TyroMotion GmbH (AT)

New steel for better electric motors

Within a few years, the U.S. Department of Energy wants plug-in electric vehicles to be just as affordable and convenient as the internal-combustion machines most of us drive today.

Robot specifically designed to support research

At 104 cm tall, the iCub has the size of a five-year-old child. It can crawl on all fours, walk and sit up to manipulate objects.

Will PTFE be the next 3D printable material?

The range of available materials is one of the key hurdles to adoption for industrial 3D printing. 3D printing is being rapidly adopted by product manufacturers all around the world, but it still can't compete with many other manufacturing techniques with respect to material diversity.

Enter the IDTechEx Show! Awards and celebrate your achievements

The IDTechEx Show! which will be held on November 16 - 17 at the Santa Clara Convention Center, will showcase the latest technology needs and advancements to over 3,000 attendees.

The latest from the world of 3D Printing

Rachel Gordon spent two days at TCT Show, a large 3D printing trade show in Birmingham, UK, to catch up on the industry developments and see the latest machines in action.

In batteries, a metal reveals its dual personality

Battery researchers have been focusing on lithium metal electrodes as leading contenders for improving the amount of energy that batteries can store without increasing their weight.

Proton diffusion discovery a boost for fuel cell technologies

Scientists at the University of Liverpool have made an important breakthrough which could lead to the design of better fuel cell materials.

Physicists develop new touchscreen technology

Physicists are at an advanced stage of developing alternative touchscreen technology to overcome the shortfall in the traditional display, phone and tablet material that relies on electrodes made from indium tin oxide (ITO).

3D-nanoprinting to turbocharge microscopes

Researchers have printed nanometric-scale sensors capable of improving the performance of atomic force microscopes.

Wearable captures and senses sweat biomarkers

Sweat derived from eccrine glands in human skin contains valuable information about physiological performance and dysfunction. Importantly, sweat data can be captured discreetly and non-invasively.

Novasentis, Inc

Novasentis have developed polymeric haptic actuators and are targeting potential applications in consumer electronics. This profile update follows IDTechEx's latest interview with CEO Francois Jeanneau.

Aeroqual

David Pugh interviewed Geoff Henshaw, Founder and CTO, and Cark Beck, VP Commercial of Aeroqual Ltd, a market leader in air quality monitoring solutions.

Hybrid material opens the door to new possibilities with graphene

Many scientists consider graphene to be a wonder material. Now, a team of researchers has succeeded in linking graphene with another important chemical group, the porphyrins.

Wearable sensors to help troops on the frontline

A successful demonstration of innovative wearable sensor technology has taken place, which keeps pace with the challenges of conflict in urban zones, enabling navigation without GPS and more effective action in combat.

Sarcos Robotics secures investment from Caterpillar, GE and Microsoft

Sarcos Robotics, developer of dexterous industrial robots for use in unstructured environments, announced it has secured funding from a group of top-tier strategic investors.

World's largest free stream tidal power project

Atlantis has announced the world's largest free stream tidal power project, at a ceremony held at the Nigg Energy Park in Scotland.

CTTC installs CeraPrinter F-Serie

CERADROP, a MGI Group company announces CeraPrinter F-Serie All-in-one Hybrid Process Development system placement at CTTC - Center for Technology Transfers in Ceramics in FRANCE.

Energy Storage Innovations USA 2016 conference debuts in November

Major focus is batteries with new form factors.

OLED on ceramic, new possibilities for durable, flexible lighting

The first ever ceramic-based, large-area flexible OLED promises a lifetime in excess of 10 years without the formation of blackspots.

IDTechEx Announces the Winners of Launchpad Initiative in Santa Clara

Prototypes to be displayed at the IDTechEx Show! in Santa Clara