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Rwanda Becomes the First African Country to Introduce a Volkswagen EV

In a first for the African continent, the Volkswagen Brand has launched a pilot project in partnership with Siemens to test the feasibility of electric mobility in an African country.

Surfs Up, With 100% Green Electricity

The Wave (which is based near Bristol) boasts a 180m surfing lagoon which promises an unrivalled inland surfing experience suitable for everyone from beginners to seasoned surfers.

Pushy Robots Learn the Fundamentals of Object Manipulation

Researchers have compiled a dataset that captures the detailed behavior of a robotic system physically pushing hundreds of different objects. Using the dataset — the largest and most diverse of its kind — researchers can train robots to "learn" pushing dynamics that are fundamental to many complex object-manipulation tasks, including reorienting and inspecting objects, and uncluttering scenes.

Genome Editing with Precision

Prime editing system offers wide range of versatility in human cells, correcting disease-causing genetic variations

Program Speeds Development, Production of 3D Printed Foam Applications

After nearly 80 years with minimal innovation, the foam industry is now employing 3D printing to produce products that are more comfortable, safer, lighter, and can be customized for each individual. The complexity of bringing 3D printed foam to-market has now been simplified by EOS North America and its Additive Minds applied engineering team who have launched their Digital Foam program.

Impressive Proportion of UK Universities Have Electrified Their Fleet

As hotbeds of innovation, many people expect universities to be early adopters of electric vehicle technology and drive progress from the front. But how are UK institutions performing?

Charge Expands its Charging Docking Stations Across the US and Europe

With some cities housing over 50,000 shared electric scooters from operators such as Bird, Lime, Spin and Voi, and more and more landing every week, something has to give. Cities are unable to cope with the extreme clutter caused by these vehicles and the race to build infrastructure for micro-mobility has begun.

New Project Supports Development Through Additive Manufacturing

CPI has announced a new project offering flexible access to innovation facilities and expertise in commercialising new products and processes in the additive manufacturing and coating industries.

ESS Inc Raises $30 Million For Flow Battery Energy Storage Systems

The new funding will be used to expand and automate the manufacturing process of ESS Inc.'s second-generation iron flow battery technology.

Turks and Caicos Islands to gain greater renewable energy integration

Following Cabinet's approval, the Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands, FortisTCI - the islands' utility provider, and the Clinton Foundation signed a memorandum of understanding to begin implementing initiatives supported by the country's Resilient National Energy Transition Strategy. This strategy was developed by the Turks and Caicos Islands Government, FortisTCI, and Rocky Mountain Institute in 2018 and provides a roadmap for the country's energy future over 22 years, from 2019 to 2040.

Form AND Function with 3D Electronics: Have Your Cake and Eat It

The general trend in electronics is towards smaller and faster devices. Now something different is coming to market. The new competitive frontier is form factor: flexible, stretchable and structural electronics.

Graphene Market Research Tipping Point: Part 2

A Discussion With The IDTechEx Research Director. This is the final part of a two-part article written by Dr Khasha Ghaffarzadeh, a leading industry expert and Research Director at IDTechEx, discussing the global graphene market, more information on the topic can be found in his report "Graphene, 2D Materials and Carbon Nanotubes: Markets, Technologies and Opportunities 2019-2029".

Stretchable Circuits: New Process Simplifies Production

A jacket that silences incoming calls when its sleeve is plucked. A bandage that sounds an alarm when the joint is bent too much. These are two of many applications that are only possible with stretchable circuits.

Form AND Function with 3D Electronics: Have Your Cake and Eat It

The general trend in electronics is towards smaller and faster devices. Now something different is coming to market. The new competitive frontier is form factor: flexible, stretchable and structural electronics.

Novasec to Raise 80 Million for Spain's Largest Onshore Wind Farm

Novasec Ltd has secured the exclusive rights to raise €80 million to fund the development of Gecama, a ~312-megawatt onshore wind farm in Spain.

AWE EU 2019

IDTechEx Technology Analyst Dr Charlotte Coles and Principal Analyst James Hayward visited AWE EU 2019 between the 17th-18th October 2019 in Munich, Germany, to investigate current trends and companies in the AR/VR/MR market.

Exoskeleton to Improve Employees' Comfort and Work Quality

Faro SpA has relied on Comau to reduce the fatigue of its workers. MATE is an exoskeleton developed by Comau to relieve shoulder stress for operators who often keep their arms overhead, even when not lifting weights.

New haptic arm places robotics within easy reach

Imagine being able to build and use a robotic device without the need for expensive, specialist kit or skills. That is the vision that researchers have turned into reality, creating a lightweight, affordable and simple solution for everyday users.

Lilium Completes Flight Testing & Builds First Manufacturing Facility

Lilium has released new footage of its all-electric Lilium Jet as it celebrates completing its first phase of flight testing, a milestone it has reached less than six months since starting its flight test campaign.

3D Printed Houses From Locally Sourced Clay

TECLA will be the first house to be entirely 3D printed using locally sourced clay A biodegradable and recyclable 'km 0 natural' material which will effectively make the building zero-waste.