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The latest from the world of 3D Printing

Rachel Gordon spent two days at TCT Show, a large 3D printing trade show in Birmingham, UK, to catch up on the industry developments and see the latest machines in action.

In batteries, a metal reveals its dual personality

Battery researchers have been focusing on lithium metal electrodes as leading contenders for improving the amount of energy that batteries can store without increasing their weight.

Proton diffusion discovery a boost for fuel cell technologies

Scientists at the University of Liverpool have made an important breakthrough which could lead to the design of better fuel cell materials.

Physicists develop new touchscreen technology

Physicists are at an advanced stage of developing alternative touchscreen technology to overcome the shortfall in the traditional display, phone and tablet material that relies on electrodes made from indium tin oxide (ITO).

3D-nanoprinting to turbocharge microscopes

Researchers have printed nanometric-scale sensors capable of improving the performance of atomic force microscopes.

Wearable captures and senses sweat biomarkers

Sweat derived from eccrine glands in human skin contains valuable information about physiological performance and dysfunction. Importantly, sweat data can be captured discreetly and non-invasively.

Novasentis, Inc

Novasentis have developed polymeric haptic actuators and are targeting potential applications in consumer electronics. This profile update follows IDTechEx's latest interview with CEO Francois Jeanneau.

Aeroqual

David Pugh interviewed Geoff Henshaw, Founder and CTO, and Cark Beck, VP Commercial of Aeroqual Ltd, a market leader in air quality monitoring solutions.

Hybrid material opens the door to new possibilities with graphene

Many scientists consider graphene to be a wonder material. Now, a team of researchers has succeeded in linking graphene with another important chemical group, the porphyrins.

Wearable sensors to help troops on the frontline

A successful demonstration of innovative wearable sensor technology has taken place, which keeps pace with the challenges of conflict in urban zones, enabling navigation without GPS and more effective action in combat.

Sarcos Robotics secures investment from Caterpillar, GE and Microsoft

Sarcos Robotics, developer of dexterous industrial robots for use in unstructured environments, announced it has secured funding from a group of top-tier strategic investors.

World's largest free stream tidal power project

Atlantis has announced the world's largest free stream tidal power project, at a ceremony held at the Nigg Energy Park in Scotland.

CTTC installs CeraPrinter F-Serie

CERADROP, a MGI Group company announces CeraPrinter F-Serie All-in-one Hybrid Process Development system placement at CTTC - Center for Technology Transfers in Ceramics in FRANCE.

Energy Storage Innovations USA 2016 conference debuts in November

Major focus is batteries with new form factors.

OLED on ceramic, new possibilities for durable, flexible lighting

The first ever ceramic-based, large-area flexible OLED promises a lifetime in excess of 10 years without the formation of blackspots.

IDTechEx Announces the Winners of Launchpad Initiative in Santa Clara

Prototypes to be displayed at the IDTechEx Show! in Santa Clara

Progress in conductive ink-based transparent conductive films

IDTechEx Research has been closely following the ITO alternative market for the past five years. It forecasts that ITO alternative solutions will reach more than $250m by 2026. In this article, IDTechEx Research brings you an update on conductive ink-based metal mesh films.

Sidewalk robots partnership with Mercedes-Benz

The worlds first transportation system integrating specially-adapted vans with autonomous delivery robots to allow efficient delivery of goods in neighbourhoods.

Transparent photovoltaics a promising pathway to solar energy

With a mission to eliminate the battery life limitations of mobile devices and power smart glass for buildings, Ubiquitous Energy is implementing its ClearView Power technology into a wide range of products as an invisible, onboard source of electricity.

Scientists put a new twist on artificial muscles

In recent years, researchers at The University of Texas at Dallas and colleagues at the University of Wollongong in Australia have put a high-tech twist on the ancient art of fiber spinning, using modern materials to create ultra-strong, powerful, shape-shifting yarns.