Sensors

Smallhold is a US-based distributed farming company producing vertically farmed specialty mushrooms, having been founded in 2017 by Andrew Carter and Adam DeMartino.

Shockingly Fresh is a UK-based end-to-end site development company applying technology to sustainable farming projects. IDTechEx analyst Brendan Beh spoke with Shockingly Fresh business development director Nick Green on April 1st, 2022.

Nanoleq is an early-stage company developing both components and integrated solutions for e-textiles. It is about to announce its first integrated product to monitor and guide breathing for meditation/sleep health. IDTechEx caught up with CEO Vincent Martinez

Moonflower Farms is a US-based agritech company operating the largest hydroponics greenhouse in Houston. IDTechEx analyst Brendan Beh spoke with CEO Federico Marques on April 31st, 2022.

Oishii is a US-based vertical farming company, founded by Hiroki Koga and Brendan Somerville in 2016. Unlike many other vertical farms, the company currently solely produces high-value strawberries.

Thursday 7 April 2022 - This webinar includes discussion of the various approaches of manufacturing 3D electronics, their differentiating factors, readiness level, and the applications to which they are best suited; Case studies showing how 3D electronics can be used in many different applications; and much more.

A COVID-19 sensor developed at Johns Hopkins University could revolutionize virus testing by adding accuracy and speed to a process that frustrated many during the pandemic. In a new study the researchers describe the new sensor, which requires no sample preparation and minimal operator expertise, offering a strong advantage over existing testing methods, especially for population-wide testing.

Bio-FETs are biosensor transducers that utilize transistors for biological applications, such as rapid medical diagnostic tests. They have emerged as a label-free technology to rival incumbent, labelled transduction methods. In this premium article, IDTechEx explores the players developing bio-FET technologies, discusses the use of graphene and carbon nanotubes as semiconductor materials in bio-FETs, and identifies the advantages and constraints to bio-FETs in rapid diagnostics.

Forecasts from the IDTechEx report "Biosensors for Point-of-Care Diagnostics 2022-2032"

Tess Skyrme, Technology Analyst at IDTechEx, interviewed Engin Calgar, Global Marketing Manager for Smart Infrastructure and Connected Devices at Siemens, to learn more about the company's use of gas sensor technology for air quality solutions.

Researchers have developed tools to help trainee surgeons master intricate surgical procedures in the form of surgical gloves containing electronics to record the subtle, fast and controlled hand movements of skilled surgeons.

Microwave Journal Media Director, Pat Hindle, talks with IDTechEx Technology Analyst, Dr. James Jeffs, about current automotive radar technical trends and future developments as 4D radar sensors are hitting the market now.

3D Electronics metallization methods mapped.

'What gets measured gets managed' is a well-known adage in business, but could it also be applied to mitigating the effects of climate change? The recently published IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) report emphasizes the importance of adaptation alongside emission reduction.

Researchers have found a way to prevent electrical malfunctions in yarns designed to store electrical energy. Ultimately, the findings could help advance the development of "smart textiles" that would capture energy from the wearer's movements and power sensors and wearable electronics.

Senseair is a gas sensors company, part of the Asahi Kasei group, specializing in non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) technology for carbon dioxide and alcohol detection. Tess Skyrme, Technology Analyst at IDTechEx, interviewed their Executive Sales Director Pär Nordin to discuss the integration of their products into popular smart home products and automotive vehicles.

Wireless sensors can monitor how temperature, humidity or other environmental conditions vary across large swaths of land, such as farms or forests. These tools could provide unique insights for a variety of applications, including digital agriculture and monitoring climate change.

Saule Technologies is a Polish company founded in 2014. The company works on the development of flexible perovskite solar cells for applications such as indoor energy harvesting, Internet of Things, and lightweight photovoltaics for building-integration. This profile is based on an interview with Dr. Dávid Forgács, the director of knowledge management.

Lateral flow assays (LFA) have been critical to rapid diagnostics during the COVID-19 pandemic, and their production volume has almost quadrupled. This premium article explains the mechanism and technology of LFAs, describes the manufacturing process of the LFA, and explores its design consideration.

This premium article introduces the opportunities for gas sensors in smart cities, including bike mounted mobile sensors and public transport based sensing, and looks into the outdoor monitoring market, with its challenges and future opportunities.