27 Mar 2018

A new kind of quantum bits in two dimensions
Combining two ultra-thin material layers yields new possibilities for quantum electronics. A research team presents strongly tunable quantum systems in Printed Electronics World.
27 Mar 2018

Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma and Hitachi utilize AI technology
Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation and Hitachi Ltd have initiated collaborative creation for improving the efficiency of clinical trials for the development of new drugs.
27 Mar 2018

Webinar Thursday 29 March - Significant Role of Lightweight Metals
IDTechEx are hosting a free webinar on Thursday 29 March titled The Increasingly Significant Role of Lightweight Metals 2018-2028.
26 Mar 2018

Webinar Tuesday 27 March - The state of Wearables
IDTechEx is hosting a free webinar on Tuesday 27th March titled The state of Wearables: A market primer before the IDTechEx Show!
Event summary
26 Mar 2018

A report from AABC 2018 - Part 1
This is part 1 in a three part series where IDTechEx analysts explore their findings from AABC 2018.
26 Mar 2018

Maui College aims to be net-zero campus
The University of Hawaiʻi Maui College will soon be among the first in the nation to generate 100 percent of its energy from on-site solar photovoltaic systems coupled with battery storage.
26 Mar 2018

Electric textile lights a lamp when stretched
Researchers have developed a fabric that converts kinetic energy into electric power. The greater the load applied to the textile and the wetter it becomes the more electricity it generates.
26 Mar 2018

3-D printing to create metallic glass alloys
Researchers have now demonstrated the ability to create amorphous metal, or metallic glass, alloys using three-dimensional printing technology, opening the door to a variety of applications - such as more efficient electric motors, better wear-resistant materials, higher strength materials, and lighter weight structures.
26 Mar 2018

New OLED lighting technology with high efficiency and high flexibility
The new product range named "Brite 3" enables an improved efficacy while having still the superb color rendering and high brightness option. In addition to the new bendable version, completely new application spaces will be possible for luminaire makers and lighting designers.
26 Mar 2018

Robots help with rural elderly healthcare
Healthcare robots in the homes of independent elderly rural residents may help lessen social isolation and help with medical care, according to new research.
26 Mar 2018

Hydrogen-powered drones take flight
In a world first, a team of researchers have successfully powered an unmanned aircraft flight with a triple hybrid propulsion system featuring one of the cleanest energies on Earth - hydrogen.
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26 Mar 2018

What to expect at the IDTechEx Show! Europe 2018
Connecting Emerging Technologies With Global Brands
11 - 12 April 2018 | Estrel Convention Center, Berlin, Germany
Full profile interview
25 Mar 2018

Voltera
Voltera was started by three cofounders working as electrical PCB designers, Alroy Almeida, James Pickard and Jesus Zozoya in 2013.
23 Mar 2018

New 4-D printer could reshape the world we live in
Scientists report that they have developed a powerful printer that could streamline the creation of self-assembling structures that can change shape after being exposed to heat and other stimuli. They say this unique technology could accelerate the use of 4-D printing in aerospace, medicine and other industries.
23 Mar 2018

Zephyr flying taxis trial in New Zealand
Cora is an air taxi designed and built by Kitty Hawk. It combines electric power, self-piloting software and vertical take-off to pioneer an entirely new way to fly.
External press release
23 Mar 2018

TactoTek Speeds IMSE Production with Essemtec Multifunctional SMD
Today TactoTek™ announced that it is now using an Essemtec multi-functional pick-and-place system, The Paraquda, for IMSE production. The Paraquda combines three different production steps within one machine platform: solder paste jetting and/or glue jetting and SMD assembly.
23 Mar 2018

Restoring natural movement in robotic arms
A team of scientists has published first-of-its-kind findings on a new method of restoring natural movement sensation in patients with prosthetic arms.
23 Mar 2018

Research closer to revolutionary battery
The boom in wind energy faces a hurdle — how to effectively and cheaply store energy generated by turbines when the wind is blowing, but energy requirements are low.
23 Mar 2018

Researchers discover how to better record vagus nerve signals
Scientists standardized an experimental protocol to record signals transmitted in the vagus nerve. These findings are important because the vagus nerve is critical in regulating inflammation. They also expand knowledge in bioelectronic medicine.
Background
22 Mar 2018

Aerogel Technologies
Update from March 2018.
Aerogel Technolgies produce monolithic aerogel products with a specific focus on polymer aerogels