2 Feb 2021

Alphabet Again Exits Drones: Others Again Jump In
In 2017, after four years of setbacks and crashes, Alphabet shut its project flying solar-powered fixed-wing drones in the upper atmosphere to beam the internet to those cut-off. They have now ended their upper-atmosphere balloon version as well.
26 Oct 2020

New Projects to Explore use of Drones for Medical Delivery
There are over 2.5 million movements of medical supplies, samples and other items between hospitals and medical centres annually in the UK, with the majority of movements being undertaken by commissioned couriers on the country's road network.
Full profile interview
24 Jun 2020

WAAM3D
WAAM3D are a spin-out from Cranfield University, UK. They specialize in wire-based directed energy deposition additive manufacturing. IDTechEx spoke with Dr Filomeno Martina (CEO).
Full profile interview
21 May 2020

DpiX
dpiX is both a manufacturer of x-ray image detectors and a foundry for (primarily) backplanes. It has a Gen 4.5 line spanning 239,000 sq ft, which is the largest outside Asia. It has recently extended its capability to make flexible image sensors using amorphous silicon on flexible polyimide substrates.
Background
26 Jun 2019

Frankfurt Laser Company
Frankfurt Laser Company are an international distributor of laser diode products and a custom laser solution provider.
8 Apr 2019

Thales develops COTS power modules for air mobility electrical systems
In a near future, using a smartphone to hail an "Air Taxi" - small, electric-powered, self-flying planes for point-to-point travel - and rising vertically into the air will become widely available to commuters.
23 Jan 2019

Bell unveils full scale design of air taxi
The air taxi, named Bell Nexus, is powered by a hybrid-electric propulsion system and features Bell's signature powered lift concept incorporating six tilting ducted fans that are designed to safely and efficiently redefine air travel.
16 Mar 2017

Graphene & 2D Materials Event Accelerating Graphene Commercialisation
The Graphene and 2D Materials Europe event will be the 10th business-focused IDTechEx exhibition and conference.