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3D printed robots with shock-absorbing skins

Researchers have presented a new method for 3-D printing soft materials that make robots safer and more precise in their movements — and that could be used to improve the durability of drones, phones, shoes, helmets, and more.

3-D-printed robots with shock-absorbing skins

A new method for 3-D printing soft materials that make robots safer and more precise in their movements — and that could be used to improve the durability of drones, phones, shoes, helmets, and more.

Google, Ford, Unilever, Boeing, Coca-Cola, Kellogg's, Porsche, Amazon

Google, Ford, Unilever, Boeing, Coca-Cola, Kellogg's, Porsche and Amazon to present at the IDTechEx Show! IDTechEx Show! features over 220 speakers covering the latest emerging technologies.

Google, Unilever, Boeing, Coca-Cola at Printed Electronics USA 2016

IDTechEx launches the Printed Electronics USA conference agenda with over 220 speakers from 24 countries presenting on the latest market and technical progress from across the supply chain.

Delivery robots in cities soon

Robot vehicles may give the insurance companies and car companies something to do when one robot taxi replaces 20 cars owned by private individuals as we move inexorably to 80% of people living in cities in 2050.

Lamp posts could be used as drone docking stations

Amazon proposes for their drones to dock and recharge on street lamps and other urban poles.

Amazon and UK Government partnership on drones

Amazon has announced a partnership with the UK Government to explore the steps needed to make the delivery of parcels by small drones a reality, allowing Amazon to trial new methods of testing its delivery systems.

Tauseef Bashir joins Thinfilm as EVP Global Sales

Thin Film Electronics ASA has announced changes to its management team.

Has the 3D printing industry stabilised?

The stocks of the eight public 3D printing companies have crashed over the past years - will valuations stabilise in 2016?

Microcontrollers and single-board computers 2016-2026

The unique new IDTechEx Research report, Microcontrollers and Single-board Computers 2016-2026, is the first to reveal the big picture developing from the close relationship between these devices. It provides newly researched forecasts leading to figures such as $300bn in 2026 for SBC alone.

What's hot and what's not in Printed Electronics

IDTechEx has been following the printed electronics market for fifteen years. In this article we provide ten brief updates across different parts of the industry.

What's Trending in Printed Electronics

From many different angles, the printed electronics sector is gaining commercial momentum. In this article, IDTechEx explores some of the top trends in the industry.

Orchestration of systems of mobile robots

Modern mobile robots have increasingly practical capabilities. Yet, while the capabilities of such mobile robots are impressive, how useful is a single mobile robot?

3M quantum dot enhancement films

3M Optical Systems manufactures display films that optimize light and advance the performance of LCD displays. In 2012, 3M announced a partnership with Nanosys to commercialize quantum dot enhancement films. 3M has leveraged their expertise on roll-to-roll coating and barrier films to bring this product to market.

Clearinks Displays

Clearinks Displays is a reflective display technology supplier. It was re-founded in 2012 to commercialize its version of electrophoretic display technology. Its key claimed selling points over standard electroscopic technology are its video (60s per second) and full colour capabilities. The company has raised $10m to commercialize this technology and is therefore running a lean and capital-light operation.

The new Ultra HD standard and why it matters for quantum dot suppliers

The UHD Alliance has launched a new standard for TV. Our analyst explains why it will help new display technologies based on quantum dots.

NinjaTek, Taulman3D join forces, distribute wider variety of filament

Two of the leading names in thermoplastic filament manufacturing have formed a powerful partnership, hoping to play an essential role in the industry. There are now over 300,000 thermoplastic extrusion printers in the world, with a total annual filament market of $250m in 2015.

Quantum dots making inroads in displays

Quantum dots have been developed since the early 80's but it is only recently that they made an appearance in consumer products such as TVs and tablet computers. IDTechEx Research has published a new market report on quantum dots titled Quantum Dots 2016-2026: Applications, Markets, Manufacturers, and as part of this study we have looked at their impact on the display industry. Is this the technology that will enable LCD to rival OLED?

Thermos connected hydration bottle with smart lid

Genuine Thermos® Brand introduces the Thermos Connected Hydration Bottle with Smart Lid.