15 Jun 2020

Nordics' Largest Battery Storage Unit
Neoen is announcing the construction in Finland of Yllikkälä Power Reserve One, a new 30 MW energy storage plant with a storage capacity of 30 MWh. The facility is set to play a key role in stabilizing the national electricity system managed by Fingrid.
15 Jun 2020

Artificial Chemist uses AI, Robotics for Autonomous R&D
Researchers have developed a technology called "Artificial Chemist," which incorporates artificial intelligence and an automated system for performing chemical reactions to accelerate R&D and manufacturing of commercially desirable materials.
Background
12 Jun 2020

Ampleon: Portfolio for 5G
Ampleon provide a wide portfolio of products for the RF industry. Recently at the Reality 2020 online symposium (11/06/20) Ampleon showcased their portfolio of products for macrocell to picocell 5G base stations in the sub-6 GHz and mmWave frequency range.
12 Jun 2020

Russian Researchers Create Solar Powered Flying Boat
Engineers are working on inventing a wing-in-ground-effect vehicle supported by the an AI system. The 'flying boat' is capable of developing high speed and its power reserve is unlimited.
External press release
12 Jun 2020

Non-Type-Approved E-scooters with Saddle are Illegal
In those member states that allow electric scooters on the road, they are clearly on the rise. With that, the offer of e-scooters with saddle is also growing. However, those vehicles are ticking time bombs since they are completely illegal if non type-approved. LEVA-EU, the trade association for businesses in the light, electric vehicle sector, explains why a saddle makes such a difference.
Update
11 Jun 2020

Parker Lord: EV Battery Pack Serviceability
Serviceability of EV battery packs is a key factor for consumers, OEM manufacturers and materials suppliers. Parker Lord recently hosted a webinar on this topic on 10/06/20 detailing their solutions and considerations for the industry.
Full profile interview
11 Jun 2020

Manus VR
Manus VR make Haptic Gloves for a range of use cases to work with VR headsets. IDTechEx interviewed Russell Clasessens, Global Business Development Director.
11 Jun 2020

5G Market is at the Tipping Point
5G is considered as one of the largest market opportunities in the coming years, with large scale roll-out of infrastructures and rapid adoption of 5G devices and services. 5G will not only accelerate the growth and expansion of telecom; it will also redefine and accelerate industries such as automotive, entertainment, computing, and manufacturing.
11 Jun 2020

End-Of-Life Electric Vehicle Batteries: Recycling or Second-Life?
With the rapid adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), the demand for Li-ion batteries will grow significantly in the coming decades. In the meanwhile, as EV batteries begin to reach their end-of-life, we will see an exponential growth of retired Li-ion batteries coming out of vehicles.
11 Jun 2020

Smart Materials Bypass the Electrical and Electronics Industry
The new 130 page IDTechEx report, "Electronics Reshaped 2020-2040", reveals how electrically smart, multifunctional materials are enabling the added-value materials industry to bypass the traditional electronic and electrical business.
11 Jun 2020

Tiny, Magnetically Powered Neural Stimulator
Neuroengineers have created a tiny surgical implant that can electrically stimulate the brain and nervous system without using a battery or wired power supply.
11 Jun 2020

Underwater Drones Search the Ocean Floor
Kongsberg Maritime has signed its first contract for a state-of-the-art remotely operated vehicle launch & recovery system, specifically designed to handle remotely operated vehicles from unmanned vessels.
Update
10 Jun 2020

Henkel: Best Practices for Dispensing Thermal Gels
Henkel provide a large portfolio of thermal interface materials. At a recent webinar (09/06/20), Henkel highlighted their new high thermal conductivity thermal gel for the 5G market.
Topic overview
10 Jun 2020

AI for the diagnosis of respiratory diseases including COVID-19
IDTechEx has produced a series of articles focused on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in medical diagnostics. More specifically, this articles series revolves around image recognition AI as a disease detection tool using medical scans. It provides an in-depth look at various trends and innovations, from both a technological and commercial standpoint.
10 Jun 2020

Printed Sensors: Emerging Applications Outweigh Test Strip Decline
Asked to picture a printed sensor, you might well imagine a paper test strip for measuring blood glucose concentration. After all, such test strips comprise the majority of the printed sensor market, with billions used each year by diabetics around the world. However, this ubiquitous application masks a highly complex, fragmented and in some cases rapidly growing market that spans applications ranging from image sensing to wearable electrodes.
10 Jun 2020

New Material, Modeling Methods Promise Advances in Energy Storage
The explosion of mobile electronic devices, electric vehicles, drones and other technologies have driven demand for new lightweight materials that can provide the power to operate them. Researchers have reported a structural supercapacitor electrode made from reduced graphene oxide and aramid nanofiber that is stronger and more versatile than conventional carbon-based electrodes.
Update interview
10 Jun 2020

Freight Farms
Freight Farms is an American company that produces container farms, high-tech, modular indoor farming systems that allow crops to be grown extremely efficiently in almost any location. In December 2019, IDTechEx Analyst Dr Michael Dent originally profiled Freight Farms. Now, in June 2020, he spoke with Freight Farms COO Jon Friedman to learn more about the company and its recent activities.
Full profile interview
10 Jun 2020

Glo
Glo make microLED's for a range of applications, from smartwatches to tv panel displays. IDTechEx interviewed their CEO Saket Chadda.
10 Jun 2020

Precision Spray Coating for Better Performing, Stable Solar Cells
Although perovskites are a promising alternative to the silicon used to make most of today's solar cells, new manufacturing processes are needed to make them practical for commercial production. To help fill this gap, researchers have developed a new precision spray-coating method that enables more complex perovskite solar cell designs and could be scaled up for mass production.
External press release
10 Jun 2020

Electric Road Inaugurated in Lund, Sweden
Electric Road Systems are an important part of the solution to reduce emissions, and the Evolution Road project will provide crucial knowledge for this important mission.