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Ampaire announces first public electric flight

Ampaire In announces the test flight of the Ampaire 337, the highest-capacity hybrid-electric aircraft ever flown.

Antennas of flexible nanotube films an alternative for electronics

Antennas made of carbon nanotube films are just as efficient as copper for wireless applications, according to researchers. They're also tougher, more flexible and can essentially be painted onto devices.

The growing $7.5 billion market for Electronic Skin Patches

IDTechEx Research identifies opportunities in the growing $7.5 billion market for Electronic Skin Patches. IDTechEx Research has released a detailed update on their bestselling market research report "Electronic Skin Patches 2019-2029" Skin patches are arguably the most interesting, diverse and promising category within the entire wearable technology market.

Holes in Antarctic sea ice explained by years of robotic data

A new study combines satellite images of the sea ice cover, robotic drifters and even seals outfitted with sensors to better understand the phenomenon. The research explores why this hole appears in only some years, and what role it could play in the larger ocean circulation.

AW-Energy substation for new Surge2 Ocean Wave Energy in Portugal

New technology includes higher energy output, compact size and simple installation that connects the WaveRoller device to the grid based upon Abengoa design specifications.

Brewer Science expands printed electronics service capabilities

Brewer Science Inc announced the expansion of its printed electronics program to incorporate service capabilities.

UK Power Networks receives international recognition

UK Power Networks has received major international recognition for its innovative work including the development of a smart grid.

World's first all-in-one hydrogen refueler

Angstrom Advanced Inc.developed the world's first all-in-one hydrogen refueler, which filled an international technological gap.

Funding for essential tremor therapy

Cala Health will use the funds to introduce a breakthrough therapy for hand tremors in people with essential tremor, to the market as well as expand its therapeutic pipeline.

Pure electric Killing Plug in Hybrids

This is a more informative version of an article we have published recently. Read on to find out more about how Car manufacturers are issuing a flood of plug-in hybrid cars.

How We Shall Cope with a Shortage of Lithium-ion Batteries

At some stage in the next ten year, there is likely to be a shortage of lithium-ion batteries. Included in this article are possible reasons and proposed solutions.

World Copper Conference 2019 Highlights

IDTechEx Analysts attend the World Copper Conference 2019, here is their report.

Electric Car Gloom Yet Forecasts Increased

It is a bit surreal. There is far more negative press comment about pure electric cars than positive yet most analysts, including IDTechEx, have revised their forecasts upwards. In this article, you will find some of the forecasts of others expressed as the number in use.

New mechanism allows lower energy requirement for OLED displays

Scientists have found a way to significantly reduce the amount of energy required by organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs). OLEDs have attracted attention as potential replacements for liquid crystal diodes, since they offer advantages such as being flexible, thin, and not requiring backlighting.

International Space Station to test 3D printed materials

This project will provide a systematic analysis of 3D printed materials for radio frequency space systems, especially for Nano-satellites.

Fleet of "roboats" could collect garbage

The city of Amsterdam envisions a future where fleets of autonomous boats cruise its many canals to transport goods and people, collect trash, or self-assemble into floating stages and bridges.

Self-healing DNA nanostructures

DNA assembled into nanostructures such as tubes and origami-inspired shapes could someday find applications ranging from DNA computers to nanomedicine.

First stand-alone solar-powered poultry house

Auburn University's National Poultry Technology Center and Tyson Foods Inc announced the opening of the largest stand-alone solar powered poultry house to be operated completely off the grid.

Mii electric is the first electric vehicle from SEAT

SEAT starts its electric offensive with the introduction of the Mii electric.

Robot baristas hard at work in South Korea

The world's first 5G-connected robot cafe franchise now has 45 robot-equipped outlets. The second-generation smart robot barista can communicate directly with customers.