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Daimler buys battery cells in a total volume of 20 billion euros

The company is investing ten billion euros in the expansion of the Mercedes-Benz Cars electric fleet and another billion euros in the global battery production network within the worldwide production network.

Technology for making anisotropic conductive films by CondAlign

New enabling alignment technology ready for the market. Potential applications in Medical Technology, Display Technology and Thermal Interface Materials. Raghu Das from IDTechEx interviews CTO Dr. Hemmen about the status of the technology, customer value and market.

Joint financing for the Nigeria Electrification Project

The African Development Bank and Africa Growing Together Fund are to provide US$ 200 million in joint financing to support the Nigeria Electrification Project.

Scania delivers fuel cell refuse truck

Scania is developing a fuel cell refuse truck together with Renova, a waste handling company in western Sweden. The truck will feature a fully electrified powertrain as well as an electrified compactor.

Graphene-based sensor design could improve food safety

A new sensor design could one day make it easier to detect pathogens in food before products hit the supermarket shelves, thus preventing sometimes-deadly illnesses from contaminated food.

3D‑printed glucose biosensors

A 3D‑printed glucose biosensor for use in wearable monitors has been created. The work could lead to improved glucose monitors for millions of people who suffer from diabetes.

Yamaha Motors invests in robotic exoskeleton for skiers

Roam Robotics, a company building robotic exoskeletons to enhance strength, speed and endurance for everyday people announced it has completed a $12 million Series A.

Early detection of epilepsy in children with deep learning

Early detection of the most common form of epilepsy in children is possible through deep learning, a new machine learning tool that teaches computers to learn by example, according to a new study.

Breakthrough battery chemistry from Honda Research

The joint study reports that the research team has opened new doors in the development of high energy-density batteries capable of meeting rapidly growing energy storage needs by overcoming the current temperature limitations of fluoride-based battery technology and by demonstrating the room-temperature operation of fluoride-ion based energy cells.

Webinar Tuesday 18 December- RFID 2018 Update: Market Size and Outlook

IDTechEx will be hosting a free webinar on Tuesday 18 December titled RFID 2018 Update: Market Size and Outlook.

Microprinting with new laminated resin printed technology

At the IDTechEx Show! Callaghan Innovation showcased MicroMaker, a new type of 3D printing for microstructures. MicroMaker enables fast, easy and affordable fabrication of miniaturized structures for innumerable applications such as printed electronics, wearables, sensors and point of care devices.

Novel color sensors are less expensive to manufacture

In the FOWINA project, researchers have developed novel color sensors with a special microlens arrangement. The sensors can be realized directly on the chip and combine multiple functions in a minimum of space.

Sun in a box would store renewable energy for the grid

Engineers have come up with a conceptual design for a system to store renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, and deliver that energy back into an electric grid on demand. The system may be designed to power a small city not just when the sun is up or the wind is high, but around the clock.

Amprius' silicon nanowire lithium ion batteries power Airbus Zephyr

Amprius Inc is supplying advanced lithium ion cells to the Airbus Defence and Space Zephyr Program. Using Amprius' cells, which contain a 100% silicon anode, the Zephyr S flew more than 25 days, setting a new endurance and altitude record for stratospheric flight.

Insight into swimming fish could lead to robotics advances

The constant movement of fish that seems random is actually precisely deployed to provide them at any moment with the best sensory feedback they need to navigate the world.

How to regrow long bone segments using 3D printing

Not all broken bones heal. But one scientist hopes to remedy that problem using a combination of 3D printing and adult stem cells.

World's first reversible EV powertrain conversion

With interest in classic cars growing every year and values of heritage models at an all time high, Aston Martin Lagonda has pioneered a bold new plan: to future-proof these increasingly precious machines by creating the world's first reversible EV powertrain conversion.

AI could help cities detect water leaks

Costly water losses in municipal water systems could be significantly reduced using sensors and new artificial intelligence (AI) technology. The technology has the potential to detect even small leaks in pipes.It combines sophisticated signal processing techniques and AI software to identify telltale signs of leaks carried via sound in water pipes.

Drones: an analysis of the software side

Drone business landscape has been configured in recent years. The hardware price wars have consolidated the hardware landscape with the winner essentially forcing many out and leaving the rest at best vying for the position of being an alternative supplier.

Final phase of case against import e-bikes China

The case against imports of e-bikes from China is in its final phase. In November, the Commission has published their General Disclosure Documents, through which they propose up to 79.3% duties on electric bicycles.