25 Feb 2021

Low Cost Perovskite Photovoltaics that Match Silicon Cells' Output
Perovskites are a leading candidate for eventually replacing silicon as the material of choice for solar panels. They offer the potential for low-cost, low-temperature manufacturing of ultrathin, lightweight flexible cells, but so far their efficiency at converting sunlight to electricity has lagged behind that of silicon and some other alternatives.
15 Feb 2021

AI Controlled Hydrogen Storage Technology
With the HyAI project demonstration underway and live until summer 2021, initial results have indicated that the AI-enabled approach can produce hydrogen in a more cost-effective way, while also helping to alleviate stresses on the national grid.
External press release
26 Jan 2021

CE Mark for Breakthrough 24-7 Blood Pressure Monitoring System
Aktiia today announced the first 24-7, automated blood pressure monitoring system that easily and comfortably gathers data during the day and while sleeping. This groundbreaking medical innovation will now provide people and their physicians comprehensive insights into blood pressure patterns that will better inform the diagnosis and management of hypertension.
17 Dec 2020

Vehicle Batteries: Abandon Pack, Module or Both?
There is a race to 1000km battery-electric vehicles (BEV) and beyond.
10 Dec 2020

AR VR Technology: The Defining Technology of 2020-2030
Virtual, augmented and mixed reality products have continued to receive high levels of funding and investment during the 2010 decade. IDTechEx predicts that this technology will grow to over $30bn by 2030. This article aims to explain the growth in demand behind this exciting technology.
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9 Dec 2020

HayBeeSee
HayBeeSee is a London-based agricultural robotics start-up developing the CropHopper, a jumping robot that automatically treat weeds, pests and diseases. The CropHopper is one of the ten finalists selected for Future Farming Magazine's "Best Concept Field Robot 2020", with winner being awarded at FIRA 2020.
External press release
1 Dec 2020

Innovate UK Awards ENIAN £500,000 for Renewable Energy Software
ENIAN has this week been awarded a £500,000 Smart Grant by Innovate UK to develop a new cost predicting algorithm set to accelerate the uptake of renewable energy across the country.
30 Nov 2020

Virtual Reality: The Most Disruptive Technology of the Next Decade
Virtual reality has already had a major impact in a range of different industries. IDTechEx predicts in its recent market research report that this technology will grow to $8Bn by 2030.
19 Nov 2020

New Green Materials Could Power Smart Devices Using Ambient Light
Researchers have developed environmentally friendly materials that could harvest enough energy from indoor light to power wireless smart devices.
External press release
13 Nov 2020

Sky-Futures Brings Flock on Board as Drone Insurance Partner
Sky-Futures, an ICR company, one of the world's leading drone inspection and survey service providers, has appointed connected insurance provider, Flock, as its drone insurance partner.
External press release
9 Oct 2020

Mitie Works with Vodafone UK to Reduce its Carbon Footprint
Mitie has supported Vodafone UK in reducing its carbon footprint, saving 100 gigawatt hours of energy, equivalent to 25,000 tonnes of CO2, in just three years. The energy saved could power a town with a population of 65,000 people for a year and represents a financial saving of around £10 million.