11 Apr 2019

100 megawatt floating solar power plant for Sri Lanka
The Power, Energy and Business Development Ministry and Canadian Commercial Corporation have entered into an agreement to set up a 100 megawatt floating solar power plant in the Maduru Oya reservoir.
11 Apr 2019

Artificial intelligence can predict premature death, study finds
Computers which are capable of teaching themselves to predict premature death could greatly improve preventative healthcare in the future.
External press release
11 Apr 2019

Ilika's first solid state battery designed specially for MedTech
The Stereax® M50 is Ilika's first solid state battery designed specially for the need of MedTech. The M50 is Ilika's smallest form factor solid state battery to date, delivering up to a 50% increase in energy density when compared to other commercially available solid state batteries
11 Apr 2019

Robots created with 3D printers could care for the elderly
The world's elderly population is booming. The number of older people -- those age 60 years or older -- is expected to more than double by 2050 and is growing faster than all younger age groups across the globe. This trend comes with an increasing demand for caregivers capable of providing 24-hour care, not only at hospitals or nursing homes, but also at private homes and apartments.
11 Apr 2019

Printed sensors provide on the spot fentanyl detection
Researchers have developed screen-printed sensors that could offer a faster, convenient and low-cost method to detect the drug fentanyl. The sensors can detect micromolar concentrations of fentanyl in just one minute. They are easy to produce, cost only a few cents apiece, and are disposable.
Youtube interview
11 Apr 2019

Binder-free (100% carbon) electrode
Nano-carbons have exceptional electrical, thermal and mechanical properties at the nano-scale level.
10 Apr 2019

Researchers 3D print metamaterials with novel optical properties
A team of engineers has developed a series of 3D printed metamaterials with unique microwave or optical properties that go beyond what is possible using conventional optical or electronic materials.
10 Apr 2019

Smart Packaging Counteracting the Lost Moment of Truth
In the new report "Smart Packaging 2019-2029", IDTechEx Research finds that electronic smart packaging will become a $1.8 Billion market in 2029.
10 Apr 2019

BYD launches the world's longest pure electric bus
BYD announces the world's first 27-m pure electric bi-articulated bus. With a passenger capacity of 250 people, it is the longest pure electric bus in the world and can travel at a maximum speed of 70 km/h.
10 Apr 2019

BatterySense Project works on development of next generation batteries
CPI is part of a project focused on next generation battery and sensor work. Operating alongside partners on the BatterySense programme, CPI is supporting work to reduce the size of existing wireless sensing form factors by exploiting additive manufacture. This allows for the intimate integration of batteries into the substrates of ultrathin label-like sensors fabricated by roll-to-roll processes.
10 Apr 2019

Robot autonomously builds erosion barriers
Along developed riverbanks, physical barriers can help contain flooding and combat erosion. In arid regions, check dams can help retain soil after rainfall and restore damaged landscapes.
External press release
10 Apr 2019

Record of 23.2 percent with bifacial n-PERT solar cells
imec and partner in EnergyVille, announces that its n-PERT (Passivated Emitter and Rear Totally diffused) solar cells developed with Jolywood have reached a certified front-side conversion efficiency of 23.2 percent.
10 Apr 2019

Machine learning for measuring roots
Researchers have developed a software that, through image processing and machine learning, allows researchers to semi-automate the analysis of root growth of seedlings growing directly in agar plates.
10 Apr 2019

'Wearable' device captures cancer cells from blood
A prototype wearable device, tested in animal models, can continuously collect live cancer cells directly from a patient's blood.
10 Apr 2019

Learn, connect, partner and profit at Canada's premier industry event
CPES2019 explores the broad spectrum of flexible, printable and hybrid electronics and the value chain required to bring innovative products and applications to market.
Background
9 Apr 2019

Sharp - IoT Electronic Devices Division
Sharp are a multinational corporation manufacturing electronic products including laser diodes
Full profile interview
9 Apr 2019

MesoMat
MesoMat manufacture a stretchable conductive polymeric yarn for smart textiles to target the wearable, automotive, and composite industries. IDTechEx technology analyst Dr Richard Collins interviewed Paul Fowler and Sukhbir Kalirai (Co-founders).
9 Apr 2019

Assessment of tidal turbine planned for New York
The European Marine Energy Centre will provide an independent performance assessment of Verdant Power's 5th Generation tidal turbine system to be deployed for commercial demonstration in New York City's East River in 2020.
9 Apr 2019

£2 million last mile delivery eCargo Bike Grant Fund available
The Energy Saving Trust is encouraging applications for a new £2million fund set up by the Department of Transport to help companies invest in electric cargo bikes to fulfill last mile deliveries.
9 Apr 2019

Is 5G slowing down in China
China is set to be one of the biggest markets for 5G, alongside America and possibly Europe. There will be over 120 million 5G subscribers in 2022 and 1.5 billion by 2029 in China, about half of the total number globally, according to the new IDTechEx Research report '5G Technology, Market and Forecast 2019-2029'.