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Growth Sectors for Conductive Inks as They Solve More Problems

In 2020 the market for conductive inks will be $2.4Bn, according to extensive research by IDTechEx. Of that, 95% of the conductive ink supply by value goes into just three applications. However, for years now there has been work on a myriad of new applications for conductive ink, in this article we assess some of those opportunities.

Molecular Diagnostics Sits at Heart of the Fight Against Coronavirus

The current outbreak of a novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) has hit China in the past month and spread to 25 nations. Early detection and diagnosis are essential to reduce the prevalence of infectious diseases and to prevent them from becoming epidemic or even pandemic.

Towards Fleets of Robots in the Fields

Naio Technologies SAS Dino robot is designed to make vegetable weeding on large-scale vegetable farms easier. Its main asset is that it works autonomously. The company recently closed a €14 million Series A funding round.

Veego's Crystal Ball Foresees Smart Home Support in 2020

Veego Software, an Israel-based startup that brings artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies to enable self-care in the smart home, has unveiled its predictions for smart-home support in the coming year.

Charge Expands its Charging Docking Stations Across the US and Europe

With some cities housing over 50,000 shared electric scooters from operators such as Bird, Lime, Spin and Voi, and more and more landing every week, something has to give. Cities are unable to cope with the extreme clutter caused by these vehicles and the race to build infrastructure for micro-mobility has begun.

An optimal concrete bridge

Researchers have made a bridge at lab scale with the smallest possible amount of concrete. This project was 3D printed in collaboration with Vertico, a dutch firm that made a mobile 3D printer. The shape of the bridge was optimized and combined with an optimal trajectory of the steel cable at the bottom of the bridge to minimize stress peaks.

CPI and EU partners create commercialisation support for photonics

Small and Medium-sized Enterprises working with photonics in life sciences markets can benefit from the support offered by CPI and other European partners, as part ofthe Horizon 2020 project EPRISE (Empowering Photonics through Regional Innovation Strategies in Europe).

Tiny GPS backpacks uncover the secret life of desert bats

Wildlife tracking has revolutionized the study of animal movement and their behavior. Yet, tracking small, flying animals such as desert bats remained challenging.

Electric bus demand surging outside China

In electric vehicles, China is not what it used to be. Electric bike demand collapsed five years ago, and electric bus demand followed two years ago. With electric buses, the reason was entirely a precipitous drop in government financial support of demand and production, the peak being accentuated by pulling forward to grab subsidies while there were available. In 2020 they will be zero but despite this, in 2027 China plans that full electrification of its bus fleet will be complete.

200 MW engine power plant will help meet Cambodia's electricity demand

The technology group Wärtsilä will supply a 200 MW flexible baseload power plant to Cambodia that will help meet the country's rapidly growing energy demand. Because of the urgent need to increase electricity supply, Wärtsilä is delivering the plant on a fast track basis.

inHEART

IDTechEx spoke to Dr Jean-Marc Peyrat, CEO and co-founder of inHEART. This company develops medical imaging processing and visualisation tools for the treatment of cardiac rhythm disorders.

New light-harvesting chemical for more effective solar panels

An international team of scientists, led by the UK, are hunting for new, organic light-harvesting chemicals to make solar panels that are both more effective at creating electricity and are environmentally friendly.

China: Electric Vehicle Program Beyond Cars

The Chinese government shrewdly controls supply and demand for sectors it deems important. As elsewhere it has to cope with people moving to cities.

Dilemma of Automotive Vertical Integration

It is a rule-of-thumb that manufacturers should vertically integrate only when products and markets mature, so they can confidently shave off the last pennies of cost. One exception is when shortages loom: Tesla built its battery gigafactory fast using proven Panasonic technology. However, many suppliers now build battery gigafactories.

Wearable patch measures sweat in extreme environments

A research team has unveiled a thin and robust sweat sensor that is capable of monitoring hydration during exercise. The circular patch, with a width of just 30 mm, works underwater and in dry, arid environments - which makes it ideal for monitoring fluid loss during swimming, triathlons, ultramarathons and many other endurance sports.

Smart Cities International Symposium Report January 22-24 Chicago

This 40 person event had many good speakers and interactions IDTechEx Chairman Dr Peter Harrop reports on his findings.

£100 million for renewable energy projects in Africa

£100 million for renewable energy projects in Africa to provide electricity to 2.4 million people a year. Developers of small-scale solar, wind, hydro and geothermal projects will be supported to harness each country's natural resources.

Graphene unlocks new potential for 'smart textiles'

The quest to create affordable, durable and mass-produced 'smart textiles' has been given fresh impetus through the use of the wonder material Graphene.

Structure of electrolyte controls battery performance

A research team has reported that adding water into electrolyte improves the function of vanadium oxide, which is one of positive electrode materials in calcium-ion batteries.

Healthcare Challenges and Sensing and Harvesting Solutions in 2018-9

This article covers that the growth in healthcare expense reflects the expansion of healthcare coverage in developing markets, the increasing care needs of elderly populations, advances in treatments and health technologies and rising labour costs in the healthcare sector.