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A Flexible New System for Creating Soft Robotics

Researchers have invented bubble casting, a new way to make soft robots using "fancy balloons" that change shape in predictable ways when inflated with air.

CyborGoats find their way into Norwegian villages

When grazing goats that are wearing this new technology hear a beep, it alerts them to stay within the invisible boundary of the grazing area. If they don't, a digital collar around their necks gives them a small electric shock.

Liquid Wind

Liquid Wind is a Swedish startup developing carbon-neutral methanol from carbon dioxide emissions and green hydrogen primarily for the shipping sector. In October 2021, IDTechEx Technology Analyst Dr. Hydra Rodrigues spoke to Liquid Wind's Caroline Halldén (Public Policy, Business Development & Project Management) and Felix Jung (Sustainability & Planning Specialist) at the Carbon Capture Technology Expo Europe.

Subaru's First Global All-Electric Vehicle Solterra Makes World Debut

Subaru Corporation unveiled the new battery electric vehicle Solterra, the brand's first battery electric vehicle to be launched globally.

LanzaTech

LanzaTech is a biotech company developing gas fermentation technology to create valuable products - such as jet fuel and high-value chemicals - using waste gas streams. In November 2021, IDTechEx Technology Analyst Dr. Hydra Rodrigues spoke to Babette Pettersen, vice-president (Europe) at LanzaTech.

First Carbon Credits Issued for Namene Solar in Zambia

The first carbon credits have been issued for solar company Namene Solar's climate project in Zambia, which replaces fossil fuel-based lighting with portable solar lights.

Webinar: Highlights of IDTechEx Energy Storage Research 2021

Tuesday 16 November 2021 - An Array of Choices for Battery and Energy Storage Technology. Pros and cons of solid-state batteries compared with conventional lithium-ion batteries, the current market status, future trends, and pack design consideration; Special form factor enabled by solid-state batteries; and much more.

Upcoming Webinar - The Development of 5g in 2021 and Its Prospects

Wednesday 17 November 2021 - Over the last year, we've seen an increasing number of 5G consumer network rollouts and field testing around the world. This webinar discusses an overview of 5G development; 5G commercial deployment; an overview of 5G application; and much more.

Join the Upcoming Webinar: Low Power Energy Harvesting in 2022

Tuesday 30 November 2021 - The focus is recent progress and what to expect in 2022. Learn the basics such as the dead ends, opportunities, and emerging market demands; See the eleven families of appropriate technology appraised and compared including possibilities for combinations; and much more.

CRISPR-based Rapid Diagnostic Tool for SARS-CoV-2

Blending experts from molecular genetics, chemistry and health sciences, researchers have created a rapid diagnostic technology that detects SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. The new SENSR (sensitive enzymatic nucleic acid sequence reporter) is based on CRISPR gene-editing technology that allows speedy detection of pathogens by identifying genetic sequences in their DNA or RNA.

Algorithm Powered Bionic Clothing for People with Mobility Differences

Cionic, a company committed to improving the lives of people with mobility differences by helping them move more independently through bionic clothing, has conducted trials in the San Francisco Bay Area that resulted in an average improvement of 143% to foot drop across trial participants of Cionic's Neural Sleeve gait study.

The Hidden Behaviour of Supercapacitor Materials

Researchers have developed a new analysis technique that will help scientists improve renewable energy storage by making better supercapacitors. The team's new approach enables researchers to investigate the complex inter-connected behaviour of supercapacitor electrodes made from layers of different materials.

20 Airlines Commit to Use New Technologies to Minimize Climate Impact

20 airline members of the World Economic Forum's Target True Zero initiative committed to utilizing new technologies, such as electric, hydrogen and hybrid aircraft, to address the challenge of climate change. The development and delivery of novel propulsion technologies - powered by sustainable energy sources - were highlighted as key towards helping the aviation industry minimize its environmental impact.

Launch of Optiqo QlvrBox Extended With Epishine's Organic Solar Cells

Epishine and Optiqo have collaborated and this has now resulted in a brand-new version of Optiqo's QlvrBox powered with organic solar cells optimized to harvest indoor lighting that now is available for order worldwide.

Hitachi Energy Releases Global Updates to Grid Edge Solutions

Hitachi Energy has today launched the next generation of its e-mesh portfolio of energy storage and digital automation solutions.

StoreDot Shipping A-Series Samples of Extreme Fast Charge Batteries

StoreDot, the pioneer of extreme fast charging battery technology for electric vehicles, has become the first company to manufacture silicon-dominant anode XFC cell technologies, ready for electric vehicles, on a production line.

2.5MW Containerized Hydrogen Electrolyzer

"Green hydrogen", which utilizes renewable energy and electrolyzer to produce hydrogen, eliminates carbon emissions from the source and makes hydrogen the truly clean energy. It is becoming the focus of the industry as an emerging field to achieve climate goals.

Program Leverages Two-Way Vehicle-to-Home Charging Technology

Hydro One and Peak Power launched a new pilot program to study the benefits of using electric vehicle charging technology to improve power resiliency and reliability for customers. Two-way Vehicle-to-Home charging technology will be installed at the homes of program participants to test the ability of EVs to act as batteries and provide back-up electricity through simulated power outages.

Velo3D Expands European Presence with Technical Center in Germany

The expansion includes the opening of a technical center in Augsburg, Germany, where Velo3D's Sapphire systems will be assembled and demonstrated, as well as delivering the first end-to-end manufacturing solution to Schoeller-Bleckmann Oilfield Technology, a European contract manufacturer specializing in the production of high-value metal parts for the oil and gas industry.

fabWeaver Type A530 Prototyping Workstation Debuts

fabWeaver™, an innovative 3D printer brand working in partnership with Sindoh Co, Ltd., debuted the fabWeaver type A530, a prototyping workstation for industrial 3D printing.