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Robots Helping to Fight Coronavirus

Self-driving Danish disinfection robots are now shipping to a number of hospitals in China to help fight the coronavirus. With ultraviolet light, the robot can disinfect and kill viruses and bacteria autonomously, effectively limiting the spread of coronaviruses without exposing hospital staff to the risk of infection.

Hyundai Construction Equipment to Develop Hydrogen Fuel Excavators

Hyundai Construction Equipment recently decided to join forces with Hyundai Motor Group to develop the world's first hydrogen-powered construction equipment.

E-Paper Displays Used in Santorini and Syros

Travellers on Santorini and Syros will benefit from real-time passenger information on solar powered e-paper bus stop displays as a result of smart city projects led by Papercast partner, AMCO Inspired Technologies.

Printing Electronic Features into Paper Based Products

PRISMADE LABS is the culmination of more than 10 years of pioneering work in the field of mass printed, electronic functionalities. With the brand-new PRISMA ID technology PRISMADE LABS have solved the puzzle of printed and secure identification. In 2017 they have partnered with edding, a global leader and synonym for creative and industrial markers. Together, they are developing unique technologies, inks and materials that will send your handwriting to the cloud. With our team of print, software, and project innovation engineers we work closely with our customers to connect their need for anti-counterfeiting, brand communication or track & trace with the digital services that consumers are expecting today.

Cool Spot with Zero City Energy Consumption for Cities

Cool Tree Lite is a cool spot that provides comfort in a metropolitan area affected by the urban heat island phenomenon.

"Needle in a Haystack" Discovery in Quest to Unlock Clean Energy

Researchers have discovered a new family of chemical compounds that could revolutionise fuel cell technology and help reduce global carbon emissions.

New Material Could Turn Clothing into a Health Monitor

Researchers are reporting a new material, pliable enough to be woven into fabric but imbued with sensing capabilities that could serve as an early warning system for injury or illness.

An Ultra-Precise Mind-Controlled Prosthetic

In a major advance in mind-controlled prosthetics for amputees, researchers have tapped faint, latent signals from arm nerves and amplified them to enable real-time, intuitive, finger-level control of a robotic hand.

Titomic Signs Partnership with US Ascent Aerospace

Australian industrial scale metal additive manufacturing company Titomic has signed a partnership agreement with US-based Ascent Aerospace specifically for the execution of commercial opportunities to deliver the unique capabilities of Titomic's Kinetic Fusion for Ascent's associated aerospace customer base.

Micron Thin Coating Waterproofs Electronic Device

HZO has set the world standard in technology solutions that protect electronics from corrosion and extended liquid immersion. A durable thin film is applied directly to the components of a device, creating a physical barrier between the vital circuitry and any kind of corrosive liquid. The company's advanced nanotechnology provides innovative liquid protection from the inside out, and our patent-protected materials, process and equipment provide an end-to-end solution that allows flexibility for manufacturers to develop new product features and functionality, while giving end-users the freedom to do more with the electronic devices they rely on.

Webinar Wednesday 25 March 2020 - Electric Vans: The Time is Now

IDTechEx will be hosting a free webinar on Wednesday 25 March 2020 titled Electric Vans: The Time is Now.

Webinar Tuesday 24 March 2020 - Opportunities in Molecular Diagnostics

IDTechEx will be hosting a free webinar on Tuesday 24 March 2020 titled Where are the Market Opportunities in Molecular Diagnostics?

First UL Certification for "Vehicle-to-Grid' EV Charging System

UL announced that Fermata Energy's bidirectional electric vehicle charging system is the first in the world to be certified to a new North American safety Standard, UL 9741, the Standard for Bidirectional Electric Vehicle Charging System Equipment.

MOA Between Drone Volt and Hydro-Quebec

Drone Volt and Hydro-Québec have signed a memorandum of understanding to reach an agreement on the exclusive industrial development and marketing of a drone designed to inspect high-voltage power transmission lines.

Power Plant will add Reliability to Guyana's Electricity Supply

Wärtsilä and Guyana Power and Light Inc have signed an Engineering, Procurement and Construction contract for a 46.5 MW dual-fuel power plant at the Garden of Eden Generating Complex in the Cooperative Republic of Guyana.

Most Powerful Mobile Fast Charging Solution

Ten e-vehicles can charge up to 320 kilowatts each in a few minutes at the two megawatt-hour HPC charging trucks. The trucks have a total capacity of 3.2 megawatts when all charging points are charging simultaneously at full power.

Micromotors get Supercharged

Someday, microscopic robots could perform useful functions, such as diagnostic testing in lab-on-a-chip sensors, micropatterning surfaces or repairing equipment in tight spaces. But first, scientists need to be able to tightly control the microbots' speed.

Switzerland's Local Blockchain-Based Electricity Market

For one year, 37 households in Walenstadt have sold solar power in a local blockchain-based electricity market. The participants involved in this pioneering project, the first of its kind in the world, were very positive about their experience.

Construction Industry's First Fully Electric Backhoe Loader

The fully electric backhoe loader will significantly lower daily operating costs, produce zero emissions, reduce maintenance demands and satisfy local/project-based incentives for working with electric equipment/vehicles.

Multi Material Metal 3D Printer

Multi-metal printing gives designers and engineers the ultimate degree of freedom to make better parts. Multi-metal Laser Powder Bed Fusion creates a range of new use cases and applications.