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Improving High-Energy Lithium-Ion Batteries with Carbon Filler

Lithium-ion batteries are the major rechargeable power source for many portable devices as well as electric vehicles, but their use is limited, because they do not provide high power output while simultaneously allowing reversible energy storage.

Volkswagen US Lab for Developing, Testing EV Batteries

Volkswagen of America has marked the start of construction of its Battery Engineering Lab at its Chattanooga Engineering and Planning Center. The approximately $22 million dollar facility will test and validate electric vehicle cells and battery packs for the North American region.

Introducing Ultimaker 2+ Connect: Robust Single Extrusion

The new Ultimaker 2+ Connect improves on its predecessor's legacy and allows users to send print jobs via Wi-Fi or Ethernet.

In-Shoe Sensors and Mobile Robots Help Seniors Stay Active

Researchers are leveraging some of the newest mechanical and robotic technologies to help some of our oldest populations stay healthy, active, and independent.

Alchemy Cloud

Alchemy Cloud is a software company providing complete lab digitalization solutions to chemical and materials companies. IDTechEx spoke with Sasha Novakovich (Co-Founder & CEO).

bp and Ørsted to Create Renewable Hydrogen Partnership in Germany

bp and Ørsted have signed a Letter of Intent to work together to develop a ‎project for industrial-scale production of green hydrogen - a significant step in developing ‎bp's hydrogen business. Green hydrogen is made by the electrolysis of water using ‎renewable power, producing zero emissions.

Composites For a Greener Future

Composites and coatings are one of the most versatile areas of graphene technology. The Graphene Flagship's research projects on composites and coatings show great promise, and their innovative applications could help solve some of Europe's most pressing environmental challenges.

Flexible Solvent-Resistant Electrically Conductive Fine Line Ink

New Product - Creative Materials introduces 126-40, a flexible solvent-resistant electrically conductive fine line ink and adhesive.

LEVC VN5 Electric Van Starts Production

LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) has announced the start of production for its new electric van, VN5. The new model is designed, engineered and manufactured at LEVC's award-winning production plant in Ansty, Coventry - the UK's only dedicated electric vehicle factory.

Smartphone Thermal Management Materials: What's New? What's Next?

Thermal management is one of the most important considerations for all consumer electronics. The rise of 5G-enabled smartphones brings an increase in challenges.

Carbon and Fast Radius Expand Strategic Partnership

Carbon and Fast Radius announced an expansion of its strategic partnership that broadens Fast Radius' fleet of 3D printers with the addition of the Carbon L1 printer. The adoption of the L1 printer complements Fast Radius' in-production Carbon M series printers and expands capabilities into large part production using Carbon DLS.

Holy Grail of Energy Storage Technology Receives Two Grants

RheEnergise is one of only a select handful of businesses to have been awarded grants under both the Sustainable Innovation Fund & the Small Business Research Initiative.

First Blade Walk by a Robot on a Wind Turbine

The UK has achieved the world's first blade walk by a robot on an offshore wind turbine, thanks to BladeBUG and the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult. Over two days in mid-October, the six-legged inspect-and-repair robot repeatedly scaled blades at ORE Catapult's 7MW Levenmouth Demonstration turbine off the coast of Fife.

Bioelectronic Nerve Stimulation to Control Human Body Inflammation

Researchers have discovered that a small cluster of neurons within the brain is responsible for controlling the body's immune response and the release of cytokines, which leads to inflammation in the body. This discovery adds to the growing body of research in the field of bioelectronic medicine and, more specifically, how the brain regulates the body's immune response.

Join the IDTechEx Webinar on Printed/Flexible Electronics (With Q&A)

Thursday 12 November 2020 - Emerging Applications for Printed/Flexible Electronics. This webinar includes a Q&A session. Emerging applications that will be discussed in the webinar include: Electronic skin patches; Building integrated electronics; and Sticker electronics.

STMicroelectronics Collaborates with Qualcomm Technologies

STMicroelectronics is extending its leadership in sensor technologies by developing innovative software solutions using technology from Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. through the Qualcomm® Platform Solutions Ecosystem program.

Join the IDTechEx Webinar on AI in Medical Diagnostics (With Q&A)

Thursday 19 November 2020 - AI in Medical Diagnostics - An Impending Revolution? This webinar includes a Q&A session. Please submit any questions to annick@IDTechExWebinars.com by Sunday 15th November.

DELO Launches Liquid Pressure-sensitive Adhesives

DELO has developed adhesives that have similar properties to (double-sided) adhesive tapes but are applied in liquid form. This helps users save time and costs in the production process.

Total Cost of Ownership Evaluation for Large Electric Vans

This IDTechEx Premium Article provides analysis of Total Cost of Ownership for large electric vans.

Highview Power Breaks Ground on 250MWh CRYOBattery

Highview Power in partnership with Carlton Power announced that it is beginning the execution process on a 50 MW liquid air energy storage facility (with a minimum of 250MWh) in Greater Manchester, United Kingdom. The CRYOBattery will be one of Europe's largest energy storage systems.