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Engineering developments for energy harvesting devices

Lorandt Fölkel, Technology Ambassador for Würth Elektronik eiSos describes the products on display at the IDTechEx Show! Europe 2018.

Neuromod Devices

Neuromod Devices is a bioelectronic medicine company developing a treatment for tinnitus. IDTechEx analyst Nadia Tsao interviewed Neuromod's CBO Rosemarie Tully on 21 Sep 2018.

Flexible transparent force touch sensor

Researchers reported a high-performance and transparent nanoforce touch sensor by developing a thin, flexible, and transparent hierarchical nanocomposite film. The research team says their sensor simultaneously features all the necessary characters for industrial-grade application: high sensitivity, transparency, bending insensitivity, and manufacturability.

Vagus nerve stimulation can reverse brain inflammation after surgery

Scientists show in a mouse model that a current treatment for seizures can also reverse brain inflammation, such as inflammation after surgery, and the subsequent confusion or cognitive decline that results.

3D-printed lithium-ion batteries

Electric vehicles and most electronic devices, such as cell phones and laptop computers, are powered by lithium-ion batteries. Until now, manufacturers have had to design their devices around the size and shape of commercially available batteries. But researchers have developed a new method to 3D print lithium-ion batteries in virtually any shape.

Ultra-rapid charging network for Australia

Australian start-up, Chargefox Pty Ltd has successfully raised $15 million to enable it to commence building Australia's largest open, ultra-rapid network of charging stations for electric vehicles.

Personal robot to tidy your room

Unlike in controlled and regulated environments like factories, robots in the home need to respond flexibly to dynamic and complex situations and communicate naturally with humans.

The UK Isle of Man rethinks off grid

Plans to construct three tidal energy sites in the waters around the Isle of Man have been cancelled, three years after they were announced.

Ready-to-use nano-silver conductive ink for your printer

Genes'Ink is a world leader in advanced materials and formulations for the printed & flexible electronics market.

A report from the Battery Show USA 2018

The Battery Show is a unique opportunity for Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers in North America to showcase their capabilities in terms of electric powertrain solutions. With an impressive year on year growth, this event can be considered the main tradeshow to attend for those seeking to establish business relations in the EV industry.

Electrify America expanding EV charging network

Electrify America has reached network interoperability agreements that will increase the range confidence of EV drivers, and will feature an interconnected network of approximately 12,500 chargers, located at shopping centers, gas stations, convenience stores, workplaces, and multi-family dwellings, as of June 30, 2019.

Enhanced rehab for stroke doubles movement recovery

A novel therapy technique invented by researchers at has been shown in a pilot study to double the rate of upper limb recovery in stroke patients.

Ladder climbing snake robot

Snake robots, whose shape are similar to real snakes, are expected to be suitable for variety of tasks as serch and rescue operations, pipe inspection, and so on.

Voith and Siemens join efforts in establishing hybrid power concepts

The innovative collaboration of Voith and Siemens intends to broaden their relationship by defining potential forms of collaboration for appropriate hybrid power projects containing hydropower.

Kenyan telecom integrator to install off-grid power solution

A leading African telecom integrator, will install the new GenCell A5 Off-Grid Power Solution at 800 telecom base stations across Kenya.

CPI works with Pireta to develop new smart clothing

The Centre for Process Innovation is collaborating on a project to support the development of next generation smart clothing. Working with Pireta Limited, CPI is using its industry expertise in the printed electronics sector to aid scale-up of wearable technology in textiles.

A report from Solar & Storage Live 2018

Solar & Storage Live is one of the UK renewable energy industry's premier annual events and is attended by a range of technology developers and policy makers with an interest in the solar & storage market, both in the UK and internationally.

Aerogelex

Aerogelex are a spin-out from TUHH Germany that specialize in efficient supercritical drying for the production of aerogels. Raman Subrahmanyam (CEO) spoke with senior technology analyst Dr Richard Collins.

Bronxculture

Bronxculture are a company looking to commercialise cellulose aerogels. Dr Mahesh (CTO) spoke with senior technology analyst Dr Richard Collins.

600 fuel cell city buses for Europe

An ambitious project to get 600 fuel cell city buses on the roads in selected regions in Europe has been selected by the Connecting Europe Facility programme for nearly €40m of funding.