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Researchers say 2D boron may be best for flexible electronics

Though they're touted as ideal for electronics, two-dimensional materials like graphene may be too flat and hard to stretch to serve in flexible, wearable devices. "Wavy" borophene might be better, according to scientists.

New fuel cell aircraft flies

Following Boeing flying an uneconomical single seated plane about ten years ago a four seat hydrogen fuel cell plane has taken to the skies. The hydrogen-powered experimental aircraft HY4 has made its first official flight, taking off and landing at Stuttgart Airport Germany.

ADPV signs joint development contract with Solliance

Solliance is pleased to announce that ADPV Limited has signed a Joint development contract with Solliance concerning the development of two-step electroplated CIGS modules.

New cyber security threat: hacking 3D printers

Cyber security experts, as part of an international research team, were able to sabotage a drone by hacking the computer controlling the 3D printer that made its parts.

Robotic agriculture: the battle between the big and the small

Agricultural robotics can upend several commonly-held notions. Amongst them is the idea that big is better. In practise this has translated into ever larger and more powerful agricultural machinery. This makes sense because a big machine amplifies the capabilities of the skilled driver, dramatically boosting its productivity. This notion may however be about to experience a fundamental change. The reason is that the driver can now finally be taken totally out of the equation.

Kateeva appoints Mark R. Shaw as Senior Vice President of HR

Kateeva has announced the appointment of Mark R. Shaw, Ph.D. as Senior Vice President of Human Resources. Previously, Shaw worked at Lam Research and Applied Materials.

Environmental risks in 'green' material

Researchers have undertaken the first comparative life cycle analysis of piezoelectric materials as part of an EPSRC project.

ITN Energy Systems Inc

ITN is spinning off its daughter company Storion, which is developing vanadium redox flow batteries for the German, US, and Indian markets. Dr Lorenzo Grande interviewed Ashutosh Misra, VP of Administration.

Volterion

Volterion is a company spun off the Fraunhofer Institute of Oberhausen in Germany. They have developed novel graphitic bipolar plates for vanadium redox flow batteries that are flexible and intelligently welded.

Electric car range winners and losers

EP Tender is a range extending service for electric vehicles which takes the form of a light trailer which is rented on demand and attached to the EV on long distances.

New mobile robot to support agri-tech experiments in the field

Scientists at the University of Lincoln, UK, have taken delivery of an advanced new mobile robot to support agri-tech experiments at the University's agricultural field station.

Blood molecule key to more efficient batteries

A molecule that transports oxygen in blood could be key to developing the next generation of batteries, and in a way that's environmentally friendly.

KemWatt

Kemwatt is a French startup working on organic redox flow batteries based on quinones. They claim lower OpEx than traditional redox flow technologies.

What companies are saying about Printed Electronics USA

Printed Electronics USA taking place at the Santa Clara Convention Center on Nov 16 & 17, is the world's largest event on printed, flexible and organic electronics and all its applications. With over 200 exhibitors and 3,000 attendees expected this is a must-attend event. See and learn new things, understand what end users want and discover exciting opportunities at this international event drawing attendees from 47 countries.

Next big renewable energy source could be right beneath your feet

Triboelectricity is the same phenomenon that produces static electricity on clothing. Chemically treated cellulose nanofibers are a simple, low-cost and effective alternative for harnessing this broadly-existing mechanical energy source.

Genetic modification boosts algal hydrogen production

Researchers have revealed how microalgae produce hydrogen, a clean fuel of the future, and suggest a possible mechanism to jumpstart mass production of this environmentally-friendly energy source.

3D-printed organ-on-a-chip with integrated sensing

Built by a fully automated, digital manufacturing procedure, the 3D-printed heart-on-a-chip can be quickly fabricated with customizable size, shape and other physical properties, while allowing researchers to easily collect reliable data for extended times in culture.

Printed energy harvesting device for the next gen smart packaging

A novel printed energy harvesting device, which will play an important role in the development of packaging with electronic functionality.

First steps towards the touch robot

A squeeze in the arm, a pat on the shoulder, or a slap in the face - touch is an important part of the social interaction between people. Social touch, however, is a relatively unknown field when it comes to robots.