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19 Jan 2016

Be Coached to Run by your Socks with Sensoria Garments
Video interview with Sensoria at the IDTechEx Wearable USA event.
19 Jan 2016

A printing press for nanoparticles
Gold nanoparticles have unusual optical, electronic and chemical properties, which scientists are seeking to put to use in a range of new technologies, from nanoelectronics to cancer treatments.
19 Jan 2016

Success with low-cost nickel-based catalyst
The two most promising current candidates for cars are fuel cells, which convert the chemical energy of hydrogen to electricity, and rechargeable batteries.
19 Jan 2016

NASA's Juno spacecraft breaks solar power distance record
NASA's Juno mission to Jupiter has broken the record to become humanity's most distant solar-powered emissary.
18 Jan 2016

Microdisplay techology for smartglasses: Enabling the AR-VR revolution
If the buzz at the Consumer Electronics Show is any indication of things to come (and usually, it is), 2016 is expected to be the year of virtual reality (VR). Much anticipated VR headset launches, announcement of investment in enabling technologies, and developments of optimized components made virtual reality the words on everyone's lips at CES2016 in Las Vegas. IDTechEx detail and benchmark the key competing display technologies that will enable this revolution.
18 Jan 2016

Battery shuts down at high temperatures and restarts when it cools
Researchers have developed the first lithium-ion battery that shuts down before overheating, then restarts immediately when the temperature cools.
18 Jan 2016

3D printed robot locusts
A new miniature 3D printed robot is poised to make a major contribution to the field of advanced robotics.
18 Jan 2016

Unveiling the nanotube's quantum behavior
The discovery of an important method for measuring the properties of nanotube materials using a microwave probe.
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18 Jan 2016

Hitachi Vehicle Energy, Ltd.
Hitachi Vehicle Energy, Ltd. established in 2004, is a company incorporated for the purpose of mainly developing and manufacturing of lithium-ion battery for automotive application through the capital investment of 3 Hitachi group companies, Hitachi, Ltd. Shin-Kobe Electric Machinery Co., Ltd. and Hitachi Maxell, Ltd.
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15 Jan 2016

HZO Waterproofs Electronic Devices: Interview at the IDTechEx Show!
Interview with HZO at the IDTechEx Wearable USA event.
15 Jan 2016

Enhanced printed electronics capability
A specialist system designed for the high speed photonic curing of printed electronics inks.
15 Jan 2016

New efficiency record with dual-junction solar cell
Scientists have jointly set a new world record for converting non-concentrated (1-sun) sunlight into electricity using a dual-junction III-V/Si solar cell.
15 Jan 2016

A new way to print 3D metals and alloys
A team of engineers has created a new way to print three-dimensional metallic objects using rust and metal powders.
15 Jan 2016

Adaptable multi-purpose robotic platform for the agricultural industry
The Bonirob robot, which is approximately the size of a compact car, uses video- and lidar-based positioning as well as satellite navigation to find its way around fields.
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15 Jan 2016

ECOFLUX
Ecoflux is a supplier of quantum dots in Korea. They can produce CdSe, CdS, PbSe, PbS, CdTe, as well as cadmium-free quantum dots.
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15 Jan 2016

Oculus
Oculus VR is a US based virtual reality company that was acquired by Facebook for $2bn in March, 2014.
14 Jan 2016

BMW Group achieves fifth consecutive record sales year
2015 was the most successful year ever for the BMW Group with annual sales setting a new record for the fifth year in a row.
14 Jan 2016

Harnessing the energy of small bending motions
For many applications such as biomedical, mechanical, or environmental monitoring devices, harnessing the energy of small motions could provide a small but virtually unlimited power supply.
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14 Jan 2016

Lely
Lely are perhaps the world leader in robotic milking machines but also offer a variety of other robots for agricultural applications.
13 Jan 2016

When can we expect printed TVs?
LG made quite an impression during CES this year, announcing new OLED TVs that have delighted most reviewers. With premium features and a smart marketing campaign, LG has managed to position OLED as the best TV money can buy. But when will the technology become more affordable?