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Graphene Won't Crack Under Pressure

Graphene is a paradox: it is the thinnest material known to science, yet also one of the strongest. Now, research shows that graphene is also highly resistant to fatigue — able to withstand more than a billion cycles of high stress before it breaks.

Ford Develops 3-D Printed Locking Wheel Nuts to Prevent Theft

Engineers at Ford have now developed unique locking wheel nuts using 3D printing technology. Voice pattern defines the nut's shape.

Protective Clothing with Built-in Sensors for Firefighters

The new protective sensing suit, that was developed within the framework of the Flemish I-CART project, was successfully tested at high temperatures. It should significantly reduce the number of injuries to firefighters.

Bionic Jellyfish Swim Faster and More Efficiently

Engineers have developed a tiny prosthetic that enables jellyfish to swim faster and more efficiently than they normally do, without stressing the animals. The researchers behind the project envision a future in which jellyfish equipped with sensors could be directed to explore and record information about the ocean.

600 Double Decker Plug in Hybrid Buses for Ireland

Alexander Dennis Limited has signed a framework agreement with the Republic of Ireland's National Transport Authority for the delivery of up to 600 Enviro400ER double deck hybrid buses, capable of running in zero emission mode for at least 2.5 kilometres. The agreement includes an initial firm order for 100 buses.

Anti-Solar Cells: A Photovoltaic Cell That Works at Night

What if solar cells worked at night? A specially designed photovoltaic cell could generate up to 50 watts of power per square meter under ideal conditions at night, about a quarter of what a conventional solar panel can generate in daytime, according to a concept.

Programme Sensor Platform for IMU

Suunto is a Finnish manufacturer of world-renowned sports watches, dive computers and precision instruments for the toughest conditions. Its new initiative, Movesense, is an open development environment for motion tracking and other sensor solutions and applications for and beyond sports. It makes the company's expertise available to all partners.

Neuvana

IDTechEx analyst Nadia Tsao spoke with Vincent Manopoli, COO of Neuvana. Neuvana have developed the Xen, a bioelectronic device for wellness.

Hatch

IDTechEx analyst Nadia Tsao spoke with Marketing Manager Rachna Patel at Pepcom Digital Experience. The company started off in the baby space and have now moved into sleep tech for adults.

Procter and Gamble

IDTechEx analyst Nadia Tsao spoke with Thomas Rabe, Research Fellow at P&G Ventures who created the Opté, a precision make up device. The device dispenses concealer precisely on skin spots as required when the user passes the device over their skin.

SCHMID Group

SCHMID Group is a German conglomerate operating in the field of electronics, photovoltaics and energy storage field. For the energy storage field, the company commercialises a containerised vanadium redox flow battery called EverFlow(TM).

Lululab

IDTechEx technology analyst Nadia Tsao spoke with Luluab representatives at CES Unveiled and at their booth in LVCC. Lululab is a beauty tech company that spun out of Samsung's C-Labs in 2017.

AireHealth

IDTechEx analyst spoke with AireHealth President & CEO Stacie Ruth. AireHealth have developed a connected nebulizer to help parents track their children's triggers and medication. AireHealth have launched the app at CES 2020.

L'Oréal

IDTechEx analyst Nadia Tsao spoke with representatives from L'Oréal at CES Unveiled. L'Oreal have developed the Perso, a device that provides personalized skin care and on-demand cosmetics in the user's home.

zLight

IDTechEx analyst Nadia Tsao spoke with Sergo Oganov, CEO of zLight in Eureka Park. zLight are an Israeli company that has developed a sleep aid device in the form of a night light.

Mieron

IDTechEx analyst Nadia Tsao spoke with Galen Fritz from Mieron. Mieron is a software company developing virtual reality (VR) games for neurorehabilitation.

Sleep Number

IDTechEx analyst Nadia Tsao spoke with Stacy Stusynski, VP of Product, SleepIQ Technology at Pepcom Digital Experience. Sleep Number is a mattress manufacturer that are developing smart beds.

Contorting Baby Belt Accurately measures Fetal Heart Rate

DuPont Advanced Materials has 50 years of experience in the development, manufacture and sale of specialised inks for a wide variety of printed electronic applications in the display, photovoltaic, automotive, biomedical, telecommunication and consumer products markets.

Thinfilm to Energize Innovation in the Wearables and Sensor Markets

Thin Film Electronics ASA announced its updated corporate strategy focused on the design, development, and production of innovative battery solutions targeting existing market demand with differentiated solutions to power wearable devices and connected sensors.

Neofect

IDTechEx analyst Nadia Tsao spoke with Katie Johnson from Neofect's public relations agency, Gregory FCA. Neofect is a company developing devices for rehabilitation. The company has been in this space for the past 10 years. IDTechEx spoke with Neofect at CES 2018 and CES 2019.