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3D printers' fingerprints help trace printed guns, counterfeit goods

Like fingerprints, no 3D printer is exactly the same. That's the takeaway from a new study that describes what's believed to be the first accurate method for tracing a 3D-printed object to the machine it came from.

Fraunhofer IIS's thermogenerator wristbands

A representative of Fraunhofer IIS discusses their thermogenerator wristbands, which upconvert voltage collected to power commercial devices, such as bluetooth devices, smart watches, etc.

Royal Caribbean to offset emissions with wind power

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd has signed a deal with Southern Power for Southern Power's 200-megawatt Reading Wind Facility. This initiative, which will offset up to 12 percent of Royal Caribbean's emissions beginning in 2020, is one of many programs the cruise line has to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

NADINE: Power-plant-scale energy storage

Energy storage systems that are able to cope with fluctuating wind and solar power production are indispensable for the success of the energy transition. So far, however, location-independent and low-cost power-plant-scale storage systems have still been lacking.

Simple fabrication of full-color perovskite LEDs

Perovskite nanoparticles are regarded as next-generation of optical materials that can achieve vivid colors even on very large screens. Besides, due to their high color purity and low cost advantages, they have also gained much interests in industry.

Volocopter to test eVTOL air taxis in Singapore

Volocopter will perform a next set of inner urban flight tests in Singapore. The series of tests are scheduled to take place in the second half of 2019.

Glow-in-the-dark paper as a rapid test for infectious diseases

Researchers present a practicable and reliable way to test for infectious diseases. All you need are a special glowing paper strip, a drop of blood and a digital camera.

Enertika

IDTechEx spoke with Enertika, one of the leading Spanish energy service companies in 2018.

Printed Electronics in the Smart Card Industry

This premium article from IDTechEx Research looks at opportunities for printed and flexible electronics in the smart card industry.

Engineering developments for energy harvesting devices

Lorandt Fölkel, Technology Ambassador for Würth Elektronik eiSos describes the products on display at the IDTechEx Show! Europe 2018.

Neuromod Devices

Neuromod Devices is a bioelectronic medicine company developing a treatment for tinnitus. IDTechEx analyst Nadia Tsao interviewed Neuromod's CBO Rosemarie Tully on 21 Sep 2018.

Flexible transparent force touch sensor

Researchers reported a high-performance and transparent nanoforce touch sensor by developing a thin, flexible, and transparent hierarchical nanocomposite film. The research team says their sensor simultaneously features all the necessary characters for industrial-grade application: high sensitivity, transparency, bending insensitivity, and manufacturability.

Vagus nerve stimulation can reverse brain inflammation after surgery

Scientists show in a mouse model that a current treatment for seizures can also reverse brain inflammation, such as inflammation after surgery, and the subsequent confusion or cognitive decline that results.

Machine learning could lead to breakthroughs in material design

Computers used to take up entire rooms. Today, a two-pound laptop can slide effortlessly into a backpack. But that wouldn't have been possible without the creation of new, smaller processors -- which are only possible with the innovation of new materials.

The UK Isle of Man rethinks off grid

Plans to construct three tidal energy sites in the waters around the Isle of Man have been cancelled, three years after they were announced.

Ultra-rapid charging network for Australia

Australian start-up, Chargefox Pty Ltd has successfully raised $15 million to enable it to commence building Australia's largest open, ultra-rapid network of charging stations for electric vehicles.

Ready-to-use nano-silver conductive ink for your printer

Genes'Ink is a world leader in advanced materials and formulations for the printed & flexible electronics market.

A report from the Battery Show USA 2018

The Battery Show is a unique opportunity for Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers in North America to showcase their capabilities in terms of electric powertrain solutions. With an impressive year on year growth, this event can be considered the main tradeshow to attend for those seeking to establish business relations in the EV industry.

Electrify America expanding EV charging network

Electrify America has reached network interoperability agreements that will increase the range confidence of EV drivers, and will feature an interconnected network of approximately 12,500 chargers, located at shopping centers, gas stations, convenience stores, workplaces, and multi-family dwellings, as of June 30, 2019.

Enhanced rehab for stroke doubles movement recovery

A novel therapy technique invented by researchers at has been shown in a pilot study to double the rate of upper limb recovery in stroke patients.