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Could robots protect us in the surf?

A swarm of cheap small robots, each with little capability, can replace one costly highly-capable robot.

Self-sterilising microneedles for vaccination and drug delivery

Vaccinations are the world's frontline defence against infectious diseases yet despite decades of interventions, unsafe injection practices continue to expose billions of people to serious infection and disease.

First scalable graphene yarns for wearable textiles produced

A team of researchers have developed a method to produce scalable graphene-based yarn. Multi-functional wearable e-textiles have been a focus of much attention due to their great potential for healthcare, sportswear, fitness and aerospace applications. Graphene has been considered a potentially good material for these types of applications due to its high conductivity, and flexibility.

TissUse

IDTechEx analyst Nadia Tsao interviewed TissUse VP of Business Development Dr Reyk Horland on June 12, 2017. TissUse develops organ-on-a-chip technology for safety and efficacy testing.

Tesla introduces V3 supercharging

Tesla has unveiled V3 Supercharging, the next step in the growth of Tesla's Supercharger network. V3, which is born from experience in building the world's largest grid-connected batteries, enables Tesla vehicles to charge faster than any other electric vehicle on the market.

Electrifying wound care: Better bandages to destroy bacteria

Bandages infused with electricity can help heal wounds faster than typical bandages or antibiotics--but for years, researchers have not really understood why. A recent study is offering new clues about the science behind those bandages, and researchers say the findings could help lead to better wound treatment.

First renewable desalination plant in Southern Africa passes 10 000 kl

The reverse osmosis solar desalination OSMOSUN® 13 SW installation produces 100 m3 daily, powered exclusively by the related photovoltaic solar generator, and up to 300 m3 when connected to the local grid for operating outside sunshine hours.

Electric Buses and Trucks Essential for EV Winners

Buses and trucks are essentially one business because the same companies increasingly make both using the same technologies.

Lithium to lithium, manganese to manganese

In the future, Volkswagen will offer e-mobility for all - and will assume overall responsibility: from the concepts for the vehicles, through production, sales and operations on to recycling. For this reason, a pilot plant for battery recycling is currently being set up at Salzgitter factory, south-west of Braunschweig, Germany.

Sunpin Solar Appoints Kelly Lloyd as Chief Financial Officer

Sunpin Solar is pleased to announce the appointment of Kelly Lloyd, currently Interim Chief Financial Officer of Sunpin Solar, as the company's Chief Financial Officer and Head of Project Finance, effective immediately.

Koala-spotting drones proves a flying success

Researchers have developed an innovative method for detecting koala populations using drones and infrared imaging that is more reliable and less invasive than traditional animal population monitoring techniques.

Hybrid OLED creates innovative and functional luminous surfaces

Up to now, OLEDs have been used exclusively as a novel lighting technology for use in luminaires and lamps. However, flexible organic technology can offer much more: as an active lighting surface, it can be combined with a wide variety of materials, not just to modify but to revolutionize the functionality and design of countless existing products.

Battery Japan 2019

Senior Technology Analyst Dr Xiaoxi He reports on her findings from Battery Japan 2019

Moveable Cities

Refocussing of smart cities from big brother sensing and people control to energy, food and water independence and magnificent free public transport facilitates cities becoming moveable. IDTechEx report, "Smart City Opportunities: Infrastructure, Systems, Materials 2019-2029" explains.

Swiss Post, Austrian Post to have fully electric fleets by 2030

The need for the auto industry to speed up the switch to electric vehicles has increased further, as national postal companies Swiss Post and Austrian Post committed to electrify their delivery fleets by 2030.

Elastic fibre with the strength of metal

Researchers have developed a fiber that combines the elasticity of rubber with the strength of a metal, resulting in a tougher material that could be incorporated into soft robotics, packaging materials or next-generation textiles.

SiteAware

Their focus is on construction industry digitization by using aerial data and drones.

Technologies to Watch in 2019

IDTechEx CEO Raghu Das identifies 3 of the most important technology trends that you need to know about this year.

Graphene Production. Controlling lateral size.

JMC, a leading Korean fine chemical manufacturer, provide insights on graphene production.

Power from the tidal currents in Nova Scotia

The platform that is equipped with instream turbines was originally developed and tested in Scotland.