KTH Royal Institute of Technology

A robot learns its way around the lab

Unlike you or me, robots actually have to learn things like: chairs change positions from hour to hour, or that a book resting on a table is not part of the table.

Skin patch with microneedles proves effective alternative to injection

A microneedle patch, which combines stainless steel needles embedded in a soft polymer base - the first such combination believed to be scientifically studied. The soft material makes it comfortable to wear, while the stiff needles ensure reliable skin penetration.

Wooden windows? New material could replace glass in solar cells

Windows and solar panels in the future could be made from one of the best — and cheapest — construction materials known: wood.

Storing electricity in paper

Researchers have developed power paper - a new material with an outstanding ability to store energy.

Trees are source for high-capacity, soft batteries

A method for making elastic high-capacity batteries from wood pulp was unveiled by researchers in Sweden and the US.

Making waves with new gear technology

A new wave energy system, which uses a gearbox design generates five times more energy per ton of device, at one third of the cost when compared to competing state-of-the art technologies.

New fuel efficiency record with Midsummer's flexible solar cells

The Swedish Royal Institute of Technology set a new Swedish fuel efficiency record with 181.5 km/kWh in the Shell Eco Marathon competition.

Exeger

Exeger was established in 2009. Exeger is planning to build a 20 MW sheet-to-sheet DSSC production facility at Stockholm near KTH Royal Institute of Technology. Exeger claims this to be the largest production facility worldwide.

Highlights from a printed electronics conference

IDTechEx recently attended a Printed Electronics conference in Germany. IDTechEx analysts attended talks from a wide variety of companies. Here we include very brief highlights/summaries of the important points.

Solar cell performance improves with ion-conducting polymer

Researchers at KTH Royal Institute of Technology have found a way to make dye-sensitized solar cells more energy-efficient and longer-lasting.

Roads could power cars across Europe

Electric car development is primarily focused on fuel efficiency, and until recently, researchers have been seeking answers under the bonnet. But a team at KTH Royal Institute of Technology is looking a little lower.

Solar cell performance improves with ion-conducting polymer

Drawing their inspiration from photosynthesis, dye-sensitized solar cells offer the promise of low-cost solar photovoltaics and - when coupled with catalysts - even the possibility of generating hydrogen and oxygen, just like plants.

End-user needs important for growth in printed electronics industry

IDTechEx spoke at iPak workshop where it was agreed how important it is to understand end users and interact with them, so as to be able to better comprehend their needs and requirements for Printed Electronics.

iPack striving for a ubiquitous intelligent world

A Swedish research centre has been established for intelligent pharmaceutical packaging, smart foods packaging, hospital logistics and patient care.