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AFRL's mission is leading the discovery, development and integration of affordable warfighting technologies for America's aerospace forces. It is a full-spectrum laboratory, responsible for planning and executing the Air Force' science and technology program. AFRL leads a worldwide government, industry and academia partnership in the discovery, development and delivery of a wide range of revolutionary technology. The laboratory provides leading-edge warfighting capabilities keeping our air, space and cyberspace forces the world's best.
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2018
23 Mar
New 4-D printer could reshape the world we live in
Scientists report that they have developed a powerful printer that could streamline the creation of self-assembling structures that can change shape after being exposed to heat and other stimuli. They say this unique technology could accelerate the use of 4-D printing in aerospace, medicine and other industries.19 Feb
GE Global Research
GE Global Research presented their work producing a wearable sensor for monitoring hydration. IDTechEx attended their presentation at 2018FLEX in Monterey, CA.15 Feb
Biosensors will be inexpensive, do more, go everywhere
When it comes to biometric sensors, human skin isn't an ally. It's an obstacle. Researchers are developing cutting-edge methods to overcome this barrier without compromising the skin and its ability to prevent infection and dehydration. By making better noninvasive tests, researchers can open up enormous opportunities in medicine and the fitness industry.
13 Feb
Conductive Ink Markets 2018-2028: Forecasts, Technologies, Players
IDTechEx Report: Dr Khasha Ghaffarzadeh and Mr Yasuo Yamamoto
5 Feb
Lightweight Metals 2018-2028: Forecasts, Developments, Players
IDTechEx Report: Dr Richard Collins
12 Jan
Manned Electric Aircraft 2018-2028
IDTechEx Report: Dr Peter Harrop
1 Jan
Flexible system-on-chip for internet-of-things
As the ecosystem of everyday objects embedded with technology to connect, communicate and transfer information continues to expand, scientists are challenged to find ways to enable even more physical objects to become 'smarter' and connected.2017
30 Oct
Hybrid 3-D printing method for flexible electronics
A collaboration between scientists has resulted in a new method for digital design and printing of stretchable, flexible electronics. The process, called Hybrid 3-D printing, uses additive manufacturing to integrate soft, conductive inks with a material substrate to create stretchable, wearable electronic devices.16 Oct
Forget about it: A material that mimics the brain
Inspired by human forgetfulness - how our brains discard unnecessary data to make room for new information - scientists conducted a recent study that combined supercomputer simulation and X-ray characterization of a material that gradually 'forgets.' This could one day be used for advanced bio-inspired computing.
13 Oct
Range Extenders for Electric Vehicles Land, Water & Air 2018-2028
IDTechEx Report: Dr Peter Harrop
8 Sep
Robots learn contextual commands
Despite what you might see in movies, today's robots are still very limited in what they can do. They can be great for many repetitive tasks, but their inability to understand the nuances of human language makes them mostly useless for more complicated requests.8 Sep
Low-cost wearables manufactured by hybrid 3D printing
A collaboration has created a new additive manufacturing technique for soft electronics, called hybrid 3D printing, that integrates soft, electrically conductive inks and matrix materials with rigid electronic components into a single, stretchable device.29 Aug
No batteries required: energy-harvesting yarns generate electricity
An international research team has developed high-tech yarns that generate electricity when they are stretched or twisted.15 Aug
Biosensor stimulates sweat even when patient is resting and cool
One downside to medical sensors that test human sweat: you have to sweat. Sweating from exertion or a stifling room temperature can be impractical for some patients and unsafe for others.21 Jul
Additive technologies for cost efficient solar power
Inspired by newspaper printing, and taking cues from additive manufacturing technology, researchers are exploring new ways to make solar cells more cost efficient—increasing application potential in the process.15 Jun
Liquid tin-sulfur compound shows thermoelectric potential
Glass and steel makers produce large amounts of wasted heat energy at high temperatures, but solid-state thermoelectric devices that convert heat to electricity either don't operate at high enough temperatures or cost so much that their use is limited to special applications such as spacecraft.
28 Apr
Wearable Technology 2017-2027: Markets, Players, Forecasts
IDTechEx Report: Mr James Hayward, Dr Guillaume Chansin and Dr Harry Zervos
26 Apr
Supercapacitor Materials 2017-2027
IDTechEx Report: Dr Peter Harrop
17 Apr
New 3-D printing method creates shape-shifting objects
A team of researchers has developed a new 3-D printing method to create objects that can permanently transform into a range of different shapes in response to heat.27 Mar
Worm-inspired material for soft robotics
A new material that naturally adapts to changing environments was inspired by the strength, stability, and mechanical performance of the jaw of a marine worm.