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Invertebrates inspire first fully 3-D printed active materials

To overcome the material rigidity and actuation limitations in current robotic systems, a joint U.S. Army Research Laboratory and University of Minnesota research project sought inspiration from invertebrates.

Polymer-graphene nanocarpets to electrify smart fabrics

Researchers have discovered a method to modify and use the one-atom thin conductor of current and heat, graphene without destroying it. Thanks to the novel method, the researchers were able to synthesize on single-layer graphene a well-structured polymer with a strong covalent bond, which they called 'polymer carpets'. T

World's first non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation stress reducer

With stress causing workplace absenteeism, multiple psychophysiological problems and a healthcare burden; a safe, fast and effective solution is urgently needed.

Ilika Technologies

Ilika is a public company that focuses on innovative approaches for technology accelerated innovation. They are affiliated to the University of Southampton in the UK and have worked in the development of solid state batteries. They have collaborated with Toyota in SSB material developments.

MAS Innovation

IDTechEx caught up with MAS Innovation at the IDTechEx Show in Berlin in April 2018.

Sensing Tex - Update

IDTechEx caught up with Sensing Tex at the IDTechEx Show Europe in Berlin in April 2018. We spoke about their latest progress commercialising products based on smart textile pressure sensors, including their latest funding rounds.

Breath!

Breath! are an Italian startup developing smart garments for yoga training. The company is based in Milan, and is made up of four co-founders, each bringing different expertise (designer, electronics, yoga instructor, fashion designer, etc.). We spoke to Dr Samuele Polistina and Ms Clara Pozzetti at their booth at the IDTechEx Show in Berlin.

Oxford PV

Oxford PV are developing an exciting next-generation transparent perovskite solar film, with huge potential to enhance the existing silicon PV market.

Lena Biosciences

IDTechEx analyst Nadia Tsao interviewed Lena Biosciences President & CEO Dr Jelena Vukasinovic on August 16, 2017. Lena Biosciences manufactures 3D tissue culturing scaffolds and organ-on-a-chip devices.

IDTechEx Hosts Electric Vehicles Insight Forums, Cambridge, UK

IDTechEx will be hosting its popular series of Business Insight Forums at Wolfson College, Cambridge. On 20 June the focus will be on Electric Vehicles.

Robots and drones: addressing agriculture's long-term challenges

Agriculture is facing major long-term challenges. Some forecasts suggest that world population is set to grow by 2.3 billion by 2050. This, together with rising global income levels that typically increase food demand per capital, would require raising food production in 2050 by 70% compared to 2005 levels.

Webinar Thursday 26 April - Last Mile Electric Vehicles 2018-2028

IDTechEx is hosting a free webinar on Thursday 26 April titled Last Mile Electric Vehicles 2018-2028.

A graphene roll-out

MIT engineers have developed a continuous manufacturing process that produces long strips of high-quality graphene.

New technology could wean the battery world off cobalt

Lithium-based batteries use more than 50 percent of all cobalt produced in the world. These batteries are in your cell phone, laptop and maybe even your car. But now, a research team has opened the door to using other metals in lithium-based batteries, and have built cathodes with 50 percent more lithium-storage capacity than conventional materials.

IDTechEx Presents Off Grid Business & Technology Insight Forums

On 21 June in Cambridge, UK, IDTechEx will be hosting two half-day forums on the topic of Off Grid.

Huge prizes for avoiding the coming flood of electronic poisons

The new IDTechEx report "Toxicant Materials and Alternatives in Electronics/ Electrics 2018-2028" reveals a disturbing pipeline of potentially poisonous electronic and electrical devices being introduced every year for the next ten years. However, it also identifies many escape routes.

Wave energy converter units to be tested in Maldives

The project involves testing prototype Wave Energy Converter units in the Maldives with the aim of supplying sustainable energy and reducing carbon emissions, in collaboration with MEE and the Government of the Maldives.

Tiny injectable sensor for long term alcohol monitoring

Engineers have developed a miniature, ultra-low power injectable biosensor that could be used for continuous, long-term alcohol monitoring. The chip is small enough to be implanted in the body just beneath the surface of the skin and is powered wirelessly by a wearable device, such as a smartwatch or patch.

E-paper displays operate up to -25°C for cold-chain dynamic labelling

A new TFT active matrix Electronic Paper Display module that provides a dynamic, easily-readable display of information down to freezing temperatures of -25° C (-13 °F).

Electric buses to hit Auckland's streets

The future is electric and Auckland Transport is driving into the future with its first electric buses.The two buses are a trial funded by the Government's Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority and Auckland Transport.