15 Mar 2022

Project to Digitise Reusable Packaging
The project code-named TRACE (Technology-enabled Reusable Assets for a Circular Economy) will use PragmatIC's ultra-low-cost NFC technology to give reusable containers unique digital identities so that the packages can be efficiently and effectively returned and reused.
Full profile interview
15 Mar 2022

Elaphe: In-wheel Motors to Increase Drive Cycle Efficiency
IDTechEx caught up with Elaphe Propulsion Technologies, an electric motor manufacturer for electric vehicles based in Slovenia. Elaphe has deep expertise across all motor technologies, but today is best known for its direct-drive in-wheel motor solutions. IDTechEx learned that Elaphe is at the start of an anticipated high growth phase, with plans to bring a highly efficient in-wheel motor solution to the market as automakers look to lessen their reliance on expensive batteries.
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15 Mar 2022

Xtrac: electric motor transmissions
Xtrac provides high-performance, lightweight transmissions for motorsport and hypercar applications. IDTechEx spoke to Xtrac at FPC2022.
Full profile interview
14 Mar 2022

Friendly Robots
Friendly Robots is an American start-up founded by Xiao Xiao, a previous Apple engineer who graduated from the University of California, Berkeley.
14 Mar 2022

Medical Training Robots with Realistic Pain Expressions
A new approach to producing realistic expressions of pain on robotic patients could help to reduce error and bias during physical examination. A team of researchers has developed a way to generate more accurate expressions of pain on the face of medical training robots during physical examination of painful areas.
14 Mar 2022

Ynvisible Set to Release Lowest Energy Consuming Printed E-Paper
Ynvisible Interactive Inc, on 15th March 2022, plans on releasing an updated version of their display, positioning it as the lowest energy-consuming printed e-paper display on the market.
14 Mar 2022

Using 3D Printed Tissues to Explore Causes of Neural Diseases
By using the most innovative 3D printing technologies to precisely control the architecture of these systems, an attempt can be made to reproduce the structural complexity of the cerebral cortex. The objective is to integrate the neural circuits with their intricate support system. This is a crucial aspect of the study, as it would allow to collect important biological data in a longer timeframe compared to the models available today.
14 Mar 2022

Hydrogen-Battery Microgrid for Queensland Rainforest
The Daintree Renewable Microgrid proposes to deliver a renewable energy microgrid for the Daintree community in two stages to improve the affordability, reliability and security of energy supply to the community.
14 Mar 2022

Converting Waste Heat into Electrical Power for Ships
On vessels where moving to low-sulphur fuel has created a surplus of steam, the E-PowerPack will transform the excess into a free source of power. Going forward, the E-PowerPack will also be vital as energy recovery becomes key in transitioning to green methanol and ammonia.
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14 Mar 2022

Abbott Point of Care
Abbott Point of Care and rapid diagnostics is a segment of Abbott Laboratories' diagnostics division. Abbott is the leader of the point-of-care diagnostics industry. The segment's products focus on infectious diseases and cardiometabolic disease diagnostics.
Background
14 Mar 2022

Integral e-Drive
Integral e-Drive provide electric motors and power electronics to several motorsports and supercar applications. IDTechEx spoke to Integral e-Drive at FPC2022.
Full profile interview
14 Mar 2022

Equipmake: Electric Motors and Power Electronics
Equipmake is a UK-based manufacturer of electric motors and power electronics. IDTechEx interviews Equipmake at FPC 2022 to learn more about their offerings and future plans.
Full profile interview
11 Mar 2022

Visby Medical
Visby Medical develops qualitative, single-use, rapid diagnostics for sexually transmitted diseases and COVID-19.
11 Mar 2022

Join the Free-to-Attend Upcoming Webinar on Green Construction
Thursday 24 March 2022 - Green Construction: Growing Demand for Electric Construction Machines. Electric construction vehicles a $105 billion market in 2042. Find out more in this webinar presented by IDTechEx Technology Analyst, Dr David Wyatt
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11 Mar 2022

Smart Radar System: Radars for Multiple Industries
Smart Radar System combines off-the-shelf radar chips with their innovative antenna design and software suite to create a radar that has appeal to different industries, from automotive to health care.
11 Mar 2022

Saietta Accelerates Zero Emission Electric Powertrain Conversion
Saietta Group plc is intensifying an important overhaul operation to transform existing high polluting diesel-engine-powered buses and coaches into clean, sustainable and zero-emission vehicles. A real-world zero-emissions driving range of up to 350kms is possible with the all-electric retrofit powertrain, depending on individual specification, application and vehicle size.
Full profile interview
11 Mar 2022

Headmade Materials
Headmade Materials is a German start-up developing a Metal AM standard called Cold Metal Fusion, where metal powders can be printed with selective laser sintering (SLS) printers. IDTechEx spoke with Levent Akbas, chief commercial officer at Headmade Materials, on their technology and materials.
External press release
11 Mar 2022

Simple EV Charging Solution to Revolutionise New-Build Industry
With the UK Government due to make it a requirement to introduce mandatory charge points in new homes and commercial buildings in England, the BriXcell is a simple, compact solution which can be easily installed during the construction phase of any new build.
External press release
11 Mar 2022

SEA Electric reveals SV6 EV: A Step Van Game-Changer at WTW2022
SEA Electric's leading technology in the zero-emissions e-Mobility space continues to find favor with commercial fleets the world over, with its latest configuration, the SV6 EV set to be a game-changer in North America's step van market.
External press release
11 Mar 2022

6K and Our Next Energy Collaboration to Create Low-Cost Gemini Cathode
6K and Our Next Energy Inc announced a partnership as ONE looks to scale up and commercialize its Gemini cell chemistry. The organization signed a letter of intent outlining how the companies will work together to significantly lower the cost and manufacturing capital required when producing this new battery material.