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Funding to create human organs with 3D printing

Wait lists for human organ transplants could be entirely eliminated through patent-pending technologies developed by a human tissue engineering company that has invented a new way to create viable human organs using near instantaneous 3D printing.

One step closer to lifelike robots

A self-contained soft actuator three times stronger than natural muscle, without the need of externals, signals a breakthrough in soft robotics.

A solar cell you can put in the wash

Scientists have developed a new type of ultra-thin photovoltaic device, coated on both sides with stretchable and waterproof films, which can continue to provide electricity from sunlight even after being soaked in water or being stretched and compressed.

FRA Composites

FRA Composites manufacture aluminum metal matrix composites (MMC) reinforced with discontinuous ceramic fibres. IDTechEx technology analyst Dr Richard Collins interviewed David Model (Chief Operating Officer).

IDTechEx Show! Life Sciences Masterclass

This year's IDTechEx Show! marks their inaugural venture into the life sciences, with masterclasses dedicated towards a variety of high-profile topics trending in biotech news today.

Developing roads that can generate power from passing traffic

Researchers are looking at advanced materials for roads and pavements that could generate electricity from passing traffic.

Daimler launches first all-electric truck in series production

The FUSO eCanter is the world's first series-produced all-electric light-duty truck and will be delivered to customers starting this year in the US, Europe and Japan

Global program to speed up switch to electric vehicles

A new business campaign designed to fast-track the uptake of electric vehicles and infrastructure has been launched by The Climate Group.

Lightweighting highlights from Cenex LCV

Dr Richard Collins lists his top three takeaways from the Cenex LCV conference in Millbrook held at the beginning of September. Focusing on Lightweighting he highlights new innovations including: the Ariel hipercar, Gordon Murray Design's iStream and Williams Advanced Engineering's lightweight EV platform.

3-D-printing materials for wound care and decorative elements

Cellulose nanofibrils have properties that can improve the characteristics of bio-based 3D-printing pastes.

Webinar Tuesday 3 October - RAIN RFID: Market Size, Opportunities

IDTechEx will be hosting a free webinar on Tuesday 3 October 2017 titled RAIN RFID: Market Size, Opportunities and Outlook.

Aluinvent Zrt

Aluinvent are manufacturers of aluminium foam and metal matrix composite (MMC). Dr Richard Collins interviewed Dr Norbert Babcsan (CEO).

Foamtech Global

Foamtech Global is a company formed in 2001 that specialize in the production of aluminum foam panels. IDTechEx analyst Dr. Richard Collins interviewed You-Seok Won (Director of Global Marketing).

3M Battery Materials

3M is a large chemical company. They have recently developed silicon-based anode materials for Li-ion batteries

Conductive inks: never ceasing to adapt

Cast your mind back a few years and you will find a conductive ink business that appeared very mature and slow moving. Then everything began to change...

Removing Cars from Cities: Perfect Storm

Cars must be driven out of cities to tackle the UK's air pollution crisis, not just replaced with electric vehicles, according to the UK government's top adviser talking in August 2017.

Solar cells can be healed with light

Researchers have shown that defects in the molecular structure of perovskites - a material which could revolutionise the solar cell industry - can be "healed" by exposing it to light and just the right amount of humidity.

Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi alliance in electric push, robo-taxis

Alliance 2022, a six-year plan, has set a new target to double annual synergies to €10 billion by the end of the plan.

Solar powered e-paper panel display at San Diego airport

Computer controls allow the e-paper panels to act as individual pixels that collectively display more than 15 unique, artist-designed animations.

Sorting molecules with DNA robots

Imagine a robot that could help you tidy your home: roving about, sorting stray socks into the laundry and dirty dishes into the dishwasher. While such a practical helper may still be the stuff of science fiction, scientists have developed an autonomous molecular machine that can perform similar tasks—at the nanoscale.