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REC Group kicks off mass production of Alpha module

To produce the REC Alpha Series, REC has invested a total of 150 million USD into the site and developed a new Industry 4.0 cell fab.

Biologically inspired skin improves robots' sensory abilities

Sensitive synthetic skin enables robots to sense their own bodies and surroundings - a crucial capability if they are to be in close contact with people. Inspired by human skin, a team has developed a system combining artificial skin with control algorithms and used it to create the first autonomous humanoid robot with full-body artificial skin.

Shoe-mounted laser to 'unfreeze' people with Parkinson's

The Path Finder device was invented in 2014. It aims to help people overcome a particular symptom of the disease - freezing of gait - in which people stop walking and are unable to restart.

Sumitomo Metal Mining Co Ltd

Sumitomo Metal Mining Co are expanding their LIB cathode production and recycling capabilities.

Deep3DFly: the deep-learning way to design fly-like robots

Flies aren't exactly endearing to humans. We rightly associate them with less-than-appetizing experiences in our daily lives. But there is an unexpected path to redemption: Robots. It turns out that flies have some features and abilities that can inform a new design for robotic systems.

Rwanda's solar energy ambition receives $9 million boost

Rwanda's energy ambition received a boost this week following an endorsement of a financial instrument by the Global Innovation Lab for Climate Finance that will accelerate the deployment of solar home systems.

Patrol boat created in 72 hours by 3D printer

The new 3D printer is designed to print objects as long as 100 feet by 22 feet wide by 10 feet high, and can print at 500 pounds per hour. The one-of-a-kind printer will support several ambitious initiatives, including development of biobased feedstocks using cellulose derived from wood resources, and rapid prototyping of civilian, defense and infrastructure applications.

Hyundai is pushing infrastructure-based autonomous driving

The Hyundai IONIQ is already a world-first, as it offers drivers a choice of three electrified powertrains in one bodytype. Now, Hyundai is using it to test Level 4 autonomous driving technologies on European roads.

Bioelectronics to influence transpiration in plants

Research in the Electronic Plants group at the Laboratory of Organic Electronics, Campus Norrköping, follows two main avenues. In one, scientists incorporate electronic circuits into plants, such as roses, in a method of storing energy. In the other, they are seeking ways to influence plant functions with bioelectronic devices aiming, for example, to give plants greater resistance to environmental stress.

Intelligent, shape-morphing, self-healing material

A step closer to integrated artificial muscle and nervous tissue, researchers develop an intelligent, shape-morphing, and self-healing material for soft robotics and wearable electronics.
 


New Lithium Battery Problems and Solutions

With accelerating uptake of lithium-ion batteries in stationary and mobile applications, today's shortages will reoccur in the years to come for many reasons beyond too few battery factories.

Porsche and Boeing to partner on premium urban air mobility market

With this partnership, both companies will leverage their unique market strengths and insights to study the future of premium urban air mobility vehicles.

Gene-editing breakthrough in battle against cancer

In what is believed to be a world first, researchers have cured cervical cancer in mice using CRISPR gene-editing technology.

Smart insole can double as lifesaving technology for diabetic patients

Stevens Institute of Technology has signed an exclusive licensing agreement with Bonbouton, giving the cutting-edge health and technology company the right to use and further develop a graphene sensing system that detects early signs of foot ulcers before they form so people living with diabetes can access preventative healthcare and confidently manage their health.

Ynvisible Interactive announces manufacturing Agreement with Invisense

Ynvisible Interactive Inc announces a partnership with Invisense AB, a world technological leader for passive humidity sensors. The agreement between the companies establishes Ynvisible as the preferred manufacturing partner for Invisense's growing range of humidity sensor products.

3D Printed Personalized Medicine

DiHeSys-Digital Health Systems is a start-up company located in Ulm, Germany and delivers solutions to transform digital information into personalized medication.

Siemens partners with TIES on electric vehicle batteries

Siemens Digital Industries Software has partnered with Tianmu Lake Institute of Advanced Energy Storage Technologies, a major Chinese energy storage research and development center, to build an Advanced Battery Technology Innovation Center.

Beef 3D printed in space for the first time

Aleph Farms has successfully taken "one small step for man and one giant leap for mankind" in producing meat on the International Space Station.

Using machine learning to understand climate change

Every three years, an international group of climate scientists called the Global Carbon Project updates what is known as the methane budget. The methane budget reflects the current state of understanding of the inputs and outputs in the global methane cycle. It was last updated in 2016.

Sensor Holdings Limited purchases StretchSense

Sensor Holdings Limited is pleased to announce that on Tuesday the 8th of October it completed the purchase of the business and assets of StretchSense.