External press release
26 Oct 2018

Ynvisible Interactive Inc appoints industry leaders to Advisory Board
Ynvisible Interactive Inc is pleased to announce the creation of an Advisory Board and the appointment of its first members: Dr. Michael Okoroafor, Dr. Harlan Byker, and Dr. Harri Kopola.
26 Oct 2018

New material, manufacturing process, uses sun's heat for cheaper power
Researchers have developed a new material and manufacturing process that would make one way to use solar power - as heat energy - more efficient in generating electricity.
26 Oct 2018

New technique reveals limb control in flies - and maybe robots
A new neural recording technique developed by bioengineers enables for the first time the comprehensive measurement of neural circuits that control limb movement. Tested on the fruit fly, results from the technique may inspire the development of more sophisticated robotic control approaches.
26 Oct 2018

Using machine learning and optimization to improve refugee integration
Each year, tens of thousands of refugees--many fleeing war, violence, and persecution--are resettled in dozens of host countries around the world. While there is growing evidence that the initial placement of refugee families profoundly affects their lifetime outcomes, there have been few attempts to use technology to optimize resettlement destinations.
26 Oct 2018

Taking steps toward a wearable artificial kidney
Scientists report a new urea sorbent that could accelerate progress toward the development of a lightweight, wearable artificial kidney with the potential to make dialysis more convenient, comfortable and effective.
Youtube interview
26 Oct 2018

Poznan University's research on supercapacitors
Dr Peter Harrop discusses supercapacitors with Poznan University at the IDTechEx Show! Europe 2018
25 Oct 2018

VivaLNK and RB launch electronic skin patches for fever monitoring
Earlier this week, VivaLNK formally announced partnership with Reckitt Benckiser (RB) to distribute a wearable continuous temperature monitor worldwide.
25 Oct 2018

EU supports breakthrough wind energy technology in Portugal
Portuguese company Windplus will receive a EUR 60 million loan under the InnovFin Energy Demonstration Project programme to install a floating wind farm off the coast of Portugal.
25 Oct 2018

How to mass produce cell-sized robots
Tiny robots no bigger than a cell could be mass-produced using a new method. The microscopic devices, which the team calls "syncells" (short for synthetic cells), might eventually be used to monitor conditions inside an oil or gas pipeline, or to search out disease while floating through the bloodstream.
External press release
25 Oct 2018

Start-Up Pireta awarded place at IDTechEx Launchpad
Start-Up Pireta Awarded Place at IDTechEx Launchpad to Showcase Innovative 'Truly Wearable'E-Textile Technology. Pireta the developer of truly wearable smart textile technology, has been selected to exhibit at the IDTechEx Show! in Santa Clara, USA.
External press release
25 Oct 2018

PV Nano Cell Sicrys to launch first printer for printed electronics
PV Nano Cell Sicrys to Launch the First Printer for Printed Electronics at IDTechEx Show! Tradeshow Focused on Emerging Technologies to be held in Santa Clara, California on November 14 - 15.
25 Oct 2018

BMW to develop sustainable life cycle loop for batteries
The BMW Group, Northvolt and Umicore have formed a joint technology consortium in order to work closely together on the continued development of a complete and sustainable value chain for battery cells for electrified vehicles in Europe.
25 Oct 2018

Efficiently turning light into electricity
Perovskites form a group of crystals that have many promising properties for applications in nano-technology. However, one useful property that so far was unobserved in perovskites is so-called carrier multiplication - an effect that makes materials much more efficient in converting light into electricity.
Youtube interview
24 Oct 2018

Demonstration of CellInk's new BioX bioprinter
Dr Nadia Tsao, an IDTechEx Analyst met with a representative of CellInk to discuss their developments in the bioprinting sector, specifically their BioX bioprinter.
24 Oct 2018

A Nordic tour de force in Santa Clara Printed Electronics
The Nordic countries are amassing resources from institutes to companies to set a goldrush-flag in San Fransisco, bringing forth advances in materials science and showcasing applications.
24 Oct 2018

Notion Systems announces launch of open material inkjet printer
At Printed Electronics / 3D Printing USA 2018 Notion Systems announces the launch of its n.jet 3D open material inkjet printer in North America.
24 Oct 2018

Olympian, KONE, Jabil and BYD Cornerstones at the IDTechEx Show!
Olympian Sportsman, KONE, Jabil and BYD feature as Cornerstones of the IDTechEx Show!
24 Oct 2018

Spotlight on Joanneum Research
PyzoFlex® is a technology by JOANNEUM RESEARCH, a leading international research organisation. Meet Joanneum Research on booth O28 at Printed Electronics USA 2018.
24 Oct 2018

Electric vehicle cybersecurity grant
The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded Virginia Tech a $3 million grant for research on electric vehicle charging infrastructure cybersecurity as part of a larger $80 million investment by the department on advanced technologies research.
24 Oct 2018

Palau to host world's largest microgrid
The Republic of Palau announced the signing of a 30-year Power Purchase Agreement of a proposed plan to develop and deploy a 35MW solar PV and 45MWh battery storage microgrid in Palau.