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Design tool to help inspire flexible electronics

Electronics experts are collaborating on a design tool that could help introduce interactivity into everyday objects such as smart packaging.

New catalysts for better fuel cells

Researchers have developed nano-catalysts that can reduce the overall cost of clean energy fuel cells, according to a study.

Wearable microfluidic sensor measures skin pH levels

My Skin Track pH is the first wearable sensor and companion app to easily measure personal skin pH levels and create customized product regimens to better care for skin.

Bioelectronic treatment for sinus pain

Tivic Health Systems Inc announced that ClearUP Sinus Pain Relief, a first-in-class bioelectronic treatment for sinus pain due to allergic rhinitis (hay fever), has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

FCA US reaches settlements on emissions requirements

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles announced that its wholly owned subsidiary FCA US LLC has reached final settlements on civil, environmental and consumer claims with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Department of Justice, the California Air Resources Board, the State of California, 49 other States and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, agreeing to pay approximately $400 million in civil penalties to resolve differences over diesel emissions requirements.

First commercial foldable smartphone with flexible display

Royole Corporation, manufacturer of next-generation human-machine interface technologies and products, including advanced flexible displays, flexible sensors, and smart devices, is showcasing its full line of fully flexible display and flexible sensor technologies.

World's first grid scale pumped heat energy storage system operational

The world's first grid-scale pumped heat energy storage system has been assembled and commissioned by the technical team at the Sir Joseph Swan Centre for Energy Research at Newcastle University.

First provider-based 3D printing lab for personalised implants

The top-ranked orthopedic hospital in the U.S. and a leading global medical device manufacturer from Europe announced the formation of the first provider-based additive manufacturing 3D printing facility for custom complex implants.

New glucose monitor for diabetics, virtually painless, accurate

A more comfortable and reliable blood-sugar monitoring system is being designed by researchers in Sweden for people with diabetes. After successfully testing a prototype of a microneedle patch on a human subject, the completion of a system for clinical tests is now underway.

Salad making robot for food on the go

Sally the robot, serves customizable, made-to-order salads, snacks, breakfast bowls, and grain bowls within a sleek 3×3 footprint. Future robots are in development and will offer a wide array of menu items and cuisines.

Customisable e-paper keyboard

E-paper keyboard lets you modify characters as you wish: QWERTY, AZERTY, Bépo, in French, Spanish with the shortcuts of your favourite software... you are free to customise it thanks to its dedicated application, wherever you want.

Skanska, Saule Technologies commence revolutionary solar panels test

Skanska's CEE office unit has begun test-cell implementation in one of their Warsaw office projects. The usage of perovskite technology for zero-energy buildings is just the latest innovation in the developer's sustainable building strategy.

Webinar Thursday 17 January - Introduction to Bioelectronic Medicine

IDTechEx will be hosting a free webinar on Thursday 17 January titled Introduction to Bioelectronic Medicine.

Digital deposition equipment for fabrication of perovskite solar cells

Latest results achieved with third generation solar cells highlight that the perovskite can increase the efficiency and lower the cost of solar energy.

Snackbots head to college

The friendliest new freshman arrives on campus stocked with snacks and beverages. Meet snackbot, the outdoor, self-driving robot bringing enticing snacks and beverages from Hello Goodness, a curated portfolio of better-for-you brands from PepsiCo, to hungry college students.

Navigate by feel - the fastest way from A to B

Current navigation technologies can be distracting for the cyclist, requiring the user to take their eyes o the road to check the map or use earphones to follow verbal instruction and therefore reduce their auditory sense in busy traic.

Geely Auto and CATL form JV for new energy vehicle batteries

Geely Auto and Contemporary Amperex Technology announced they have reached agreement to form a joint venture company to produce and develop vehicle batteries for new energy vehicles.

Self driving cars deliver groceries and take out

DoorDash announce their partnership with General Motors' Cruise Automation, starting in March 2019, DoorDash and Cruise will test the first food deliveries using autonomous vehicles in San Francisco.

Power cut: Wireless charger you can cut to shape

Researchers have developed a new system to charge electronic devices such as smartphones and smartwatches wirelessly. The method involves a cuttable, flexible power transfer sheet which charges devices wirelessly and can be molded or even cut with scissors to fit different-shaped surfaces and objects.

New solar-plus-storage projects in Hawaii

Hawaiian Electric Companies have submitted contracts for seven grid-scale, solar-plus-storage projects on three islands to the Public Utilities Commission for review. The projects are part of the largest and lowest cost portfolio of new renewable energy resources to be assembled in Hawaii.