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World's largest free stream tidal power project

Atlantis has announced the world's largest free stream tidal power project, at a ceremony held at the Nigg Energy Park in Scotland.

Energy Storage Innovations USA 2016 conference debuts in November

Major focus is batteries with new form factors.

OLED on ceramic, new possibilities for durable, flexible lighting

The first ever ceramic-based, large-area flexible OLED promises a lifetime in excess of 10 years without the formation of blackspots.

IDTechEx Announces the Winners of Launchpad Initiative in Santa Clara

Prototypes to be displayed at the IDTechEx Show! in Santa Clara

Progress in conductive ink-based transparent conductive films

IDTechEx Research has been closely following the ITO alternative market for the past five years. It forecasts that ITO alternative solutions will reach more than $250m by 2026. In this article, IDTechEx Research brings you an update on conductive ink-based metal mesh films.

Sidewalk robots partnership with Mercedes-Benz

The worlds first transportation system integrating specially-adapted vans with autonomous delivery robots to allow efficient delivery of goods in neighbourhoods.

Transparent photovoltaics a promising pathway to solar energy

With a mission to eliminate the battery life limitations of mobile devices and power smart glass for buildings, Ubiquitous Energy is implementing its ClearView Power technology into a wide range of products as an invisible, onboard source of electricity.

Scientists put a new twist on artificial muscles

In recent years, researchers at The University of Texas at Dallas and colleagues at the University of Wollongong in Australia have put a high-tech twist on the ancient art of fiber spinning, using modern materials to create ultra-strong, powerful, shape-shifting yarns.

Amsterdam to get world's first fleet of autonomous boats

The world's first major research program on autonomous floating vessels in metropolitan areas.

Intelligent Building expert becomes new President of EnOcean Inc

EnOcean has announced the appointment of Neil Cannon as the company's new President of EnOcean Inc, the company's North American Division.

Architectural robotics for compact living

Through architectural robotics, Ori's systems promise to liberate urban design.

Makerbot launches new 3D printing solutions

MakerBot has announced new 3D printing solutions that address the wider needs of professionals and educators.

Is it critical to go supercritical for lightweight aerogel materials?

Last week, IDTechEx attended the international seminar on aerogels. It was held in Sophia Antipolis, France, with industrial and academic representatives displaying the latest properties, manufacturing techniques, applications and products in aerogel technologies.

Keeping an eye on low flying unmanned aerial systems in cities

The Aerial Dragnet program seeks innovative technologies to provide persistent, wide-area surveillance of all UAS operating below 1,000 feet in a large city.

Grant to examine conjugated polymers for flexible electronics

The National Science Foundation has awarded $1.2M to three researchers for a proposal which aims to identify the key polymeric properties of conjugated polymers used to develop flexible electronics.

Facebook acquires hardware developer Nascent Objects

Nascent Objects CEO Baback Elmieh has announced that his company has been acquired by Facebook.

New world speed record for an electric vehicle

The Ohio State University's Venturi Buckeye Bullet 3 student team and driver Roger Schroer rallied to push their electric streamline vehicle to a world record two-way average top speed of 341.4 miles per hour (549.4 kilometers per hour).

National Optics Institute strengthens its acquisition of CeraPrinter

CERADROP, a MGI Group company, announces CeraPrinter F-Serie, All-in-one Hybrid Process Development system, installation at INO - National Optics Institute in Canada.

Standard highlighting the ethical hazards of robots is published

BSI, the business standards company has published BS 8611 Ethics design and application robots.

Wearable tech efficiently converts body heat to electricity

Researchers have developed a new design for harvesting body heat and converting it into electricity for use in wearable electronics. The researchers also identified the optimal site on the body for heat harvesting.