce emitter aggregation and OLED devices with these materials have improved efficiency and lifetime. Polymer OLED materials are soluble but are difficult to purify and are less efficient than single molecules.

Bare Conductive

Bare Conductive has developed 'dynamically functional surfaces' based on a printed, touch/proximity/water sensitive surface based on a pattern of carbon ink that works via a capacitive mechanism. It is targeting a wide range of applications, particularly in smart buildings, that include leak detection and wall/furniture integrated switches.

Electric Boats & Ships: 2020 Battery Prices

Falling Li-ion battery prices have been an important enabler for electrification of boats and ships. In this article, we discuss the latest battery price data from market leaders Corvus Energy, the drivers behind cost reduction and the expectation for cost reduction over the next decade. The data provided in this article is based on an exclusive IDTechEx interview with Sean Puchalski, Executive VP at Corvus.

Can Artificial Intelligence Revolutionise Robotic Surgery?

In its recently published report "Innovations in Robotic Surgery 2020-2030: Technologies, Players & Markets", IDTechEx reports that the robotic surgery market will reach over $12 billion by 2030. The report breaks down the market landscape and emerging technologies in the field of robotic surgery.

ALDI Australia Commits to 100% Renewable Electricity from 2021

ALDI Australia has announced that following a successful 40% reduction of overall operational emissions intensity from a 2012 baseline, the supermarket is now committing to 100% renewable electricity to power its Australian operations by the end of 2021.

Webinar: Do Patents Highlight the Way Forward for Li-ion Batteries?

Thursday 10 September - Join the webinar "Do Patents Highlight the Way Forward for Li-ion Batteries?", presented by IDTechEx Technology Analyst, Dr Alex Holland. There are 3 sessions to choose from (2am, 10am and 5pm BST).

Wood Based Biopaste for 3D Printing

A viscous biopaste that is easy to process, solidifies quickly and is suitable for producing even complex structures using the 3D printing process has been developed. The wood-based biodegradable synthetic could potentially be used in lightweight construction, amongst other things.

Armoured Vehicles to Test Electric Technology

Adopting greener technology into the Ministry of Defence's equipment fleet is part of the department's strategy to reduce its contributions to carbon and greenhouse gas emissions.

Filtration Face Off: Melt-Blown Fibres vs Electrospun Nanofibres

New research into the effectiveness of melt-blown fibres and electrospun nanofibres has found nanofibre filter media provides significantly increased protection against bacteria and viruses such as COVID-19.

Gravitricity

Gravitricity is an Edinburgh based engineering company developing a gravitational energy storage device , addressing the frequency regulation electricity market.

Printed Electronics Related Webinars Available to Watch On-Demand

DTechEx currently have a number of printed electronics related webinars available to watch on-demand today. These include presentations on printed sensors, micro-LED displays and electronics reshaped. There is also another chance to view our virtual conference - Opportunities for Printed & Flexible Electronics.

Biorubber Glue for Faster Surgical Recovery and Pain Relief

Materials scientists have invented a new type of surgical glue that can help join blood vessels and close wounds faster and may also serve as a platform to deliver pain relief drugs.

E Ink and Avalue Announce a Digital Paper Tablet

E Ink Holdings and Avalue announced a Digital Paper tablet that can be optimized for use within a wide array of industrial and educational applications.

CHASM Advanced Materials and Henkel Adhesive Technologies Partner

CHASM Advanced Materials announced a strategic partnership with Henkel Adhesive Technologies. Henkel has certified and will carry one of CHASM's Signis line of patented CNT inks under their LOCTITE brand.

A Solar Tray Cover for Pickup Trucks

A brand new tonneau cover system with solar power integration, a platform for versatile and cost-effective solar power integrations for pick-up trucks.

Future Opportunities for Thin-Film, Flexible and Printed Batteries

The battery industry has experienced enormous innovation and investment with the demand mainly from electric vehicles and energy storage systems. The 1,500 GWh market demand in 2030 indicates huge potential for batteries.

Nanolumi

Nanolumi is an early stage company located in Singapore that develops color enhancement films and color conversion inks based on perovskite quantum dots. These products are targeted at improving the color gamut, brightness and energy efficiency of backlit displays.