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2023

Propel LLC

Developed the Smart Integrated Uniform (SIU) featuring electrical functionality for the US Navy. Propel worked with numerous partners, including Nautilus Defense, as part of this project.

Green Revolution Cooling (GRC)

GRC is an immersion cooling solution supplier for data center applications. GRC is one of the leading companies in this area.

Profusa

North Carolina State University's ASSIST Center and Profusa announced a collaboration in 2017 to develop an ultrathin flexible-patch reader. They were awarded a US$1.5 million Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant.

2022

Polymer Additive Manufacturing 2023-2033: Technology and Market Outlook

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The World's First Rechargeable, Safe, Electric Fuel

Researchers have created a new type of flow battery that is predicated upon a composite material that they invented, which is a nanofluid where the nanoparticles are battery-active materials, that they called nanoelectrofuel.

Ultramins

Ultramins is a Dutch company producing ultrasonic transmitters for irrigation water purification. IDTechEx spoke with the company at the GreenTech 2022 event.

Optomec Announces Delivery of 600th Industrial Printer

Optomec announced another important milestone in its continued growth, with the delivery of its 600th industrial 3D printer. The company has now installed more than 250 of its proprietary LENS Systems for 3D Printed Metal and over 350 of its patented Aerosol Jet Systems, with the majority of its recent machines being used for high ROI production applications.

Alphacore Inc.

Alphacore is a US-based company focusing on analog, mixed signal, and radio frequency products, imaging solutions, radiation-hardened technologies, and emerging technology.

Polaris Program Aims to Advance Human Spaceflight

The Polaris Program is a first-of-its-kind effort to rapidly advance human spaceflight capabilities, while continuing to raise funds and awareness for important causes here on Earth. The program will consist of up to three human spaceflight missions that will demonstrate new technologies, conduct extensive research, and ultimately culminate in the first flight of SpaceX's Starship with humans on board.

Optomec Receives $1.25 Million Order for Metal Additive Repair System

Optomec announced the receipt of a $1.25 Million order for a production Metal Additive Manufacturing machine for the maintenance of industrial gas turbine components. The long-time customer, a Fortune 500 energy equipment supplier, will install the machine in one of its service facilities in the Middle East region.

Optomec 60% Growth in Additive Electronics and Metal System Orders

Optomec Inc announced a sharp increase in bookings during fiscal year 2021, including nearly 60% growth in new orders for its proprietary Aerosol Jet and LENS industrial printers. The steep rise in recent sales puts business activity well ahead of pre-pandemic levels, where Optomec had already experienced 50% growth in 2019, and takes the total installed base to nearly 600 machines across more than 250 customers.

Optomec's $2 Million Order for 6 Production 3D Electronics Printer

Optomec Inc announced that one of its existing production customers recently purchased another six Aerosol Jet 3D Electronics Printers, bringing its total count to 20 systems. The $2+ million in orders is part of a production ramp plan that will grow to more than 30 systems over the next 12 months.

2021

Electroninks

Electroninks is a US-based company that develops and supplies particle-free inks for applications such as EMI shielding, PCB prototyping and textiles. IDTechEx caught up with CEO Brett Walker to find out more about the latest developments, including a $1.5m phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract to develop advanced manufacturing hardware and particle-free conductive inks for printed circuit boards from the Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office (RSO).

Optomec $2 Million in Orders from Leading Media and Technology OEM

Optomec Inc announced the receipt of orders totaling approximately $2 Million from a premier supplier of digital connectivity solutions. The recent orders include the delivery of three Aerosol Jet 3D Electronics Printers, together with related Software and Digital Products, plus professional services to support their application development.

Electroninks Receives US Air Force Contract

Electroninks has announced that it has received nearly $1.5M in Phase II Small Business Innovation Research funding to develop advanced manufacturing hardware and particle-free conductive inks for printed circuit boards from the Air Force Rapid Sustainment Office.

3D Printed Electronics Solution Increases 5G Signals by up to 100%

Optomec has introduced a new high performance semiconductor packaging solution for the rapidly growing mm-wave electronics market, in response to demands from its customers in the 5G, Autonomous Vehicle, Defense and Medical segments.

Longest eVTOL Flight to Date

Joby Aero Inc has achieved an important milestone in the development of its aircraft, flying a full-size prototype vehicle more than 150 miles on a single charge, including a vertical take-off and landing.

Orbital Composites

Orbital Composites is a 3D printing company focussing on composite material.

Continuous Composites

Continuous Composites is a start-up company that work on continuous fiber 3D printing with a thermoset resin.

The Powerhouse Future is Flexoelectric

Researchers have demonstrated "giant flexoelectricity" in soft elastomers that could improve robot movement range and make self-powered pacemakers a real possibility.