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Advanced Engineering Conference 2017

This show had a 15% attendee increase and have stated the exhibitors will be 35% higher for 2018. This article includes documents in which IDTechEx analysts in attendance highlighted some of the key innovations and takeaways from this exhibition and open conference.

Autonomous shuttle for smart cities

Fisker Inc is entering an alliance with Hakim Unique Group, to develop an autonomous shuttle for smart cities across the globe.

Lightweight, compact VR glasses made with large-area microdisplays

VR glasses are increasingly popular, but they have usually been heavy and oversized - until now. Large-area microdisplays are expected to change that, because they make it possible to produce ergonomic and lightweight VR glasses. The new OLED displays now reach very high frame rates and achieve extremely high resolutions with "extended full HD".

Battery material with 5x faster charging speed

Recently, a team of researchers at the developed a "graphene ball," a unique battery material that enables a 45% increase in capacity, and five times faster charging speeds than standard lithium-ion batteries.

Helping hands guide robots as they learn

Like toddlers, robots can use a little help as they learn to function in the physical world. That's the purpose of a Rice University program that gently guides robots toward the most helpful, human-like ways to collaborate on tasks.

Good and Bad EV and Off Grid Forecasting

Analysts IDTechEx find that there are several indicators of dramatic change in the land, water and air vehicles increasingly made and operated by the same companies. The Chinese are clearer about this than most. This article explains this stance.

Giant Health Event 2017: An event summary

The Giant Health conferenced feature five tracks covering a range of digital health initiatives, including public policy, artificial intelligence, pharma innovation and voice technology.

A report from the Integrated Electrical Solutions Forum (IESF)

Mentor shows its gained strengths in the automotive sector after Siemens' acquisition, as reported by IDTechEx analyst Lorenzo Grande, PhD.

Glucose Testing: Such a Sweet Business Model?

As the point-of-care biosensor market is expected to expand to $33 billion by 2027, investing in the right technology and business model now is paramount to success over the next decade.

Switchable solar window

Thermochromic windows capable of converting sunlight into electricity at a high efficiency have been developed.

New 3-D printer is 10 times faster than commercial counterparts

Engineers have developed a new desktop 3-D printer that performs up to 10 times faster than existing commercial counterparts. Whereas the most common printers may fabricate a few Lego-sized bricks in one hour, the new design can print similarly sized objects in just a few minutes.

Computing ring, write words and numbers with a thumb

Technology provides eyes-free way to interact with smart devices.

Contract for new Norwegian all-electric, battery powered ferry

Corvus Energy has been chosen by Norwegian Electric System to supply a lithium ion based energy storage system for a new all-electric ferry being built by Fjellstrand for Norwegian ferry operator Fjord1. Corvus' Orca Energy ESS solution will supply electrical power to the ferry's NES all-electric power and propulsion system.

First robotics-assisted bi-cruciate retaining total knee replacement

Smith & Nephew announced completion of the world's first robotics-assisted bi-cruciate retaining total knee replacement procedures.

Controlling diabetes with your phone might be possible someday

Think about this. You have diabetes, are trying to control your insulin levels and instead of taking a pill or giving yourself an injection, you click an app on your phone that tells your pancreas to bring blood sugar levels back to normal.

Advances in Biosensor Technology Could Limit the Spread of HIV

1.8 million people acquire HIV each year, with the World Health Organisation estimating that 1 in 5 people living with HIV do not realise they are infected. Therefore, strategies for faster and earlier diagnosis are as important as ever to limit the spread of HIV.

5,000 StreetScooters in service at DHL , Tesla trucks on order

Deutsche Post DHL Group plans on being the industry's driver of electromobility and market leader in green logistics. Its e-mobility initiative is also part of its ambitious GoGreen program, an environmental protection project that will help Deutsche Post DHL Group become the first logistics company to reduce all logistics-related emissions to net zero by 2050.

High-thermal-conductive carbon-nanotube sheet

Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd announced the successful development of a high-thermal-conductive carbon-nanotube sheet with the world's top heat dissipation performance. The sheet is composed of pure carbon nanotubes, oriented perpendicularly, resulting in exceptional thermal conductivity and heat resistance.

Biotemplates breakthrough paves way for cheaper nanobots

A feature of science fiction stories for decades, nanorobot potential ranges from cancer diagnosis and drug delivery to tissue repair and more. A major hurdle to these endeavors, however, is finding a way to cheaply make a propulsion system for these devices.

Solar cell discovery opens a new window to powering tomorrow's cities

Buildings of the future may come equipped with windows that can generate their own electricity, thanks to a finding of a team of researchers.