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Nano Dimension Introduces DragonFly LDM

DragonFly LDM For Continuous, Lights-Out Digital Manufacturing of Electronics. Global defense & security pioneer HENSOLDT tests the DragonFly LDM additive manufacturing technology and discusses the results . World's first 3D printed electronics system with Lights-Out Digital Manufacturing technology allows for 24/7 unattended, low-volume manufacturing of functioning circuitry.

Barrier films and thin film encapsulation: key technology, trends

Flexible and foldable high-performance barrier or encapsulation technology had long represented a technology challenge. The industry spent a decade and a half optimizing the approaches and the processes to achieve large-area production-grade results. The development however has not ended. Indeed, the commercial journey towards flexible and foldable devices is only just beginning. As such, the development of flexible barrier technologies still has far to travel.

Tiny vibration-powered robots are the size of the world's smallest ant

Researchers have created a new type of tiny 3D-printed robot that moves by harnessing vibration from piezoelectric actuators, ultrasound sources or even tiny speakers. Swarms of these "micro-bristle-bots" might work together to sense environmental changes, move materials - or perhaps one day repair injuries inside the human body.

Deep learning algorithm solves Rubik's Cube faster than any human

Since its invention by a Hungarian architect in 1974, the Rubik's Cube has furrowed the brows of many who have tried to solve it, but the 3D logic puzzle is no match for an artificial intelligence system created by researchers.

BASF Ultrafuse 316L - Metal filament for industrial 3D printing

With Ultrafuse 316L, BASF 3D Printing Solutions launches an innovative metal-polymer composite for Fused Filament Fabrication into the market. It enables the safe, simple, and cost-efficient production of fully metal parts for prototypes, metal tooling, and functional metal parts in the simplest 3D printing process.

St John's University opens first MakerBot Innovation Center in NYC

St John's University and MakerBot have unveiled a new MakerBot Innovation Center. St John's University is the first higher education institution in New York City to open a MakerBot Innovation Center and the second in the state overall.

Remesh named in top 20 of GRIT Most Innovative Companies List

Remesh Named In Top 20 of GRIT Most Innovative Companies List

Volvo and Samsung SDI to develop battery packs for trucks

Volvo Group and Samsung SDI have entered into a strategic alliance to develop battery packs for Volvo Group's electric trucks.

Black plastics could create renewable energy

Research has found how plastics commonly found in food packaging can be recycled to create new materials like wires for electricity - and could help to reduce the amount of plastic waste in the future.

Wearable & Sensor Technologies from Korea Textile Trade Association

Filmed at IDTechEx Show! Europe 2019

Corvus Energy

Corvus Energy are the market leading suppliers for ruggedized battery systems for commercial and industrial electric boats and ships. Here IDTechEx provides an update on their progress based on an interview with two engineers from Corvus in June 2019.

Five types of 48V EV now

IDTechEx's Dr Peter Harrop looks at five types of EV now.

Analog Photonics

Analog Photonics are developing a lidar module, and are a spin out from MIT (USA).

New laws of attraction: Scientists print magnetic liquid droplets

Scientists have made a new material that is both liquid and magnetic, opening the door to a new area of science in magnetic soft matter. Their findings could lead to a revolutionary class of printable liquid devices for a variety of applications from artificial cells that deliver targeted cancer therapies to flexible liquid robots that can change their shape to adapt to their surroundings.

World's largest solar project in Abu Dhabi

The world's largest1 solar plant of 1,177MWp has recently started commercial operations as scheduled at Sweihan in Abu Dhabi. The AED3.2 billion project features another record at the time of bid submission attracting the world's most competitive tariff of 2.42 cents per kilowatt hour.

Australia's first compressed air energy storage facility

South Australia's range of renewable energy projects is set to increase with the news that a Canadian company has received development approval to build a $30 million advanced compressed air energy storage facility at the Angas Zinc Mine near Strathalbyn.

MG launches family friendly electric car

MG Motor UK announces its entry into the zero-emissions vehicle market with a family friendly electric car. The MG ZS EV has been designed to bring EV technology to a wider audience represents a new chapter in the MG story.

50 years on since the moon landing - VARTA batteries were on board

50 years on since the first moon landing, VARTA too is marking an anniversary: batteries from Ellwangen-based battery manufacturer VARTA were on board with the crew. Photos of the first moon landing 50 years ago were captured using a camera equipped with VARTA batteries.

Smart textiles boost connectivity between wearable sensors

Over the past decade, a major trend in electronics has been the development of sensors, displays and smart devices which are seamlessly integrated onto the human body. Most of these wearable devices are singularly connected to a user's smart phone and transmit all data via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi signals. But as consumers wear increasing numbers of wearable devices, and as the data they transmit increases in sophistication, more innovative connection methods are being sought after.

Toyota (2019)

Dr Peter Harrop explores Toyota's progress with pure electric vehicles in 2019.