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Global Differences in Regulation for Genetic Engineering

Innovation roadmap for the report 'Genetic Engineering in Agriculture 2021-2031'.

Swarovski: High & lows of Printed Electronics from our perspective

Presented by Rafael Michalczuk, Senior Technology & Funding Manager, Swarovski Opportunities for Printed & Flexible Electronics, a virtual interactive event hosted by IDTechEx featuring Coca-Cola, Electrolux, Swarovski, Roartis, Ynvisible and Neotech. This conference was originally broadcast May 27th 2020.

Why Are We Still Talking About Hydrogen Economy and Fuel Cells?

Once every ten years the promising future of a hydrogen economy and fuel cells is announced. Hydrogen over the years has had several periods of hypes, which always blow off as nothing concrete, but why are we still talking about it? And why is there still the belief of a hydrogen economy, when Li-ion batteries are dominating the market?

Emissions-Free Barge Concept

The technology group Wärtsilä has joined a consortium of key partners to form Zero Emission Services BV, an enterprise aimed at making inland waterway shipping more sustainable.

A Way to Effectively Weld Adjacent 3D Printed Layers Together

Allowing users to create objects from simple toys to custom prosthetic parts, plastics are a popular 3D printing material. But these printed parts are mechanically weak — a flaw caused by the imperfect bonding between the individual printed layers that make up the 3D part.

Sensitive Strain Sensor can Detect Weight of a Feather

Physicists have created the most sensitive strain sensor ever made, capable of detecting a feather's touch.

Cirrus Logic

Cirrus Logic are the market leader for driver ICs in haptics. IDTechEx spoke with Harsha Rao, who manages their Haptics and Sensing division, along with colleague Bill Schnell. We discussed their position in the haptics market and their latest products.

Guided Knowledge

IDTechEx spoke with Trine Hindklev and Jon Dalzell, Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Science Officer (respectively) at Guided Knowledge. They have developed a high-end motion capture suit and digital coaching system, and are initially targeting golf training as their first application with their brand, Dragonfly Golf.

HP "Doubling Down" on Digital Manufacturing With New Announcements

HP entries into the 3D Printing world have been significant. With both the release of their Jet Fusion and Metal Jet systems they have made waves in the industry. In a press briefing on 4th June 2019 the company announced they are "doubling down" on their progress in digital manufacturing with a string of announcements.

Using the Shadow Effect to Generate Electricity

Shadows are often associated with darkness and uncertainty. Now, researchers are giving shadows a positive spin by demonstrating a way to harness this common but often overlooked optical effect to generate electricity. This novel concept opens up new approaches in generating green energy under indoor lighting conditions to power electronics.

Materials Informatics: The Time For Adoption is Now

Materials Informatics is the key to enabling a paradigm shift in our approach to materials science R&D. Significant investment, notable adoption from key end-users, and technology leaps make it evident that it's time has come. Through primary-interview based analysis, IDTechEx has introduced the most comprehensive market report on the topic: "Materials Informatics 2020-2030".

Sustainable Production, Traceability of Materials for Batteries

The success of electric cars on the markets may be determined by production methods and origin information of battery materials in the future. VTT and Geological Survey of Finland GTK launched a three-year project with their industrial partners to promote the sustainable production methods and traceability of battery materials. A promising starting point for tracing the origin is offered by the fingerprint conserved in the metals, which may directly tell where the metals were mined.

Bioelectronic Therapy to Jump Start Peripheral Nerve Regeneration

This therapy utilizes brief electrical stimulation of injured nerves to upregulate regeneration associated genes and accelerate the creation of the building blocks that form new regenerating nerves. The company's wearable technology was designated a breakthrough device by the FDA in recognition of the impact it may have on the recovery of patients suffering from peripheral nerve injuries and the shift this device will bring about in the therapeutic industry.

How to Succeed in Vertical Farming

Vertical farming is an emerging technique within agriculture that involves growing crops indoors under controlled environmental conditions. By carefully tailoring the environment to the exact requirements of the crop, such through using LED lighting to produce the exact light spectrum needed for optimal photosynthesis, it is possible to obtain yields hundreds of times higher than traditional agriculture.

How Is COVID-19 Shaping the Future Mobility Landscape?

During the COVID-19 outbreak, the automotive industry has been hit hard by shutdowns of factories and sales around the world. The pandemic has slowed down global car sales and is shifting consumer behaviours in travel. Over the long term, COVID-19 could have a lasting impact on the mobility landscape.

Printed Electronic Systems: Update from Ynvisible

Printed Electronic Systems: Enabler of New Product Form Factors in High Volume Presented by Tommy Höglund, VP of Sales & Marketing, Ynvisible

How does artificial intelligence detect disease from medical scans?

IDTechEx has produced a series of articles focused on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in medical diagnostics. More specifically, this articles series revolves around image recognition AI as a disease detection tool using medical scans. It provides an in-depth look at various trends and innovations, from both a technological and commercial standpoint.

Fast-Charging Supercapacitor Technology

Experts from the University of Surrey believe their dream of clean energy storage is a step closer after they unveiled their ground-breaking super-capacitor technology that is able to store and deliver electricity at high power rates, particularly for mobile applications.

Plant Biomass Waste for Self Powered Biomedical Devices

An innovation turning waste material into stretchable devices may soon provide a new option for creating self-powered biomedical inventions.