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Roboze

Roboze is a 3D printing company that specialize in high-performance polymers and composites. IDTechEx spoke with Ilaria Guicciardini (Head of Marketing), Davide Schiena (EMEA Head of Application Engineering & Customer Success), and Megan Silva (Community Builder)

No Lives at Steak: How Will Your Food be Made in the Future?

For a slaughter-free spaghetti bolognese, a beef burger where no cows were harmed, and fresh produce growing from the walls of skyscrapers, food technology is turning science fiction into science fact one innovation at a time.

Wearable Electroencephalogram Gathers Sleep Data From The Ear

Preliminary results of a new study show that a wearable electroencephalogram device that gathers data from the ear measures sleep as reliably as traditional EEG electrodes attached to the scalp.

3D Printing for Australian Meat Processing Plants

Konica Minolta Australia together with The Australian Meat Processor Corporation and Markforged are working together to establish a world-first, industry-owned additive manufacturing service model to help red meat processors across Australia to print equipment parts, revolutionising equipment maintenance to help ensure continuous supply of meat products.

Pacemaker-Like Devices Could Restore Lost Oral Function

Even the mundane act of swallowing requires a well-coordinated dance of more than 30 muscles of the mouth. The loss of function of even one of these due to disease or injury can be debilitating. For these people, nerve stimulation offers a ray of hope to regain some of their lost oral function.

Graphene-Based Nano-Inks for Additive Manufacturing of Supercapacitors

Research shows potential ways to manufacture graphene-based nano-inks for additive manufacturing of supercapacitors in the form of flexible and printable electronics.

IKEA UAE Ambitious Plan for Substantial Carbon Reduction

IKEA aims to cut its CO2 emissions in the UAE by up to 90 percent on the way to its ultimate goal of emission-free deliveries by 2025.

Volvo Penta Starts Production of E-Driveline for Electric Fire Truck

Volvo Penta has commenced production of bespoke electric drivelines for leading fire service vehicle manufacturer Rosenbauer's pioneering fire truck, named "Revolutionary Technology."

Mitie Helps Essex Schools with Solar Panel Rollout

Mitie Communities has worked with Essex County Council to manage the installation of roof mounted solar panels at 15 schools across the county. The new panels will help to significantly reduce carbon emissions and energy costs for the Council.

Johnson Controls: Thermal Runaway Detection and Prevention

Johnson Controls is a multinational conglomerate that produces fire, HVAC and security equipment among other products. The energy storage market is growing rapidly and fire safety is of increasing concern. This interview with IDTechEx focussed on Johnson Controls' gas detection and fire suppression systems for stationary energy storage applications.

Materials and Processes for Additively Manufactured Electronics

Presentation given by IDTechEx Senior Analyst Dr Matthew Dyson at the Nanodimension seminar, "AME Academy Presents the Future of Additive Manufacturing of Electronics"

Insect-Sized Robots for Search and Rescue

Many insects and spiders get their uncanny ability to scurry up walls and walk upside down on ceilings with the help of specialized sticky footpads that allow them to adhere to surfaces in places where no human would dare to go. Engineers have used the principle behind some of these footpads, called electrostatic adhesion, to create an insect-scale robot that can swerve and pivot with the agility of a cheetah, giving it the ability to traverse complex terrain and quickly avoid unexpected obstacles.

Engineered Yeast Probiotic to Treat Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Designed from the yeast used to make beer, 'Y-bots' can target inflammation, tissue scarring and disturbances in the balance of microbes living in the gut.

Knitted Keyboard Showcases the Power of Smart Textiles

Seizing on the observation that most of the world's keyboards up until this point have been somewhat rigid, the KnittedKeyboard II seeks to spark a paradigm shift in expectations by way of an interactive, textile-based musical device with the familiar layout of piano keys. And the unfamiliar nature of being a piece of musical knitwear.

Las Vegas Strip Goes Solar

MGM Resorts International has launched its 100-megawatt solar array, the hospitality industry's largest directly sourced renewable electricity project worldwide. The array's clean energy now produces up to 90% of MGM Resorts' Las Vegas daytime power needs, spanning 65 million square feet of buildings across 13 properties and more than 36,000 rooms on the Las Vegas Strip, including Bellagio, ARIA, Mandalay Bay, MGM Grand and The Mirage, among others.

Cumulus Energy Storage: Enabling Renewable Electricity

Presentation by Nick Kitchin, CEO of Cumulus Energy Storage on their energy superstorage

University of Coimbra (Stretchable Electronics)

Researchers at the University of Coimbra (Portugal) have developed a new stretchable conductive ink based on a liquid metal alloy gel. They are aiming to commercialize this technology for wearable/medical applications such as electronic skin patches.

Longer-Lived Lithium-Metal Battery Marks Step Forward for EVs

Researchers have increased the lifetime of a promising electric vehicle battery to a record level, an important step toward the goal of lighter, less expensive and long-lasting batteries for future electric vehicles.

Six Power Plants to Support Integration of Renewables in Italy

Wärtsilä will supply six flexible power plants operating on natural gas, with a total combined output of 380 MW to different locations in Italy.

Toppan Printing Rebrands as Toppan Inc

Toppan Printing has changed its English company name from Toppan Printing Co Ltd to Toppan Inc following a resolution passed at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held on June 29. The evolution of the brand represents Toppan's expansion beyond its traditional markets both in terms of business fields and geographical footprint.