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Scientists Discover How to 3D Print Testicular Cells

In a pair of world firsts, scientists have 3D printed human testicular cells and identified promising early signs of sperm-producing capabilities. They hope the technique will one day offer a solution for people living with presently untreatable forms of male infertility.

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Handheld Surgical Robot Can Help Stem Fatal Blood Loss

The Artificial Intelligence-Guided Ultrasound Intervention Device (AI-GUIDE) is a handheld platform technology that has the potential to help personnel with simple training to quickly install a catheter into a common femoral vessel, enabling rapid treatment at the point of injury.

Amazon Unveils First Fully Electric Heavy Goods Vehicles in UK Fleet

Amazon is launching five electric Heavy Goods Vehicles in its delivery fleet for the first time in the UK. The 37-tonne fully-electric vehicles are now operating from Amazon's fulfilment centres in Tilbury and Milton Keynes, transporting customer packages with zero tailpipe emissions and using battery power.

Electronic Gloves Help Transfer Knowledge

Researchers have developed tools to help trainee surgeons master intricate surgical procedures in the form of surgical gloves containing electronics to record the subtle, fast and controlled hand movements of skilled surgeons.

Automotive Radar Technology Trends and Future Developments

Microwave Journal Media Director, Pat Hindle, talks with IDTechEx Technology Analyst, Dr. James Jeffs, about current automotive radar technical trends and future developments as 4D radar sensors are hitting the market now.

3D Electronics Enables Greater Integration

While 3D electronics has long been used for adding antennas and simple conductive interconnects to the surface of 3D injection-molded plastic objects, more complex circuits are increasingly being added onto surfaces made from a variety of materials by utilizing new techniques.

A Robot Small Enough to Explore the Lungs

Engineers and scientists have paved the way for a robot that can reach some of the smallest bronchial tubes in the lungs - to take tissue samples or deliver cancer therapy. Known as a magnetic tentacle robot, it measures just 2 millimetres in diameter, about twice the size of the tip of a ballpoint pen. Magnets on the outside of the patient will be used to guide the magnetic tentacle robot into place.

Stellantis - Electrification and Autonomy Overview

Stellantis is an umbrella company covering several recognisable car brands including Chrysler, Jeep, RAM, Vauxhall and others.

Pivotal Battery Discovery Could Impact Transport and the Grid

Researchers uncover new avenue for overcoming the performance decline that occurs with repeated charge-discharge cycling in the cathodes of next generation batteries.

Simply Printing High-Performance Perovskite-Based Transistors

A research team has improved the performance of a p-type semiconductor transistor using inorganic metal halide perovskite. One of the biggest advantages of the new technology is that it enables solution-processed perovskite transistors to be simply printed as semiconductor-like circuits.

Ola Electric Makes Multi Million Dollar Investment in StoreDot

StoreDot has secured a multi-million-dollar investment from Ola Electric. Ola Electric is planning to incorporate and manufacture StoreDot's fast charging battery technologies for future vehicles in India.

JuggerBot 3D

JuggerBot 3D is an American 3D printer manufacturer developing industrial filament and pellet extrusion systems. IDTechEx spoke with cofounder Daniel Fernback.

Status and Market Potential of Metallization Methods of 3D Electronics

3D Electronics metallization methods mapped.

Shell and BYD Partner on EV Charging Across China and Europe

Shell and BYD have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to help accelerate the energy transition and improve charging experience for BYD's battery electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle customers. The partnership will start in China and Europe and will extend to other regions across the globe.

3D Printing Technology Could change the Optical Fibre Industry

3D printing of silica glasses and silica optical fiber preforms has recently been proved experimentally. One challenge of 3D printing silica optical fibers performance is how to extend the recent reports of small-scale glass "bulk or slice" printing from a few millimeters to centimeters.

Artificial Intelligence Tool May Help Predict Heart Attacks

Investigators from Cedars-Sinai have created an artificial intelligence-enabled tool that may make it easier to predict if a person will have a heart attack. The tool accurately predicted which patients would experience a heart attack in five years based on the amount and composition of plaque in arteries that supply blood to the heart.

ElliQ Companion Robot now Commercially Available

Intuition Robotics announced the official commercial launch of its digital care companion, ElliQ which is now available for purchase. The robot accompanies older adults on their journey to age independently while motivating them to live healthier lives.

Fraunhofer LeTID Test Confirms Top Quality of IBC SOLAR Modules

The research institution examined the loss of power of the solar modules in the event of sustained strong incidence of light or high temperatures. All of the IBC SOLAR modules selected by Fraunhofer CSP are characterised by very low degradation and completed the test procedure with excellent results.

Glassomer

Glassomer is a German start-up using glass resins for 3D printing and injection molding for the fabrication of complex shaped glass components. IDTechEx spoke with CSO Frederik Kotz-Helmer.