External press release
5 Jul 2021

Toppan Printing Rebrands as Toppan Inc
Toppan Printing has changed its English company name from Toppan Printing Co Ltd to Toppan Inc following a resolution passed at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held on June 29. The evolution of the brand represents Toppan's expansion beyond its traditional markets both in terms of business fields and geographical footprint.
External press release
5 Jul 2021

AFRY and YIT to Develop World's Largest Thermal Energy Storage
Vantaa Energy has awarded an alliance formed by AFRY and YIT to develop the world's largest cavern thermal energy storage in Vantaa, Finland. The innovative thermal energy storage is a key milestone in the path to fossil free energy production in Vantaa by 2026 and in the energy company's aim to become carbon neutral by 2030.
Topic overview
5 Jul 2021

An Overview of Lithium Sulphur Batteries
This premium article delves into the advantages and disadvantages of Li-S batteries, how problems may be overcome and look at how the value proposition of Li-S batteries needs to be considered carefully.
2 Jul 2021

Drone Delivery: A Key Area in the Next Two Decades
Drones are used in a number of applications within logistics and delivery, typically in the "last mile of delivery". Drones are being trialed to fulfill the role of deploying and delivering goods and services. This article focuses on drone delivery use cases.
2 Jul 2021

'Soft' Graphene-Containing Electrodes That Adapt to Living Tissue
Researchers have collaborated on a pioneering project in bioengineering, producing metal-free, hydrogel electrodes that flex to fit the complex shapes inside the human body.
2 Jul 2021

100% of Car and Passenger Truck Sales Zero-Emission by 2035 in Canada
The Government of Canada is setting a mandatory target for all new light-duty cars and passenger trucks sales to be zero-emission by 2035, accelerating Canada's previous goal of 100 percent sales by 2040.
2 Jul 2021

Skin in The Game: Human Body to Recharge Smartwatches
As smart watches are increasingly able to monitor the vital signs of health, including what's going on when we sleep, a problem has emerged: those wearable, wireless devices are often disconnected from our body overnight, being charged at the bedside.
Topic overview
2 Jul 2021

Electric Boats & Ships: Projects & Regional Trends
This database reveals trends derived from over 177 electric marine projects tracked by IDTechEx, including battery demand, electric vessel types and regional uptake.
Event summary
1 Jul 2021

Highlights from: Hydrogen + Fuel Cells EUROPE
Expo: Hydrogen + Fuel Cells Europe
Hannover Messe Digital Edition 12th to 16th April 2021
1 Jul 2021

Has the Funding for Graphene Dried up?
Practically no graphene manufacturer is making significant revenue, let alone a profit, so continued funding will still be essential - but is there still enough cash being injected?
1 Jul 2021

Autonomous Excavators Ready for Around the Clock Real World Deployment
Researchers have introduced an autonomous excavator system that can perform material loading tasks for a long duration without any human intervention while offering performance closely equivalent to that of an experienced human operator.
1 Jul 2021

3D Printable Gels With a Variety of Functional Properties
A process that uses heat to change the arrangement of molecular rings on a chemical chain creates 3D-printable gels with a variety of functional properties, according to a study.
External press release
1 Jul 2021

Wrightbus Launches Rapid-Charge Double Deck
Wrightbus, already leading the world with its pioneering hydrogen technology, today unveils the latest addition to its zero-emission arsenal - a rapid-charge electric double-deck.
1 Jul 2021

First-Ever Transient Pacemaker Dissolves in the Body
Researchers have developed the first-ever transient pacemaker — a wireless, battery-free, fully implantable pacing device that disappears after it's no longer needed.
30 Jun 2021

A New Database for Electric Car Sales, Models and Technologies
The electric car market has grown rapidly over the past 5 years, and within this growing market, several trends can be seen when looking at batteries and traction motors. To help organizations to analyze these trends, IDTechEx has released the "Electric Car Sales, Models & Technologies Database".
30 Jun 2021

CRISPR 3.0 System for Highly Efficient Gene Activation in Plants
This third generation CRISPR system focuses on multiplexed gene activation, meaning that it can boost the function of multiple genes simultaneously.
30 Jun 2021

Green Hydrogen Facilities Amounting to 30 Gigawatt for Kazakhstan
Svevind Energy GmbH and Kazakh Invest National Company JSC have signed a memorandum of understanding regarding SVEVIND's plan to develop and realise mega-sized facilities for producing green hydrogen by utilising the vast resources of wind and solar power in the Republic of Kazakhstan.
30 Jun 2021

Nanotech OLED Electrode Frees 20% More Light, Could Slash Power Use
A new electrode that could free up 20% more light from organic light-emitting diodes has been developed. It could help extend the battery life of smartphones and laptops, or make next-gen televisions and displays much more energy efficient.
External press release
30 Jun 2021

Battery-on-Circuit Technology for Smart Labels
CPI today announced the successful completion of POETICS, a collaborative project aiming to develop low-cost Battery-on-Circuit technology for printed smart labels used to track assets. The outcomes of this project could help lower production costs and drive industrial growth within the printed electronics industry.
External press release
30 Jun 2021

Warburtons Zero Emission FUSO eCanter
The UK's largest bakery brand has underscored its commitment to the rise of battery-powered truck technology by commissioning its first FUSO eCanter.