14 Nov 2019
McDonald's Signs First Wind Energy Contract
The virtual PPA represents the first wind energy contract signed by McDonald's and will help the company make strides toward its Climate Action Target to reduce GHG emissions related to McDonald's restaurants and offices by 36% by 2030.
Background
14 Nov 2019
Toyobo (Cocomi)
IDTechEx met with Kazunori Hirata and Tomoyuki Miyamoto from Toyobo at their site in Osaka, Japan. They gave us a brief update of their progress with their e-textile product "Cocomi".
14 Nov 2019
Multimaterial 3D Printing Manufactures Complex Objects, Fast
A new technique called multimaterial multinozzle 3D printing uses high-speed pressure valves to achieve rapid, continuous, and seamless switching between up to eight different printing materials, enabling the creation of complex shapes in a fraction of the time currently required using printheads that range from a single nozzle to large multinozzle arrays.
14 Nov 2019
Astronauts to Test Drive a Lunar Robot from the Space Station
Astronauts could one day remotely control Moon and Mars rovers from orbit. An upcoming test aboard the International Space Station could help make this a possibility.
External press release
14 Nov 2019
PassiveBolt Wins Prestigious Innovation Award
PassiveBolt Wins Prestigious CES 2020 Innovation Award for Smart Home Keyless Entry System that Integrates a Smart Surface with TactoTek IMSE Technology.
14 Nov 2019
New Chip Wakes Up Small Wireless Devices, Could Extend Battery Life
A new power saving chip developed by engineers could significantly reduce or eliminate the need to replace batteries in Internet of Things devices and wearables. The so-called wake-up receiver wakes up a device only when it needs to communicate and perform its function. It allows the device to stay dormant the rest of the time and reduce power use.
Youtube
13 Nov 2019
Healthcare Sensing: From Painful to Pain Free
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13 Nov 2019
Machine Learning Algorithms Help Predict Traffic Headaches
Urban traffic roughly follows a periodic pattern associated with the typical "9 to 5" work schedule. However, when an accident happens, traffic patterns are disrupted. Designing accurate traffic flow models, for use during accidents, is a major challenge for traffic engineers, who must adapt to unforeseen traffic scenarios in real time.
13 Nov 2019
Collaboration to Increase Endurance of Future Bye Aerospace eAircraft
OXIS Energy and Bye Aerospace have begun a 12-month collaborative programme that seeks to achieve a 50% to 100% increase in flight time from a single charge on future Bye Aerospace eAircraft.
13 Nov 2019
Drone Designed to Inspect Skyscrapers
Skyscrapers are rising rapidly around the world, continuously transforming city skylines. However, their repair and maintenance is becoming more and more difficult. So, who can safely perform the job?
13 Nov 2019
Smartphone Diagnostics for Infectious Diseases
Infectious diseases such as Zika and Dengue remain a top contributor to death and disability across the globe, according to the World Health Organization. Diagnosing and treating these diseases, which often have similar symptoms, is especially difficult in developing countries, where access to health care and laboratories is often limited.
13 Nov 2019
Printed Electronics USA: Engage with the Industry
Next week over 250 exhibitors will showcase the latest progress with printed and flexible electronics at the Santa Clara Convention Center in California. The final early bird pricing ends today, with access to the event starting from just $150.
Youtube interview
13 Nov 2019
Find out how next week in Santa Clara at the IDTechEx Show!
November 20-21, 2019, Santa Clara
Background
13 Nov 2019
American Boronite Corporation
American Boronite Corporation (Boronite) is a US company that predominantly manufactures Boron Nitride Nanotube (BNNT) sheets and predominately metallic Carbon Nanotube (CNT) yarns. IDTechEx interviewed Dr. David Lashmore (CEO).
13 Nov 2019
NovaCentrix Continues to Revolutionize Next-Gen Applications
The pace of innovation is only accelerating, and NovaCentrix remains at the forefront of tools, materials, and processes for advancement in flexible hybrid electronics. NovaCentrix are a Platinum sponsor of the IDTechEx Show! November 20-21 2019, Santa Clara, CA.
Event summary
13 Nov 2019
REAP Conference
On November 6th 2019, IDTechEx Technology Analyst Dr Michael Dent attended the Agri-Tech East REAP Conference 2019 to cover emerging technology in agriculture.
13 Nov 2019
World's Largest Offshore Wind Turbine to be Commissioned
The world's largest offshore wind turbine on a floating platform has departed for its final destination off the Portuguese coast of Viana do Castelo, where the commissioning of the floating wind farm will take place.
Background
13 Nov 2019
Smart High Tech
Smart High Tech (SHT) are a company that manufacture advanced thermal interface materials. IDTechEx interviewed Dr Lilei Ye (CEO).
Background
13 Nov 2019
BNNano
BNNano are a company that manufacture boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs) and their own NanoBarbs. IDTechEx spoke with Steve Wilcenski (Founder and CEO).
Full profile interview
13 Nov 2019
Cortex Technology
IDTechEx analyst Nadia Tsao interviewed Cortex Technology CEO Steffen Vogel on 1 November 2019. Cortex Technology has developed a range of skin analysis devices for the cosmetic and medical industries.