TyroMotion GmbH (AT)

Plus: Autonomous Trucking

Plus is at the forefront of the autonomous trucking race and is collocated between China and the US, with activities in each. It has a strong partnership with FAW and its technologies are implemented on a production version of J7, which makes it SAE autonomous level 3 ready.

The 5G Chip Set Value Chain

Innovation roadmap for the report '5G Market 2023-2033: Technology, Trends, Forecasts, Players'.

EFFECT Photonics

EFFECT Photonics is a highly vertically integrated circuit design company, whereby it designs monolithic indium phosphide (InP) chips and sells packaged modules for pluggable optics, as well as the ASICs, itself. IDTechEx spoke with Harald Graber, Chief Commercial Officer.

Einride: Automating Logistics

Einride is working on electric and automated logistics solutions, from small pod-like delivery vehicles to cab-less, class-8 sized automated trucks.

Scientist Develop Printable, Wearable Insect Repellent

A new type of insect-repellent delivery device has been developed by scientists. With the help of a 3D printer, the active ingredient is first "encapsulated" and formed into the desired shape, such as a ring, which can then be worn and releases an agent designed to repel mosquitoes for a long time.

Black Hole Spews Out Material Years After Shredding Star

In October 2018, a small star was ripped to shreds when it wandered too close to a black hole in a galaxy located 665 million light years away from Earth. Though it may sound thrilling, the event did not come as a surprise to astronomers who occasionally witness these violent incidents while scanning the night sky. But nearly three years after the massacre, the same black hole is lighting up the skies again — and it hasn't swallowed anything new, scientists say.

Medtronic (Diabetes Division)

Founded in 1949 as a medical device repair shop, Medtronic are now one of the world's largest medical device companies.

Skeleton Launches its SuperBattery and Unveils Shell as a Partner

Skeleton Technologies officially launched its SuperBattery, and unveiled Shell as partner. Skeleton is joining a Shell-led consortium to offer electrification solutions for mining sites.

Industry's Most Lightweight and Decomplexed Plug-in-Hybrid Fuel Tank

DSM Engineering Materials announces its successful partnership with Renault to create an industry-first lightweight solution for hybrid vehicle fuel tanks. By using Akulon Fuel Lock, DSM's high-performance low-carbon-footprint PA6 material, the fuel tanks can be produced with a blow molding monolayer construction that significantly reduces weight and cost without compromising safety or risking additional emissions.

Up to 500 Quantron Class 8 Fuel Cell Trucks for TMP Logistics Group

German e-mobility specialist Quantron has signed a framework agreement with TMP Logistics Group Ltd for an order of up to 500 Class 8 trucks with FCEV drive system. The vehicles, which will be operated via Quantron-as-a-Service, are scheduled for delivery by 2024.

Welltec Opens Test Loop to Facilitate Denmark's Energy Transition

Welltec has officially opened its new Test Flow Loop facility in Esbjerg, which will provide essential corrosion testing for numerous Carbon Capture and Storage projects, enabling the company to play an even bigger role in the energy transition in Denmark.

Aegiq

Aegiq is developing quantum photonic technology, primarily single-photon light sources with applications in quantum communications, computing, and sensing. Tess Skyrme, Technology Analyst at IDTechEx, interviewed CEO Dr Max Sich to learn more about the company.

Atlis Motor Vehicles Expands Agreement with AUSEV

Atlis Motor Vehicles announces an expanded order from Australia-based AUSEV for 270 of the Company's 1.5 MW charging stations to support AUSEV's original order of 19,000 XT all electric pickup trucks.

Ultraleap

Ultraleap, originally Leap Motion and Ultrahaptics, specializes in haptic technology.

Cummins/Hydrogenics: Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Hydrogenics was a PEMFC and alkaline electrolyzer maker for the industrial hydrogen, stationary energy storage, power, and transport markets. In 2019, Hydrogenics was acquired and fully integrated into engine-maker Cummins for US$290 million.

PragmatIC

PragmatIC is a UK-based company developing flexible integrated circuits on polymer substrates. It has received a total of ~US$150 million in funding and is focused on scaling up its technology, which is already commercially available at a low cost.

Five Key Technology Trends for Tomorrow's Electric Car

In 20 years, IDTechEx predicts electric cars will generate 76% of all e-transport revenues. Due to their scale, car markets create the largest opportunities for players in the electric vehicle supply chain, from advanced materials through to battery packs, power electronics, and electric motors.

Hyundai Announces Roadmap for Software Defined Vehicles

Hyundai Motor Group has announced a new global strategy to transform all vehicles to Software Defined Vehicles by 2025. The initiative will give customers the freedom to remotely upgrade the performance and functionality of their vehicles anywhere at any time. The Group also shared plans to transform the customer experience throughout the vehicle's entire lifetime and deliver a new era of mobility via constantly evolving software technology.

Human Brain Cells in a Dish Learn to Play Pong

A Melbourne-led team has for the first time shown that 800,000 brain cells living in a dish can perform goal-directed tasks - in this case the simple tennis-like computer game, Pong. Now they are going to find out what happens when their DishBrain is affected by medicines and alcohol.

Engineers Weave Advanced Fabric to Heat or Cool a Wearer

Textile engineers have developed a fabric woven out of ultra-fine nano-threads made in part of phase-change materials and other advanced substances that combine to produce a fabric that can respond to changing temperatures to heat up and cool down its wearer depending on need.