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Strain sensing textiles to monitor movement

Researchers have engineered the next generation of wearable technology, using strain sensing textile fibres to create clothing that keeps track of its wearer's movements.

Cell membrane inspires new ultrathin electronic film

Japanese researchers have developed a new method to build large areas of semiconductive material that is just two molecules thick and a total of 4.4 nanometers tall. The films function as thin film transistors, and have potential future applications in flexible electronics or chemical detectors.

Why a robot can't yet outjump a flea

When it comes to things that are ultrafast and lightweight, robots can't hold a candle to the fastest-jumping insects and other small-but-powerful creatures. New research could help explain why nature still beats robots, and describes how machines might take the lead.

Solaria

Solaria is a provider of an exciting range of semi-transparent c-Si based solar panels with transparencies as high as 80 percent, for residential and architectural applications.

Improving advanced wound care technologies in preparation for future

IDTechEx's new report titled Advanced Wound Care Technologies 2018-2028 profiles technologies across the wound care space to identify opportunities in diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of chronic wounds.

Hydrogen-fueled vehicle produces magic number for emissions: zero

The design and construction of a clean, hydrogen-powered UPS delivery van is near completion. Promising greater commercial viability, performance that is equal to traditional gasoline-fueled engines and, most importantly, producing no harmful emissions.

Unexpected renewables advances

Recent progress in renewables has bordered on the surreal. At ICREN Barcelona recently we were invited to consider those giant wind turbines sweeping 200 meters of sky. Up there the wind is stronger and more consistent and that size of turbine is more efficient.

On demand packaging robotic system

An industrial service robot that extends right-sized corrugated packaging beyond human limitations. A scalable robotic on demand packaging system that automates the bulk of the manual work on a company's packaging line.

Using tooth sensors to detect disease

Collaborative research team developing biological sensors that would analyze saliva, send information electronically to doctors.

2D Materials Surprises

2D materials are going to be much more versatile and useful and that particularly means beyond graphene.

Shanghai Creative Superconductor Technologies (SCSC)

SCSC are a second generation high-temperature superconductor (2G HTS) wire manufacturer who have commercialized their wire products. This interview was conducted in April 2018, but due to confidentiality agreements has been published in July 2019.

Superconductor Technologies Inc

STI are a second generation high-temperature superconductor (2G HTS) wire manufacturer who have commercialized their wire products. This interview was conducted in April 2018, but due to confidentiality agreements has been published in July 2019.

AMSC

AMSC are a second generation high-temperature superconductor (2G HTS) wire manufacturer and 2G HTS original equipment manufacturer. AMSC have commercialized numerous HTS products. This interview was conducted in April 2018, but due to confidentiality agreements has been published in July 2019.

Opvius presentation Berlin

At the IDTechEx conference Off Grid Energy Independence the reinvention of solar and wind power were a focus this year. In that spirit, Dr. Ralph Paetzold, CEO of Opvius of Germany presented on "Beyond Replacement Strategies: Printed OPV as Enabler for Novel Products" including how he sees his organic photovoltaics OPV as a building, wearables and artist's material.

Spikes of graphene can kill bacteria on implants

A tiny layer of graphene flakes becomes a deadly weapon and kills bacteria, stopping infections during procedures such as implant surgery.

Oxolutia

Oxolutia are a second generation high-temperature superconductor (2G HTS) wire manufacturer who plan on commercializing their wire products in 2020. This interview was conducted in April 2018, but due to confidentiality agreements has been published in July 2019.

Innova Superconductor Technology (InnoST)

InnoST are a first generation high-temperature superconductor (1G HTS) wire manufacturer who have commercialized their wire products. This interview was conducted in April 2018, but due to confidentiality agreements has been published in July 2019.

Columbus Superconductors

Columbus are a magnesium diboride (MgB2) wire manufacturer who have commercialized their wire products. This interview was conducted in April 2018, but due to confidentiality agreements has been published in July 2019.

SuNAM Co., Ltd

SuNAM are a second generation high-temperature superconductor (2G HTS) wire manufacturer who have commercialized their wire products. This interview was conducted in April 2018, but due to confidentiality agreements has been published in July 2019.

THEVA Duennshichttechnik GmbH

THEVA are a second generation high-temperature superconductor (2G HTS) wire manufacturer who have commercialized their wire products. This interview was conducted in April 2018, but due to confidentiality agreements has been published in July 2019.