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Machine Learning to Supercharge Battery Development

Battery performance can make or break the electric vehicle experience, from driving range to charging time to the lifetime of the car. Now, artificial intelligence has made dreams like recharging an EV in the time it takes to stop at a gas station a more likely reality, and could help improve other aspects of battery technology.

First Millimetre-Scale Wireless Transceiver for Electronic Pills

imec presents the first mm-scale wireless transceiver for smart insertable pills. It is a first breakthrough in imec's aspiration to realize autonomous ingestible sensors that can measure health parameters such as gut health and transmit in real time the data outside the body.

Prodways Partners with 3DBioCad as its First Dental Reseller in USA

3DBioCAD is a dental CAD/CAM division of a full-service dental laboratory, focusing on delivering premium CAD/CAM solutions and services to its customers.

Avery Dennison Invests in new Factory in Brazil

Avery Dennison is gearing up for future growth of RFID technology, improving the efficiency of processes and the relationship between brands. Just months after signing a deal to acquire Smartrac's transponder division, the Company announced the location of its next RFID manufacturing facility, its first in Brazil and fifth in the world.

Changeuitech

IDTechEx analyst Nadia Tsao spoke with representatives of Changeuitech at CES 2020. Changeuitech were exhibiting their NearBeBe brand of baby tech. Changeuitech is a South Korean company.

Monit

IDTechEx analyst Nadia Tsao spoke with Monit Sales manager Stephen Lee. Monit are a South Korean company developing monitoring solutions for the young and the elderly.

Nyx

IDTechEx analyst Nadia Tsao spoke with Dongsin Kim, CEO of Nyx. Nyx is a South Korean company developing GoSleep, a sleep aid device. It helps users fall asleep faster with no side effects. The company currently has 7 employees and has raised $50,000 from the South Korean government.

C3 Nano

C3 Nano is a producer of transparent conductive films (TCFs) and inks based on silver nanowires. Their films have 30 to 50 ohms/sq, and can be employed in flexible touch screens.

HaanVision

IDTechEx analyst Nadia Tsao spoke with HaanVision CEO HeeKong Lee. HaanVision are a South Korea startup that have developed the DermaMirror for skin analysis.

Becon

IDTechEx analyst Nadia Tsao spoke with Minsuk Park from Samsung Electronics. Becon is a Samsung C-Lab project started in late 2019.

Welt

IDTechEx analyst Nadia Tsao spoke with representatives at Welt's booth. Welt has developed a line of smart belt buckles for health monitoring. They spun out of Samsung's C-Labs in 2016. IDTechEx first met Welt at CES 2019.

Nodeus

IDTechEx analyst Nadia Tsao met Nodeus Solutions Project Manager Mehdi Toumi at CES 2020. Nodeus Solutions are a French company that is working to help seniors stay at home.

Bisu

IDTechEx analyst Nadia Tsao spoke with Bisu Co-founder & CEO Daniel Maggs at CES ShowStoppers 202. Bisu is a diagnostics company working on disposable home use tests. Their first product is a urine test for dietary health called the Bisu Body Coach

Grapheal

IDTechEx analyst Nadia Tsao spoke with Grapheal CEO and Co-founder Vincent Bouchiat at CES 2020. Grapheal have developed a smart bandage for advanced wound care. IDTechEx have previously spoken to Grapheal at the MedTech Forum in Paris.

Deeply

IDTechEx analyst Nadia Tsao spoke with representatives from Deeply at CES 2020. Deeply is a South Korean AI sound processing company who were exhibiting WAAH, a baby monitoring technology.

New Green Technology Generates Electricity "Out of Thin Air"

Electrical engineers and microbiologists have created a device they call an 'Air-gen' or air-powered generator, with electrically conductive protein nanowires produced by the microbe Geobacter. The Air-gen connects electrodes to the protein nanowires in such a way that electrical current is generated from the water vapor naturally present in the atmosphere.

Robotic Hand can Handle Eggs, cut Paper with Scissors

The robotic hand can be easily mounted on a variety of robot arms, and offers the world's strongest grasping force against its own weight. It is expected that the use of robotic hands will be extended to industrial sites as well as everyday life.

Using Bone's Natural Electricity to Promote Regeneration

Some materials show promise promoting bone regeneration by enhancing its natural electrical properties, according to a review in the journal Science and Technology of Advanced Materials.

Germ-Fighting Fabric for Health Care

Researchers have created germ-killing fabric that could help stop the spread of communicable diseases.

Fast-Charging, Long-Running, Bendy Energy Storage Breakthrough

While at the proof-of-concept stage, it shows enormous potential as a portable power supply in several practical applications including electric vehicles, phones and wearable technology.