TyroMotion GmbH (AT)

A low cost atmospheric pressure PECVD technology

Flexible electronic devices such as organic Photovoltaics or OLED displays require encapsulation envelopes with extreme gas permeation barrier properties to achieve the required life time stability.

3D printing in the automotive industry

As part of a series of IDTechEx articles examining the impact of each of the technologies we cover on the automotive industry, Rachel Gordon presents the uses of 3D printing in the production of vehicles.

Unique material for new generation solar cells

Researchers have developed material which offers a much cheaper alternative to the one which is currently being used in hybrid solar cells.

Thread wireless networking protocol now available

The Thread Group has announced the release of Thread, the new IP-based wireless networking protocol designed for low-power connected products in the home.

General Vibration

General Vibration are a small firm that hold design patents around a new type of motor for haptic feedback. Their Gemini drive involves dual motors, which are controlled in a way that allows shorter rise times than normal ERM motors.

Electric vehicle will offer free non-stop road travel

The new IDTechEx Research report, "High Power Energy Harvesting 2015-2025" (www.IDTechEx.com/high) appraises the many new ways in which the vehicle will internally harvest energy that is currently wasted as tyre and brake heat etc. so it needs much less externally supplied energy to get along. That alone will get us to a range of up to 1000 miles. In this article, let us look at how the increasingly infrequent charging can be done automatically without involving the driver and how it can grab externally-supplied electricity created from free ambient energy.

Are 3D printers robots?

The 3D printing industry continues to go from strength to strength. So much so that, depending upon your definition of "robot", half of the market value for industrial robotics will be robots working as 3D printers by 2026.

IRENA roadmap to 27% renewable

In June 2014, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) launched a global renewable energy roadmap called REmap 2030.

Towards higher voltage supercapacitors for consumer electronics

In this instalment of our graphene series we discuss commercialising flexible graphene supercapacitors.

Joint Japan-France demonstration of energy storage system project

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation and Mitsubishi Corporation are pleased to announce the launch of a joint demonstration project for utilizing used lithium-ion batteries from electric-powered vehicles.

Air-brush deposition for high performance graphene based supercaps

Another instalment in our series on the graphene industry.

High power energy harvesting and OGRE

HPEH is the clean part of the off-grid renewable energy (OGRE) market which includes burning biomass. High power energy harvesting is production of 10W-100kW+ off-grid electricity where it is needed using ambient energy - light, heat, movement etc. for vehicles and static places.

Global electricity storage market for renewables

International and national assessments of the global electricity storage market have been hindered by uncertainty about which technologies and market segments to include. A central question for this roadmap is whether storage is used to support the integration of renewables or for other purposes.

Connected home showcases internet of things

Target Open House - part retail space, part lab, part meeting venue for the connected home tech community.

Collaboration on wireless electric vehicle charging system

Hyundai-Kia America Technical Center, Inc. and Mojo Mobility, Inc have been awarded a funding grant from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Vehicle Technologies program to research and develop a system capable of fast charging an electric vehicle wirelessly.

Atomic scale 3D printing

Researcher aims to launch a new paradigm of 3D printing at the atomic scale at the University of British Columbia

Wearable health trackers for horses

A wearable designed especially for the equestrian market

Insight Forums Tokyo 2015 - Electric Vehicles and Energy Storage

IDTechEx will be back in Tokyo, Japan for their highly regarded series of Business Insight Forums.

Electric vehicles harvest more power

Many land, water and airborne electric vehicles harvest all the energy they need. They never plug in. It is the way of the future.

IDTechEx - 3D Printing Technology Insight Forum, Tokyo 2015

IDTechEx will be back in Tokyo, Japan for their highly regarded series of Business Insight Forums. Taking place at the UDX Conference Center on 29 September, this expert-led Insight Forum will provide you with critical business intelligence and the latest insights into the 3D printing market.