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Self-powered system makes smart windows smarter

Smart windows equipped with controllable glazing can augment lighting, cooling and heating systems by varying their tint, saving up to 40 percent in an average building's energy costs.

SLM Solutions NA

SLM Solutions NA

Navigating the world of 3D printing software

In this article IDTechEx technology analyst Dr Bryony Core provides an overview for 3D printing software and looks at what is next.

Technique to monitor laryngeal & vagus nerves in surgery

n a first-of-its-kind study, researchers have discovered a novel technique to monitor laryngeal and vagus nerve function while patients are under anesthesia during otolaryngology and neurosurgery procedures.

Dubai welcomes first autonomous police car

In a recently-held press conference Dubai Police revealed the force's newest addition, the autonomous police patrol.

Researchers create very small sensor using 'white graphene'

Researchers have found a way to create and clean tiny mechanical sensors in a scalable manner.

Bionic bartenders deployed at Las Vegas Strip bar

Two robots walk into a bar. Well, OK, maybe they don't walk, but they can pour you a perfect drink.

Tiny additions yield stronger components

Superalloys are the wonder materials of metallurgy. By fine-tuning their composition, scientists can increase mechanical strength and improve resistance to corrosion and high-temperature shape changes.

Air pollution casts shadow over solar energy production

Global solar energy production is taking a major hit due to air pollution and dust.

COI Ceramics Inc.

COI Ceramics are custom producers of CMC parts as well as manufacturers and distributors of SiC fibres. Dr Richard Collins interviewed Steven Atmur (Business Development).

Acellent Technologies

Acellent Technologies work on the structural health monitoring of composite and metallic parts. Dr Richard Collins interviewed Dr Amrita Kumar (Executive Vice President).

Wearable payments trial

A select group of Amsterdam bank ABN Amro customers has begun piloting payments using NFC-enabled rings supplied by Kerv and smartwatches.

Electricity generating gym made from recycled aerosol cans

Fixtures such as the spinning bike or cross trainer can light up the central rig meaning that exercise enthusiasts of any ability can compete against one another to produce the most power and illuminate their surroundings.

Autonomous grocery delivery trials in Greenwich

CargoPod, developed by Oxbotica as part of the GATEway Project, is guided by their state-of-the-art autonomy software system Selenium, which enables real-time, accurate navigation, planning and perception in dynamic environments. The pod is able to carry a total of 128kg of groceries at a time.

New class of 'soft' semiconductors could transform HD displays

A new type of semiconductor may be coming to a high-definition display near you.

Clutch: Program-Ace is one of the Top 3 VR and AR developers

Clutch, the leading US research firm that conducts a thorough analysis of proven development companies, published a list of the top augmented and virtual reality professionals. Program-Ace announces that it was ranked 3rd out of over forty other industry experts.

Intelligent baby breathing video monitor uses computer vision

ocoon Cam, the world's first intelligent baby breathing video monitor, has announced that it has closed a $4MM Series A funding.

A robotic gripper for cleaning up space debris

Right now, about 500,000 pieces of human-made debris are whizzing around space, orbiting our planet at speeds up to 17,500 miles per hour.

Creating Smart Cities: Solar Tree to charge your phone & provide WiFi

VTree is building a solar future base on three powerful concepts: solar energy, internet and great design.

Screen-printed batteries for renewables on the way

Ultra-thin, flexible screen-printed batteries for cheap portable devices and intermittent renewable energy are closer to reality.