13 Nov 2017

Flexible organic flash memory for foldable, disposable electronics
A research team has reported ultra-flexible organic flash memory that is bendable down to a radius of 300 μm. The memory exhibits a significantly-long projected retention rate with a programming voltage on par with the present industrial standards.
12 Nov 2017

SOFT e-textiles could offer advanced protection for soldiers
New technology that harnesses electronic signals in a smart fabric could lead to advanced hazardous-material gear that protects against toxic chemicals, according to research.
10 Nov 2017

Fractal-like concentrating solar power receivers are better
Engineers have developed new fractal-like, concentrating solar power receivers for small- to medium-scale use that are up to 20 percent more effective at absorbing sunlight than current technology.
10 Nov 2017

Innovative shoes using graphene
The ability of graphene to add functionality to common objects has been exploited in a new product on the market: footwear with better thermal properties.
10 Nov 2017

Smart autopilot promises to keep flying safe
Intelligent autopilot and cockpits designed by virtual reality could ease the burden on pilots and make flying safer for Europe's airline passengers.
10 Nov 2017

Lamborghini collaborate with MIT on self powering, self healing car
Automobili Lamborghini in collaboration with two laboratories of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology marks the first steps of a possible future Lamborghini electric super sports car.
10 Nov 2017

A robotic spy among the fish
A new miniature robot can swim with fish, learn how they communicate with each other and make them change direction or come together. These capabilities have been proven on schools of zebrafish.
Event summary
9 Nov 2017

A report from UITP-Busworld 2017
UITP-Busworld 2017 took place at Kortrijk Expo from the 23rd to the 25th October 2017. Running for over 40 years it is the worlds oldest and largest bus and coach exhibition. This year UITP and Busworld announced the first collaboration of their international bus conference in parallel to the Busworld exhibition.
Analyst Aman Atak was there to learn about new developments and products, as well as attending the conference, in parallel, on the outlook of electric buses in China.
9 Nov 2017

Fully integrated circuits printed directly onto fabric
Researchers have successfully incorporated washable, stretchable and breathable electronic circuits into fabric, opening up new possibilities for smart textiles and wearable electronics. The circuits were made with cheap, safe and environmentally friendly inks, and printed using conventional inkjet printing techniques.
9 Nov 2017

Harvesting clean energy from hot pavements
This technology allows paved areas, such as freeways, airport runways and parking lots to generate electricity, which can be used in rural areas for powering signage and data collection systems independently of the electric grid.
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9 Nov 2017

Chilean winery deploys Thinfilm's mobile marketing solution
Thin Film Electronics ASA has announced a new customer in the wine and spirits industry. PengWine, a premium producer of 5-star Chilean wines, will leverage Thinfilm's NFC solutions to educate and engage consumers through gamification.
9 Nov 2017

Autonomous forklift trucks can work safely around humans
Scientists are working to develop new fleets of autonomous 'self-optimising' forklift trucks which can operate safely and efficiently in warehouses alongside human co-workers, and automatically adapt to changing work demands.
9 Nov 2017

Biosensor detects bacteria biomarker in CF patients
A team of researchers has developed a tool which 'lights up' when it detects the chemical signature of harmful bacteria in the lung.
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8 Nov 2017

ClearMotion, Inc.
ClearMotion, Inc. is a privately funded company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, US. It has developed ClearMotion, a proactive ride control system for the purposes of passenger and driver comfort in an autonomous driving mode.
8 Nov 2017

We've put all the pieces of the R2R sintering puzzle together for you
As a leading provider of sintering and photonic treatment solutions for the rapidly growing printed electronics industry, XENON has addressed a pressing need in the marketplace. Meet CENTAURI, the new offering from XENON and its partner, Carpe Diem Technologies.
8 Nov 2017

Spotlight on NovaCentrix
NovaCentrix is pleased to announce their newest release of a PulseForge® Photonic Curing System at Printed Electronics USA 2017.
8 Nov 2017

Electronic skin glows when it gets hurt
Electronic-skin technologies for prosthetics and robots can detect the slightest touch or breeze. But oddly, the sensors that make this possible do not respond effectively to a harmful blow.
8 Nov 2017

Launch of pan-European high-power charging network IONITY
Launching approximately 400 HPC stations by 2020, IONITY will make long-distance journeys easier and marks an important step for electric vehicles.
8 Nov 2017

New platform for 3D printing of personalized food
A novel technology for the 3D printing of personalized food based on nano-cellulose, a natural, edible, calorie-free fiber.
8 Nov 2017

Wallpaper bio-solar panel
A two-in-one solar bio-battery and solar panel has been created by researchers who printed living cyanobacteria and circuitry onto paper.