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KeraCel

KeraCel (formerly Verge 3D Solutions) is a Californian startup which has developed a new process for 3D printing several materials at the same time. They claim they can 3D print solid-state Li-ion batteries at 1/3 of the current cost.

Making a transparent flexible material of silk and nanotubes

The silk fibers produced by Bombyx mori, the domestic silkworm, has been prized for millennia as a strong yet lightweight and luxurious material. Although synthetic polymers like nylon and polyester are less costly, they do not compare to silk's natural qualities and mechanical properties. And according to research, silk combined with carbon nanotubes may lead to a new generation of biomedical devices and so-called transient, biodegradable electronics.

The Silent Transformation of Maritime Transport

IDTechEx is one of the few market and technical research companies following marine electrification as part of its wider electric vehicle research -- and it is a segment quietly undergoing a transformation. The marine industry makes significant contributions to global pollution (particularly ocean-going vessels), often out of the spotlight. But in the past decade, regulations that have first focused on restricting particulates emissions, and more recently carbon emissions, are driving change.

Pizza Hut's pizza making truck

Pizza Hut has joined forces with Toyota to develop the one-of-a-kind, zero-emission Tundra PIE Pro, a mobile pizza factory with the ability to deliver oven-hot pizza wherever it goes.

A solar cell that does double duty for renewable energy

In the quest for abundant, renewable alternatives to fossil fuels, scientists have sought to harvest the sun's energy through "water splitting," an artificial photosynthesis technique that uses sunlight to generate hydrogen fuel from water. But water-splitting devices have yet to live up to their potential because there still isn't a design for materials with the right mix of optical, electronic, and chemical properties needed for them to work efficiently.

Poietis launches its new 4D Bioprinting systems

Poietis, the first 4D bioprinting company, announces the commercialization of its new range of NGB systems (Next Generation Bioprinting) to cover all the tissue engineering needs, from research to clinical batches production.

Fraunhofer FEP

Dr Peter Harrop discusses the history of FEP and the development of the company in the field of organic electronics, as well as their plans for the future.

Breaking new fragrance ground with AI

Symrise, one of the world's leading manufacturers of fragrances and flavorings, is in partnership with IBM Research developing a method of using artificial intelligence to create perfumes based on digital fragrance models.

Toshiba to build production facility for SCiB batteries in Japan

Toshiba Corporation will reinforce production of its SCiBTM lithium-ion rechargeable battery with the construction of a new production facility in Japan.

Royole Corporation First to Market with a Foldable Display?

IDTechEx predicted that the first foldable OLED displays would come to market in 2018, based on our research for the report "OLED Display Forecasts and Technologies 2019-2029"

3D printing is disrupting the way we provide personalized medicine

From its humble beginnings in the late 1980s, through to the global force that it is today, the capabilities of 3D printing technology have expanded dramatically, to establish itself as an attractive manufacturing solution for prototyping and production.

UK Power Networks to trial Faraday Grid

Faraday Grid has announced an agreement with the UK's leading distribution network operator, UK Power Networks, for it to trial the world's first Faraday Grid, a ground-breaking technology that could redefine how the electricity grid works.

Kia and Hyundai reveal solar charging system

Kia Motors and Hyundai Motor have announced plans to introduce 'solar roof' charging technology on selected Hyundai Motor Group vehicles. Electricity-generating solar panels will be incorporated into the roof or the hood of vehicles, and will support internal combustion, hybrid and battery electric vehicles with additional electrical power, increasing fuel efficiency and range.

Electronic tattoos for wearable computing

Researchers have developed a simple, efficient method to make robust, highly flexible, tattoo-like circuits for use in wearable computing. The low-cost process adds trace amounts of an electrically-conductive, liquid metal alloy to tattoo paper that adheres to human skin. These ultrathin tattoos can be applied easily with water, the same way one would apply a child's decorative tattoo with a damp sponge.

ABB to build the world's most advanced robotics factory in Shanghai

ABB announced a major, new US$150 million investment in Shanghai, China to build the world's most advanced, automated and flexible robotics factory - a cutting-edge center where robots make robots.

Lubrizol demonstrates integrated technology solutions

Lubrizol demonstrates integrated technology solutions for highly flexible electronics at 2018 IDTechEx Show!

Whiskers, surface growth and dendrites in lithium batteries

Producing smaller, longer-lasting lithium batteries wasn't one problem - it was three problems.

Witt Energy: Collecting energy through movement

Dr Peter Harrop, chairman of IDTechEx, discusses Witt Energy, a novel method of energy harvesting, which can harvest a variety of natural energy: wind, water, movement, etc.

Printed Electronics USA 2018: Exhibition Highlights

In just two weeks' time the World's largest event on Printed Electronics will open in Santa Clara, California. Held on November 14-15, the event features a stunning line up of over 250 speakers and 275 exhibitors - exceeding the event targets. Register now to secure the final early bird discount of 10% off, ending on November 2, 2018.

Powering the Flexible World

From 2019 we will come to a world with flexible electronics and batteries to power these devices have attracted tremendous attention. These devices may require batteries with special mechanical properties or form factors. For more details about thin, flexible and printed batteries, please refer to IDTechEx's report Flexible, Printed and Thin Film Batteries 2019-2029.