TyroMotion GmbH (AT)

McDonald's Signs First Wind Energy Contract

The virtual PPA represents the first wind energy contract signed by McDonald's and will help the company make strides toward its Climate Action Target to reduce GHG emissions related to McDonald's restaurants and offices by 36% by 2030.

Injectable, Flexible Electrode for Nerve-Stimulating Implants

By electrically stimulating nerves, neuromodulation therapies can reduce epileptic seizures, soothe chronic pain, and treat depression and a host of other health conditions without the use of conventional drugs like opioids.

Comprehensive Classroom Sensing System

A new system offers a comprehensive real-time sensing system that is inexpensive and scalable to create a continuous feedback loop for the instructor.

Toyobo (Cocomi)

IDTechEx met with Kazunori Hirata and Tomoyuki Miyamoto from Toyobo at their site in Osaka, Japan. They gave us a brief update of their progress with their e-textile product "Cocomi".

PassiveBolt Wins Prestigious Innovation Award

PassiveBolt Wins Prestigious CES 2020 Innovation Award for Smart Home Keyless Entry System that Integrates a Smart Surface with TactoTek IMSE Technology.

New Chip Wakes Up Small Wireless Devices, Could Extend Battery Life

A new power saving chip developed by engineers could significantly reduce or eliminate the need to replace batteries in Internet of Things devices and wearables. The so-called wake-up receiver wakes up a device only when it needs to communicate and perform its function. It allows the device to stay dormant the rest of the time and reduce power use.

Multimaterial 3D Printing Manufactures Complex Objects, Fast

A new technique called multimaterial multinozzle 3D printing uses high-speed pressure valves to achieve rapid, continuous, and seamless switching between up to eight different printing materials, enabling the creation of complex shapes in a fraction of the time currently required using printheads that range from a single nozzle to large multinozzle arrays.

Astronauts to Test Drive a Lunar Robot from the Space Station

Astronauts could one day remotely control Moon and Mars rovers from orbit. An upcoming test aboard the International Space Station could help make this a possibility.

Healthcare Sensing: From Painful to Pain Free

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Machine Learning Algorithms Help Predict Traffic Headaches

Urban traffic roughly follows a periodic pattern associated with the typical "9 to 5" work schedule. However, when an accident happens, traffic patterns are disrupted. Designing accurate traffic flow models, for use during accidents, is a major challenge for traffic engineers, who must adapt to unforeseen traffic scenarios in real time.

Drone Designed to Inspect Skyscrapers

Skyscrapers are rising rapidly around the world, continuously transforming city skylines. However, their repair and maintenance is becoming more and more difficult. So, who can safely perform the job?

Collaboration to Increase Endurance of Future Bye Aerospace eAircraft

OXIS Energy and Bye Aerospace have begun a 12-month collaborative programme that seeks to achieve a 50% to 100% increase in flight time from a single charge on future Bye Aerospace eAircraft.

Printed Electronics USA: Engage with the Industry

Next week over 250 exhibitors will showcase the latest progress with printed and flexible electronics at the Santa Clara Convention Center in California. The final early bird pricing ends today, with access to the event starting from just $150.

Smartphone Diagnostics for Infectious Diseases

Infectious diseases such as Zika and Dengue remain a top contributor to death and disability across the globe, according to the World Health Organization. Diagnosing and treating these diseases, which often have similar symptoms, is especially difficult in developing countries, where access to health care and laboratories is often limited.

Find out how next week in Santa Clara at the IDTechEx Show!

November 20-21, 2019, Santa Clara

American Boronite Corporation

American Boronite Corporation (Boronite) is a US company that predominantly manufactures Boron Nitride Nanotube (BNNT) sheets and predominately metallic Carbon Nanotube (CNT) yarns. IDTechEx interviewed Dr. David Lashmore (CEO).

NovaCentrix Continues to Revolutionize Next-Gen Applications

The pace of innovation is only accelerating, and NovaCentrix remains at the forefront of tools, materials, and processes for advancement in flexible hybrid electronics. NovaCentrix are a Platinum sponsor of the IDTechEx Show! November 20-21 2019, Santa Clara, CA.

World's Largest Offshore Wind Turbine to be Commissioned

The world's largest offshore wind turbine on a floating platform has departed for its final destination off the Portuguese coast of Viana do Castelo, where the commissioning of the floating wind farm will take place.

Scaling PE Sintering from the Benchtop to the Production Floor

XENON, the Pulsed Light Experts with over 50 years in R&D and production experience, has used its industry-leading expertise to develop a set of single technology platform that is helping companies push the boundaries of PE sintering.

Smart High Tech

Smart High Tech (SHT) are a company that manufacture advanced thermal interface materials. IDTechEx interviewed Dr Lilei Ye (CEO).