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Internal tagging technique for 3D-printed objects

The 3D printing process used to produce an object can simultaneously generate an internal, invisible tag, say scientists.

Tiny bendy power supply for even smaller portable electronics

The tiny power supply measures less than half a centimetre across and is made from a flexible material, opening up the possibility for wearable electronics.

Damen delivers their first hybrid patrol vessel to Amsterdam

The first hybrid vessel developed by Damen Shipyards Hardinxveld, has now been delivered to Waternet (the Water Network Foundation) in Amsterdam.

Altering organic molecules' interaction with light

Researchers have discovered a new platform that provides simple means to manipulate organic molecules' emission, and may have important implications to organic light emitting devices and molecular biosensors.

Device could coat smart phone screens with energy harvesting material

Nearly doubling the efficiency of a breakthrough photovoltaic cell they created last year, researchers have developed a two-layer, see-through solar film that could be placed on windows, sunroofs, smartphone displays and other surfaces to harvest energy from the sun.

Car manufacturers to develop charging infrastructure for EVs in Japan

Toyota Motor Corporation, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Honda Motor Co., Ltd., and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation will work together to promote the installation of chargers for electric-powered vehicles and build a charging network service that offers more convenience to drivers in Japan.

Battery design gets boost from aligned carbon nanotubes

Researchers have created a new flexible nano-scaffold for rechargeable lithium ion batteries that could help make cell phone and electric car batteries last longer.

Land Rovers Electric Defender project begins trials at Eden Project

The first Electric Defender has started work at the Eden Project near St Austell in Cornwall in an inaugural real world trial of its capabilities. Unveiled at this year's Geneva Motor Show, the Land Rover Electric Defender is a pioneering research project into the electrification of an all-terrain vehicle.

IDTechEx announces 3D Printing LIVE

IDTechEx is pleased to announce its inaugural event 3D Printing LIVE which is taking place in Santa Clara CA on November 20-21 2013.

World's first full-production fuel-cell vehicles arrive in the UK

Hyundai Motor Company has delivered five full-production emissions-free hydrogen powered vehicles to London. The Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles - the first production fuel cell cars in the world - will be an integral part of the London Hydrogen Network Expansion (LNHE) project.

Disorder improves performance of plastic solar cells

Scientists have spent decades trying to build flexible plastic solar cells efficient enough to compete with conventional cells made of silicon.

eMagin posts disappointing Q2 2013 financial results

eMagin announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2013.

Carbon nanotubes for transparent conductive films

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are one of multiple technology options for making transparent conductive films (TCFs). Similar to graphene, there are many different types of CNTs and many production techniques. The main processes are arc discharge, laser ablation and chemical vapour deposition (CVD); while the main types are single, double or multi-wall, and semiconducting and metallic. This article assesses the latest progress with using CNTs as transparent conductive films. IDTechEx outlines the latest improvements in performance, manufacturing processes and cost. It identifies key players globally and discusses their business models and progress with commercialisation. Where appropriate, it makes reference to competing technology options such metal mesh, silver nanowires, graphene, PEDOT:PSS, etc. This article provides a realistic assessment and insight into the fortunes of carbon nanotubes in the future of the fast changing transparent conductive film industry.

Winners in traction power appear first in buses?

Large electric vehicles are not sold on up-front price but on performance and cost over life. They are mainly bought by government including local government, the military and with government funding of others. Innovation is therefore usually first seen in large electric vehicles.

Self powered contact lenses

The world's first self powered, self contained, power source for contact lenses.

Stretchable gold conductor grows its own wires

Networks of spherical nanoparticles embedded in elastic materials may make the best stretchy conductors yet.

ClearJet Ltd

Clear-jet has developed a technology for creating pre-patterned transparent conductive films using specially-formulated inkjet printed silver nanoparticles. The technology is based on the so-called 'coffee stain' effect and promises to simplify the value chain by combining the deposition and patterning steps in one-go.

XinNano Materials Inc

XinNano Materials Inc is a Taiwanese supplier of CVD CNT powders and inks. They have traditionally supplied into the X-ray and field-emission display markets, but are now in the processing of diversifying into the touch sensor markets where their CNTs can be used to produce transparent conductive films.

Xerox Research Centre of Canada (XRCC)

Xerox Research Centre of Canada (XRCC) launched a silver nanoparticle ink in 2009. XRCC has since scaled up its production capacity and is now tailoring its inks for a range of printing techniques (inkjet, gravure, flexo, aerosol, etc) and customer requirements.

Genes'Ink

Genes'Ink is a young and small French company synthesizing and formulating silver and ZnO nanoparticle inks. They have a small production chamber. A key ability is their synthesis and formulation know-how, which can be applied to a range of materials.