11 May 2017

Teaching robots to teach other robots
Researchers have developed a system which allows noncoders to teach robots a range of tasks simply by providing some information about how objects are typically manipulated and then showing the robot a single demo of the task.
11 May 2017

Lab breakthrough in 3D printing of glass
Scientists and academic collaborators have demonstrated the synthesis of transparent glass through 3D printing, a development that could ultimately lead to altering the design and structure of lasers and other devices that incorporate optics.
10 May 2017

The technology of airborne wind energy - Part III safe power
In a short series of three articles Michiel Kruijff covers the Frequently Asked Questions for all aspects of Ampyx Power's solution. This Part III is about the tether, ground systems and our certification approach.
10 May 2017

A few self-driving cars can dramatically improve traffic flow
The presence of just a few autonomous vehicles can eliminate the stop-and-go driving of the human drivers in traffic, along with the accident risk and fuel inefficiency it causes, according to new research.
10 May 2017

Low-cost touch sensing added to objects of almost any shape
Touch sensing is most common on small, flat surfaces such as smartphone or tablet screens. Researchers, however, turn surfaces of a wide variety of shapes and sizes into touchpads using tools as simple as a can of spray paint.
10 May 2017

Multi-cell additive manufacturing platform for continuous production
Stratasys Ltd took a significant step into low-volume, continuous production using additive technology when it unveiled a new product under development - the Stratasys Continuous Build 3D Demonstrator.
10 May 2017

Underwater robots help predict how and when ice shelves collapse
To outer space and the deep ocean, add "beneath the ice" to the list of rarely charted frontiers of science exploration.
10 May 2017

Machine learning to develop new genetic medicines
Genetic mutations are the cause of countless diseases and disorders, from cancer to autism to cystic fibrosis. Now, a startup company is applying decades of research into machine learning and genomic science to develop genetic medicines — accelerating treatments that address the root causes of these conditions.
9 May 2017

The technology of airborne wind energy - Part II the drone
Last month, Ampyx Power signed energy giant E-ON to help test their novel green energy technology.
9 May 2017

3D bioprinting - from science fiction to reality?
After over 15 years of research and development in academia and industry, several main applications of 3D bioprinting technology are ready to be realised.
9 May 2017

Billion unit production capacity for flexible integrated circuits
First FlexLogIC™ fab-in-a-box system being commissioned to enable mass market roll-out of intelligence for everyday items
9 May 2017

When electric vehicles crash, what happens to the battery?
Safety, range and costs: these are the three big premises of electromobility. Safety definitely comes first. Lithium-based traction batteries are usually completely enclosed in the battery case and integrated in the vehicle to protect the battery from all conceivable stresses and external influences. This "armour" has an effect on construction, weight, size and overall design of the vehicle.
9 May 2017

Germ zapping robots used in hospitals
Operating rooms are supposed to be sterile environments, but studies show that they remain contaminated with microscopic pathogens that can cause Surgical Site Infections even after they have been cleaned.
8 May 2017

The technology of airborne wind energy - Part I: Launch & land
In short, AP-3 is a 250 kW system, using a 350 kg drone with a wingspan of 12 m. AP-3 is designed to be a demonstrator of safety and autonomy.
8 May 2017

$30 million in funding to automate intelligent enterprise
UiPath builds intelligent software robots that help businesses globally automate repetitive processes by leveraging cutting-edge computer vision technology.
8 May 2017

Novel gene editing approach to cancer shows promise
A novel gene therapy using CRISPR genome editing technology effectively targets cancer-causing "fusion genes" and improves survival in mouse models of aggressive liver and prostate cancers.
8 May 2017

SolarStratos first test flight
SolarStratos is a commercial two-seater solar plane that aims to be the first manned solar plane penetrating the stratosphere.
8 May 2017

The Graphene paradigm shift is coming
IDTechEx has invited a series of industrial players and leaders active in graphene commercialization to contribute their opinions about the state of the technology and markets. As part of article series, we will today hear from Standard Graphene who talks about a graphene paradigm shift.
8 May 2017

3D printing offers new approach to making buildings
The list of materials that can be produced by 3D printing has grown to include not just plastics but also metal, glass, and even food. Now, MIT researchers are expanding the list further, with the design of a system that can 3D print the basic structure of an entire building.
5 May 2017

Artificial biofilm increases energy production in microbial fuel cells
Microbial fuel cells exploit the metabolism of bacteria in order to generate electricity. A new type of biofilm could soon make this relatively young technology considerably more effective, more stable, and easier to use.