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Sacral Neuromodulation Devices now Being Implanted

Axonics Modulation Technologies Inc is commercializing novel implantable rechargeable sacral neuromodulation devices for the treatment of bladder and bowel dysfunction, and has announced that surgeons have begun implanting commercial patients with the Axonics r-SNM® System at Sanford Health facilities.

Wearable Sweat Sensor Detects Gout-Causing Compounds

In a new paper researchers describe a mass-producible wearable sensor that can monitor levels of metabolites and nutrients in a person's blood by analyzing their sweat. Previously developed sweat sensors mostly target compounds that appear in high concentrations, such as electrolytes, glucose, and lactate. Gao's sweat sensor is more sensitive than current devices and can detect sweat compounds of much lower concentrations, in addition to being easier to manufacture, the researchers say.

Planning Permission Secured for Battery Energy Storage in Cottingham

Harmony Energy has secured planning permission for a second 49.5MW battery energy storage system at Creyke Beck substation in Cottingham, near Hull.

Glass From a 3D Printer

Producing glass objects using 3D printing is not easy. Only a few groups of researchers around the world have attempted to produce glass using additive methods. Some have made objects by printing molten glass, but the disadvantage is that this requires extremely high temperatures and heat-​resistant equipment.

£4.3M Grant to Accelerate Combined Wind and Wave Power Technology

Marine Power Systems has been awarded £4.3 million by the European Regional Development Fund to accelerate the development of a floating offshore wind and wave technology that could transform the opportunities for energy generation in deep water locations.

Ampcera

Ampcera research and manufacture various solid-state electrolytes. IDTechEx analyst, Dr Alex Holland, spoke with Ampcera CEO Sumin Zhu and CTO Hui Da, at the IDTechEx Show USA, 2019.

Nanoramic Laboratories

Nanoramic are a company specialising in nanocarbon materials and solutions for Li-ion batteries and supercapacitors. IDTechEx analyst, Dr Alex Holland, spoke with Nanoramic VP of Business Development, Mitch Koffel, at the IDTechEx Show USA, 2019.

IDTechEx Printed Electronics USA 2019 Award Winners

At the 16th IDTechEx Printed Electronics USA conference and exhibition held in Santa Clara on November 20-21, three organizations were honored for their great achievements in developing and commercializing printed electronics technologies.

Infinite Material Solutions

Dr Bryony Core caught up with Infinite Materials Solutions at Formnext 2019. Infinite Materials Solutions are a materials company who are developing novel materials for FFF printing including soluble supports.

Solvay Specialty Polymers

Solvay Specialty Polymers produce over 1500 products across 35 brands of high-performance polymers. In addition to providing for a large range of applications, Solvay have products that have the potential to be used in electric vehicles, a market that they are very interested about getting involved with.

3D Printed Composite Tools Save Wartsila €100,000 in 8 Months

Markforged announced Wärtsilä has achieved a breakthrough with the development of a 3D printed composite lifting tool for its engines.

Dubai Provides Free Electric Vehicle Charging

As the current free charging incentive for electric vehicles will expire by the end of this year, Dubai has announced an extension until the 31st of December 2021. However, this extension only applies to non-commercial users, who register for the EV Green Charger Initiative.

New Hybrid Device Can Both Capture and Store Solar Energy

Researchers have reported a new device that can both efficiently capture solar energy and store it until it is needed, offering promise for applications ranging from power generation to distillation and desalination.

Ripple in Flexible Material Could Improve Electronic Properties

Two-dimensional materials — those either only an atom or layer thick — display a number of interesting properties and could form the foundation for a range of new devices. One of these materials, molybdenum disulfide, has shown an unusual flexibility that could make it attractive as a semiconducting component of bendable electronics.

Wearable Tech Could Help People Manage Diabetes

People with diabetes would benefit from using wearable glucose monitors - according to new research.

Swarm of Smart Marbles to Inspect Pipelines

A swarm of marbles that flows through your intestines in order to detect thickening. It sounds like science fiction, but it's closer to reality than you might think. Engineers have developed sensors that are able to inspect hard-to-reach or even inaccessible environments.

Squad, Affordable Solar City Car

Squad Mobility has unveiled the Squad: a 45 km/h, 2-person solar car for daily (sub)urban mobility. The Squad (Solar Quad) is being developed by two ex-Lightyear employees who share a desire to develop an affordable solar car for a large group of consumers.

NeoGraf Solutions

NeoGraf Solutions are a company which has existed under many names since 1881, now NeoGraf use that history and knowledge to create a range of graphite based products for use in thermal management, below the profile is focused towards their thermal management products for Li-ion batteries.

Women in STEM discussion at the IDTechEx Show! USA 2019

At the IDTechEx Show! USA 2019, in Santa Clara, there was a panel discussion on "Women in STEM". This article summarizes the key topics and points from the discussion.

IDTechEx Explains Significance of Driving Tesla and Squad Solar

It is happening rapidly now. The startups Sono Motors and Lightyear announced solar family cars available next year. They have solar bodies rather than the useless scrap of solar roof seen on other cars. That means many owners will never plug in. They do not have the acceleration of a Tesla, but Lightyear cheekily points out that its Lightyear One will go 740 km faster than any Tesla because the Tesla would have to stop and plug in.