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Neural networks detect defects in metal 3D printing

For years, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory engineers and scientists have used an array of sensors and imaging techniques to analyze the physics and processes behind metal 3D printing in an ongoing effort to build higher quality metal parts the first time, every time.

Flexible batteries that can be used in a watch strap

Lionrock Batteries Ltd. is developing and manufacturing flexible rechargeable battery technologies to address the rapidly growing and evolving needs for energy storage in new wearables, medical devices and other consumer IoT devices.

Ohara Corporation

Ohara Corp is a Japanese company working on ceramic materials. Together with US-based start-up Polyplus, they have developed a solid ceramic electrolyte for Li-based batteries, which enables lithium metal anodes in next-gen battery technologies.

Slashed OLED production costs herald new era for lighting

A new generation of lighting products could soon be illuminating our homes and businesses after a high-profile group of researchers demonstrated that the cost of producing flexible OLED panels can be reduced by over 90%.

Advanced wound care technologies to manage wound infections

Recently, research undertaken by the UK's House of Commons library at the request of the UK's Labor Party revealed that diabetic foot and toe amputations performed by the UK's National Health Service has risen by 26%.

China Tower can 'absorb' 2 million retired electric vehicle batteries

The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China has recently announced the pilot program of recycling and second use of retired electric vehicle batteries in 17 major regions and cities. China Tower, the world's biggest operator of telecommunication towers, is included as the only company in the pilot program to develop key technologies, explore business models and help establish standards related to second-life batteries.

Tipping point for reinvented wind power

The new IDTechEx report, "Airborne Wind Energy 2019-2039" comes just as new generation, zero emission electricity production approaches a tipping point. The new generation addresses the new world of distributed power for minigrids and microgrids and replacement of diesel gensets, so it is mobile with no infrastructure. Installation in one hundredth of the time and making electricity where it is needed without power lines across the horizon: what is there not to like?

Spray coated tactile sensor on a 3D surface for robotic skin

Robots will be able to conduct a wide variety of tasks as well as humans if they can be given tactile sensing capabilities. A research team has reported a stretchable pressure insensitive strain sensor by using an all solution-based process.

AI tool accurately identifies cancer type and genetic changes

A new computer program can analyze images of patients' lung tumors, specify cancer types, and even identify altered genes driving abnormal cell growth, a new study shows.

Evergreen Spectral Coating Research Underway

The Face Companies of Norfolk, Virginia announced a joint project with Old Dominion University to further develop Face's patented Spectral coating technology that will enable light-sensitive devices such as solar panels and photosensors to be seamlessly concealed, increasing the aesthetic and economic appeal of these devices.

Flexible thin film encapsulation and barriers: evolution of technology

It took a decade and half to enable the first commercial products using flexible barrier or thin film encapsulation technologies. Contrary to some assumptions however, this success does not mean that the question of barrier technology is forever settled. Indeed, there is still much work to do to render flexible barrier technology a ubiquitous, widely-available, and low-cost component in devices of all sizes, sensitivity levels, flexibility degrees, and so on.

Robots to combat loneliness

When a pupil can't attend class themselves, AV1 will take their place. AV1 is the telepresence robot for children and young adults suffering from long-term illness.

Will second-life batteries need to compete with new batteries?

Hyundai Motor Group has recently announced a commercial partnership with energy company Wärtsilä to utilize second-life electric vehicle batteries for stationary energy storage at both commercial and utility scales. This is not the first piece of news that automotive companies are trying to give a second life to their retired EV batteries as major EV manufactures including Nissan, Renault, BMW, Daimler, BYD etc. have announced various battery second use projects around the world.

End Users Present at the World's Largest Event on Printed Electronics

On November 14-15 the 15th annual Printed Electronics USA event will take place in Santa Clara, California - the heart of silicon valley. Record bookings to date include 235 exhibiting companies (over 90% of the floor space is sold) who are coming from 25 countries and a total of 250 speakers.

Watermelons with ionic liquids rival batteries?

Development of supercapacitors with high energy density and long cycle life using sustainable materials for next-generation applications is of paramount importance. The ongoing challenge is to elevate the energy density of supercapacitors on par with batteries, while upholding the power and cyclability.

Maxim unveils wrist-worn platform for monitoring ECG, heart rate, temp

Designers seeking to enable continuous monitoring of various health parameters can now quickly create unique, highly accurate wearable solutions using Health Sensor Platform 2.0 (HSP 2.0) from Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.

Virta EV charging platform awarded best energy product brand

Virta - a Finnish electric vehicle charging service provider - has been awarded at the global CHARGE Energy Branding Awards for the Best Energy Product Brand. The forerunner company offers a digital platform for connecting energy and mobility services.

PhotoBioModulation to treat pain and improve tissue recovery

CareWear light patches deliver powerful LED light therapy to treat pain and improve tissue recovery in just 30 minutes.

Greensmith Energy unveils standardized energy storage solution

The technology group Wärtsilä has released a new solution, GridSolv, the company's first standardized energy storage solution.

Yotta Solar solves panel level energy storage

Yotta Solar is introducing a revolution in solar PV plus energy storage technology - the SolarLEAF. The patented SolarLEAF utilizes the world's first and only 100% passive thermal regulation system for panel-level energy storage.