2 Jun 2015

Trees are source for high-capacity, soft batteries
A method for making elastic high-capacity batteries from wood pulp was unveiled by researchers in Sweden and the US.
External press release
2 Jun 2015

Beneq's breakthrough roll-to-roll ALD system
The UK-based Centre for Process Innovation is piloting Beneq's groundbreaking roll-to-roll ALD system.
External press release
2 Jun 2015

FlexEnable announces breakthrough in manufacturability
FlexEnable is announcing a technology breakthrough for the manufacture of full colour, organic liquid crystal displays, making the manufacture of glass-free LCDs both practical and cost-effective for the first time.
Full profile interview
2 Jun 2015

Faradion
Faradion Limited is an early stage company (est. 2011) engaged in the development of low-cost, non-aqueous sodium-ion (Na ion) rechargeable batteries for automotive, utility and consumer sectors (grid energy storage).
Full profile interview
2 Jun 2015

Varibel Innovations
Varibel was established in 2003, based in Arnhem in the Netherlands. The company was formed as a way to commercialize technologies developed at TU Delft. Varibel purchased the key patents for 'hearing glasses' and the associated technology in 2003. They brought this product to market in 2006.
1 Jun 2015

The direction of development in autonomous vehicle research
Autonomous vehicles uses a portfolio of sensors that is highly dependent on Lidar technology, given the high price of these sensors, researchers are looking how to reduce the reliance on this technology through enhancing the capabilities of cheaper sensor technologies.
1 Jun 2015

Wearable technology in healthcare: characterizing the largest sector
This article presents a view of the current medical sensor landscape. With huge revenue potential and clear drivers, many companies from the electronics, textiles and manufacturing industries alike are interested. This article describes some of the business plans adopted to date.
1 Jun 2015

Engineering phase changes in nanoparticle arrays
Scientists have just taken a big step toward the goal of engineering dynamic nanomaterials whose structure and associated properties can be switched on demand.
1 Jun 2015

How to make continuous rolls of graphene
All the possible uses for graphene face the same big hurdle: the need for a scalable and cost-effective method for continuous manufacturing of graphene films.
1 Jun 2015

Manufacturing facility to meet all-electric truck and bus demand
Motiv Power Systems has received $8.1 million in grant funding from the California Energy Commission to continue the commercialization of its award-winning All-Electric Powertrain, including a new manufacturing facility in Hayward, California.
29 May 2015

P&G, L'Oreal push 3D bioprinting from research to commercial products
Consumer goods giant, Procter & Gamble, has today announced they are pursuing 3D bioprinting.
29 May 2015

PV Nano Cell announces further expansion into the U.S. market
PV Nano Cell has announced that it is introducing its digital ink technology to the rapidly growing U.S. printed electronics market.
29 May 2015

Head injury awareness mouthguard
FITGuard, will help promote concussion awareness to youth athletes.
28 May 2015

Webinar 9 June: Fuel Cell Vehicles 2015-2030
IDTechEx are hosting a free webinar on Tuesday 9 June 2015.
28 May 2015

Sounding out flu viruses
Sensors based on special sound waves known as surface acoustic waves are capable of detecting tiny amounts of antigens of Influenza A viruses.
27 May 2015

Invention captures wasted cell phone energy, feeds it back to battery
New technology makes cell phone batteries last up to 30 percent longer on a single charge.
27 May 2015

DHL Express introduces electric vehicles to Russian deliveries
DHL Express began trialling electric vehicles in Russia last week.
27 May 2015

Health tracking eye glasses
Development of the first wearable tech prototype from a healthcare company to seamlessly integrate health-tracking technology into a pair of optical frames.
External press release
26 May 2015

Pavegen kickstarts crowd funding round with flagship installation
Pavegen celebrate the launch of their first crowdfunding round on Crowdcube, the leading equity crowdfunding platform, spearheaded by an installation in the heart of the Canary Wharf District
26 May 2015

Efficiency record for black silicon solar cells jumps to 22.1%
Researchers have obtained the record-breaking efficiency of 22.1% on nanostructured silicon solar cells.