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Unlocking the Power of Perovskite Photovoltaics

IDTechEx's new report, "Perovskite Photovoltaics 2023-2033", explores the diverse range of opportunities presented by perovskite PV, including gaps in demand, supply chain innovation, and emerging applications.

Dynamic Inductive Recharging Technology for Electric Vehicles

After months of testing at the "Arena del Futuro" circuit, Stellantis, together with its project partners, have demonstrated the capability of Dynamic Wireless Power transfer (DWPT) technology to wirelessly recharge electric vehicles as they travel over specially equipped, dedicated road lanes.

Ultimaker Complete Metal Expansion Kit for Professional 3D Printing

Ultimaker announced the extension of its Ultimaker Platform with a Metal Expansion Kit, making metal 3D printing more accessible and affordable. Engineers using the new Kit will be empowered to produce applications capable of high mechanical stress and thermal resistance, an impossible task even with high-performance thermoplastics.

CorPower Ocean Commercial Scale Products for Utility Scale Wave Farms

CorPower Ocean is unveiling the CorPower C4, its first commercial scale Wave Energy Converter and CorPack clusters, providing the building blocks for utility scale wave farms.

2022 and beyond: Teslasuit and a New Dimension for the Youniverse

Teslasuit is very excited to be launching its haptic glove later this year, which combines haptic feedback, force feedback, finger tracking and a biometric system to give the user an unparalleled and literal grasp of the human-to-digital interface.

Konecranes Puts the Battery in Big Container Handling Machines

Konecranes, a container handling equipment and service supplier, now offers large container handling machines that are battery-driven: the Konecranes Battery RTG, the Battery Konecranes Noell Straddle Carrier, and all-electric Konecranes Gottwald Generation 6 Mobile Harbor Cranes.

Sustainable Marine powers up tidal energy in Nova Scotia

Sustainable Marine has officially powered up its tidal energy operation in Canada and is delivering clean electricity to Nova Scotia's power system.

Ampaire, Black & Veatch to Collaborate on Electrified Aviation

Electric aircraft developer Ampaire and Black & Veatch - a leader in sustainable infrastructure, renewable energy and transportation electrification - will collaborate on developing airport electrification that supports tomorrow's electric aviation needs.

FREYR Battery Concludes Raw Material Agreement

FREYR Battery has entered into a reservation agreement with Changzhou Senior New Energy Materials Co Ltd. and Senior Material (Europe) AB to supply battery materials for its Customer Qualification Plant currently under construction in Mo i Rana, Norway, as well as for the company's planned combined Gigafactory 1 & 2.

How Agricultural Robots Can Help Global Food Supply Shortages

As prices of wheat, fuel, and fertilizer rise, the total costs for farmers have been increasing. Given the intensified financial struggle, together with higher demand for food production, improving farming efficiencies is imminent.

Market Update on New Energy Vehicles in China

This IDTechEx premium article provides an update on China's new energy vehicle market in 2022, including an update on annual and monthly sales, market trends, policy drivers, and battery trends.

Olympus to Use 100% Renewable Electricity

Olympus Corporation announces that from April 2022, the company has begun to exclusively source 100% of the electricity used at its major R&D and manufacturing sites in Japan from renewable sources.

Rubber Camouflage Skin Exhibits Smart and Stretchy Behaviours

The skin of cephalopods, such as octopuses, squids and cuttlefish, is stretchy and smart, contributing to these creatures' ability to sense and respond to their surroundings. A Penn State-led collaboration has harnessed these properties to create an artificial skin that mimics both the elasticity and the neurologic functions of cephalopod skin, with potential applications for neurorobotics, skin prosthetics, artificial organs and more.  

The 4in1 Electric Axle from Schaeffler

Schaeffler is simultaneously launching several new electric axle drives (electric axles). With the so-called 4in1 electric axle, Schaeffler is now going one step further by integrating the thermal management system as well as the electric motor, power electronics, and transmission into the axle drive.

Vilnius Forms Shared Mobility Cluster to Reduce Traffic

Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, has collaborated with local businesses to create Vilnius Shared Mobility Hub—a mobility cluster aimed at boosting the city's car-sharing services and economic innovations, as well as promoting sustainability by reducing the number of individual vehicles in the city.

The Warming Surfaces Company

The Warming Surfaces Company is an early-stage spin-out from Finnish research institute VTT. It produces flexible substrates with die cut copper traces to provide integrated heating for floors, walls, and furniture. IDTechEx spoke to representatives from the company and interacted with some prototypes at the PRINSE'22 conference.

Pure Watercraft

Pure Watercraft is an electric outboard maker, which recently received a landmark investment and partnership from General Motors. IDTechEx caught up with General Motors to learn more.

VIDEO: Emerging Trends in Logistics and Service Robotics

IDTechEx Analysts Dr James Edmondson, Yulin Wang and Zehao Li discuss emerging trends in logistics and service robotics.

Mercurius Biorefining

Mercurius Biorefining is a United States-based start-up converting cellulosic biomass wastes into hydrocarbons (diesel, jet, and marine fuels), chemicals, and biochar for carbon sequestration. In May 2022, IDTechEx Technology Analyst Dr Hydra Rodrigues spoke with Michael Vevera, Chief Financial Officer at Mercurius Biorefining.

Join the Upcoming Webinar - Next-Generation Optics for AR/VR

Thursday 30 June 2022 - Emerging optical technologies have the potential to make realities feel more real in a compact device that may be worn all day. But what are these technologies and how will they alter the landscape of this growing industry? How will manufacturers and material suppliers need to react?