TyroMotion GmbH (AT)

MoNoA

IDTechEx met with Jeroen Klinckaert, Coaching Director at MoNoA bvba. They have developed an accessory for a watch that contains sensors for galvanic skin response.

CSEM

IDTechEx caught up with Jens Krauss, VP Systems at CSEM at CES 2020. They were showing some of their latest work and products on their booth. We discussed progress around several of their key patents, including optical heart rate, optical blood pressure and dry electrodes for cardiac monitoring.

Omron

IDTechEx interviewed Ranndy Kellogg, President and CEO of Omron Healthcare Inc. in the US. We discussed the latest progress with their smartwatch blood pressure cuff, HeartGuide.

E2IP

E2IP, formerly GGI Solutions, specializes in human machine interfaces and printed electronics. One of its key products is molecular ink, which is highly conductive, stretchable and flexible. They have also developed printed heaters based on PCT thermistors, capacitive sensors and frequency selective surfaces, primarily with a view to applying them in in-mold electronics (IME).

Keynote Speakers Announced for Healthcare Sensor Innovations USA 2020

The Healthcare Sensor Innovations conference will focus on the latest developments in the use of wearables and sensors in continuous monitoring of individuals and point-of-care diagnostics.

Low Cost Intensifying Solar Panels

An encapsulated solar module that uses 1/20th of the PV cells of traditional panels by incorporating conic reflective troughs that multiply the sun's rays resulting in a lower cost alternative to traditional solutions, while improving performance.

World-First Trial of Self-Flying Air Taxi in New Zealand

The New Zealand Government has signed a memorandum of understanding with urban air mobility company Wisk (the new trading name of Zephyr Airworks) to support a world-first passenger transport trial of the company's all-electric, self-flying air taxi 'Cora' in Canterbury.

Coin-Sized Smart Insulin Patch

Bioengineers have further developed a smart insulin-delivery patch that could one day monitor and manage glucose levels in people with diabetes and deliver the necessary insulin dosage. The adhesive patch, about the size of a quarter, is simple to manufacture and intended for once-a-day use.

Eliminating Cobalt Metal in Lithium-Ion Batteries

Energy storage startup SPARKZ Inc has exclusively licensed five battery technologies from the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory designed to eliminate cobalt metal in lithium-ion batteries. The advancement is aimed at accelerating the production of electric vehicles and energy storage solutions for the power grid.

LOOMIA Releases the 4-Wire Bus Sample

LOOMIA announced the release of their latest sample: The 4-Wire Bus sample. This exciting material innovation demonstrates how the LOOMIA Electronic Layer looks and feels on a performance fabric.

Leclanché (2019)

Leclanché are a premium European battery maker and energy storage solutions provider based in Switzerland. The company supplies battery solutions to many industries, from industrial vehicles and stationary energy storage to robotics.

Feel The Same - HiFlex

Feel the Same / HiFlex are a company and product from a Korean startup. They are based on the capabilities of liquid metal-based stretch sensors which they have developed. IDTechEx interviewed Joonbum Bae and Wookeun Park, CEO and Head Researcher - Advanced Technology Department, respectively.

Owlet

IDTechEx interviewed David Kizer, VP Operations at Owlet. IDTechEx caught up with them about the progress of their suite of products for infant monitoring, including several wearable and e-textile products.

SAFI-Tech

SAFI-Tech are an early stage company that has developed a revolutionary approach to low temperature soldering. This involves confining super-cooled liquid solder within a primarily oxide shell, which enables it to flow at ambient temperature when the shell is broken. This has especially useful in attaching components to lightweight flexible substrates.

Smardii

IDTechEx interviewed Vikram Mehta and Sebastien Gaddini at their booth at CES 2020. They were demonstrating their smart diaper product, including aspects of chemical sensing for urine and stool analysis.

Organic Robotics Corporation

Organic Robotics Corporation are commercialising a technology for motion capture in apparel based on stretchable optical fibres included in the clothing. IDTechEx interviewed their CEO, Ilayda Samilgil, at their booth in CES 2020's Eureka Park.

SWMedical

SWMedical (Singular Wings Medical) are a Taiwanese start-up making platforms for group cardiovascular monitoring. Their products include chest straps, skin patches and smart clothing options. IDTechEx interviewed their CEO, David Lee.

IcosaMed

IDTechEx met with Max Boysset, CEO of Icosamed. He demonstrated their first product, a smart clothing solution incorporating ultrasound imaging with the idea of monitoring and addressing cancers.

Deep Learning Accurately Forecasts Heat Waves, Cold Spells

Engineers have created a deep learning computer system that taught itself to accurately predict extreme weather events, like heat waves, up to five days in advance using minimal information about current weather conditions.

Handheld 3D Skin Printer for Accelerated Healing of Severe Burns

A new handheld 3D printer can deposit sheets of skin to cover large burn wounds - and its "bio ink" can accelerate the healing process.