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The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is the UK's National Measurement Institute, and is a world-leading centre of excellence in developing and applying the most accurate measurement standards, science and technology available. We undertake research and share our expertise with government, business and society to help enhance economic performance and improve quality of life. NPL is based in south-west London and employs over 500 scientists.
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2022
12 Dec 2022
Quantum Computing 2023-2043
IDTechEx Report: Dr Tess Skyrme
29 Apr 2022
Advanced Material Development
Tess Skyrme, Analyst at IDTechEx, interviewed Dr Richard Lee, CCO, and Tom Barlow, Business Development Manager, to get an update from early-stage company, Advanced Material Development, specifically on their innovations in 2D nano-materials, with applications including gas sensing, electronics, composites, photonics, and anti-counterfeiting.6 Jan 2022
TruLife Optics
TruLife Optics is a company that focusses on optical image combiners using holographic technology, for augmented reality (AR) and defense applications. For AR, its capability range encompasses waveguides as well as freespace holographic element combiners. It is positioned as a solutions company, preferring to work directly with clients on product development and manufacturing rather than offering a defined product range.2021
21 May 2021
Stabiliser Residue Inhibits Conductivity in 3D Printed Electronics
Very thin layers of organic stabiliser residue in metal nanoparticle inks are behind a loss of conductivity in 3D printed materials and electronic devices, according to the findings of a new study.
19 Feb 2021
Scenario Forecasting Spreadsheet: Materials for Electric Vehicle Battery Cells and Packs
IDTechEx Report: Dr James Edmondson and Dr Alex Holland
12 Feb 2021
Sustainable Alternative Fuels 2021-2031
IDTechEx Report: Dr Alex Holland
11 Jan 2021
Breakthrough Manufacturing Process for Sensor for Smart Contact Lenses
Researchers report on how they have developed a breakthrough sensor system and manufacturing process. The global team of engineers reveal that the new contact lens sensor system contains a photodetector for receiving optical information, a temperature sensor for diagnosing potential corneal disease and a glucose sensor for directly monitoring the glucose levels in tear fluid.2020
20 Aug 2020
Battery Technology Capable of Capturing CO2 Emissions
The University of Surrey is to begin work on a new lithium-ion battery technology that is capable of capturing CO2 emissions, following an award from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council.19 Feb 2020
Integrated Graphene
Integrated Graphene are a company that manufacture 3D graphene for sensing and energy storage applications. IDTechEx spoke to Alastair Carrington (commercial director).2019
21 Oct 2019
The Li-ion Battery Supply Chain 2020-2030
IDTechEx Report: Dr Alex Holland
13 Sep 2019
QLM Technology
QLM Technology offer quantum sensors for remote sensing and are developing a lidar module. IDTechEx interviewed Dr Xiao Ai in May 2019. Ai is the Co-Founder and CTO of QLM, and he is based in UK.30 May 2019
Field trials of raspberry harvesting robot system
University of Plymouth spinout company Fieldwork Robotics has completed initial field trials of its robot raspberry harvesting system.29 Mar 2019
Survey on standardisation requirements for printed electronics
Your opportunity to provide feedback on the standardisation requirements for printed electronics.17 Jan 2019
AMSU (Shenzhen) New Technology Co. Ltd.
AMSU (Shenzhen) New Technology Co. Ltd. demonstrated several e-textile products at their booth at CES 2019's Eureka Park. IDTechEx spoke to Yoana Zhuo, their Overseas Marketing Director.2018
26 Dec 2018
Graphene printed electronics
A team of researchers have found a low cost method for producing graphene printed electronics, which significantly speeds up and reduces the cost of conductive graphene inks.2017
11 May 2017
Low Jitter, Single Photon Imaging Based On Integrated Thin Film Superconducting Sensor And Readout Electronics.
National Physical Laboratory, United Kingdom
15 Feb 2017
3Dynamic Systems
2016
9 Dec 2016
Solar floating airport with smart city
Dick Wallis, CEO of Positioning Systems in the UK has sent IDTechEx a visionary proposal for a new combined airport, smart city and green electricity supply in Wales in the UK.8 Dec 2016
Spray-printed crystals to move forward organic electronic applications
Has the time come to replace traditionally used silicon with printable organic semiconductor inks? Scientists believe so, especially for future electronics that need to be flexible, lightweight, wearable and low-cost.5 Dec 2016
Innovations in Large-Area Electronics Conference (innoLAE 2017)
A key event for the large-area electronics community, bringing industry and academia together and providing valuable opportunities to share the latest research results and discuss new projects and collaborations.