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3D Printing Method Jump-Starts Tiny Medical Devices for the Body

Researchers have developed a new method of 3D-printing gels and other soft materials that has the potential to create complex structures with nanometer-scale precision. Because many gels are compatible with living cells, the new method could jump-start the production of soft tiny medical devices such as drug delivery systems or flexible electrodes that can be inserted into the human body.

Manchester Hospital Uses Versius for First Robotic Keyhole Surgery

Versius is portable, modular, and designed to be easily moved between operating theatres. Once in an operating theatre, it takes an average of 15 minutes to set up the system. This allows it to be used frequently, with one Versius robot capable of performing hundreds of operations each year.

PV Nano Cell

PV Nano Cell offer conductive inks based on metal nanocrystals, along with inkjet printing equipment. This enables them to offer an integrated solution, removing the burden of process optimization from the customer.

SigmaSense

SigmaSense, a US company that has developed an innovative read-out mechanism for capacitive touch sensors that has a much higher signal-to-noise ratio. They announced in September 2020 that they have raised $22m in a Series A round from a range of strategic partners including Corning and Eink.

Arieca

Arieca create thermal materials based on a liquid metal embedded elastomer formulation with potential for specific applications including the semiconductor market.

Stena Gives Volvo Bus Batteries a Second Life

The commercial service lives of bus batteries are significantly extended and natural resources are conserved. That is the result of a new cooperation between Volvo Buses and Stena Recycling subsidiary Batteryloop.

Octopus Energy Launches Partnership with Volkswagen

Octopus Energy announced a significant new partnership with Volkswagen Group. The deal encourages VW customers to reduce carbon emissions and Electric Vehicle running costs by switching their home electricity and gas supply to the UK's fastest growing green energy provider.

Wearable Related Webinars Available to Watch On-Demand Today

IDTechEx currently have a number of wearable related webinars available to watch on-demand. These include presentations on XR and self-powered electronics.

Rohinni

Rohinni has developed a direct transfer technology for mounting mini-LEDs. They are commercializing their lighting technology for LCD displays backplanes, keyboard backlights and automotive lighting via multiple joint ventures.

Mann + Hummel

MANN+HUMMEL has a wide variety of products applicable to the EV market. Here the focus was on their venting unit for EV battery packs.

Anatomy of the New Supercapacitor Industry

Surprises abound in the new IDTechEx Research report, "Supercapacitor Markets, Technology Roadmap, Opportunities 2021-2041"

An Introduction to Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS)

The world is currently far off-track for limiting greenhouse gas emissions to the target of 2°C of warming as outlined in the Paris Agreement. There is an urgent need for technologies that can help reduce emissions and mitigate the impacts of greenhouse gases on the Earth's atmosphere.

Medical Robotic Hand? Rubbery Semiconductor Makes it Possible

A medical robotic hand could allow doctors to more accurately diagnose and treat people from halfway around the world, but currently available technologies aren't good enough to match the in-person experience.

First Glucose Biosensor Designed for Athletes

Libre Sense Glucose Sport Biosensor is a consumer over-the-counter product that provides glucose monitoring via a mobile app o athletes performing sports such as cycling, running, and swimming, to understand the efficacy of their nutrition choices on training and competition.

AI Tool Promises Faster, More Accurate Alzheimer's Diagnosis

By detecting subtle differences in the way that Alzheimer's sufferers use language, researchers have developed an AI algorithm that promises to accurately diagnose Alzheimer's without the need for expensive scans or in-person testing. The software not only can diagnose Alzheimer's, at negligible cost, with more than 95 percent accuracy, but is also capable of explaining its conclusions, allowing physicians to double check the accuracy of its diagnosis.

Energy Storage Related Webinars Available to Watch On-Demand Today

IDTechEx currently have a number of energy storage related webinars available to watch on-demand. These include presentations on solid-state batteries, li-ion recycling, hydrogen economy and redox flow batteries.

Anti-Bacterial Graphene Face Masks

Face masks have become an important tool in fighting against the COVID-19 pandemic. However, improper use or disposal of masks may lead to "secondary transmission". A research team has successfully produced graphene masks with an anti-bacterial efficiency of 80%, which can be enhanced to almost 100% with exposure to sunlight for around 10 minutes.

Scania Launches Range of Electric Trucks

Scania launches its range of electric trucks. The high-performance plug-in hybrid and fully electric trucks initially focus on urban applications, including distribution to retailers.

Tracking Technology Will Help Fight Rhino Poaching in Namibia

Interactive software that "reads" and analyzes footprints left by black rhinoceroses can be used to monitor the movements of the animals in the wild, giving conservationists a new way to keep watch on the endangered species and help keep it safe from poachers.

Beamlet

Beamlet leverages advanced algorithms to unlock high performance with low cost components, enabling the first affordable, reliable, and long range coherent LiDAR for the auto and drone markets.