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Advancements in diabetes patch

Researchers have devised a synthetic patch filled with natural beta cells that can secrete doses of insulin to control blood sugar levels on demand with no risk of inducing hypoglycemia.

Flexible skin that traps radar waves, cloaks objects

Engineers have developed a new flexible, stretchable and tunable "meta-skin" that uses rows of small, liquid-metal devices to cloak an object from the sharp eyes of radar.

Cyborg cardiac patch may treat the diseased heart

More than 25% of the people on the national US waiting list for a heart will die before receiving one. Despite this discouraging figure, heart transplants are still on the rise. There just hasn't been an alternative. Until now.

First pure electric double decker buses on streets of London

A short ceremony welcomed the arrival on London streets of a global first - a completely emissions free pure electric double decker especially designed and developed for Transport for London by BYD.

New method could unleash solar power potential

Measurement and data analysis techniques developed at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory could provide new insight into performance-robbing flaws in crystalline structures, ultimately improving the performance of solar cells.

3D-printed satellite antenna put to the test

A prototype 3D-printed antenna is being put to work in the European Space Agency's Compact Antenna Test Facility, a shielded chamber for antenna and radio-frequency testing.

New autonomous pizza delivery robot

Domino's Pizza Enterprises Limited has unveiled plans for its newest team member - an autonomous delivery vehicle named DRU.

Nike introduces self lacing sneakers

The potential of adaptive lacing for the athlete is huge as it would provide tailored-to-the-moment custom fit.

Conductive inks and paste: everything is changing

The conductive inks and paste business will generate a demand of 1800 tonnes. IDTechEx Research forecasts that this will grow to 2200 by 2026. This business has come alive again and is now a business where literally everything is changing.

The future of IoT sensors to be showcased in Berlin

At the upcoming IDTechEx Show in Berlin visitors will see the latest innovation in the field of IoT sensors. Exhibitors will demonstrate new manufacturing technologies, novel sensing devices and energy management solutions.

IDTechEx Interview at Printed Electronics USA: Jones Packaging

Video interview with Jones Packaging at the Printed Electronics USA event.

Supercondenser stores heat as electricity

Researchers have created a supercondenser that can be charged by the sun. It contains no expensive or hazardous materials, has patents pending, and it should be fully possible to manufacture it on an industrial scale.

24-inch computer screen that collapses to the size of your fist

A high resolution, 24-inch computer screen that collapses to the size of your fist and weighs less than a pound.

New UAV can launch from underwater for aerial missions

Researchers have developed an innovative unmanned aerial vehicle that can stay on station beneath the water, then launch into the air to perform a variety of missions.

Applications of Printed Electronics in Health Monitoring

A really strong theme of 2016FLEX was applications in wearable technologies, and in particular in health monitoring. This article summarizes some of the key announcements and progress being made in this area.

Smartwatches can now track your finger in mid-air using sonar

As mobile and wearable devices such as smartwatches grow smaller, it gets tougher for people to interact with screens the size of a matchbook. That could change with a new sonar technology.

New advanced 3D printed electronics equipment

The advanced Aerosol Jet 5X system was specifically developed to enable a new generation of lighter weight, high performance smart devices for consumer and industrial Internet of Things applications.

New bra could detect breast cancer

Research suggests that the presence of abnormal cells generates more blood supply, resulting in a change in the temperature of the breasts. Through infrared sensors which determine the temperature difference in both breasts, it is possible to detect abnormal tissues.

Hybrid, solar and biofuel-powered aircraft

Scientist and former yachtsman Raphael Dinelli has developed the 'Eraole', a hybrid, solar and biofuel-powered aircraft.

Smart Eyewear updates from the Wearable Technology Show

IDTechEx attended the Wearable Technology Show, at London's Excel Exhibition Centre on March 15th 2016. The following article describes some of the key technology and commercial progress updates from several of the players present at this event.