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Collaboration on 3D Bioprinting of Kidneys and Lungs

Expanded collaboration combines CollPlant's proprietary BioInk that is based on its recombinant human collagen (rhCollagen) technology and United Therapeutics' regenerative medicine and organ manufacturing capabilities. Collaboration aims to help reduce global organ shortages of kidney transplants and potentially save lives of millions of patients on kidney waiting lists.

Australian Advanced Materials

Australian Advanced Materials are an early stage company that have developed a printable memory based on layers of metal oxide nanocubes that provide resistive random-access memory. This technology is still in the R&D stages, although early prototypes of transparent memory have been developed.

India's Flawed FAME II Policy

India's FAME II purchase subsidy for electric two, three and four-wheelers is not being used by market-leading electric vehicle startups in the country. This article explores why.

Exicom

Exicom is a leading supplier of grid-scale stationary energy storage, light and industrial electric vehicle batteries, and charging infrastructure in India.

Robots to Help Children Touch the Outside World

A team of researchers is working to improve telepresence robots and the algorithms that drive them to help children with disabilities stay connected to their classmates, teachers and communities.

The CNT Success Story Begins

False-start - stagnation - market explosion: The CNT success story begins, as IDTechEx forecasts significant growth

Webinar: Predicting the Impact of COVID-19 on the 3D Printing Industry

Tuesday 29 September - The pandemic is wreaking havoc with industries worldwide for many different reasons. This webinar explains how we have assessed the current and likely impact of the pandemic on the 3D printing industry, both the technologies employed and the materials consumed.

Mirror Like Photovoltaics Get More Electricity out of Heat

New heat-harnessing "solar" cells that reflect 99% of the energy they can't convert to electricity could help bring down the price of storing renewable energy as heat, as well as harvesting waste heat from exhaust pipes and chimneys.

Smart Suit Wirelessly Powered by a Smartphone

Athletes are always on the lookout for new ways to push the limits of human performance and one needs to first pinpoint their current limits objectively if they seek to overcome them. A team of researchers has developed a smartphone-powered suit capable of providing athletes with physiological data such as their posture, running gait and body temperature while they are out on the field.

Keolis Launches 5G Autonomous Electric Vehicle Trial

Keolis launched a new autonomous self-driving, electric minibus trial in Stockholm, Sweden, using 5G technology to remotely control and supervise the vehicle. This trial aims to explore the safe introduction of self-driving autonomous electric vehicles in complex urban areas with a view to optimising route planning and traffic.

Electric Vehicles: Covid-19 Impact Through 2022

This article explores the impact of covid-19 on the global electric vehicle industry, with IDTechEx's prediction for recovery through 2022.

UltraSense Systems

Founded in April 2018, Ultrasense Systems brings a new user interface that utilizes 3D ultrasound technology.

An Introduction to Displays in Augmented and Virtual Reality

This premium article presents an introduction to the different types of displays used in a variety of augmented and reality devices.

Autonomous Shuttles: The Future of Last-mile Mobility

Autonomous shuttles could be a key element that connects the public transportation systems to reduce private car ownership in the future. The autonomous shuttle total market size will be over $18 million by 2040, according to IDTechEx's report Robot Shuttles and Autonomous Buses 2020-2040.

Genome Editing Technologies Could Revolutionise Agriculture

The recent IDTechEx report, "Genetic Technologies in Agriculture 2020-2030: Forecasts, Markets, Technologies", explores the use of genetic technologies within agriculture and the impact that they are having on global farming.

Lithium Metal Battery with a Protective Layer

Researchers have taken an important step towards a new type of Li-ion battery, which can be found in our smartphones, laptops and electric cars, among other things. For the first time, they succeeded in making an electrolyte that goes well with an anode made of lithium metal. Lithium metal is the holy grail for anodes. In theory, a two to three times higher energy density can be achieved with this material compared to current batteries.

Optomec Customer Carnegie Mellon Develops 10-Second COVID Test

Researchers have developed a low-cost sensor that can identify COVID-19 antibodies in approximately 10 seconds. The novel sensor is based on a special structure of tiny gold electrodes that are 3D printed using the Optomec Aerosol Jet process.

Agiler and Ynvisible Join Forces to Make Public Spaces Safe & Sterile

Ynvisible Interactive Inc has partnered with Agiler Oy to prototype a trailblazing smart label technology to verify that the surfaces in public spaces, such as mass transit vehicles, have been successfully sterilized with modern ultraviolet C sterilization technology.

Sterblue

Sterblue was founded 4.5 years ago in France. It has grown to 23 employees in 3 offices at the time of writing. Their HQ is in the USA. They have a range of technologies for Drones.

Carbon Recycling International

Carbon Recycling International is an Icelandic company developing technology for converting carbon dioxide emissions into renewable methanol, which can be used for fuels and chemical feedstocks. In September 2020, IDTechEx Analyst Dr Michael Dent spoke with Matthías Ólafsson, Sales and Marketing Specialist at Carbon Recycling International.