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Smart Tablecloth can Find Fruit and Help Watering the Plants

Researchers have designed a smart fabric that can detect non-metallic objects ranging from avocadoes to credit cards. The fabric, named Capacitivo, senses shifts in electrical charge to identify items of varying shapes and sizes.

European Consortium Test New Materials for Organic Printed Electronics

The European MADRAS project is to develop new materials and manufacturing processes for scalable mass production of organic electronics devices, also known as OLAE devices, integrated into plastic parts for accelerated time-to-market.

IDTechEx Have Released a New Report on the Smart Cities Market

IDTechEx have released a new market research report on the topic of smart cities markets - trillions of dollars on reinvented energy, food, water, transport, sensing, multipurpose materials.

Cockroaches and Lizards Inspire Amphibious Robot

A new high-speed amphibious robot inspired by the movements of cockroaches and lizards, swims and runs on top of water at high speeds and crawls on difficult terrain.

LEVA-EU Proposes ZEV-Concept for Light Electric Vehicles

Trade association LEVA-EU, the sole voice for the light electric vehicle sector, has unveiled proposals to introduce a new concept for light electric vehicles to remove legal bottlenecks it says are blighting the industry.

Ultimaker and LEHVOSS Group Receive Certification of Filament

Ultimaker announced that TÜV SÜD has certified the 3D printing process of LUVOCOM® 3F filament and Ultimaker S5 Pro Bundle. Commissioned by the LEHVOSS Group and Ultimaker, the certification includes the material properties, the test specimen production - which is comprised of the dimensional tolerances, the production of the filament, the pressure process and emissions during the printing process.

Malaria Test as Simple as a Bandage

Testing for malaria could become as simple as putting on a bandage. That's the idea behind a platform developed by engineers who introduced a microneedle patch for rapid diagnostic testing that does not require extracting blood.

Saietta Secures Major UK Government Research Contract

Oxfordshire based tech company Saietta has won a major grant, through the Advanced Propulsion Centre that will fast-track the first stage of the production process ramp-up for its innovative Axial Flux Traction electric motor.

Britishvolt Appoints Evera Recruitment for UK First Battery Gigaplant

Britishvolt has announced the appointment of EVera Recruitment as its sole recruitment partner.

Etulipa's Displays in Bus Stops in New York City

For the first time, Etulipa's electro wetting displays are being used in a solar-powered real-time-passenger-information sign in New York.

Battery Free Ocean Exploration, Navigation Powered by Sound

New approach could spark an era of battery-free ocean exploration, with applications ranging from marine conservation to aquaculture.

Octopus Energy Establishes New Tech Hub in Manchester

Octopus Energy Group announces the acquisition of Upside Energy, a leading energy software company based in Manchester. The move establishes the base of Octopus's new technology innovation centre, first announced during a visit by the Prime Minister and the Chancellor to the company's London office at the start of the month.

Automated Blood Oxygen Monitoring System to Boost COVID-19 Fight

NUS researchers have developed an automated system that collates and displays users' blood oxygen data on an easy-to-read dashboard. It is suitable for places such as dormitories and community care facilities to provide frontline staff with regular updates on the health status of residents under their care.

UK's Largest Battery Ready to Balance the Grid

Gresham House Energy Storage Fund and flexible energy specialist Flexitricity have announced that the UK's largest battery is now live.

IDTechEx Release New Report on the 3D Printed Materials Market

IDTechEx have released a new market research report on the topic of 3D printed materials - taking into account the effect of COVID-19. IDTechEx predicts that the global market for 3D printing materials will be worth $18.4 billion in 2030.

New Report on Electric, Hybrid & Fuel Cell Light Commercial Vehicles

IDTechEx have released a new market research report on the topic of electric, hybrid & fuel cell light commercial vehicles. IDTechEx predicts that the global electric light commercial vehicle market to grow to $203 billion by 2041.

Implantable Neurostimulation System to Address Chronic Migraine

Salvia is developing an innovative neurostimulation solution for chronic migraine based on a novel device concept with unique benefits to both patients and physicians.

Volvo Group and Daimler Truck AG New Fuel Cell Joint Venture

The Volvo Group and Daimler Truck AG have now a signed binding agreement for a joint venture to develop, produce and commercialize fuel-cell systems for use in heavy-duty trucks as the primary focus, as well as other applications.

Flexible and Highly Reliable Sensor

Real-time health monitoring and sensing abilities of robots require soft electronics, but a challenge of using such materials lie in their reliability. Unlike rigid devices, being elastic and pliable makes their performance less repeatable. The variation in reliability is known as hysteresis.

Statkraft Boosts Solar Capability With the Acquisition of Solarcentury

Statkraft, Europe's largest producer of renewable energy, has signed an agreement to acquire the solar pioneer Solarcentury. Together the companies are well positioned for accelerated growth in solar and to become one of the world's leading renewable energy companies.