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Graphene Innovation in Finland

Starting from the joint interest of Nokia and Finnish research institutes, soon after the experimental discovery of graphene and related materials in 2004, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland began developing its research in this area and now plays a vital role in the Graphene Flagship.

Electric Trucks: Charging Towards Zero-Emission

IDTechEx believe it is increasingly self-evident that the future of the industry cannot rely on the deployment of traditional combustion engines.

Fighting Food Waste with Printed Intelligent Expiry Date Label

Ynvisible Interactive Inc is pleased to announce that Innoscentia AB has chosen Ynvisible's displays for its dynamic expiry date labels on food packages. Instead of static expiry date estimations on the packages, Innoscentia has developed materials that combine with the Ynvisible display, enabling real-time quality monitoring of the food. This solution aims to reduce food waste significantly and detect spoiled food in time, even before the expiry date.

Nanoport

IDTechEx interviewed Tim Szeto, CEO of Nanoport to discuss their latest technical and commercial progress with their Tachammer / LMR haptic actuators.

Nova Graphene

Nova Graphene are graphene manufacturers based in Canada. IDTechEx spoke with Paul Beasant (CEO) for an update on Nova Graphene

Knano

Knano are manufacturers of graphene based in China. IDTechEx spoke with Allen Cheng (Sale Manager) for Knano for a brief update.

GrapheneCA

IDTechEx caught up with Dr Boris Goldstein (CEO and Founder) of GrapheneCA.

Despite COVID the 3D Printing Market Will Be Worth $45bn in 2030

IDTechEx predicts that despite COVID the 3D printing market will be worth $45bn in 2030. But how will COVID impact the 3D printing industry? What are the key drivers and restraints of market growth?

Magnetic Spray Turns Creates Millirobots for Biomedical Applications

An easy way to make millirobots by coating objects with a glue-like magnetic spray was developed in a joint research. Driven by the magnetic field, the coated objects can crawl, walk, or roll on different surfaces. As the magnetic coating is biocompatible and can be disintegrated into powders when needed, this technology demonstrates the potential for biomedical applications, including catheter navigation and drug delivery.

Relativity Space Raises $500M Towards 3D Printed Rockets

Relativity Space, the first company to 3D print an entire rocket and build the largest metal 3D printers in the world, has closed a $500 million Series D equity funding round. The funding will enable Relativity to accelerate its planned initiatives, including its factory of the future, launch vehicle development, and 3D printing technologies.

First 3D Printed Apartment Building in Germany

PERI GmbH announced at the end of September 2020 that work had begun on Germany's first printed residential house in Beckum, North Rhine-Westphalia. Only two months later, work has begun on the next residential building to make use of 3D construction printing technology.

2020 Fluoropolymer Technology Highlights by IDTechEx

Fluoropolymers are typically available as liquids and solids, but new fluoroelastomers are getting interest.

Thermoelectrics Get More Attention

A newer approach of serving low power electronics by area more than efficiency is promising.

M&I Materials and Faraday Future: Immersion Cooling

Faraday Future has partnered with M&I Materials to design an immersion-cooled battery pack for their electric vehicles.

Drones' Impact is Wide Reaching, But What Will Happen in The Future?

IDTechEx's recent market research report on Drones and their associated technologies predicts the drone market to be over $22Bn by 2041.

1.9MW Solar-Plus-Storage Project for Nhimbe Fresh, Zimbabwe

Sun Exchange's expansion into sub-Saharan Africa with the first of three crowdsales for a multiphase, 1.9 megawatt solar-plus-storage project for Nhimbe Fresh, a premier exporter of fresh produce located in Marondera, Zimbabwe. This will be the largest Sun Exchange solar installation to date and the first outside South Africa.

Manufacturing Breakthrough Towards Eliminating Waste in 3D Printing

Materialise  announces  Bluesint PA12, a material innovation that makes it possible to 3D print with up to 100% re-used powder.

Fusion Robotics™ Awarded Best Spine Technology

Fusion Robotics LLC, a spinal robotics and navigation company with a vision to make robotics a standard in spine surgery, not an exception, today announced receiving a Best Spine Technology Award from Orthopedics This Week.

Join the IDTechEx Webinar - Electric Vehicles: End of Year Roundup

Wednesday 2 December - In this webinar, IDTechEx analysts will provide their take on the key events of 2020 in the electric vehicle world, including the impact from covid-19 and an adjusted outlook for the industry. The focus of the webinar will be on-road vehicles.

Circular End of Life Supply Chain for EV Batteries in the UK

A ground-breaking project to create a new circular end-of-life supply chain for the electric vehicle industry is being led by EMR Metals Recycling. The project has won grant support from the UK Government's Advanced Propulsion Centre.