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Advancing Gene Editing with new CRISPR/Cas9 Variant

Using a new variant to repair DNA will improve both safety and effectiveness of the much-touted CRISPR-Cas9 tool in genetic research, Michigan Medicine researchers say.

E Ink and Plastic Logic Provide Small Flexible EPaper Display

Wearables and other applications will benefit from new, innovative flexible color displays

COVID-19 Brings Unprecedented Shifts in Healthcare Technology Adoption

At IDTechEx, we cover emerging technologies and industry trends, and the COVID-19 pandemic has had a direct or indirect impact on all of them. In this article we will describe some of the key roles that these technologies have played in 2020.

Smart and Green Glass and Concrete

This IDTechEx premium article focuses on smart transparent material and green concrete in cities.

Brand New IDTechEx Report- Electric Vehicles in India 2021-2041

Brand new report available from IDTechEx- "Electric Vehicles in India 2021-2041". A comprehensive market analysis of electric two-wheelers, electric three-wheelers, electric cars & electric buses in India

Join the Upcoming Webinar on Agricultural Robots, Drones, and AI

Tuesday 15 December 2020 (3 sessions to choose from) - The current state of global agriculture; Key technology trends in the field of agricultural robotics; Enabling technologies in agricultural robotics; and Case study discussions of autonomous tractors and robotic fresh fruit picking.

Robot Shuttle $18 Billion Market Attracts Diversity

Radically different robot shuttles are bringing big changes to cities.

Brain Controlled Computers are Becoming a Reality, but Hurdles Remain

Imagine controlling your computer just by thinking. It sounds far-out, but real advances are happening on these so-called brain-computer interfaces. More researchers and companies are moving into the area. Yet major challenges remain, from user training to the reality of invasive brain implant procedures.

How Policies Influence Battery Storage Adoption

This IDTechEx Premium Article show how the influence of government choices and policies can influence the adoption of energy storage systems.

Thermal Management in 2020: Highlights from IDTechEx

A huge market is opening for component and material suppliers in the thermal management arena.

Alleviating Patient Backlog After COVID: The Role of AI in Radiology

The sudden spread of COVID-19 in early 2020 has considerably exacerbated the existing issue of growing patient backlogs. Image recognition artificial intelligence (AI) represents a potential solution to this problem.

Aeromedical Applications for Advanced Electric Flying Vehicles

CareFlight and Australian company AMSL Aero have launched a partnership with the goal of developing aeromedical applications for advanced electric flying vehicles that will tackle rural and regional healthcare inequality and save more lives.

Large Solar and Battery Energy Storage Hybrid Microgrid for Cambodia

Total Solar Distributed Generation, in partnership with Canopy Power, is developing and constructing a solar and battery energy storage hybrid microgrid to deliver clean energy and power remote island Koh Rong Sanloem in Sihanoukville, Cambodia. Construction has started, and the project is expected to be completed in April 2021.

3D Printer Enables Variable Gloss

New system enables realistic variations in glossiness across a 3D-printed surface. The advance could aid fine art reproduction and the design of prosthetics.

Segway-Ninebot and AUDI AG Launch Audi Electric Kick Scooter

With the Audi electric kick scooter powered by Segway the brand adds a new accessory to its cars in favour of convenient multimodal travel in cities. The renowned German automotive brand partners with Segway-Ninebot, the world's leading manufacturer of electric kick scooter.

The Most Significant Advanced Materials News from 2020

Not a single country or industry has been unaffected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the impact will be felt for years to come. Despite this, there have still been some notable industrial activity and commercial progression within materials science. IDTechEx provides a round-up and highlights some of these key developments.

Form Energy

Form Energy is an American company, which developed an aqueous-air battery. The battery chemistry has not been publicly disclosed. The company concluded a Series C funding in November 2020 of US$76, among the the investors Bill Gates' Breakthrough Energy Ventures, totalising more than $120m in two years.

Battery System for a Luxury Electric Boat

The craft will be the world's first ever luxury boat to be powered by Lithium Sulfur cell and battery systems technology. The objective is to achieve a range between 70 and 100 nautical miles at cruising speed - setting new standards for range in electric boats.

Graphene Market: Orders Arrive, Consolidation Awaits

Following decades of development, 2021 and 2022 are set to be notable years for the graphene industry, as it finally approaches an inflection point. Some in the graphene sector are now seeing their labors bear fruit in the form of commercial success - but that is not the case for everyone.

Singapore Approves Cultured Meat: Major Step Forward for the Industry?

Singapore has become the first country on Earth to approve cultured meat for commercial sale. On December 2nd, the Singapore Food Agency said that the cultured chicken produced by San Francisco-based start-up Eat Just met the safety standards for use in nuggets, opening the door for a commercial launch in the country.