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SkinVision

SkinVision has developed a smartphone app that allows users to understand their risk factors for skin cancer (including melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma and precancerous actinic keratosis). It enables users to detect skin cancer at an early stage as well as to keep track of their moles over time in order to monitor their evolution. SkinVision does not formally provide a diagnosis, but instead a risk assessment and recommendation.

Leaf Expression Systems

Leaf Expression Systems is a biotechnology start-up based in Norwich, UK, that is developing plant-based systems for protein expression, as an alternative to traditional mammal cell and microbe-based expression systems. In March 2020, IDTechEx Technology Analyst Dr Michael Dent spoke with Leanne Williams, Business Development Manager, and Nicholas Holton, Principal R&D Scientist, at Leaf Expression Systems.

VELO3D Raises $28 Million in Series D Funding Round

VELO3D has raised $28 million in a Series D funding round. New investors Piva and TNSC joined the round, along with existing investors Bessemer Investment Partners, Playground, and Khosla Ventures. This brings VELO3D's total funding to $138 million.

Using Artificial Intelligence to Save Coral Reefs

An artificial intelligence powered solution to monitor, characterize and analyze coral reef resiliency.

Solar Powered Hand Sanitiser

A start-up company that has repurposed upcycled solar cells to generate ultraviolet light to disinfect people's hands has won €20 000 in a hackathon designed to share and rapidly develop ideas to combat the coronavirus pandemic.

New Hybrid Material Improves Performance of Silicon Li-ion Batteries

Researchers have developed a new hybrid material of mesoporous silicon microparticles and carbon nanotubes that can improve the performance of silicon in Li-ion batteries.

WiTricity

IDTechEx analysts Dr Matthew Dyson and James Hayward interviewed David Schatz, VP of Sales and Business Development at WiTricity. We specifically discussed their historic activity providing wireless charging options for medical devices, including implants.

Sequential Skin

Sequential Skin is a startup commercializing personalized skin care through genetic and skin microbiome testing. IDTechEx analyst Nadia Tsao interviewed Sequential Skin co-found Dr Oliver Worsley on 29 April 2020.

Wolfspeed

Wolfspeed are specialists in GaN on SiC technology across various market verticals. With the increasing market for 5G installations, Wolfspeed are likely to see a big increase in the market for GaN devices.

Biome Makers

Biome Makers is a Smart Microbial Discovery start-up based in Sacramento, California. The company focuses on developing soil analytic tools for more sustainable and productive agriculture, using machine learning and DNA sequencing to characterise the soil microbiome and provide actionable insight to growers. In April 2020, IDTechEx Analyst Dr Michael Dent spoke with Pedro Langa and Daniel Almonacid, CFO and CTO at Biome Makers.

Solaris to Introduce 15 Meter Electric Bus

This year, Solaris will introduce a 15-meter Urbino version to the electric bus portfolio. Up until now, the "electric offer" of Solaris encompassed only city buses, the 15-meter version of the Urbino will also meet requirements of inter-city transport.

Elkem Silicones

Elkem provide materials for various components within electric vehicles and their batteries. Elkem Silicones see their silicone products as essential for effective thermal management in future electric vehicles in addition to the ones already on the road.

Is Silicon the Key to Another Technological Revolution?

Silicon is one of the most important materials of the past century. It enabled the digital revolution and the advent of PCs, laptops and smartphones. Its value has been obvious during the recent Covid-19 crisis, allowing many companies, businesses and individuals to remain productive.

Webinar 7 May - Where Is the Future of COVID-19 Diagnostics?

IDTechEx will be hosting a free webinar on Thursday 7 May 2020. Where Is the Future of COVID-19 Diagnostics? will be presented by IDTechEx Technology Analyst, Dr Luyun Jiang.

Sensors Woven into Clothing to Monitor Vital Signs

Researchers have developed a way to incorporate electronic sensors into stretchy fabrics, allowing them to create shirts or other garments that could be used to monitor vital signs such as temperature, respiration, and heart rate.

Delivery Robots Move Medical Supplies in COVID-19 Response

Around the globe, COVID-19 has taken a tragic toll. Through providing a contactless delivery solution, healthcare workers have the supplies they need at hand, saving them time while also helping foster the safety and health of both patients and staff.

Where Is Li-ion Technology Heading?

The Li-ion market is growing but which Li-ion chemistries and technologies are going to be used? The newly updated report "Li-ion batteries 2020-2030", from market intelligence company IDTechEx, provides detailed analysis of the various Li-ion chemistries and technologies being deployed and the applications they are best suited for.

Intrasense

Intrasense aims to accelerate and leverage the use and interpretation of medical images (CT, MRI and X-ray) throughout the chain of care. This ranges from research, to screening, to diagnosis, to treatment planning, as well as lesions follow-up.

Gas Storage Method Could Help Next-Generation Clean Energy Vehicles

Tremendous amounts of hydrogen and methane can be stored in nanoscopic pores.

Why we Should Build Millions of Weather-Protected Pedelecs this Summer

Resilience in pandemic situations needs alternatives to public transportation and shared moblity The present Corona pandemic has clearly revealed a shortcoming of public transportation and most shared mobility solutions: they come with poor possibilities for social distancing.