10 Nov 2016

Internet of Things: The real situation revealed at last
Researched in late 2016 with ongoing updates, the new IDTechEx report on the Internet of Things is intended to assist investors, participants and intending participants and users.
10 Nov 2016

Robots with a human touch
Prosthetic limbs, once awkward, uncomfortable and limited in function, have come a long way, particularly with the advent of 3D printing. Many of the most expensive models can be programmed to perform a remarkably wide range of movements. But none have been able to restore the sense of touch.
Background
10 Nov 2016

Empa - Spin-out for the scale up of silica aerogel granules
IDTechEx Technology Analyst Dr Richard Collins interviewed Dr Matthias Koebel (head of laboratory) from Empa research institute. They are investigating scaling up the one-pot continuous flow process for silica aerogel manufacturing.
Full profile interview
10 Nov 2016

Svenska Aerogel
IDTechEx Technology Analyst Dr Richard Collins interviewed Andesr Lundström (CEO) from Svenska Aerogel. Svenska Aerogel manufacture silica aerogel powder and liquid products.
9 Nov 2016

Only one week until the premier event on emerging technologies
With Over 3,000 attendees, 208 exhibitors and over 200 speakers.
9 Nov 2016

Environmental gas sensors: A $3 billion market by 2027
As poor air pollution affects 92% of the world's population, there is a growing need for low cost direct pollution measurement in order to combat growing air quality concerns. Chemical gas sensors will play a key role in pollutant monitoring over the next decade and IDTechEx predicts that the environmental sensor market will be worth more than $3 billion annually by 2027.
9 Nov 2016

Buses reinvented
The very structure of the bus is changing with electrics, mechanics and electronics previously made as "components-in-a-box" being replaced by structural electronics - the roof is the solar, the dashboard is the instruments - all as smart materials.
9 Nov 2016

Grant brings orchard robots closer
The Autonomous Multipurpose Mobile Platform modular robot will be capable of navigating autonomously in orchards and will include vision-sensing of flowers and fruit for kiwifruit and apples in orchards and arms and grippers for harvesting kiwifruit and apples.
External press release
9 Nov 2016

Thinfilm and Holoptica integrate NFC technology and holograms
Thin Film Electronics ASA has announced that it is partnering with brand protection and document-security leader Holoptica in efforts to deliver a new printed nanotechnology anti-counterfeiting solution to a range of government markets.
Full profile interview
9 Nov 2016

Enersens
IDTechEx Technology Analyst Dr Richard Collins interviewed Pierre-André Marchal (CEO) from Enersens. Enersens manufacture silica aerogel granule and composite products.
Full profile interview
9 Nov 2016

Aerogel UK
IDTechEx Technology Analyst Dr Richard Collins interviewed Andrew Dumville (Company Director) from Aerogel UK. Aerogel UK use silica aerogel materials to make panels, blankets and coating composite products.
Full profile interview
9 Nov 2016

Aerogel Technologies
IDTechEx Technology Analyst Dr Richard Collins interviewed Stephen Steiner (Founder and CEO) from Aerogel Technologies. Aerogel Technologies produce monolithic aerogel products with a specific focus on polymer aerogels
Full profile interview
9 Nov 2016

Tiem Factory Inc
IDTechEx Technology Analyst Dr Richard Collins interviewed Dr Yamaji Masa (CEO) from Tiem Factory Inc. Tiem manufacture silica aerogel monoliths and granules.
8 Nov 2016

The bus of the future
Buses are very important. Injuries and deaths from two wheelers have not reduced very much in decades whereas vehicles with four wheels or more have seen huge improvements.
8 Nov 2016

Research shows remarkable interaction of light
The amount of light, passing through an opaque layer, can be enhanced using smart techniques. At the same time, the amount of reflected light diminishes, researchers now show.
8 Nov 2016

Only one week until the premier event on emerging technologies
With Over 3,000 attendees, 208 exhibitors and over 200 speakers.
8 Nov 2016

Graphene templates to make new metal-oxide nanostructures
Researchers have found a new method for making ultrathin metal-oxide sheets containing intricate wrinkle and crumple patterns.
8 Nov 2016

Composite thread that varies in rigidity
A new type of thread has been developed that varies in stiffness depending on its temperature. This new structure could be used in future robots, orthopedics and even medical devices for biopsy.
Full profile interview
8 Nov 2016

nanoFlowcell
nanoFlowcell has developed a primary battery for electric vehicles that runs on cheap, non-flammable electrolytes. Their aim is to displace the oil industry with a cheaper, water-based alternative that can be produced anywhere in the world.
Full profile interview
8 Nov 2016

Unienergy Technologies
Unienergy Technologies is a rising star in the redox flow space, with MWh-scale projects around the globe and a clear ownership of the whole supply chain.