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Creating longer-lasting fuel cells

Fuel cells could someday generate electricity for nearly any device that's battery-powered, including automobiles, laptops and cellphones.

Thinfilm and GlaxoSmithKline bring NFC technology to Flonase brand

Thin Film Electronics ASA announced that GlaxoSmithKline has commercially deployed Thinfilm's unique SpeedTap tags to create interactive 'smart' shelves for enhanced communication with consumers at time of purchase decision-making.

Opvius and the World of OPV

The future of organic photovoltaics is discussed in this article, including information from an IDTechEx interview with Opvius.

Spotlight on American Elements

American Elements' catalog of more than 15,000 products makes it the world's largest metals and chemicals manufacturer devoted exclusively to advanced materials in industrial bulk and laboratory/research quantities.

A sustainable future powered by sea

This project uses submerged turbines anchored to the sea floor through mooring cables that convert the kinetic energy of sustained natural currents into usable electricity, which is then delivered by cables to the land.

Development of active-learning dialogue data-based AI technology

Hitachi Ltd has announced the development of active-learning dialogue-data based AI technology to enable EMIEW3, Hitachi's human symbiotic service robot, to spontaneously "learn" how to respond to questions that it could not previously answer.

Airbus and early stage investor HAX launch a call for start-ups

Airbus and HAX have joined forces to explore the future of urban air mobility through a four-month accelerator programme based in Shenzhen, China.

Biodegradable microsensors for food monitoring

A new generation of microsensors could provide the vital link between food products and the Internet of Things. Researchers have developed an ultra-thin temperature sensor that is both biocompatible and biodegradable.

Lepidico

Lepidico has developed a new process to extract lithium carbonate from non-traditional hard rock lithium bearing minerals. They aim at suppying lithium at the lowest price to the battery industry.

Arable Labs

Arable Labs have developed an end to end solution for supply chain risk in agriculture and crop management. Dr David Pugh met CEO Adam Wolf to discuss the companies latest progress.

TCT Show 2017

IDTechEx Technology Analyst Dr Bryony Core attended the TCT Show 2017 at the NEC in Birmingham last week. Here is her coverage of the latest innovations and product launches, and what impact this will have on the rapidly developing 3D printing industry.

Trucking: a large attractive business to autonomize?

Trucking is a big business. In the US, trucking industry revenues are in excess of $726bn. No wonder then that autonomous trucking is a hot topic.

A flexible new platform for high-performance electronics

A team of engineers has created the most functional flexible transistor in the world -and with it, a fast, simple and inexpensive fabrication process that's easily scalable to the commercial level.

Printed meds could reinvent pharmacies, drug research

A new process can print multiple medications onto a single dissolvable strip, microneedle patch or other surface.

Heesen Yachts wins green award

Home, world's first Fast Displacement with hybrid propulsion, won the RINA green award during the Monaco Yacht Show.

The 3D selfie is here

Computer scientists have solved a complex problem that has, until now, defeated experts in vision and graphics research. They have developed technology capable of producing 3D facial reconstruction from a single 2D image - the 3D selfie.

Developing robots that can walk more naturally

Walking on two legs isn't as easy as it seems. For robots and their designers, it is an even bigger challenge! Researchers are testing novel algorithms to improve humanoids' ability to walk and interact with humans.

Personal thermostat startup heats up for commercialisation

Sitting in a stifling subway car or walking Boston's cold winter streets may soon become more bearable, thanks to a "personal thermostat" wristband.

New device could turn heat energy into a viable fuel source

A new device could one day turn the heat generated by a wide array of electronics into a usable fuel source.

Rio Tinto Speciality Products

Rio Tinto are one of the leaders in Aluminium, they merged with Alcan in 2007 and took over the metal matrix composite (MMC) business. Dr Richard Collins interviewed Peter Papamoniodis (Sales Manager).