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JuggerBot 3D

JuggerBot 3D is an American 3D printer manufacturer developing industrial filament and pellet extrusion systems. IDTechEx spoke with cofounder Daniel Fernback.

Status and Market Potential of Metallization Methods of 3D Electronics

3D Electronics metallization methods mapped.

Shell and BYD Partner on EV Charging Across China and Europe

Shell and BYD have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to help accelerate the energy transition and improve charging experience for BYD's battery electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle customers. The partnership will start in China and Europe and will extend to other regions across the globe.

3D Printing Technology Could change the Optical Fibre Industry

3D printing of silica glasses and silica optical fiber preforms has recently been proved experimentally. One challenge of 3D printing silica optical fibers performance is how to extend the recent reports of small-scale glass "bulk or slice" printing from a few millimeters to centimeters.

Artificial Intelligence Tool May Help Predict Heart Attacks

Investigators from Cedars-Sinai have created an artificial intelligence-enabled tool that may make it easier to predict if a person will have a heart attack. The tool accurately predicted which patients would experience a heart attack in five years based on the amount and composition of plaque in arteries that supply blood to the heart.

ElliQ Companion Robot now Commercially Available

Intuition Robotics announced the official commercial launch of its digital care companion, ElliQ which is now available for purchase. The robot accompanies older adults on their journey to age independently while motivating them to live healthier lives.

Fraunhofer LeTID Test Confirms Top Quality of IBC SOLAR Modules

The research institution examined the loss of power of the solar modules in the event of sustained strong incidence of light or high temperatures. All of the IBC SOLAR modules selected by Fraunhofer CSP are characterised by very low degradation and completed the test procedure with excellent results.

Glassomer

Glassomer is a German start-up using glass resins for 3D printing and injection molding for the fabrication of complex shaped glass components. IDTechEx spoke with CSO Frederik Kotz-Helmer.

Low-Cost Sensing Assists Climate Adaptation

'What gets measured gets managed' is a well-known adage in business, but could it also be applied to mitigating the effects of climate change? The recently published IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) report emphasizes the importance of adaptation alongside emission reduction.

Anglo American to use 100% Renewable Energy in South Africa

Anglo American has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with EDF Renewables, a global leader in renewable energy, to work together towards developing a regional renewable energy ecosystem in South Africa. The ecosystem is expected to be designed to meet Anglo American's operational electricity requirements in South Africa through the supply of 100% renewable electricity by 2030, thereby also supporting the resilience of the local electricity supply systems and the wider decarbonisation of energy in the country.

Using Sound Waves to Break up Kidney Stones

An innovative technique called burst wave lithotripsy may provide an effective, more accessible alternative for noninvasive treatment of kidney stones, according to initial human studies.

Sandvik Partners with Boliden on 3D Printing Trial

Additive manufacturing of parts looks set to upend the supply of components globally. A small-scale trial of 3D manufactured parts is helping Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions and leading mining company Boliden explore the potential.

Viridi Parente: Electric Construction Vehicles

Viridi Parente, based in Buffalo in the US, is a green tech company developing electric powertrains for compact construction machines through its Green Machine brand, and lithium-ion battery stationary energy storage through its Volta Energy brand. IDTechEx spoke with Viridi Parente CEO Jon M. Williams to find out more about the company's efforts to bring renewable energy solutions to the construction market.

Xolo

Xolo is a German 3D printing company developing 'xolography', a volumetric additive manufacturing technique. IDTechEx spoke with CEO and cofounder Dirk Radzinski.

Not So Fast: EV Charging Rates Make a Difference

Charging speeds for electric vehicles (EVs) vary, from as little as 15 minutes using an ultra-rapid 350 kW charger, to as much as 24 hours when relying on a domestic wall outlet. Eventually, we could reach a point where recharging barely takes longer than filling up with fuel.

SkyDrive and Suzuki Partnership for Commercialisation of Flying Cars

SkyDrive Inc and Suzuki Motor Corporation have jointly announced a partnership for the commercialization of flying cars.

The Sea Urchin Vacuum

Developed in Norway, the C Disc is a mobile and efficient diver-operated tool that can be used for harvesting various species from the seabed. The technology is designed to increase the catch rate, compared to traditional hand-picking by divers. With improved efficiency, the C Disc could help make sea urchin harvesting a sustainable and commercially viable venture in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Design Tweak Helps Prevent Malfunction in Yarns That Store Energy

Researchers have found a way to prevent electrical malfunctions in yarns designed to store electrical energy. Ultimately, the findings could help advance the development of "smart textiles" that would capture energy from the wearer's movements and power sensors and wearable electronics.

MICLEDI

MICLEDI develops microLED microdisplays for the augmented reality (AR) market, which are intended for integration with waveguide optics. The imec spin-out's displays are designed on a 300mm wafer platform for CMOS manufacturing compatibility. The fabless Leuven-based firm has demonstrated first display prototypes and just announced GlobalFoundries is its fab partner.

PragmatIC Semiconductor Unveils Plans for New UK Site

PragmatIC Semiconductor is proud to unveil PragmatIC Park, Durham, UK as the site for installation of its second FlexLogIC fabrication line producing ultra-low-cost flexible integrated circuits.