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Silk Scaffolds and Magnestism to Generate Bone Tissue for Implants

Researchers have shown that the combination of biocompatible scaffolds formed from silk components, and stimulation of cells by means of magnetism is valid for generating bone tissue.

6K Energy

IDTechEx spoke with 6K Energy, part of 6K Inc., including with Bruce Bradshaw, Chief Marketing Officer, and Dr Richard Holman, VP Battery Products. 6K have developed plasma technology for synthesising various powders.

Noctiluca

Noctiluca is a Polish start-up company that develops emissive materials for OLED displays. Specifically, it is targeting thermally activated delayed fluorescence (TADF) materials, including blue emitters.

Zymergen

Zymergen have recently launched a transparent polyimide film, that is manufactured from biological precursor materials. The film is targeted at printed/flexible electronics applications.

Nano One

Nano One Materials Corp. are a publicly listed Canadian company looking to commercialise their cathode manufacturing and synthesis technology.

Novonix

Novonix Battery Testing Services (BTS) are a Canadian start-up, founded in 2013, who offer battery cell test and development services as well as equipment for battery testing.

Storing Energy in Red Bricks

Red bricks — some of the world's cheapest and most familiar building materials — can be converted into energy storage units that can be charged to hold electricity, like a battery, according to new research.

Robotics Company Offers New Autonomous Cleaning Solution

The UVNinja can be programmed for a variety of cleaning missions, and it works without human assistance by utilizing medical-grade ultraviolet C lighting. This unique combination of UVC and autonomous technology ensures disinfection of all programmed areas with no chemicals or waste generated.

Sunew

Sunew in Brazil is leader in OPV. CEO Tiago Alves told IDTechEx late 2020 he has more than 80% market share in the OPV market.

CondAlign

CondAlign has developed a technology for making anisotropic conductive films, in which electrically and/or thermally conductive particles are aligned by applying an electric field during film manufacture.

EHang Launches Intelligent Aerial Firefighting Solution

EHang Holdings Limited announced the launch of the world's first large-payload intelligent aerial firefighting solution. Based on its flagship product, this new firefighting version of EHang 216, "EHang 216F" is specially designed for high-rise firefighting.

Protection from Facial Recognition with 'Cloaking'

The rapid rise of facial recognition systems has placed the technology into many facets of our daily lives, whether we know it or not.

Non-Invasive Nerve Stimulation Boosts Learning of Foreign Language

New research by neuroscientists revealed that a simple, earbud-like device that imperceptibly stimulates a key nerve leading to the brain could significantly improve the wearer's ability to learn the sounds of a new language. This device may have wide-ranging applications for boosting other kinds of learning as well.

Leading Industry Position in Floating Solar

INNOSEA, a leading engineering firm specialized in Offshore Renewables and part of LOC Group, is pleased to announce it has been invited to join the Floating Solar JIP consortium, a group of 23 leading companies in the renewable energy arena.

New Solar Energy Optics

Finnish technology company ICS has developed a unique technology platform and a film solution providing a 5-10% increase in energy output for conventional solar modules - and even higher gains for more advanced applications.

CareWare

CareWare have developed wearable, wireless LED light patches aimed at therapeutic non-medical applications. They utilize the printed LED technology from NthDegree, enabling the lighting element to be thin, light weight and disposable.

Boosting the Performance of Circuits in High Frequency Applications

DuPont's new webinar is coming soon! Find out how DuPont is pushing the performance boundaries of circuit performance in high-frequency applications.

Electric Cars: The Lifeline of the Auto Industry

In the past two decades, the car market has declined twice: first due to the 2008 economic crisis, and then due to falling sales in China. Most recently, the lockdowns implemented to combat the coronavirus pandemic, causing auto-production plants to close globally and a loss of consumer spending will lead to an unprecedented 23% decline in 2020 (IDTechEx prediction).

9 Materials Science Start-Ups Changing Metal Additive Manufacturing

The metal additive manufacturing market will be negatively impacted by the 2020 pandemic. Despite this short-to-mid-term setback, the industry is forecast to rise and exceed $10Bn within the next 10-years. The emerging and established printer players grab nearly all of the headlines, but most of this forecast annual revenue will be in material sales in which there is great untapped potential.

Bringing Smart Connected Products Closer with Flexible Electronics

Printed electronics tags could convert everyday objects into smart devices, exchanging data with each other wirelessly. An EU-funded project addressed the crucial material advances needed for Internet of Things applications - initially in the packaging, healthcare and home appliance sectors.