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Ampyx Power

Ampyx Power is a Dutch technology company working in the area of airborne wind energy.

Volvo Cars' 360c autonomous concept: why fly when you can be driven?

Volvo Cars reveals its new Volvo 360c concept, a holistic view of a future of travel that is autonomous, electric, connected and safe. It could open up new growth markets for Volvo Cars, for example in the multi-billion dollar domestic air travel industry.

Science behind world's lightest graphene watch revealed

In January 2017 the world's lightest mechanical chronograph watch was unveiled in Geneva, Switzerland, showcasing innovative composite development by using graphene. Now the research behind the project has been published.

Advancements in emerging conductive materials

In April 2018, IDTechEx gave a presentation at the world copper conference in Santiago Chile. This was part of work carried out for the International Copper Association to benchmark the commercial status of emerging conductive material. The presentation delivered can be seen below.

Access to 3D printing is changing the work in research labs

A small, black box could change the way scientists search for new antibiotics. The PFIbox's nine structural parts can be 3D printed in about a day, snap together in minutes, and cost about $200.

Catalyst advance could lead to economical fuel cells

Researchers have developed a new way to make low-cost, single-atom catalysts for fuel cells — an advance that could make important clean energy technology more economically viable.

Dual-layer solar cell sets record

Materials scientists have developed a highly efficient thin-film solar cell that generates more energy from sunlight than typical solar panels, thanks to its double-layer design.

Artificial intelligence can predict how cancers will evolve and spread

Scientists have used artificial intelligence to predict how cancers will progress and evolve - so that doctors can design the most effective treatment for each patient.

Flexible thin film encapsulation and barriers

The need for flexible, transparent, ultrahigh performance, and low-cost barriers has long held back the promise of many flexible devices. Indeed, for long, it appeared as the grand challenge, and a potential showstopper.

Webinar 13 September - Graphene and Carbon Nanotube Commercialization

IDTechEx will be hosting a free webinar on Thursday 13 September titled Graphene and Carbon Nanotube (CNT) Commercialization: Past, Present and Future.

Mercedes-Benz is entering the era of electromobility

This week Mercedes-Benz celebrated the world premiere of the new, fully-electric EQC. As a purely battery-electrically powered vehicle, the EQC stands for an impressive combination of comfort, quality and day-to-day suitability.

Electronic device implanted in the brain could stop seizures

Researchers have successfully demonstrated how an electronic device implanted directly into the brain can detect, stop and even prevent epileptic seizures.

US Marines 3D printed concrete barracks

The Additive Manufacturing Team at Marine Corps Systems Command teamed up with Marines from I Marine Expeditionary Force to operate the world's largest concrete 3D printer at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center in Champaign, Illinois.

Facial recognition intercepts imposter at airport

On only the third day using its new cutting-edge facial comparison biometric system, US Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations at Washington Dulles International Airport intercepted an imposter posing as a French Citizen.

Graphene to cool EV engines: FlexeGraph

The founder of Flexegraph shares information on their nano enhanced fluids and how they function to benefit closed loop cooling systems.

Azuri and Unilever partner in Kenya on bring pay-as-you-go solar

Azuri Technologies and Unilever Kenya announced a partnership to bring solar home solutions to millions more off-grid homes across Kenya.

Next-generation robot revealed to the world for the first time

CMR Surgical unveils its small, portable and cost-effective surgical robotic system, as part of its mission to provide greater access to beneficial minimal access surgery.

Wearables powered by body movements

A wearable energy-harvesting device could generate energy from the swing of an arm while walking or jogging, according to a team of researchers. The device, about the size of a wristwatch, produces enough power to run a personal health monitoring system.

Optomec announces new large format, low cost 3D metal printer

Optomec has announced the LENS 860 Hybrid Controlled Atmosphere System. The new addition to the Optomec LENS Machine Tool Series has a larger build volume and supports higher laser power, providing more capabilities for affordable, high-quality metal hybrid manufacturing.

Thinfilm announces collaboration with Pinterest and The Conran Shop

Thin Film Electronics ASA announced a collaboration with Pinterest and The Conran Shop.