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'Off the Shelf' Engineered Stem Cells Treat Aggressive Brain Cancer

In a new study scientists devised a novel therapeutic method for treating glioblastomas post-surgery by using stem cells taken from healthy donors engineered to attack glioblastoma-specific tumor cells. This strategy demonstrated profound efficacy in preclinical models, with 100 percent of mice living over 90 days after treatment.

Soft Printing Technique Opens the Way for Pixelated Elastics

Borrowing a technique from inkjet printers, researchers have rolled out a pixel-by-pixel method to program and manufacture soft structures for use in robotics, biomedical devices or architectural features.

AMD Xilinx — KR260 Starter Kit for Various Robotic Applications

IDTechEx had a very in-depth conversation with Chetan Khona, Senior Director of Industrial, Vision, Healthcare & Science at AMD, discussing AMD Xilinx's new product — the Kria KR260 Robotics Starter Kit, which was launched on 17th May.

Highest Efficiency 1-Sun Solar Cell

Researchers have created a solar cell with a record 39.5% efficiency under 1-sun global illumination. This is the highest efficiency solar cell of any type, measured using standard 1-sun conditions.

Snow Lake Lithium Calls for EV Ecosystem Across North America

Snow Lake Lithium Ltd has outlined the need to create a comprehensive electric vehicle ecosystem across North America, to protect the future of its domestic automotive industry.

How Will Walmart's RFID Mandate Impact RFID Adoption in Retail?

The big news in the RFID industry at the start of 2022 was Walmart's announcement — the world's leading retailer revealed plans to expand RFID use from retail apparel to other retail departments. What effect will this have on RFID adoption in retail?

'Next Generation Wonder Material' Created for First Time

For over a decade, scientists have attempted to synthesize a new form of carbon called graphyne with limited success. That endeavor is now at an end, though, thanks to new research.

Low Cost Battery-Like Device Absorbs CO2 Emissions While it Charges

Researchers have developed a low-cost device that can selectively capture carbon dioxide gas while it charges. Then, when it discharges, the CO2 can be released in a controlled way and collected to be reused or disposed of responsibly.

CRISPR Gene Editing in Cockroaches

Researchers have developed a CRISPR-Cas9 approach to enable gene editing in cockroaches, according to a new study. The simple and efficient technique, named 'direct parental' CRISPR (DIPA-CRISPR), involves the injection of materials into female adults where eggs are developing rather than into the embryos themselves.

Using Everyday WiFi to Help Robots See and Navigate Indoors

Engineers have developed a low cost, low power technology to help robots accurately map their way indoors, even in poor lighting and without recognizable landmarks or features. The technology consists of sensors that use WiFi signals to help the robot map where it's going. It's a new approach to indoor robot navigation.

Intelligent Software for 3D Printing Optimises Properties of Plastic

In order to optimise the printing result for plastics, researchers have developed software that can adjust parameters such as temperature and printing speed during printing. Temperature differences between the individual layers in particular, which occur during production, can negatively affect the properties of the plastic.

Royal Mail Plans 50 New Postal Drone Routes

Royal Mail plans to scale up its use of drone technology and create more than 50 new postal drone routes over the next three years, subject to Civil Aviation Authority approval, as part of a new partnership with Windracers, the logistics drone company.

Night Time Solar Technology Can Now Deliver Power in the Dark

Researchers have made a major breakthrough in renewable energy technology by producing electricity from so-called 'night-time' solar power. The team generated electricity from heat radiated as infrared light, in the same way as the Earth cools by radiating into space at night.

AI to Help Autonomous Vehicles Avoid Idling at Red Lights

No one likes sitting at a red light. But signalized intersections aren't just a minor nuisance for drivers; vehicles consume fuel and emit greenhouse gases while waiting for the light to change. What if motorists could time their trips so they arrive at the intersection when the light is green? While that might be just a lucky break for a human driver, it could be achieved more consistently by an autonomous vehicle that uses artificial intelligence to control its speed.

ExOne

ExOne are a fully-owned subsidiary of Desktop Metal manufacturing binder jetting printers. At RAPID + TCT 2022, ExOne launched a new sand binder jetting printer called the S-Max Flex.

3D Systems

3D Systems are a historic market leader in 3D printing, manufacturing both printers and materials. This update covers two major announcements from 3D Systems in H1 2022: two acquisitions and the launch of a new SLA printer.

Vikaso Robotics

Vikaso Robotics is a UK-based company specializing in integrating robotics systems with end-effectors. As a system integrator, Vikaso has established a number of clients including Cummins, BMW, and many others.

Join the Upcoming IDTechEx Webinar on Service Robots

Thursday 26 May 2022 - Summary of service robots; Dominant and non-dominant applications of service robots; Analysis of the drivers and barriers to the non-dominant applications; Introduction of major market players; Opportunities and market gaps of the non-dominant applications; and more!

EV Charging Network Backed by 100 Percent Renewable Energy

Electrify America entered into a 15-year virtual power purchase agreement to build a solar photovoltaic renewable energy generation project in California. The new solar project is expected to generate 75 Megawatts at peak solar capacity or an estimated annual production of 225,000 Megawatt hours. It is projected to produce enough 100% renewable energy annually to more than offset the energy currently delivered on an annualized basis to Electrify America's customers charging on its extensive network. The solar project is targeted to be operational by mid-2023.

Squad, World's first Solar City Car

The SQUAD Solar City Car: a two-seater compact city car that charges itself on solar energy. The SQUAD will be available in 2023 from € 6250 (ex VAT) and can be pre-ordered now. SQUAD is a Dutch innovation, designed to make solar-powered mobility accessible for everyone.