18 Aug 2021

The Secrets of Highly Efficient Swimming Robots
Underwater vehicles are typically designed for one cruise speed, and they're often inefficient at other speeds. The technology is rudimentary compared to the way fish swim well, fast or slow.
18 Aug 2021

Woven Nanotube Fibres Turn Heat into Power
Invisibly small carbon nanotubes aligned as fibers and sewn into fabrics become a thermoelectric generator that can turn heat from the sun or other sources into energy.
External press release
18 Aug 2021

Sustainable Marine's Tidal Turbine Drivetrain Completes Rigorous Tests
SCHOTTEL Hydro, Sustainable Marine's German engineering partner, has collaborated with the world-renowned Center of Wind Power Drives at RWTH Aachen University to test its latest generation SIT250 drivetrain.
External press release
18 Aug 2021

Automotive OEMs Urged to Reduce Risk of Semiconductor Shortage
Automotive OEMs are being advised to take a systems-level look at their supply chains and take immediate action to minimise the risk of over-reliance, as the global semiconductor shortage continues to cripple global production schedules.
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18 Aug 2021

COROS Introduces VERTIX 2 GPS Watch and Eliud Kipchoge Edition PACE 2
COROS Wearables Inc announced today the introduction of several new products including the VERTIX 2 GPS Adventure Watch and the Eliud Kipchoge Edition of its award winning PACE 2 GPS Sports Watch.
External press release
18 Aug 2021

Hastelloy-X Superalloy 3D-Printed on a VELO3D Metal Additive Solution
Vertex Manufacturing has purchased a second end-to-end additive manufacturing solution from VELO3D Inc.—this time dedicated to the superalloy Hastelloy-X. Vertex is the first contract manufacturer to own a VELO3D system that processes this high-performance material. The company acquired a VELO3D solution for Inconel 718 alloy, in June.
External press release
18 Aug 2021

ACWA Power Announces Financial Close for 1500 MW Sudair Solar Plant
A specialized Saudi technical team at the Ministry of Energy selected the Sudair project site and carried out the engineering requirements and preliminary studies of the project with the aim of achieving the highest levels of efficient energy production and contributing to shaping the circular carbon economy, which the Kingdom adopted during its presidency of the G20 last year.
External press release
18 Aug 2021

Researchers Control Nerve to Turn On/Off Inflammation
In an effort to better understand inflammation within the body, researchers successfully controlled the neurons that release molecular proteins and turn on/off inflammation. The study points to a new approach to treat diseases such as arthritis.
External press release
18 Aug 2021

Glass Bubbles to create Faster, More Reliable 5G Infrastructure
3M is introducing Glass Bubbles from 3M for 5G, the newest member of its high-strength hollow glass bubbles product line, provides a unique, low-loss high speed high frequency resin additive for composite materials that designers use to build 5G devices and assemblies.
External press release
18 Aug 2021

New Technology Solution for Breastfeeding Mothers
Nextiles' patent-protected manufacturing process blends traditional sewing techniques with printed circuit boards to embed flexible sensors directly into fabrics for the new mom uniform - a breastfeeding-friendly bra.
External press release
18 Aug 2021

Bioelectronic Team Decodes Deep Brain Signals Related to Touch
Tapping deep within the brain, a team of researchers from the Institute of Bioelectronic Medicine at The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research has deciphered signals related to movement and touch. Study results were published today in Frontiers in Neuroscience in collaboration with Baylor College of Medicine and Washington University in St. Louis.
External press release
18 Aug 2021

Collaboration Between Eco Wave Power, Israeli Ministry of Defense
Today, Eco Wave Power Global AB has entered into a collaboration agreement with the Procurement Administration in the Israeli Ministry of Defense for the Israeli Navy to examine the feasibility of installing the Eco Wave Power technology in the Bases of the Navy.
External press release
18 Aug 2021

IRP Systems Joins FISITA's Global Automotive Engineering Network
IRP Systems has joined FISITA, the international membership organization for automotive and mobility systems engineering community. Joining FISITA is part of IRP's mission to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles through its breakthroughs in electric powertrain systems.
Background
17 Aug 2021

Nanoe
Nanoe is a French company that specializes in making ceramic powders. Their newest brand, Zetamix, focuses on ceramic and metal filaments for 3D printing.
17 Aug 2021

Creating an Insulin-Producing Implant for Type 1 Diabetes
Bioengineers are using 3D printing and smart biomaterials to create an insulin-producing implant for Type 1 diabetics.
Full profile interview
17 Aug 2021

Econic Technologies
Econic Technologies is a British start-up working to commercialize catalyst technologies that incorporate carbon dioxide into polymers with a wide range of downstream applications. In August 2021, IDTechEx Technology Analyst Dr Hydra Rodrigues spoke to Econic's CEO, Keith Wiggins.
Topic overview
17 Aug 2021

The Dilemma of EV Charging Plugs
An underlying issue faced by consumers and EV makers is the inadequate number of charge points in optimal locations and having the correct connectors for their cars. Multiple co-existing standards have become a given in the past decade, and there was no sign of harmonisation visible to the public. In the relatively short history of DC fast charging systems, the background of multi-standard charging in different regions is well known at least amongst e-mobility stakeholders. This premium article reviews the different charging plugs that exist, their historical development and factors that will influence the harmonisation of DC fast charging standards in the future.
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16 Aug 2021

HelpWear
HelpWear have developed a clinical grade ECG armband that detects and flags cardiac events. The device in it's current form is worn on the upper arm and monitors the PQRST segments of the electrocardiogram. They presented their latest progress at Cardio Wearables 2021.
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16 Aug 2021

Nanoleq
At Cardio Wearables 2021, Flurin Stauffer, Head of R&D at Nanoleq, presented their latest progress with e-textiles for physiological monitoring, including cardiovascular metrics such as ECG.
Update
16 Aug 2021

HeartIn
Oleksii (Alex) Vynogradov presented HeartIn at Cardio Wearables 2021. They have also developed smart shirt products and mentioned opportunities and potential in managing cardiovascular disease.