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Mitsubishi Chemical 3D Printing

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation are the largest chemical corporation based in Japan. They manufacture a range of materials, including polymers, resins, and more; they also sell materials for 3D printing. IDTechEx interviewed Shigeyuki Furomoto, Global Technology Manager — Polymers, for updates on their 3D printing activities.

NematiQ

NematiQ is a Victoria, Australia, start-up producing graphene oxide (GO) based membranes. IDTechEx spoke with Peter Voigt (Managing Director).

Biosency

Tess Skyrme, Technology Analyst at IDTechEx, interviewed the President and General Manager of Biosency, Marie Pirotais and Yann Le Guillou. Biosency is a company developing wearable solutions and a remote patient monitoring platform.

Objects Can Now be 3D Printed in Opaque Resin

A team of engineers has developed a 3D-printing method that uses light to make objects out of opaque resin in a matter of seconds. Their breakthrough could have promising applications in the biomedical industry, such as to make artificial arteries.

Artificial Cilia Could Someday Power Diagnostic Devices

Cilia are the body's diligent ushers. These microscopic hairs, which move fluid by rhythmic beating, are responsible for pushing cerebrospinal fluid in your brain, clearing the phlegm and dirt from your lungs, and keeping other organs and tissues clean. Researchers have now designed a micro-sized artificial cilial system using platinum-based components that can control the movement of fluids at such a scale. The technology could someday enable low-cost, portable diagnostic devices for testing blood samples, manipulating cells or assisting in microfabrication processes.

Perrone Robotics: Autonomous Retrofitting

Perrone Robotics has been working with autonomous vehicles since 2005 when it was competing in DARPA challenges. In the mid-2010s, Perrone pivoted and moved into commercial autonomous vehicles. Today, Perrone has a refined retrofit product complete with software, as well as a range of commercial partners and customers that are deploying Perrone-powered autonomous vehicles.

500MW of Renewable Energy Projects for Chad

British independent energy company, Savannah Energy, has signed an agreement with the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy of the Republic of Chad for the rollout of 500MW of renewable energy projects. The move will see Savannah Energy supplying electricity to the Doba Oil Project as well as the towns of Moundou and Doba in the southern region of the country.

CTEK Delivers Over 1000 EV Charging Points for Stockholm Parking

CTEK Stockholm Parking to install more than 1,000 electric vehicle charging points in the new 18,000 square metre 'Norra Stationsparken' parking garage in Hagastaden, on the outskirts of Stockholm.

Stratasys, Nascar Collaborate to Bring 3D Printed Production to Nascar

Stratasys Ltd has been named a NASCAR Competition Partner and has teamed with NASCAR to produce the first-ever 3D printed production parts to be featured across all NASCAR Next Gen cars.

Robotic Snake Solves Fusion Energy Pipework Challenge

A new laser-welding 'robotic snake' developed by the UK Atomic Energy Authority has demonstrated its capability to operate inside of fusion energy powerplant pipework and is now patented technology.

Made-in-Arizona Superhuman Exoskeleton

Arizona-based innovators announced they are developing a new exoskeleton that will make workplaces safer for millions of workers in many industries. The wearable exoskeleton technology called PhenEx will help workers squat and lift heavy loads promoting overall worker health.

AIRSKIN

AIRSKIN is an Austria-based company specializing in pressure-sensor-based skin pads for collision detection.

Still Waiting on a Commercial Need for Take-off: SWCNTs

Commercializing a new material is not easy. Single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) are the higher-performance variants of the carbon nanotube family, but unlike their multi-walled counterpart, they are still hunting for their killer application.

Joby to Begin On-Demand Commercial Air Taxi Operations

Joby Aviation announced the Company has received a Part 135 Air Carrier Certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration, allowing Joby to begin on-demand commercial air taxi operations. Joby received the certification ahead of schedule, with completion of the process originally expected in the second half of 2022.

Smart Pacifier to Monitor Infant Health in Hospitals

A wireless, bioelectronic pacifier could eliminate the need for invasive, twice-daily blood draws to monitor babies' electrolytes in Newborn Intensive Care Units or NICUs. This smart pacifier can also provide more continuous monitoring of sodium and potassium ion levels. These electrolytes help alert caregivers if babies are dehydrated, a danger for infants, especially those born prematurely or with other health issues.

World's Most Efficient Solar Cell with 47.6 Percent Efficiency

Researchers, using a new antireflection coating, have successfully increased the efficiency of the best four-junction solar cell to date from 46.1 to 47.6 percent at a concentration of 665 suns. This is a global milestone, as there is currently no solar cell with a higher efficiency worldwide.

Smart, Dissolving Pacemaker Communicates with Body-Area Sensors

Last summer, Northwestern University researchers introduced the first-ever transient pacemaker — a fully implantable, wireless device that harmlessly dissolves in the body after it's no longer needed. Now, they unveil a new, smart version that is integrated into a coordinated network of soft, flexible, wireless, wearable sensors and control units placed around the upper body.

China's First Salt Cavern Compressed Air Energy Storage in Operation

China's first salt cavern compressed air energy storage started operations in Changzhou city, East China's Jiangsu province, marking significant progress in the research and application of China's new energy storage technology.

LG Display Presents AI-Driven NFT Artwork on Transparent OLED

This cutting-edge panel technology creates an awe-inspiring holographic effect that makes the digital art pieces appear to be floating mid-air, for an immersive media experience.

Brilliant Matters

Brilliant Matters is a Canadian company that produces specialty materials, primarily using organic semiconductors for applications such as photovoltaics. It has recently expanded, and is now also targeting emerging specialty material applications outside its core expertise of organic semiconductors for PV.