External press release
18 May 2021

Nexa3D Raises over $55M in Financing
Nexa3D closed financing rounds exceeding $55 million in funding. This funding enables Nexa3D to bolster its manufacturing operations to fulfill increasing customer demand, scale commercial activities worldwide, expand customer acquisition and customer success operations, grow its reseller channel globally, and expedite several new products to market.
17 May 2021

First Commercial Scale Offshore Wind Farm in the United States
The US Department of the Interior announced approval of the construction and operation of the Vineyard Wind project — the first large-scale, offshore wind project in the United States. The 800-megawatt project will contribute to the goal of generating 30 gigawatts of energy from offshore wind by 2030.
17 May 2021

Violin Making Meets Artificial Intelligence
How to predict the sound produced by a tonewood block once carved into the shape of a violin plate? What is the best shape for the best sound? Artificial Intelligence offers answers to these questions.
17 May 2021

Large Scale Hydrogen Storage Solutions to Support Decarbonisation
Mitsubishi Power Americas and Texas Brine Company have signed an agreement to develop large-scale long-duration hydrogen storage solutions to support decarbonization efforts across the eastern United States. Long-duration hydrogen storage is a key enabling technology for the transition to a net zero carbon energy future.
17 May 2021

Spine-tingling: Haptic Technologies and Exoskeletons
Many common haptic applications only target a particular area, for example, smartphones affecting the hands and fingers, but haptic exoskeletons expand their effects to a full-body experience, with potential use in industries from gaming to the medical field.
17 May 2021

Microneedle Patch Delivers Antibiotics Locally in the Skin
MRSA (methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus) skin infections are potentially lethal, especially in patients with compromised immune systems. Vancomycin is one of the main treatments and is given as an intravenous injection. The reason the antibiotic is not given locally is because of its low ability to penetrate the skin. It is not given orally either because of poor absorption through the gut.
Full profile interview
17 May 2021

TMYTEK
TMYTEK is a company that provides 5G mmWave solutions. IDTechEx spoke with their founder Su-Wei Chang on 15th Apr. 2021.
14 May 2021

Upcoming Webinar - The Evolving Market of Thermal Interface Materials
Thursday 20 May 2021 - This webinar will take from IDTechEx's latest research on Thermal Interface Materials to address these emerging markets in EV and 5G and discuss how the TIM properties and demands will change with them. The webinar will also cover developments in TIMs for data centers, LEDs and consumer electronics with industry use-cases.
14 May 2021

Graphene for 6G Communications
6G Communications needs graphene - making, manipulating and using the beams all potentially benefit from graphene.
14 May 2021

Self Learning Robots go Full Steam Ahead
Researchers have shown that a group of small autonomous, self-learning robots can adapt easily to changing circumstances. They connected these simple robots in a line, after which each individual robot taught itself to move forward as quickly as possible.
14 May 2021

Tiny, Wireless, Injectable Chips Use Ultrasound to Monitor the Body
Columbia have developed the smallest single-chip system that is a complete functioning electronic circuit; implantable chips visible only in a microscope point the way to developing chips that can be injected into the body with a hypodermic needle to monitor medical conditions.
14 May 2021

New Material Prevents Infections in Wounds
Researchers have developed a new material that prevents infections in wounds - a specially designed hydrogel, that works against all types of bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant ones. The new material offers great hope for combating a growing global problem.
14 May 2021

Battery Breakthrough for Electric Cars
Long-lasting, quick-charging batteries are essential to the expansion of the electric vehicle market, but today's lithium-ion batteries fall short of what's needed — they're too heavy, too expensive and take too long to charge.
Update
13 May 2021

Massivit 3D
Massivit 3D is a 3D Printing company that formed in 2013 and specialises in large volume printers. In April 2021, they launched a new product called Massivit 3D 5000.
13 May 2021

Nose Cartilage Successfully Created Using 3D Bioprinting
A team of researchers has discovered a way to use 3D bioprinting technology to create custom-shaped cartilage for use in surgical procedures. The work aims to make it easier for surgeons to safely restore the features of skin cancer patients living with nasal cartilage defects after surgery.
13 May 2021

World's First EV Battery 3D Printer
Sakuu Corporation has today announced a revolutionary new industrial-grade 3D printer for e-mobility batteries. The breakthrough technology will unlock the mainstream adoption of EV and e-mobility vehicles by solving the previous issues of cost, performance, sustainability, and range.
External press release
13 May 2021

Flying Electric Motorboat Races a Flying Sailing Yacht
Yesterday marked a moment in history, as the first time a flying electric motorboat raced a flying sailing yacht. Both designs use hydrofoils that provide superior speed and energy efficiency over conventional boats. The race points to a future where most boats, sailing or motorized, will fly above the water.
External press release
13 May 2021

Nuclera Acquires E Ink Digital Microfluidics Unit
Nuclera, a fast-growing biotech company developing enzymatic protein and gene synthesis technologies, and E Ink, the leading innovator of electronic ink technology, are pleased to announce the acquisition of E Ink's digital microfluidics unit into the newly formed US subsidiary of Nuclera. Combining the technologies of the two companies will enable the delivery of a revolutionary desktop protein and gene "bioprinter" with breakthrough speed and convenience for researchers in human health, agriculture, and other markets of global importance.
Full profile interview
12 May 2021

N-Ink
N-Ink is an early-stage company that has developed an n-type organic transparent conductive ink, but is still establish a clear product-market fit.
Full profile interview
12 May 2021

Insight LiDAR
Insight LiDAR is a spinout of Insight Photonic Solutions (USA), developing lidar modules.