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Report from the IBM-EnOcean Alliance meeting

On the 29th November at the IBM Watson IoT Centre in Munich, Germany, about 60 attendees took part in a meeting about the decision by IBM to become the 401st member of the EnOcean Alliance, a group of companies that focus on hardware and software for the Internet of Things (IoT). This network was initiated by EnOcean, a German company based around Munich that, about 15 years ago, developed a battery-less, wireless technology that enables sensor solution for the IoT, building automation, and smart homes. Technology Analyst Lorenzo Grande reports updates from the meeting.

Innovations in Large-Area Electronics Conference (innoLAE 2017)

A key event for the large-area electronics community, bringing industry and academia together and providing valuable opportunities to share the latest research results and discuss new projects and collaborations.

Cars reinvented: huge new opportunities and dangers

The new IDTechEx report, Electric Car Technology and Forecasts 2017-2027 finds that the biggest change in cars for one hundred years is now starting. It is driven by totally new requirements and capabilities.

Gas Sensing Solutions (GSS)

Dr David Pugh spoke to Gas Sensing Solutions' CEO Ralph Weir about their latest developments. They integrate unique mid infra-red light source and detector technology into innovative optics and signal processing to produce market leading carbon dioxide sensors.

Companion Medical

Companion Medical designed a smart insulin pen containing a range of sensors to better inform diabetic patients. IDTechEx analyst Dr David Pugh spoke with CEO Sean Saint about innovation in this area.

A $7.6 billion market for fully printed sensors in 2027

Sensors that are printed on flexible substrates represent a growing market. Although the biggest segment — blood glucose test strips — is currently shrinking, the next generation of printed sensors will enable other applications...

Webinar Tuesday 13 December - Electronic Smart Packaging

IDTechEx are hosting a free webinar on Tuesday 13 December 2016 titled Electronic Smart Packaging: Trends and Review.

Highlights from the IDTechEx Show USA 2016

The following article summarises some observations made by IDTechEx analysts during the IDTechEx Show! in Santa Clara, CA. It contains details of many of the companies demonstrating products during the exhibition, as well as summaries of relevant conversations and recent updates in each case. For more details about any of the information contained in this exclusive premium article, please contact your subscription manager or any of the IDTechEx analysts.

DexCom Inc

Technology analyst Dr David Pugh spoke with John Bernard, marketing coordinator at Dexcom about their continuous glucose monitoring systems for diabetes management and the growth of wearables for diabetic patients.

IDTechEx Show! Reveals Next Big Thing

The IDTechEx Show! last week in Silicon Valley revealed that energy independence for everything from electronics to aircraft is the next big thing.

IDTechEx Show! Sees Substantial Growth

Record growth and positive feedback from attendees at America's largest event on emerging technologies.

New product announcements from the IDTechEx Show! exhibition hall

From the Exhibition Hall at the IDTechEx Show! in Santa Clara last week came a wide variety of new product announcements and press releases. Here we summarize some of the announcements.

IDTechEx Show! USA 2016 Award Winners

The winners of the IDTechEx Awards were announced yesterday evening (16 November), at the end of the opening day of the IDTechEx Show! in Santa Clara, CA, where over 3,200 attendees were brought together at the biggest conference IDTechEx has held. The awards recognized the most significant innovations in electric vehicles, energy harvesting and storage and the internet of things (IoT).

Kateeva's YIELDjet FLEX inkjet printing system wins prestigious award

Last night at the Printed Electronics USA conference in Santa Clara, Calif., Kateeva's YIELDjet™ FLEX inkjet printing system was named the winner of the prestigious Technical Development Manufacturing Award. Presented annually by conference organizer IDTechEx, the award honors the most significant development of a manufacturing device process or production plant in the printed electronics industry over the previous 24 months.

Connected vehicle important in Internet of Things

According to IHS Automotive forecasts, 55% of annual global new vehicle sales in 2020 will be vehicles that are connected - and at that time, nearly half of the global fleet of vehicles in operation will be connected.

IDTechEx Show! USA 2016 Award Winners

The winners of the IDTechEx Awards were announced yesterday evening (16 November), at the end of the opening day of the IDTechEx Show! in Santa Clara, CA, where over 3,200 attendees were brought together at the biggest conference IDTechEx has held. The awards recognized the most significant innovations in electric vehicles, energy harvesting and storage and the internet of things (IoT).