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AMTE Power and InfraNomics to Produce Lithium Cells in West Australia

Battery cell manufacturer, AMTE Power, and infrastructure specialist InfraNomics, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to evaluate the technical and commercial viability of establishing lithium ion cell manufacturing facilities in Western Australia, servicing the energy storage market.

Formation of New Alliance is Another Big Step in Materials Informatics

LG and Total become the latest major players to make a significant announcement for their materials informatics intentions.

Lead Paint and Cadmium Batteries Return by the Back Door?

At analyst IDTechEx we believe we have moral responsibilities, as do the researchers and industrialists we serve. One reason why we reject those seeking buy our company is that we do not wish to be constrained by the sensitivities of a parent when speaking the truth.

Ocean Harvesting Technologies secures €300 000 Investment

InfinityWEC is a modular and scalable wave energy conversion system that is capable of capturing and converting wave energy to electricity in a highly effective and cost-efficient manner. Compared to offshore wind power, InfinityWEC is estimated to produce a smooth and predictable power output, 10X more electricity per used sea area with virtually no visual impact from shore.

Sub-6 GHz & mmWave 5G: Opportunities for Thermal Management Materials

Join the webinar 23rd September - Introduction to changes in telecommunications infrastructure; choice of semiconductor technology for sub-6 GHz and mmWave 5G; case studies of sub-6 GHz and mmWave antenna and more.

AI in Medical Diagnostics: Key Strategies for Faster Clinical Uptake

This IDTechEx article assesses the technological status of image recognition AI in medical diagnostics today, detailing its current capabilities and value proposition. The article also identifies key technological issues currently limiting the uptake of image recognition AI and discusses opportunities for improvement.

Wool-Like Material Could be Used in Smart Textiles, Medical Devices

Researchers have developed a biocompatible material that can be 3D-printed into any shape and pre-programmed with reversible shape memory. The material is made using keratin, a fibrous protein found in hair, nails and shells. The researchers extracted the keratin from leftover Agora wool used in textile manufacturing.

OrelTech - a Rock Star of the Printed Electronics Industry

OrelTech GmbH is a Berlin-based company that produces conductive metal inks for printed electronics applications. OrelTech pioneered a novel platform metallization technology that enables high-precision metal deposition onto a variety of surfaces, including temperature-sensitive plastics, fabrics, paper, composites, and active organic materials.

PragmatIC Appoints Erik Langaker as Chair of the Board

PragmatIC has appointed Erik Langaker as independent Chair to complement its existing strong Board of Directors. This appointment comes alongside additional funding of over £13 million to support ongoing production ramp-up, accelerate manufacturing optimisation and drive continued product innovation.

Igus Helps Team Power Through the Desert Using Just Solar Power

A solar powered car using igus plain bearings has raced its way across more than 1,800 miles of Australian desert - helping Team Sonnenwagen win sixth place in the World Solar Challenge 2020.

Contractors for Project PACE EV Charging Hub Project Announced

The suppliers for a revolutionary project to develop over 40 new public electric vehicle charging hubs across Lanarkshire have been announced.

PowerCell Agreement with Soltech for Fuel Cell Solutions for Solar

PowerCell Sweden AB has signed a Nordic cooperation agreement with Soltech Group regarding a joint development of stationary energy solutions based on the two companies' products within fuel cells and solar energy.

Thin Layer Protects Battery, Allows Cold Charging

In the search for a reliable, quick-charging, cold-weather battery for automobiles, a self-assembling, thin layer of electrochemically active molecules may be the solution, according to a team of researchers.

Mateprincs

Mateprincs is an early stage company that supplies a wide range of conductive and other functional inks, including for screen printing, inkjet and offset lithography. They have close links with the Spanish Naitec research center, so can develop inks to meet specific customer requirements.

Peak Everything

Well, not quite everything. Nonetheless, over the next 15 years the rather rapid oblivion of the steam train or the fax machine will look mild compared to the impact of many other things peaking, sometimes in unison.

Nanopaint

Nanopaint offer a wide range of functional inks for printed electronics, including piezoresistive, piezoelectric and magnetic inks. They also offer inks to produce anodes and cathodes for printed batteries, and are developing transparent conductive and chemical sensing inks. In 2019 Nanopaint started manufacturing printed sensors themselves.

Charging Infrastructure: Regional Analysis

This IDTechEx premium article explores how charging infrastructure use is different across top electric vehicle markets: China, the US and Europe.

Lessons Learned from the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2020

This article contains key reflections of the high-level discussions that took place during the congress and is structured by theme.

An Introduction to Optics in Augmented and Virtual Reality

This premium article presents an introduction to the different types of optics used in a variety of augmented and reality devices.

3D Printed Electronics for Agile, On-demand Manufacturing

3D printed electronics, here explored in detail, is an emerging technology that enables a new manufacturing paradigm.