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3D Electronics: An Alternative to PCBs?

Mention an electronic circuit and you are likely to picture a printed circuit board (PCB): a rigid rectangle in a characteristic green color with copper lines and a bewildering array of components soldered onto it. But does adding electronic functionality means using a PCB and thus requires shoehorning a rigid rectangle into the product?

New Flexible Electronics Research Shows Promise for Spinal Therapies

Patients recovering from spinal cord injuries or who have mobility disorders related to spinal nerve compression are frequently treated by the conditioning of the Hoffmann's reflex via non-surgical electrostimulation therapy. To track the progress of the treatment, electromyography is used to record the amplitude of the patient's muscle twitch response.

Process Instruments

Process Instruments (UK) Ltd. (Pi) is a global supplier, providing water analyser instrument solutions since 1998. With offices, a laboratory and new manufacturing facilities in Burnley (UK), with subsidiaries in Ireland and France.

Offshore Wind Power Now so Cheap it Could Pay Money Back to Consumers

The latest round of offshore wind farms to be built in the UK could reduce household energy bills by producing electricity very cheaply.

UK Takes the Next STEP in Curbside Electric Vehicle Charging

World-first technology that could unlock electric vehicle charging for people without driveways or garages is being trialed across London.

Join the IDTechEx Webinar on Metal Additive Manufacturing

Thursday 20 August 2020 - Metal Additive Manufacturing: Short-Term Pain, Long-Term Gain - This webinar includes: Overview of latest market forecast and key trends; Technology benchmarking and new entrant analysis; Latest in material considerations and supply chain progressions; and Deep-dive into relevant sectors and the impact of COVID-19.

Two-Component Room Temperature Curing Thermally Conductive Adhesive

Creative Materials introduces 813-76, a two-component room temperature curing thermally conductive and electrically insulating adhesive. This product is designed for assembling heat sensitive components on printed circuit boards, and it develops strong adhesive bonds and excellent thermal transfer.

Streetdrone: UK Government Funding for 5G Autonomous Truck Project

StreetDrone has won UK Government funding as part of a consortium tasked with delivering an autonomous logistics capability to Nissan's Sunderland car plant.

Researchers Create Heart Cells from Stem Cells Using 3D Printing

All humans start out from a single cell which then divides to eventually form the embryo. Depending on the signals sent by their adjacent cells, these divided cells are then developed or differentiated into specific tissues or organs.

Elantas

ELANTAS Europe is a manufacturer of insulating and protective materials for the electrical and electronic industry. This profile discusses their portfolio of materials for printed electronics, which includes both conductive and dielectric inks. These high-performance materials are especially focused on automotive and electronic applications and include thermoformable inks for in-mold electronics (IME). This profile is based on an interview with Dr. Fabian Gyger (Head of R&D Functional Inks)

Mitsubishi Chemical 3D printing

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation is the largest chemical corporation based in Japan. Established in April 2017, the company is the result of a merger between Mitsubishi Chemical, Mitsubishi Plastics and Mitsubishi Rayon. It manufactures a range of materials, including polymers, resins and more. The applications of these products are varied and wide, ranging from healthcare to automotive to agriculture. This profile focuses on Mitsubishi Chemical's 3D printing materials technology. The company launched its 3D printing activities through the purchase of the company Dutch Filaments in March 2018.

Aquatic Robots can Remove Contaminant Particles From Water

Scientists have developed a 1cm by 1cm wireless artificial aquatic polyp, which can remove contaminants from water. Apart from cleaning, this soft robot could be also used in medical diagnostic devices by aiding in picking up and transporting specific cells for analysis.

Ireland on Track to Reach 2020 Renewable Energy Target

A strong second quarter performance by Ireland's wind energy industry means Ireland is now on track to reach the 2020 renewable energy target to source 40 per cent of electricity from renewables.

AI Could Speed up and Improve Alzheimer's Diagnosis

Artificial intelligence could help to diagnose Alzheimer's faster and improve patient prognosis, a new study has revealed.

Predicting a Crisis Before It Happens: Sensors in the Water Network

With an increase in temperature, there is an increase in demand for tap water. One area which is affected is the South West Water network, with water shortages across Sussex and up to 300 households left without tap water for five days. But could this have been averted? Yes - it could.

Skin analysis technologies: from the lab to the home

Dr Nadia Tsao and Raghu Das share some of the research from the new IDTechEx report, "Skin Sensors 2020- 2030: Technologies, Markets, Players, Forecasts", www.IDTechEx.com/SkinSensors

Sensors Post COVID, Electrification, Bionics, Technology Breakthroughs

The new IDTechEx report, "Sensors 2021-2041" uniquely analyses the whole subject in the light of such seismic changes as the COVID-19 virus. The sensor business is in turmoil. The industries that spend most on sensors are changing as are the sensors.

NthDegree

NthDegree creates printed lighting from inorganic microLEDs that are suspended in ink. The LEDs and associated conductive and dielectric layers deposited via R2R flexographic printing.

Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A.

Lamborghini has had great success in recent years with the Urus. Recently, they announced their first production hybrid and most powerful car.

London Bus Garage Becomes World's Largest Vehicle-to-Grid Site

A North London bus garage is set to become a 'virtual power station', generating electricity from buses when not in use. Following a transformation to garage nearly 100 new zero-emission electric buses, Northumberland Park is now one of the biggest electric bus facilities in Europe. The project, called Bus2Grid, is believed to be the world's largest vehicle-to-grid trial site.