22 May 2020

AI-Powered Body Temp Measuring System with Dual Vision Thermal Camera
AI-powered kit has a Dual Vision Thermal Camera based Temperature Measuring System that measures up to 30 simultaneous temperature checks within 30ms and is ideal for large public spaces such as airports, hospitals, schools, child care facilities, offices, shopping centres, public transport hubs and more.
Full profile interview
21 May 2020

DpiX
dpiX is both a manufacturer of x-ray image detectors and a foundry for (primarily) backplanes. It has a Gen 4.5 line spanning 239,000 sq ft, which is the largest outside Asia. It has recently extended its capability to make flexible image sensors using amorphous silicon on flexible polyimide substrates.
21 May 2020

Flexible and Stretchable Single Crystal Electronic Systems
Researchers have discovered that certain crystals are more flexible and stretchable compared to current materials used for electronic applications. These new materials could therefore be used for making sensors and in robotics.
External press release
21 May 2020

C3Nano Launches Financing Round with Investment from Nitto Denko
C3Nano Inc has closed an initial equity investment from lead investor Nitto Denko, as the first step in an anticipated $15 million funding round. Nitto Denko Corp is a major supplier of films and touch panel display products for the global smartphone, tablet, and display industries. The two companies will collaborate on further development of the supply chain channel for the global flexible display market.
21 May 2020

Upcoming Webinar - Bioplastics: The Route to a Sustainable Future?
Bioplastics, polymers derived from biological feedstocks, are a potential solution to the environmental problems caused by plastic - they are made from renewable resources and often biodegrade. Despite this, bioplastics have historically struggled to compete with fossil-based plastics, which are often far cheaper. But, are things beginning to change?
21 May 2020

Webinar 26 May - Making Waves: The Rise of Electric Boats & Ships
In the over one hundred electric vehicle sectors tracked by IDTechEx, we predominantly foresee a transition partly or completely to a traction battery over the next two decades. The case is not so simple for the marine sector: due to the sheer scale of the power, energy and distance requirements for many vessels, reducing maritime emissions will require solutions varying from batteries and fuel cells to premium fuels, scrubbers and slow-steaming.
Update interview
20 May 2020

LifeBooster
LifeBooster, Inc. is a connected worker risk analytics company based in Vancouver, Canada. IDTechEx interviewed Jeffrey Smith and Bryan Statham, VP of Business Development and CEO/Co-founder (respectively) for this profile.
Full profile interview
20 May 2020

eLux
eLux is a startup phase company developing microLED display technology based on fluidic assembly.
Full profile interview
20 May 2020

Renesas Electronics Corporation
Dr Luyun Jiang interviewed Debra Deininger, Director of Industrial Sensing at Renesas on 14th May 2020
Background
20 May 2020

Delektre
Delektre is a Finnish company founded in 2010. The technology was originally developed for University Vaasa and University Hospital of Tempere, using a camera system to measure multiple signals.
20 May 2020

First Test of Solar Power Satellite Hardware in Orbit
US Naval Research Laboratory engineers launched PRAM, the Photovoltaic Radio-frequency Antenna Module, aboard an Air Force X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle as part of a comprehensive investigation into prospective terrestrial use of solar energy captured in space.
20 May 2020

Large Battery Storage Project for California
Construction is ready to begin on Ventura Energy Storage, a battery project near Oxnard, California that will be among the biggest in the country.
External press release
20 May 2020

Ynvisible Acquires Business of Electrochromic Display Company Rdot
Ynvisible Interactive Inc announces a Business Transfer Agreement to acquire the printed electrochromic displays business of rdot AB of Gothenburg, Sweden. The deal expands Ynvisible's client list, strengthens the Company's sales and marketing team and brings new assets to its digital marketing and product creation.
20 May 2020

Hear Coca-Cola, Swarovski & Electrolux: Free Printed Electronics event
Join the free virtual conference from IDTechEx covering opportunities with printed electronics on 27 May. Additional speakers include Neotech AMT, Roartis and Ynvisible. Join over 1,000 registered attendees.
20 May 2020

Pretty as a Peacock: Gemstone for Next Generation of Smart Sensors
An international team of scientists has developed colour-changing, flexible photonic crystals that could be used to develop sensors that warn when an earthquake might strike next. The wearable, robust and low-cost sensors can respond sensitively to light, temperature, strain or other physical and chemical stimuli making them an extremely promising option for cost-effective smart visual sensing applications in a range of sectors including healthcare and food safety.
20 May 2020

Controlling Cells with Light
Photopharmacology investigates the use of light to switch the effect of drugs on and off. Now, for the first time, scientific teams have succeeded in using this method to control a component of cells that was previously considered inaccessible.
19 May 2020

China to Enforce Electric Vehicle Safety by 2021
Thermal runaway in electric vehicles (EVs) is a major concern for potential consumers, manufacturers and regulators, as thermal runaway of lithium ion batteries is the main cause of fires in EVs.
External press release
19 May 2020

Solar City Car Design Update
Squad Mobility has today released the design update of her Squad Solar City Car. Most noticeable changes are two new door options; half doors for splash reduction and full doors with windows offering full weather protection.
Full profile interview
19 May 2020

Ansatz AI
Ansatz AI use Hierarchical Machine Learning (HML) for materials informatics. IDTechEx interviewed their CEO and co-founder Prof Newell Washburn.
Full profile interview
19 May 2020

DeepMatter
DeepMatter Group offer software and hardware solutions to enhance the digitization of chemistry. IDTechEx spoke with Dr Mark Warne (CEO).