External press release
10 Sep 2019
Next-generation yield-simulation software for solar parks
Imec and EnergyVille, together with PVcase, present their partnership to develop a commercial software solution that allows to easily design and accurately predict the energy yield of state-of-the-art photovoltaic power plants.
External press release
10 Sep 2019
Forev Appoints SWARCO eVolt as charging technology and service partner
SWARCO eVolt has agreed a new programme with Forev, the Scottish-based EV charging infrastructure provider, to provide the technology and service support to help Forev create a network of fast/rapid EV chargers throughout Scotland.
External press release
10 Sep 2019
Highview Power appoints energy executive Salvatore Minopoli
Highview Power is pleased to announce that it has appointed Salvatore Minopoli as Vice President of Highview Power USA where he will focus on driving the development of projects in the eastern U.S. market.
External press release
10 Sep 2019
Tandem Solar Modules: One-two combination packs a more powerful punch
The efficiency ceiling of commercially available solar modules leaves little room for improvement. Tandem solar modules with two light-harvesting active layers have far greater potential. The future could well belong to this promising technology.
External press release
10 Sep 2019
VARTA sponsors energy storage system for tiny house at Solar Decathlon
Developing sustainable and energy-efficient houses is one of the major goals of the energy transition in the building sector. Participants in the Solar Decathlon Europe international student competition have now implemented this in the construction of a tiny house, and received several awards for it.
External press release
10 Sep 2019
Gerben Hilboldt appointed as CTO of Koolen Industries
Electric vehicle specialist Gerben Hilboldt has been appointed as chief technology officer of the Dutch clean energy solutions conglomerate Koolen Industries.
10 Sep 2019
Empathy for robots can have life-changing consequences for troops
It is increasingly common to use robots in war zones to examine and disarm hazards or recover objects with the understanding that the loss of a robot is a far more acceptable outcome than the death of a solider.
9 Sep 2019
Lidar: Analysis of Photodetector Technologies
This article provides an analysis of photodetector technologies for lidar. The focus here is on applications in advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles.
9 Sep 2019
World's smallest accelerometer points to new era in wearables, gaming
In what could be a breakthrough for body sensor and navigation technologies, researchers have developed the smallest accelerometer yet reported, using the highly conductive nanomaterial, graphene.
9 Sep 2019
Webinar Weds 18 Sept 2019 - New Advancements In 3D Printing Composites
IDTechEx will be hosting a free webinar on Wednesday 18 September 2019 titled New Advancements In 3D Printing Composites.
9 Sep 2019
Using CRISPR to program gels with new functions
The CRISPR genome-editing system is best-known for its potential to correct disease-causing mutations and add new genes into living cells. Now, researchers have deployed CRISPR for a completely different purpose: creating novel materials, such as gels, that can change their properties when they encounter specific DNA sequences.
External press release
9 Sep 2019
First all day wireless VR/AR haptic glove
BeBop Sensors announced the new BeBop Sensors Forte Data Glove Enterprise Edition, the first all-day affordable high performance wireless VR/AR haptic glove built for business.
9 Sep 2019
Are you a start-up or research company? Explore the IDTechEx Launchpad
The IDTechEx Launchpad initiative is open to early-stage start-ups, universities, newly spun-out companies, research labs and government labs who can demonstrate a working prototype or product that highlights new advances in any of the related event topics of: electric vehicles, energy storage, graphene, internet of things, printed electronics, sensors, and wearable technology.
6 Sep 2019
Massive Improvements Make 48V the Future Hybrid
IDTechEx predicts 48V hybrid will peak at a huge 13 million cars made in 2027, 10-15% of the car market. This is something that those with legacy assets in internal combustion ignore at their peril. There is more, as revealed in the new IDTechEx report "48V Mild Hybrid and 48V Full Hybrid Vehicles 2020-2030".
6 Sep 2019
Graphene shield shows promise in blocking mosquito bites
An innovative graphene-based film helps shield people from disease-carrying mosquitos, according to a new study.
Youtube interview
6 Sep 2019
Accumold micro molding leader
Accumold specializes in producing extraordinarily small plastic parts that require extreme precision since 1985.
6 Sep 2019
Robot transforms from mower to snow clearing robot
Left Hand Robotics has announced it has raised $3.6M to build out its team and expand distribution of the world's first state-of-the-art, fully autonomous outdoor robot designed as a scalable platform that allows customers to complete multiple tedious outdoor tasks. The robot transforms from a large-scale field mowing robot to a snow clearing robot by simply switching out attachments.
6 Sep 2019
Digital Metal launches two superalloys for extreme applications
Due to rising demand for 3D-printable superalloy materials from companies in the aerospace, automotive and industrial segments, Digital Metal now launches two superalloy grades for use in extreme environments.
6 Sep 2019
60% of Papua New Guinea using off-grid solar
A study by the International Finance Corporation says PNG has one of the highest rates of use of off-grid solar lighting in the developing world.
6 Sep 2019
Next generation pumped for Tasmania's future
Hydro Tasmania is accelerating detailed investigation of three key opportunities for pumped hydro development in the state as part of the Battery of the Nation initiative.