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IDTechEx Announces the Winners of Launchpad

IDTechEx Launchpad will showcase innovations from 12 start-up companies at the IDTechEx Show! held in Santa Clara Convention Center, CA, USA (www.IDTechEx.com/USA). All winners will be showing a new working prototype or product, many for the first time.

Wearable, washable textile devices possible with MXene-coated yarns

Producing functional fabrics that perform all the functions we want, while retaining the characteristics of fabric we're accustomed to is no easy task.

Controlling robots across oceans and space

Human-robotic partnerships are at the heart of European Space Agency's exploration strategy, which includes preparing for scenarios like this by sending robotic scouts to the Moon and planets, hand-in-hand with astronauts controlling them from orbit.

Bioelectronic implant could prevent opioid deaths

Researchers are developing a novel, implantable device that can sense the effects of a potentially fatal level of ingested opioids and then automatically and immediately deliver a life-saving dose of naloxone.

Personalized drug delivery in 3D

On a mission for innovation and translational science, Rahima Benhabbour is using 3D-printing technology and her startup company AnelleO to create a breakthrough in women's health.

Varjo Announces Two New Human-Eye Resolution HMDs

Varjo announces two new human-eye resolution HMDs for professional VR, incorporating support for Steam VR content at industry's highest fidelity and integrated hand tracking.

FoodMarble

FoodMarble - a company based in Dublin, Ireland - has developed a portable breath analysis device to determine which foods are the source of issues for people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

Applied Nanodetectors Ltd

Applied Nanodetectors has developed a portable breath analysis device for the monitoring of COPD and asthma progression. It is designed for early detection of disease and event prevention to provide better treatment solutions to patients. Early detection of respiratory diseases is a challenge and now that breath analysis has become a recognised diagnostics method by the NHS, there is an opportunity for Applied Nanodetectors' technology to improve standards of care

InnovationLab

InnovationLab is based in Heidelberg, Germany. It has facilities in Denmark, Norway, Dubai and San Francisco as well as a production site in construction in Wiesloch, Germany.

Henkel

Henkel is a chemical and consumer goods company headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany. It is known for its adhesive technologies as well as beauty, laundry and home care products.

Iristick

Mr Steven Serneels, Co-founder & Chairman of the Board at Iristick, delivered a presentation at Healthcare Sensor Innovations Cambridge 2019. The company, based in Belgium, has developed a pair of smart safety glasses for remote monitoring and assistance.

Airbus and LM Industries sign deal to 3D print drones, cars

Airbus and LM Industries, the world's first and only digital manufacturer, have announced the formation of Neorizon to provide disruptive and innovative products with an initial focus on local mobility and autonomy.

REC Group kicks off mass production of Alpha module

To produce the REC Alpha Series, REC has invested a total of 150 million USD into the site and developed a new Industry 4.0 cell fab.

Biologically inspired skin improves robots' sensory abilities

Sensitive synthetic skin enables robots to sense their own bodies and surroundings - a crucial capability if they are to be in close contact with people. Inspired by human skin, a team has developed a system combining artificial skin with control algorithms and used it to create the first autonomous humanoid robot with full-body artificial skin.

Shoe-mounted laser to 'unfreeze' people with Parkinson's

The Path Finder device was invented in 2014. It aims to help people overcome a particular symptom of the disease - freezing of gait - in which people stop walking and are unable to restart.

Pyrotek

Primarily a foundry, smelting and casting company, Pyrotek now produce graphite for Li-ion batteries.

Deep3DFly: the deep-learning way to design fly-like robots

Flies aren't exactly endearing to humans. We rightly associate them with less-than-appetizing experiences in our daily lives. But there is an unexpected path to redemption: Robots. It turns out that flies have some features and abilities that can inform a new design for robotic systems.

Rwanda's solar energy ambition receives $9 million boost

Rwanda's energy ambition received a boost this week following an endorsement of a financial instrument by the Global Innovation Lab for Climate Finance that will accelerate the deployment of solar home systems.

Patrol boat created in 72 hours by 3D printer

The new 3D printer is designed to print objects as long as 100 feet by 22 feet wide by 10 feet high, and can print at 500 pounds per hour. The one-of-a-kind printer will support several ambitious initiatives, including development of biobased feedstocks using cellulose derived from wood resources, and rapid prototyping of civilian, defense and infrastructure applications.

Hyundai is pushing infrastructure-based autonomous driving

The Hyundai IONIQ is already a world-first, as it offers drivers a choice of three electrified powertrains in one bodytype. Now, Hyundai is using it to test Level 4 autonomous driving technologies on European roads.