TyroMotion GmbH (AT)

Super cheap earth element to advance new battery tech to the industry

Most of today's batteries are made up of rare lithium mined from the mountains of South America. If the world depletes this source, then battery production could stagnate. Sodium is a very cheap and earth-abundant alternative to using lithium-ion batteries that is also known to turn purple and combust if exposed to water - even just water in the air.

Volkswagen uses 3D printing for mass production

Volkswagen is the first automotive manufacturer using the latest 3D printing technology: the "HP Metal Jet" process simplifies and speeds up metallic 3D printing.

Research helps make buses smarter

A rather unusual trolleybus has been navigating the streets of Zurich in recent months. With its large windscreen and covered wheels, it could easily be mistaken for a tram. It ­features a hybrid electric drive system that allows it to draw power from an on-board traction battery as well as ­overhead wires. But this bus is also "smart", boasting specially designed software that automatically gathers information on the route.

World's largest offshore wind farm officially unveiled

The world's largest operational offshore wind farm, Walney Extension, has been officially opened.

South Australia unveils details of $100 million battery scheme

From October this year, 40,000 South Australian households will have access to $100 million in State Government subsidies to pay for the installation of home battery systems.

Theresa May will announce £106 million for R&D in green vehicles

UK Prime Minister Theresa May will announce £106 million for R&D in green vehicles, new batteries and low carbon technology.

Advanced textile based sensors

The collaboration will explore using additive manufacturing to build temperature and pressure sensors directly onto textiles.

Model can more naturally detect depression in conversations

In recent years, machine learning has been championed as a useful aid for diagnostics. Machine-learning models, for instance, have been developed that can detect words and intonations of speech that may indicate depression.

Tongtai

Tongtai is an equipment manufacturer based in Taiwan. IDTechEx analyst Nadia Tsao stopped by the Tongtai booth at the Taiwan International 3D Printing Show 2018.

Life Sciences featured at the IDTechEx Show! Nov 14-15, CA

Independent analyst company, IDTechEx, will be highlighting life sciences with a selection of healthcare presentations at the forthcoming IDTechEx Show!, Nov 14-15 in CA.

Life Sciences featured at the IDTechEx Show! Nov 14-15, CA

Independent analyst company, IDTechEx, will be highlighting life sciences with a selection of healthcare presentations at the forthcoming IDTechEx Show!, Nov 14-15 in CA.

Life Sciences featured at the IDTechEx Show! Nov 14-15, CA

Independent analyst company, IDTechEx, will be highlighting life sciences with a selection of healthcare presentations at the forthcoming IDTechEx Show!, Nov 14-15 in CA.

Roll up tablet with flexible screen

A research team has taken a page from history, rolled it up and created the MagicScroll - a rollable touch-screen tablet designed to capture the seamless flexible screen real estate of ancient scrolls in a modern-day device.

Walmart Canada 100 percent alternatively powered vehicles by 2028

Walmart Canada announced plans to power its fleet using 100 per cent alternative power by 2028. To meet that goal, the company has announced plans to acquire an additional 30 Tesla 18-wheeler semi-trucks, building on its original order of 10 trucks in November 2017.

Omnidirectional wind turbine wins Dyson Award

A truly-omnidirectional, single-axis wind turbine especially suitable for apartment buildings facing chaotic winds in urban environments.

Using biosensors to deliver personalized doses of antibiotics

A team has come up with a portable biosensor that can measure the amount of vancomycin in a patient's blood stream, enabling doctors to better control the dosage and reduce harmful side effects. Their technology could eventually be used for other antibiotics as well.

Optomec LENS hybrid system used to manufacture dissolvable metal

Optomec, a leading global supplier of production-grade additive manufacturing systems for 3D Printed Metals unveiled details of how the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is using a LENS Hybrid Controlled Atmosphere System to develop dissolvable magnesium components that will have broad-reaching implications in the design and manufacture of next-generation medical implants.

Robots can now pick up any object after inspecting it

Humans have long been masters of dexterity, a skill that can largely be credited to the help of our eyes. Robots, meanwhile, are still catching up.

Mothership Aero

Mothership Aero started at August 2016. Mothership provides a relatively huge airship that might be able to carry heavy payloads and to generate power.

Kray Technologies

Kray Technologies provide drone spraying of agricultural fields and products.