Sensors

Born out of the research labs of TU Delft with over 20 years of experience in the synthesis of aerosols, the VSP-G1 nanoparticle generator provides researchers with the possibility to perform ground-breaking research within the field of nanomaterials without the limitations of common generation methods and materials.

Update from the IDTechEx Show! Berlin 2018.

Started in 2014, Agribotix is a software as a service provider who uses drones to provide insight and actionable data for the farmers with 15 employees.

As advancements in connectivity and miniaturization of electronics are made, smart sensors are beginning to find traction within the wound care pathway.

This article provides an overview of sensor innovation.

An electronic tag that stretches and flexes while it records location and environmental data can monitor marine animals in their natural habitat as reported in Printed Electronics World.

Walls are what they are — big, dull dividers. With a few applications of conductive paint and some electronics, however, walls can become smart infrastructure that sense human touch, and detect things like gestures and when appliances are used.

It is developing a simple technology that helps trucks and large mobile machinery avoid hitting human objects. It is pre-revenue and is looking for its first 0.5m Euro seed funding.

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

This article provides an overview of wearable technology.

BeBop Sensors Inc announced the close of its $10 Million+ Series A funding led by San Francisco-based Bullpen Capital, a leader in post-seed funding. With millions of sensors in daily use, BeBop Sensors designs, manufactures, and delivers smart fabric sensors to Fortune 500 companies in the Health, Automotive, IoT, and AR/VR markets.

Ilika is a public company that focuses on innovative approaches for technology accelerated innovation. They are affiliated to the University of Southampton in the UK and have worked in the development of solid state batteries. They have collaborated with Toyota in SSB material developments.

IDTechEx caught up with MAS Innovation at the IDTechEx Show in Berlin in April 2018.

IDTechEx caught up with Sensing Tex at the IDTechEx Show Europe in Berlin in April 2018. We spoke about their latest progress commercialising products based on smart textile pressure sensors, including their latest funding rounds.

Breath! are an Italian startup developing smart garments for yoga training. The company is based in Milan, and is made up of four co-founders, each bringing different expertise (designer, electronics, yoga instructor, fashion designer, etc.). We spoke to Dr Samuele Polistina and Ms Clara Pozzetti at their booth at the IDTechEx Show in Berlin.

Quantum Technology Supersensors were the first recipients of the new IDTechEx award for a 'Toxicant Replacement Hero' in Berlin.

In this premium article, we will give an overview of trends in sensing technology in a way that relates to printed, flexible/stretchable and wearable technologies.