30 Jul 2018

Printable solar cells a step closer
Researchers have found out why new kinds of solar materials are so good at harvesting light - and have provided design rules for making them better. This opens up the opportunity to design flexible solar cells, which could be used in buildings and clothing.
30 Jul 2018

Cell-sized robots
Researchers have created what may be the smallest robots yet that can sense their environment, store data, and even carry out computational tasks. These devices, which are about the size of a human egg cell, consist of tiny electronic circuits made of two-dimensional materials, piggybacking on minuscule particles called colloids.
30 Jul 2018

If only AI had a brain
Digital computation has rendered nearly all forms of analog computation obsolete since as far back as the 1950s. However, there is one major exception that rivals the computational power of the most advanced digital devices: the human brain.
Youtube interview
30 Jul 2018

3D Printing Metal & Synthetic Organs
From prototyping and sampling for consumer goods and electronics, to industrial and medical and dental market applications, 3D printing is proving a practical, clean part of the product design and production cycle.
Youtube interview
28 Jul 2018

E-textiles and smart fibers with KITECH
KITECH demonstrate a variety of products focused around conductivity in textiles.
27 Jul 2018

Development of Welsh marine energy test site
The European Marine Energy Centre Ltd and Wave Hub Ltd have signed an agreement with Marine Energy Wales to provide strategic advice to develop the Marine Energy Test Area project which is underway in Pembrokeshire.
27 Jul 2018

Japan aims to have all new passenger cars electric by 2050
The Japanese government has aims to have all new cars sold in Japan be electric or hybrid vehicles by 2050.
27 Jul 2018

A new concept in solar bags
A new bag prototype specially designed to take advantage on the beach of the solar energy available in abundance at this time of the year by integrating flexible and versatile photovoltaic films.
26 Jul 2018

Organic solar cells to be used in roof tiles generating power
Materials scientists have found a way to boost the efficiency of organic solar cells several times.
26 Jul 2018

Ford creates autonomous vehicle subdivision
Ford Motor Company has created Ford Autonomous Vehicles LLC, a new organization charged with accelerating its AV business to capitalize on market opportunities.
26 Jul 2018

Update from Ynvisible
Electrochromic display company Ynvisible recently provided an update on their 2018/19 strategy. The strategy they outlined 3 major components.
External press release
26 Jul 2018

London best in the world for electric vehicle infrastructure
Recent analysis of 89 global cities by online home rental company Spotahome has revealed London is the best for electric vehicle infrastructure.
External press release
26 Jul 2018

Imec beats silicon PV with 27.1 percent perovskite-silicon tandem
Imec announced a record result for its 4-terminal Perovskite/silicon tandem photovoltaic cell. With a power conversion efficiency of 27.1 percent, the new imec tandem cell beats the most efficient standalone silicon solar cell.
External press release
26 Jul 2018

Volta closes $35M series C funding round
Volta Charging has announced the closing of a $35M Series C Funding Round. The round, designed to accelerate the rapid expansion of Volta's Electric Vehicle charging and media network, is led by the Invenergy Future Fund, with both the Invenergy Future Fund and Activate Capital assuming Series C Board seats.
External press release
26 Jul 2018

First certified Green Bond for solar in Brazil
Eversheds Sutherland has advised Faro Energy on the first certified Green Bond for solar energy in Brazil. Given the scope and size of the issuance, the transaction marks a significant milestone in European investor appetite in Brazil and paves the way for further growth in solar both in Brazil and across Latin America more widely.
External press release
26 Jul 2018

Azuri appoints new VP Software and Services to boost expansion plans
Azuri Technologies Ltd, a leading commercial provider of pay-as-you-go solar home solutions to rural off-grid communities, welcomes Steve Haigh to the Senior Management Team in the new role of VP Software and Services.
External press release
26 Jul 2018

esVolta Selected for 75 MW/300 MWh Hummingbird Energy Storage Project
esVolta, a developer and owner of utility-scale energy storage projects across North America, has been selected by Pacific Gas and Electric Company to build an energy storage system in Santa Clara County, California.
26 Jul 2018

AI equipped robots develop situational awareness
Waves, winds, currents, wakes from passing boats and eddies swirling around structures make water one of the most complex environments for experienced boat captains, let alone robots.
26 Jul 2018

Wearable measures cortisol in sweat
The hormone cortisol rises and falls naturally throughout the day and can spike in response to stress, but current methods for measuring cortisol levels require waiting several days for results from a lab. By the time a person learns the results of a cortisol test - which may inform treatment for certain medical conditions - it is likely different from when the test was taken.
Background
25 Jul 2018

GE Additive
3D Printing Technology Analyst Dr Bryony Core interviewed Shaun Wootton of GE Additive at the Farnborough International Airshow 2018.