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Chronolife

IDTechEx interviewed Guillaume Chenegros, PhD, Chief Technical Officer at ChronoLife at their booth at CES 2019's Eureka Park. They have developed a smart shirt for measuring vital signs, targeted for medical use.

Bloomer Tech

IDTechEx met with Ben Linville-Engler from Bloomer Tech. They have developed a product with sensors in a bra to focus on cardiovascular health for women.

AMSU (Shenzhen) New Technology Co. Ltd.

AMSU (Shenzhen) New Technology Co. Ltd. demonstrated several e-textile products at their booth at CES 2019's Eureka Park. IDTechEx spoke to Yoana Zhuo, their Overseas Marketing Director.

AiQ Synertial

IDTechEx met with Nadia Kang and colleagues at AiQ's booth at CES. They were demonstrating a new product incorporating motion capture into a full body suit.

Pet Tech at CES 2019

IDTechEx Technology Analyst Dr Nadia Tsao attended CES 2019 to cover the growing range of health and wellness technologies available directly to consumers.

The Graphene Industry Gathers As The Market Reaches Tipping Point

Graphene and other 2D materials have spent a long period in R&D since the discovery back in the early 21st century. However, through many positive signs from the industry, 2019 is set to become the year that the hype turns to commercial reality.

Healthcare Sensors: Piezoelectrics the New Gymnasts

Healthcare electronics is rapidly deploying for wellness, electroceuticals, intrusive medical procedures and more, powered by new technologies.

First solar powered yacht in Asia

The yacht uses silent electric propulsion for unlimited range,with no noise or fumes and minimal vibration, and is self-sufficient as well as virtually maintenance-free.

Saudi Arabia's first wind farm, most powerful in the Middle East

With an installed capacity of 400-megawatt (MW), it will be Saudi Arabia's first wind farm and the most powerful in the Middle East.

Largest battery storage system in Texas enters commercial service

The battery system, which is the largest energy storage project in Texas and seventh largest in the United States, is located on the site of Luminant's 180-megawatt Upton 2 Solar Power Plant in Upton County, Texas.

AI to better predict flu

A new study combines two forecasting methods with machine learning (artificial intelligence) to estimate local flu activity.

Robotic surgery through a single entry site

The Faculty of Medicine at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) conducted the world's first multi-specialty clinical trial using the "Single Port Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgical System". More than 60 patients underwent single port robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery as part of this trial and demonstrated that multiple procedures could be performed through a single entry site.

Breakthrough in organic electronics

Researchers have discovered a simple new tweak that could double the efficiency of organic electronics. OLED-displays, plastic-based solar cells and bioelectronics are just some of the technologies that could benefit from their new discovery, which deals with "double-doped" polymers.

Wireless EV charging could put London van fleets in the 'green lane'

UK Power Networks Services will work with UPS, High Speed 1 and WMG on an innovative new project to assess the feasibility of using wireless charging to support the use of electric vehicles in commercial fleets on London's roads.

Francesco La Camera appointed as new IRENA Director-General

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Assembly selected Francesco La Camera to be the next Director-General of IRENA. The appointment took place during the 9th Assembly of IRENA, the ultimate decision-making body of the agency. Mr. La Camera will take office on 4 April 2019, succeeding Adnan Z. Amin, who has been IRENA Director-General since 2011.

Resistive force sensor technology

Sensitronics is a leading provider of electronic force sensor technology.

Rob Lester Joins FLEXcon North America as Regional Sales Manager

FLEXcon Company Inc, an innovator in adhesive coating and laminating, today announced that Rob Lester will serve as the new Regional Sales Manager for its Western territory.

Ground Control offer new lease hire option with partner ChargePoint

Ground Control has now unveiled a lease hire option for the supply and installation of ChargePoint charging units, continuing their support of the electric vehicle network.

Optomec Partners with Phillips Federal

Optomec Partners with Phillips Federal to Bring Metal Additive Manufacturing Repair Solutions to U.S. Government Agencies: Optomec announced that it has signed a partnership agreement with Phillips Federal. The agreement will enable Phillips Federal to resell the Optomec Laser Engineered Net Shaping systems to US government facilities.

Ubiquitous Energy names Keith Wilson as Chief Executive Officer

Ubiquitous Energy has named Keith Wilson as Chief Executive Officer. Ubiquitous Energy is a Silicon Valley technology company leading the development of transparent photovoltaics with its award-winning ClearView Power technology.