12 Oct 2017

Renault Energy Services to specialise in energy and electric mobility
Groupe Renault is pleased to announce the creation of Renault Energy Services. The aim of this new subsidiary is to have an active presence in the energy and smart grid sectors, both of which are fundamental to the expansion of electric mobility.
12 Oct 2017

Salmon DNA for biomedical devices
Using DNA from salmon, researchers hope to make better biomedical and other photonic devices based on organic thin films.
12 Oct 2017

Unique composite-based additive manufacturing method
Impossible Objects has announced it raised a $6.4 million Series A investment. With this latest round, Impossible Objects has raised a total of more than $9 million.
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12 Oct 2017

Biodegradable electronics
Under the direction of the Fraunhofer Institute for Organic Electronics, Electron Beam and Plasma Technology FEP, an in-house Fraunhofer project for development of biodegradable electronics was begun last year.
12 Oct 2017

How many robots does it take to screw in a light bulb?
How many robots does it take to screw in a light bulb? The answer: just one, assuming you're talking about a new robotic gripper developed by engineers.
12 Oct 2017

Novel circuit design boosts wearable thermoelectric generators
Using flexible conducting polymers and novel circuitry patterns printed on paper, researchers have demonstrated proof-of-concept wearable thermoelectric generators that can harvest energy from body heat to power simple biosensors for measuring heart rate, respiration or other factors.
11 Oct 2017

Three ways nanotechnology gas sensors will improve our lives
Nanotechnology gas sensors are paving the way to better health and quality of life using the power of knowledge, awareness and prevention. This article explores three real-world examples that show how nano gas sensors will impact our lives.
11 Oct 2017

Spotlight on Standard Graphene Inc.
STANDARD GRAPHENE, headquartered in Ulsan city, Republic of Korea, is a company specializing in Graphene.
11 Oct 2017

Flexible sensors can detect movement in GI tract
Researchers have built a flexible sensor that can be rolled up and swallowed. Upon ingestion, the sensor adheres to the stomach wall or intestinal lining, where it can measure the rhythmic contractions of the digestive tract.
11 Oct 2017

First fully autonomous rail journey in Western Australia
Rio Tinto has successfully completed the first fully autonomous rail journey at its iron ore operations in the Pilbara region of Western Australia as the company progresses toward full commissioning of the AutoHaul® project in late 2018.
11 Oct 2017

Smart crossing prototype unveiled in London
Direct Line and Saatchi & Saatchi London have revealed an innovative prototype pedestrian crossing aimed at reducing traffic and pedestrian accidents.
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10 Oct 2017

Advanced features on this consumer based 3D printer
Cubibot introduced their 3D Printer at the IDTechEx Show! Berlin 2017
10 Oct 2017

Commercialisation of AWE
Some findings from the new IDTechEx report, "Airborne Wind Energy 2017-2027"
10 Oct 2017

Reality AI announces availability of Starter Kit
Reality AI announces the availability of starter kit based on Cross Domain Development Kit (XDK) from Bosch Connected Devices and Solutions. It enables fast development of solutions based on accelerometry and vibration, including wearables for people and predictive maintenance for machines.
10 Oct 2017

First ever electronic passenger information service in Kuwait
End-to-end solution from Papercast features industry-first solar powered e-paper technology for the GCC states.
10 Oct 2017

Measuring fuel cell printing at a fast clip
If you're wondering when a hydrogen-powered car will become a viable option for you, take heart. A team may have overcome a significant hurdle to manufacturing hydrogen fuel cells by creating a way to check whether the expensive catalysts the cells need have been incorporated quickly and effectively.
10 Oct 2017

Next-generation lithium-ion battery with new anode material
Toshiba Corporation announced the development of its next-generation SCiBTM, which uses a new material to double the capacity of the battery anode.
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10 Oct 2017

Micro-optomechanical pressure sensor advancing pressure monitoring
Imec has unveiled a pressure sensor based on micro-optomechanical systems (MOMS) technology.
10 Oct 2017

Stick, peel, or bounce: Controlling a freezing droplet's fate
When freezing droplets impact a surface, they generally either stick to it or bounce away. Controlling this response is crucial to many applications, including 3-D printing, the spraying of some surface coatings, and the prevention of ice formation on structures such as airplane wings, wind turbines, or power lines.
10 Oct 2017

Robotic bugs train insects to be helpers
Tiny mobile robots are learning to work with insects in the hope the creatures' sensitive antennae and ability to squeeze into small spaces can be put to use serving humans.