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Bionema

Bionema is a British company that develops biopesticides, pesticides derived from nature, rather than synthetic chemicals. In June 2020, IDTechEx Analyst Dr Michael Dent spoke with Bionema founder and CEO Minshad Ansari.

Hyper-Efficient Conservation Robot

For the next several months, visitors to the Atlanta Botanical Garden will be able to observe the testing of a new high-tech tool in the battle to save some of the world's most endangered species. SlothBot, a slow-moving and energy-efficient robot that can linger in the trees to monitor animals, plants, and the environment below, will be tested near the Garden's popular Canopy Walk.

Sensors in the Water and Wastewater Industries: A $2bn Market by 2030

In the next decade, digital water technologies will be the next big innovation. With an industry predicted to be over $2Bn in 2030, this is a wide-reaching opportunity for many and a market which has a global impact.

Volvo Cars' Chengdu Car Plant Powered by 100% Renewable Energy

The Volvo Cars manufacturing plant in Chengdu, the company's largest in China, is now powered by 100 per cent renewable electricity, taking the company's global renewable electricity mix in its manufacturing network to 80 per cent.

New Supercapacitor Opens Door to Better Wearable Electronics

Researchers have designed a high-performance, low-cost, environmentally friendly, and stretchable supercapacitor that can potentially be used in wearable electronics.

Directly Printing 3D Tissues Within the Body

A collaboration has produced a specially-formulated bio-ink designed for printing directly in the body.

FitSkin

FitSkin is a startup developing a skin analysis add-on to smartphones. They have recently launched a skincare subscription based on their technology.

Enovix

IDTechEx caught up with Enovix, a company looking to commercialise its 100% silicon anode Li-ion cells.

BMW

BMW has demonstrated success with its first electric car, the i3 with strong sales since 2013. BMW have announced plans for 25 electrified models by 2023, showing a strong push towards electrification.

Mercedes-AMG Electric Exhaust Gas Turbocharger

Mercedes-AMG is pressing ahead with electrification through innovative developments and as part of this is also benefiting from motorsport know-how. The latest achievement which is already in the final stages of development is the electric exhaust gas turbocharger, which in future will be used for the first time in a series production model from Affalterbach.

Researchers Advance Fuel Cell Technology

Researchers have made a key advance in solid oxide fuel cells that could make the highly energy-efficient and low-polluting technology a more viable alternative to gasoline combustion engines for powering cars.

'Mole-bot' Optimized for Underground and Space Exploration​

Mole-bot, a drilling biomimetic robot boasts a stout scapula, a waist inclinable on all sides, and powerful forelimbs. Most of all, the powerful torque from the expandable drilling bit mimicking the chiseling ability of a mole's front teeth highlights the best feature of the drilling robot.

Synthetic Red Blood Cells Mimic Natural Ones, Have New Abilities

Scientists have tried to develop synthetic red blood cells that mimic the favorable properties of natural ones, such as flexibility, oxygen transport and long circulation times. Now, researchers have made synthetic red blood cells that have all of the cells' natural abilities, plus a few new ones.

Vegalab

Vegalab is company based in Switzerland that produces a range of natural products for use as agricultural inputs, including biopesticides and biostimulants. In June 2020, IDTechEx Analyst Dr Michael Dent spoke with David Selakovic, founder and CEO of Vegalab.

Model Analysis: Electric Cars in China, US and Europe

This article provides an overview of the top-selling plug-in electric car models in the three largest auto markets: China, the US and Europe.

Aqua Metrology Systems

AMS specialises in sensors which detect a range of contaminants in wastewater, both in municipal and industrial applications.

Azotic Technologies

Azotic Technologies is a British start-up developing crop treatments based on nitrogen fixing bacteria. By using these bacteria as a biostimulant, farmers can increase their yields and reduce the need for environmentally damaging chemical fertilizers. In June 2020, IDTechEx Analyst Dr Michael Dent spoke with Steve Pearson, Commercial Director at Azotic Technologies

Additive Industries

Additive Industries produce and commercialise additive manufacturing solutions for the 3D printing of metals. The company's product, MetalFAB1, can build large parts with one or more metal materials using a powder bed fusion method.

Seat Launches Three New Electric Scooters

SEAT is offering new mobility solutions which meet the needs of cities and its residents and commuters, launching three electric urban mobility vehicles: the series production of the SEAT MÓ eScooter125 (electric motorcycle) and the SEAT MÓ eKickScooter65 and eKickScooter25 (electric scooter).

Fuel Cells and Electrolysers 3D Printing: New Approach

Fuel cells able to convert hydrogen into electricity are called to play an important role in the energy transition towards a future with zero-emissions.