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Harvesting Energy from Radio Waves to Power Wearable Devices

From microwave ovens to Wi-Fi connections, the radio waves that permeate the environment are not just signals of energy consumed but are also sources of energy themselves.

Tidal Powered Cars Driving Scotland to Net Zero

The marine energy experts have created the first ever electric vehicle charge point where drivers can 'fill up' directly from a tidal energy source

INBRAIN Neuroelectronics Intelligent Graphene Based Neural Implants

Existing brain interfaces are based on metals such as platinum and iridium, which impose significant restrictions in terms of miniaturisation and signal resolution, and therefore cause considerable side effects. For this reason, there is a 50% rejection rate in candidate patients. Graphene Flagship spin-off INBRAIN Neuroelectronics uses a disruptive technology based on graphene which will overcome the current limitations of metal-based neural interfaces.

Event Summary: CPES2021

On 17 - 19th of March 2021 IDTechEx attended (virtually) the Canadian Printed and Flexible Electronics Symposium), known as CPES2021. This premium article reviews a selection of the most interesting and/or commercially relevant talks

Jaunt Air Mobility

Jaunt Air Mobility are an aerospace company based in Dallas, Texas, who are a developing a novel Gyrodyne eVTOL aircraft for air taxi and cargo applications. IDTechEx spoke with Martin Peryea, CEO of Jaunt Air Mobility and Jaunt Chief Communications Officer Nancy Richardson.

A.D.A.M.

A.D.A.M. is a 3D bioprinting startup developing personalized bone implants.

C's Techno

C's Techno are a spin-out from the Nagoya Institute of Technology and specialize in graphene growth via plasma-enhanced CVD. IDTechEx spoke with Professor Masayoshi Umeno (director) and Dr Ritesh Vishwakarma.

Omniflow

Omniflow is a company that transforms simple streetlights to a smart IoT platform. IDTechEx spoke with Pedro Ruão (CEO).

Robotic Dragonfly to Detect Oil Spills and Acidity

Engineers have developed an electronics-free, entirely soft robot shaped like a dragonfly that can skim across water and react to environmental conditions such as pH, temperature or the presence of oil. The proof-of-principle demonstration could be the precursor to more advanced, autonomous, long-range environmental sentinels for monitoring a wide range of potential telltale signs of problems.

Artificial Lung Model Uses 3D Printing

The warmer temperature and blooming flowers signal the arrival of spring. However, worries about respiratory diseases are also on the rise due to fine dust and viruses. The lung, which is vital to breathing, is rather challenging to create artificially for experimental use due to its complex structure and thinness. Recently, a research team has succeeded in producing an artificial lung model using 3D printing.

Scientists Create Model of an Early Human Embryo from Skin Cells

In a discovery that will revolutionize research into the causes of early miscarriage, infertility and the study of early human development - an international team of scientists has generated a model of a human embryo from skin cells.

Plants Would Grow Well in Solar Cell Greenhouses

A recent study shows that lettuce can be grown in greenhouses that filter out wavelengths of light used to generate solar power, demonstrating the feasibility of using see-through solar panels in greenhouses to generate electricity.

Low-cost Flexible Displays Poised for Growth

As increasing numbers of devices gain electronic functionality, many new applications will require some sort of display. This growth in functional, wirelessly connected devices is an exciting technological transition that could radically reshape how we interact with previously inanimate objects.

More Than 14 Million Euros for Flexible Battery Research

For batteries to fit into narrow and crooked spaces and to store more energy for e.g. electric mobility, flexibly adaptable cells are required. So far, however, lithium-ion battery cells have been produced in standardized formats and rigid systems.

Büfa

Büfa is a medium-sized company specialising in chemicals, cleaning, and composites. Since 2009, the company has worked on expanding their conductive material offerings with the use nanocarbons. IDTechEx spoke with Jens Wolters (new business manager) about this activity.

Holo

Holo, Inc. has developed a platform technology for the high-throughput production of intricate metal parts using additive manufacturing. IDTechEx spoke with Dr Arian Aghababaie (CSO, Co-founder & president) and Dr Hal Zarem (CEO).

Join the Upcoming Webinar on Green Hydrogen Production Systems

Thursday 15 April 2021 - Green Hydrogen Production Systems: Future Development of the Hydrogen Industry. Understanding of the hydrogen economy concept: characteristics and problematics; Technical analysis of the major electrolyser technologies; and Future evolution of hydrogen market.

Preparing for Take-Off: Electric Vertical Take-off & Landing Air Taxis

Join the IDTechEx webinar Wednesday 31 March 2021 - An introduction to urban air mobility and air taxi services; The basics of eVTOL aircraft design architectures; Background into ongoing eVTOL projects for passenger transportation; and much more!

Ford and HP Collaborate to Transform Waste into Auto Parts

Ford is teaming up with HP to innovatively reuse spent 3D printed powders and parts, closing the loop and turning them into injection molded vehicle parts - an industry first.

Polycarbonate Solar Vehicle Success

Photovoltaics is now a key enabling technology for land vehicles and boats. The favorite type is single crystal silicon - it used to be protected by an acrylic sheet on either side, making it bendable when being fitted, but that has strength and weathering issues. Now, much stronger, long-life polycarbonate is taking over.