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Robots are coming to the seafood industry. Here's why

New England is known for being an excellent source of lobster and other seafood. But while fishing is done locally, much of the processing is outsourced to other countries. A lack of local manpower means scallops caught off the coast of Massachusetts might travel to China or India for processing before they appear on your plate at a restaurant in Boston.

US clinical trial for diabetic patients with hypoglycemia unawareness

Sernova Corp has begun in its regenerative medicine US clinical trial for diabetic patients with hypoglycemia unawareness. Sernova's initial clinical evaluation of the prevascularized Cell Pouch demonstrated biocompatibility and safety of the Cell Pouch as well as viability and vascularization of its transplanted insulin-producing islets, a first in world achievement in a prevascularized implantable medical device.

Electronic paper display powered by energy harvesting

An electronic paper display powered by energy harvesting technology can be used to provide a display on batteryless Internet of Things devices.

IoT: Real Growth Despite the Smoke and Mirrors

Behind the 'smoke and mirror' marketing, LPWAN connections see 46% CAGR to 2025

Grids become highly vulnerable

Increasingly violent weather, probably caused by global warming, is increasingly taking down electricity distribution lines and poles and cyberattacks are increasingly taking out electricity, apparently just as trials for major terrorism of this sort.

Hyundai invests to advance battery technology

Hyundai is investing in Ionic Materials to advance the development of battery technology and improve EV performance with solid-state battery innovation.

3D printed membranes have faster water flow than conventional filters

A 3D-printing facility to manufacture a new type of water treatment membrane. Unlike conventional membrane-manufacturing processes that use acids to make polymers porous that function as filters, Nano Sun 3D-prints millions of nanofibers layered on top of each other, compressed into a thin membrane.

Oakley and Bioracer launch Graphene Plus cycling jersey

The Company's unique, printed G+ planar thermal circuit distributes the heat generated by the body and dissipates it when needed to significantly improve the comfort of the wearer and enable riders to use less energy to regulate their body temperature.

Automated pollination of orchard crops via unmanned aircraft systems

The world's first apple orchard pollination by drone.

XTPL

XTPL has developed a process to additively deposit thin conductive traces. They have demonstrated line thicknesses of 40 nm, but most enquiries at the moment are for sub 10 micron lines.

Self-Powering Smart Cities

The cost of renewable energies such as tidal and wave power in the open sea, wind and solar power have come down greatly in recent years but they are rarely considered viable for base power, largely because of the energy storage needed.

Creating displays with richer colours

Researchers have developed a colour-enhancement film that could bring richer and more natural colours to next-generation flat-panel electronic displays.

Bacteria-powered solar cell converts light to energy when overcast

Researchers have found a cheap, sustainable way to build a solar cell using bacteria that convert light to energy. Their cell generated a current stronger than any previously recorded from such a device, and worked as efficiently in dim light as in bright light.

Honda to launch hybrid motorcycle

Honda announced that the latest addition to the PCX series popular for its stylish design and environmentally friendly engines, the PCX HYBRID, the world's first mass-produced motorized scooter (125cc or less) equipped with a motorcycle hybrid system, will go on sale in Japan in September.

Smart bandages monitor and tailor treatment for chronic wounds

A team of engineers has developed a prototype bandage designed to actively monitor the condition of chronic wounds and deliver appropriate drug treatments to improve the chances of healing. While the lab-tested bandages remain to be assessed in a clinical context, the research is aimed at transforming bandaging from a traditionally passive treatment into a more active paradigm to address a persistent and difficult medical challenge.

"Blind" Cheetah 3 robot can climb stairs littered with obstacles

MIT's Cheetah 3 robot can now leap and gallop across rough terrain, climb a staircase littered with debris, and quickly recover its balance when suddenly yanked or shoved, all while essentially blind.

AerNos

Dr Luyun Jiang talked to Larry Eason (Executive Vice President), Sundip Doshi (CEO) and Herve Lambert (SVP Technology).

Graphene-based flame resistant coating

IDTechEx Research Director Dr Khasha Ghaffarzadeh, Interviews Dr Andy Goodwin, Advanced Materials Advisor, and Warwick Grigor, Non-Executive Chairman of First Graphene on their fire retardant additive at the IDTechEx Show! Europe 2018.

Polymer composites must evolve to stay ahead in the aerospace sector

The aerospace sector was one of the earliest and most significant adopters of CFRP material. However, this dominance is under threat with emerging metal alloys and additive manufacturing some of the key contenders.

UK launches Road to Zero Strategy to lead the world in zero emissions

The UK government has confirmed its ambition to see at least half of new cars to be ultra low emission by 2030 as part of plans to make the UK the best place in the world to build and own an electric vehicle.