28 Mar 2019

Eni starts wave power energy generation at the Ravenna offshore site
Eni has successfully installed and activated the Inertial Sea Wave Energy Converter production unit, capable of converting energy generated by waves into electricity and adapting to different sea conditions, so as to guarantee a high continuity in energy production.
28 Mar 2019

UK Government funds bus industry to improve air quality
The UK Government confirmed that it will be supporting 14 local authorities through a £25 million funding boost to the Clean Bus Technology Fund. The fund, which was launched in 2017, looks to support projects to upgrade buses with technology to reduce nitrogen dioxide emissions in areas with poor air quality.
28 Mar 2019

Near-perfect performance in low-cost semiconductors
Tiny, easy-to-produce particles, called quantum dots, may soon take the place of more expensive single crystal semiconductors in advanced electronics found in solar panels, camera sensors and medical imaging tools. Tiny, easy-to-produce particles, called quantum dots, may soon take the place of more expensive single crystal semiconductors in advanced electronics found in solar panels, camera sensors and medical imaging tools.
28 Mar 2019

Europe-wide research for future batteries
To successfully implement the energy transition and to store regenerative energy, better batteries are required. The European research initiative BATTERY 2030+ brings together leading scientists and companies from all over Europe to achieve major progress in battery science and technology.
External press release
28 Mar 2019

NatureWorks develops new Ingeo PLA Formulation for 3D Printing
NatureWorks Develops New Ingeo PLA Formulation for 3D Printing Break-Away Support on Dual Extrusion Printers.
Youtube interview
28 Mar 2019

Recent developments in the RAIN RFID Alliance
RAIN RFID is a global alliance promoting the universal adoption of UHF RFID technology
Full profile interview
27 Mar 2019

Atomic Mechanics
Atomic Mechanics manufacture force and pressure sensors using graphene material. IDTechEx technology analyst Dr Richard Collins interviewed Dr Christian Berger (CTO).
Update
27 Mar 2019

Powercast
IDTechEx visited the Powercast booth at the IDTechEx Show. We caught up with them about their most recent product launches and progress developing RF charging products.
27 Mar 2019

Creating New Products From Printed Electronics
Printed, flexible and organic electronics is an enabling set of technologies, comprising of many components that are at different stages of commercialisation and maturity.
27 Mar 2019

2019 marks the year for 5G
In this article IDTechEx Research provides highlights from Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2019 regarding 5G technologies. More information can be found in the brand new 5G report from IDTechEx Research, '5G Technology, Market and Forecast 2019-2029'.
27 Mar 2019

n.jet solder mask systems & display OLED printers from Notion Systems
Notion Systems continues its success story in the functional additive manufacturing inkjet market with shipments of several fully automated n.jet solder mask printers and glove box integrated high precision printers for OLED production.
27 Mar 2019

NovaCentrix continues to expand Invent offerings
The pace of innovation is only accelerating, and NovaCentrix remains at the forefront of tools, materials, and processes for advancement in flexible hybrid electronics.
External press release
27 Mar 2019

2.3 million tonne energy storage boost for copper
New research, commissioned by the International Copper Association, has found that, by 2029, annual global copper demand is set to increase by 2.3 million tonnes, thanks to energy storage in e- mobility and stationary storage applications. IDTechEx, the company responsible for the study, forecasts the increase as demand for energy storage will grow from 0.1 terawatt hours in 2019 to around 3.2 terawatt hours by 2029.
Event summary
27 Mar 2019

5G in Mobile World Congress 2019 - Part 2
Part 2 of 3 covering Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona which is the largest mobile event in the world, bringing together the latest innovations and leading-edge technology from more than 2,400 leading companies, with a highly-rated conference program assembling today's visionaries to explore the hottest topics influencing the industry.
27 Mar 2019

Data-driven modeling and estimation of lithium-ion battery properties
Electric vehicles are powered by lithium-ion batteries, a rechargeable battery that's still not fully understood or perfected. And inasmuch as electric cars are expected to replace gas-powered cars, any research that improves the performance of a lithium-ion battery will be a boon for electric vehicles and the environment.
27 Mar 2019

4D-printed materials can be stiff as wood or soft as sponge
Imagine smart materials that can morph from being stiff as wood to as soft as a sponge - and also change shape.. Engineers have created flexible, lightweight materials with 4D printing that could lead to better shock absorption, morphing airplane or drone wings, soft robotics and tiny implantable biomedical devices.
27 Mar 2019

Sweat holds most promise for noninvasive testing
Making a revolutionary biosensor takes blood, sweat and tears. And saliva, naturally.
27 Mar 2019

Water resistant and self-healing electronic skin
Inspired by underwater invertebrates such as the jelly fish, researchers have created an electronic skin with similar functionality.
27 Mar 2019

Genetically encoded sensor isolates hidden leukemic stem cells
All stem cells can multiply, proliferate and differentiate. Because of these qualities, leukemic stem cells are the most malignant of all leukemic cells. Understanding how leukemic stem cells are regulated has become an important area of cancer research.
Background
26 Mar 2019

USHIO
USHIO are photonic product manufacturer offering laser diodes, LEDs and lamps. USHIO are a key player in the laser diodes market.