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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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Head injury awareness mouthguard

FITGuard, will help promote concussion awareness to youth athletes.

Webinar 9 June: Fuel Cell Vehicles 2015-2030

IDTechEx are hosting a free webinar on Tuesday 9 June 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.

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.

DHL Express introduces electric vehicles to Russian deliveries

DHL Express began trialling electric vehicles in Russia last week.

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.

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

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.