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First Battery Storage System for Electricity Grids in Spain

i-DE, Iberdrola's electricity distribution arm, has inaugurated the first electrical energy storage system with lithium-ion batteries for distribution networks in Spain.

Computer Generated Antibiotics, Biosensor Band-Aids

Imagine if a computer could learn from molecules found in nature and use an algorithm to generate new ones. Then imagine those molecules could get printed and tested in a lab against some of the nastiest, most dangerous bacteria out there—bacteria quickly becoming resistant to our current antibiotic options.

Jelly Invention Can Heal Itself Like Human Skin

Scientists have invented a new jelly material that mimics biological matter such as skin, ligaments and bone, and which is very strong, self-healing and able to change shape.

IDTechEx Show! - Winners of the Graphene Award

At the recent IDTechEx Show in Santa Clara, C2Sense took the award for 'Graphene & 2D Materials - Most Significant Advancement In Graphene, CNT, Or 2D Material Commercialization'. Their application was on 'Selective CNT Gas Sensors' and was a popular choice with the independent judging panel.

Fraunhofer

Fraunhofer had several types of technologies and devices on show. Marius Siegfarth, Research Associate at Fraunhofer, told IDTechEx about a particular project involving the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in catheter interventions.

BrainU

Based in Jukjeon-ro, South Korea, BrainU exhibited its Cortical Activity Index (CAI) monitor at Medica.

Kuka

Kuka is based in Augsburg, Germany and employs over 14,000 people.

Osteopore

IDTechEx analyst Nadia Tsao spoke with Osteopore International CEO Goh Khoon Seng.

Curexo

Curexo specialises in the development of medical robots.

Vivolight

IDTechEx analyst Nadia Tsao interviewed Vivolight's International Sales Representative Johnny Jiang.

Ibi

Ibi is a biotechnology company that develops and produces medical devices for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. It is based in Mezzovico-Vira, Switzerland, and was founded on February 26th 2008.

CardioVia

CardioVia - based in Nazareth, Israel - has developed a device, ViaOne, for the treatment of certain arrhythmias.

Parsiss

Parsiss - based in Tehran, Iran - develops surgical navigation systems. The company was founded in 2006 and its first product was unveiled in 2011 after 5 years of development.

Biosensor Glasses for Testing Blood Glucose Levels

A pioneering pair of glasses fitted with a biosensor could provide an alternative way to test blood glucose levels for people with diabetes.

NZ technologies

NZ Technologies, based in Vancouver, were showcasing AirPad: a touchless image navigation system.

New Membrane Technology to Boost Water Purification and Energy Storage

Scientists have created a new type of membrane that could improve water purification and battery energy storage efforts.

Pirelli Developing Tyres to Interact with 5G Network

Pirelli is the first tyre company in the world to transmit information detected by intelligent tyres regarding the road surface via the 5G network.

MEDICA 2019 - Innovations in surgery

MEDICA is the world's largest medical trade fair, held once a year in Messe Düsseldorf, Germany. IDTechEx analysts Nadia Tsao and Ivan De Backer attended MEDICA 2019, held over 18-21 November 2019.

Robots Join the Workforce at New Stanford Hospital

In the new Stanford hospital, the human employees will be joined by a fleet of robots programmed to take on some repetitive and mechanical tasks.

Jumbo Group Partners with Mobilis Medical for 3D Manufacturing

Jumbo Group has announced a partnership with Modern Bionic Limb Solutions Medical Manufacturing for 3D printing of prosthetic covers, orthosis, hand and leg splints, sockets, and other devices in the UAE and GCC region.