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DPD will convert all Hamburg parcel deliveries to electro mobility

By the summer of 2019 at the latest, international parcel and express service provider DPD will be converting its entire parcel deliveries in inner-city districts of Hamburg to electro-mobility.

Graphene on the way to superconductivity

Carbon atoms have diverse possibilities to form bonds. Pure carbon can therefore occur in many forms, as diamond, graphite, as nanotubes, football molecules or as a honeycomb-net with hexagonal meshes, graphene. This exotic, strictly two-dimensional material conducts electricity excellently, but is not a superconductor. But perhaps this can be changed.

New epilepsy warning device could save thousands of lives

A new high-tech bracelet detects 85 percent of all severe night-time epilepsy seizures. That is a much better score than any other technology currently available. The researchers involved think that this bracelet can reduce the worldwide number of unexpected night-time fatalities in epilepsy patients.

Solar arrays increase plant productivity

Scientists have found a resource to increase agricultural production on dry, unirrigated farmland—solar panels.

Thinfilm's revolutionary printed electronics fab awarded prize

Thin Film Electronics ASA announced it has received the IDTechEx Technical Development in Manfacturing award in recognition of Thinfilm's pioneering roll-to-roll printed electronics fab in San Jose.

Midsummer named as one of Sweden's 20 fastest growing tech companies

With a compound growth of 1,072 percent over four years, solar energy technology leader Midsummer clocks in at place 19 on the list of Sweden's 50 fastest growing technology companies 2018, the Deloitte Technology Sweden Fast 50.

New LEXAN™ CXT film from SABIC

SABIC presented an innovative new transparent high-heat LEXAN™ CXT film product at the IDTechEx show in California. The new polycarbonate (PC) based technology combines superior optical clarity and high design flexibility with excellent thermal and dimensional stability at elevated process temperatures.

Robotics Flagship aims to develop sustainable robots and AI

The Robotics Flagship aims to develop robots and artificial intelligence that are economically, socially and environmentally sustainable: this is the project proposal submitted to the European Commission, that by 2020 will have chosen the flagships that will receive one billion euros over ten years to guarantee Europe a leading position in science and technology.

Electric Vehicle Futures at the IDTechEx Show! Silicon Valley

Many new electric vehicles were on display at the IDTechEx Show! on November 14-15 in Santa Clara, but that was the tip of the iceberg. The event had a hidden message; the future enabling technologies for electric vehicles (EVs) from buses to cars to mining vehicles.

Walmart and Ford test grocery delivery with self driving cars

Walmart is partnering with Ford to explore delivery with autonomous vehicle technology.

Perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells improved with light management

Tandem solar cells made of silicon and metal halide perovskite compounds can convert a particularly large portion of the solar spectrum into electrical energy. However, part of the light is reflected and is thus lost for purposes of energy conversion. Using nanostructures, the reflection can be reduced significantly ensuring that the solar cell captures more light.

Nyxoah Raises €15 Million in New Financing

Nyxoah S.A is focused on the development and commercialization of a best-in-class hypoglossal nerve stimulation therapy for the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and has successfully raised an additional €15 million in their most recent round of equity financing.

Potential health risk from 3D printer emissions

Following an in-depth, two-year research period researchers found that many desktop 3D printers generate ultrafine particles (UFPs) while in operation. UFPs may pose a health concern since they are the size of nanoparticles and may be inhaled and penetrate deep into the human pulmonary system.

Wearable devices for subcutaneous delivery of biologics

A combination products company, Enable Injections develops and manufactures wearable drug delivery devices that allow easy, comfortable patient self-administration of large volume/high viscosity drugs in doses from 5 mL to 50 mL.

Mercedes-Benz supplies first fully electrical bus, the eCitaro

Mercedes‑Benz delivered the first series production model of an urban bus with a fully-electric drive system to the public transport company Hochbahn AG in Hamburg. It is part of an order for 20 eCitaro buses.

Ultra-thin transparent silver films for solar cells

A new fabrication process for transparent ultra-thin silver films has been developed. The material may help build highly efficient solar cells and light-emitting diodes. However, traditional chemical methods have not been able to produce ultra-thin and pure silver films.

Brain-computer interface advances prosthetics, therapies

Advances in connecting neural stimulation to physical control of the body are transforming the development of prosthetics and therapeutic training for people with disabilities, according to new research.

Using diamonds to recharge civilian drones in flight

A small lab-grown diamond measuring a few millimeters per side could one day enable civilian drones to be recharged in mid-flight through a laser. Thanks to the diamond, the laser beam can remain strong enough over a long distance to recharge photovoltaic cells on the drones' surface.

BeBop Sensors wins IDTechEx Best Material for Wearables Award

BeBop Sensors announced today that it has won the IDTechEx Wearable USA 2018 Awards - Best New Material Award for BeBop Sensors wearable fabric sensor technology.

Neural network for 3D printing of metal products

The mathematical modeling for 3D printing requires a lot of machine time, in some cases calculations for manufacturing even a simple structure can take a week. In order to accelerate this process, researchers developed the neural network.