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KUKA — Solutions to Cobots, Digitalisation, and Sustainability

IDTechEx met KUKA at Automatica 2022. KUKA is a German manufacturer and a leading player in the market of industrial robots and systems for factory automation. However, it has been predominantly owned by the Chinese company Midea Group since 2016.

A Fine-Tuned Gene Editor

The molecular tool CRISPR-Cas9 can be used to treat inherited blood disorders, but this may cause unintended genetic alterations. A team led of researchers has now presented an approach that minimizes such adverse consequences.

Swarm of Tiny Swimming Robots Could Look for Life on Distant Worlds

Someday, a swarm of cellphone-size robots could whisk through the water beneath the miles-thick icy shell of Jupiter's moon Europa or Saturn's moon Enceladus, looking for signs of alien life. Packed inside a narrow ice-melting probe that would tunnel through the frozen crust, the tiny robots would be released underwater, swimming far from their mothercraft to take the measure of a new world.

Wearable Muscles

Researchers have developed a wearable textile exomuscle that serves as an extra layer of muscles. They aim to use it to increase the upper body strength and endurance of people with restricted mobility.

Range of Zero Emission M&HD Trucks

Innovation roadmap for the report 'Electric and Fuel Cell Trucks 2023-2043'/

€10 Million Project to Recover Raw Materials from Electric Vehicles

The European Commission finances with more than 10 million euros a project to develop new technological processes for the recovery of critical raw materials contained in electric vehicle batteries, through the Horizon Europe programme. A consortium of 18 partners from seven countries will develop this project, known as BATRAW, which is of strategic importance for the EU in reducing its dependence on imports of these critical raw materials, as well as being able to guarantee a stable supply chain in view of the expected growth of the electric mobility market in Europe in the coming years.

How Printed Electronics Is Revolutionizing These 4 Industries

Printed electronics have gained a lot of momentum with recent advancements in printing technology. Lots of exciting new materials, processes, equipment, and designs can now be developed using this technology. As a result, several industries are flourishing and set to be disrupted using printed electronics.

Peterbilt: Electric Trucks

Peterbilt (part of PACCAR) develop electric trucks.

Knust-Godwin Acquires a Velo3D Sapphire XC

Velo3D Inc announced Knust-Godwin, a precision contract manufacturer, has received a Sapphire XC to expand its metal additive manufacturing capabilities.

MultiOmic Health, Mesh Bio Partner using AI in Medicine, Diagnostics

MultiOmic Health, an artificial intelligence -enabled drug discovery company, and Mesh Bio, a digital health startup transforming chronic disease management through predictive analytics, announce their partnership to conduct an observational clinical study on patients with chronic metabolic disease and increased risk of complications such as chronic kidney disease. The partnership will provide access to data from patient populations in Asia that have historically been underrepresented in chronic metabolic disease studies.

Epishine is Building a New Solar Cell Factory in Linköping

Epishine's business is based on their patented process for printing solar cells. Their first product is a thin, flexible organic solar cell that harvests indoor light to power electronics indoor. The market's response has been overwhelming and thus, to meet the international demand, Epishine will relocate to larger premises in Linköping,

Futuricum: Electric Mixer Truck

In March 2020, Swiss engineering firm Designwerk Technologies along with Liebherr launched all-electric concrete mixer trucks (the ETM 1005 and 1205) under the Designwerk brand 'Futuricum'.

Victrex Additive Manufacturing

Victrex are a UK-based supplier of PAEK family polymers. IDTechEx spoke with Robert McKay, Head of New Business Development — Additive Manufacturing for Victrex, on their 3D printing activities.

Ireis

Ireis is a Korean company providing sensor and software solutions for horticulture, in particular IoT-based sensors for farm monitoring along with software for remote farm management. IDTechEx spoke with Ireis in GreenTech 2022.

FCCC: Electric Trucks

Daimler Truck subsidiary Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) manufacture petrol, diesel, and alternative-fuel chassis for medium-duty pick up and delivery markets.

Zero Emission Trucks: Drivers and Barriers

Innovation roadmap for the report 'Electric and Fuel Cell Trucks 2023-2043'.

Aidian

Aidian is a Finnish diagnostics company. Andy Ko spoke to Aidian's Head of New Technologies, Mirko Brummer.

Mercedes-Benz Car Production Network for New Electric Portfolio

Mercedes-Benz is aligning its global production network to manufacture its reshaped product portfolio focused on luxury electric vehicles as the car brand prepares to go all electric by the end of the decade - wherever market conditions allow. The future product portfolio will focus on three categories: Top End Luxury, Core Luxury and Entry Luxury.

Next-Gen Stroke Rehab: Robot at Home

Most neuro technologies are limited to the lab or clinic and are very expensive and hard to operate. This brain-controlled robotic arm requires no surgery and is accessible to robotically guide stroke rehabilitation both in clinic and at home.

Ballard Power Systems

Ballard is a leading supplier of fuel cell systems for non-automotive applications. IDTechEx caught up with the company to learn more about its products, as well as its USPs for its new entry into the marine EV market.