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JIOS Aerogel

IDTechEx Technology Analyst Dr Richard Collins interviewed Patrick Stobbs from JIOS Aerogel. JIOS Aerogel manufacture powder silica aerogel and composite aerogel products.

Ultralow power transistors could function for years without a battery

A new design for transistors which operate on 'scavenged' energy from their environment could form the basis for devices which function for months or years without a battery, and could be used for wearable or implantable electronics.

Field to be farmed exclusively by robots - a world-first

In a world-first researchers are attempting to grow and harvest a hectare of cereal crops; all without stepping a foot into the field.

Magnetic ink to print self-healing devices that heal in record time

A team of engineers has developed a magnetic ink that can be used to make self-healing batteries, electrochemical sensors and wearable, textile-based electrical circuits.

An innovative personal transportation system

An innovative personal transportation system designed to fit neatly into the boot space usually occupied by a car's spare wheel is among the finalists in a Ford challenge to create future mobility solutions for urban areas.

Researchers find way to increase scanning speed

A major technological advance in the field of high-speed beam-scanning devices has increased the speed of 2D and 3D printing by up to 1000 times, according to researchers.

Leyden-Jar Technologies

Leyden-Jar is a Dutch start-up developing silicon anodes for Li-ion batteries via PECVD. They claim they can give batteries a 30% boost in energy density and have already raised €600k in funding.

Autonomous vehicles: saviour and threat

Autonomous vehicles need no pilot, not even one in reserve. Many truly autonomous vehicles are unmanned mobile robots prowling everywhere from the ocean depths to nuclear power stations, the upper atmosphere and outer space.

Changzhou Institute of Printed Electronics Industry summit news

Organized by Changzhou Institute of Printed Electronics Industry, the 6th Flexible and Printed Electronic China and the 1st Printed Electronics Industry Summit have taken place in Changzhou, China.

DuPont launches portfolio of electronic thermal management solutions

DuPont Electronic Materials has announced the launch of a new portfolio of thermal solutions under the brand name DuPont Temprion thermal management materials.

A window into battery life for next-gen lithium cells

Dendrites, whiskers of lithium that grow inside batteries and can cause fires like those in the Samsung Galaxy Note 7, are the bane of next-generation lithium batteries.

WattJoule

WattJoule is a company located in Massachusetts that has developed a hybrid vanadium-based electrolyte capable of increasing both the lifetime and temperature range of redox flow batteries.

IDTechEx Show! Features Winning Solar Racing Car

Debuts in North America; Event Also Features Presentations from Major Car Companies Including Ford, Nissan, Porsche and Toyota

OLED microdisplay that reduces the power consumption to a fraction

Data glasses mirror information to the eye without interfering with the wearer's vision. However, the battery runs down quickly, because the electronics consume a great amount of electricity while playing back the images.

Solid-state batteries to the rescue - better, longer-lasting

In 2016, Li-ion batteries celebrated their silver jubilee, i.e. they have been on the market, virtually unchanged, for the last 25 years. While this anniversary marks and underscores their worldwide success and diffusion in consumer electronics and, more recently, electric vehicles, the underlying technology begins to show its limitations in terms of safety, performance, form factor, and cost.

Silicon valley: doctor heal thyself

Silicon Valley in California spawns the awesome giants that hold the future in their hands but they cannot solve their traffic problem.

Thinfilm receives NFC OpenSense order from leading Asian firm

Thin Film Electronics ASA has announced that it has received a six-figure order for NFC OpenSense tm tags from a leading Asian packaging firm.

Robotic cleaning technique could automate neuroscience research

For scientists listening in on the faint whispers of brain neurons, a first-ever robotic technique for cleaning the tiny devices that record the signals could facilitate a new level of automation in neuroscience research.

3D printed metamaterial shrinks when heated

Researchers have developed 3D printed materials with a unique property - instead of expanding when heated, they shrink.

Inorganic and polymer electrolytes: what chemistries are out there

In this article, analyst Lorenzo Grande looks at the available chemistries both in terms of inorganic and polymer electrolytes, with mentions of which company is working on which technology. A watch list is also provided that includes companies worth keeping an eye on in the solid battery space.