2 Nov 2017

Self-charging electric bike
A design team has revealed its new self-charging electric bike design concept, "Hybrid Module Mobility". Depending upon users' requirements, this design concept is capable of converting its forms into six different purposes, including cargo-carrying, child-carrying, driving.
2 Nov 2017

Physicists have breakthrough on brittle smartphone screens
Scientists may have found a solution to the long-standing problem of brittle smartphone screens.
1 Nov 2017

Graphene sensors detect HIV DNA
These so-called 'next generation graphene electronic biochemical sensor devices' are able to detect very low amounts of HIV DNA thanks to their very low electronic noise.
1 Nov 2017

EV Charging and Automotive Lightweighting at LCV
In September, IDTechEx attended and exhibited at the Low Carbon Vehicle (LCV) conference and exhibition in the UK. This show saw its highest recorded numbers of attendees (total 3866) and came in the wake of several electric vehicle news stories, including government strategies and OEM pledges.
1 Nov 2017

Spotlight on Notion Systems
Notion Systems moves solder mask process with n.jet solder mask inkjet printer into production.
1 Nov 2017

Who Wants Printed Electronics: Drivers by Industry
This article raises the problems faced in five industries, driving the organizations involved to look at printed electronics solutions.
1 Nov 2017

Spotlight on Graphene Solutions, LLC
Commercializing research and development using graphene and carbon nanotube technologies
1 Nov 2017

New fast-charging, high-energy electric-car battery technology
An international team of researchers has presented a novel hydrogen isotope separation system based on a porous metal organic framework.
1 Nov 2017

Harness the Power of High Dispersion Technology - Cavitation
ACI Materials offers high performance functional inks for Flexible Hybrid Electronics and Wearable applications.
1 Nov 2017

Mobile on-body devices controlled using a tiny sensor
Mobile devices have a drawback: Due to the small screen size, they are difficult to operate. Computer scientists have now developed an alternative that they call "DeformWear".
1 Nov 2017

Finger-like growths that trigger battery fires
Scientists have captured the first atomic-level images of finger-like growths called dendrites that can pierce the barrier between battery compartments and trigger short circuits or fires.
1 Nov 2017

Just in time implants set to radically advance tumour surgery
A major new Australian research project is set to transform the way physicians surgically treat tumours and bone cancer, and dramatically improve patient and healthcare outcomes.
1 Nov 2017

Tool to debug black box deep learning algorithms
Computers can now beat humans at chess and Go, but it may be a while before people trust their driving. The danger of self-driving cars was highlighted last year when Tesla's autonomous car collided with a truck it mistook for a cloud, killing its passenger.
31 Oct 2017

NEVS AB and DiDi Chuxing form strategic partnership
NEVS AB and DiDi Chuxing, the world's leading mobile transportation platform, have now formed strategic partnership and finalized a number of steps towards an extensive cooperation.
31 Oct 2017

Delve deeper into the ocean with drones
With the help of drones, areas of the ocean which have previously proved challenging to access are now within reach. Treacherous arctic conditions make exploration from a boat in these remote areas difficult, even for the most experienced researchers. Deploying drones enables researchers to capture accurate more reliable data, in a safer and more cost-efficient way.
31 Oct 2017

Research breaks new ground in memory technology
An international research team pioneered the development of a novel thin, organic film that supports a million more times read-write cycles and consumes 1,000 times less power than commercial flash memories.
31 Oct 2017

Piezoelectrics stretch their potential
Thin-film piezoelectrics, with dimensions on the scale of micrometers or smaller, offer potential for new applications where smaller dimensions or a lower voltage operation are required.
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30 Oct 2017

An overview of the IDTechEx Show! USA
Raghu Das, CEO and Chris Clare, Event Director, IDTechEx tells you what to expect at the upcoming IDTechEx Show! held at the Santa Clara Convention Center, November 15-16 2017.
30 Oct 2017

Research yields significant thermoelectric performance
Scientists reported significant advances in the thermoelectric performance of organic semiconductors based on carbon nanotube thin films that could be integrated into fabrics to convert waste heat into electricity or serve as a small power source.
30 Oct 2017

Mayors of 12 pioneering cities in zero emissions pledge
Mayors of 12 cities commit to procure only zero-emission buses from 2025 and ensure that major areas of their city are zero emission by 2030.