TyroMotion GmbH (AT)

SeeGrid

SeeGrid is a well-funded AMR company for warehouses (around $100m to date). It is in fact one of the older companies around. It has even declared bankruptcy once (Dec 2015).

Novel Way to Predict Traffic Flow Using AI

Results show how AI can effectively uncover insights to solve traffic gridlock through trial and error of industrial geospatial data from. Traffic comes about when drivers make simple decisions that lead to complex behavior patterns. These patterns depend on various factors, such as time of day, the road network, congestion situations, holidays, weather conditions and day of the week. Effectively identifying and analyzing traffic patterns lead to more accurate predictions of how traffic would move on given roads at given times of day.

Global Tidal Energy Leader Gets go Ahead in Nova Scotia

World leading tidal energy company Nova Innovation has landed its largest project, which is set to deliver enough energy to power 600 homes.

CRISPR Provides Hope of Sickle Cell Cure

Thanks to the 'cut and paste' gene editing technique CRISPR, scientists are homing in on a cure for sickle cell disease - a genetic blood disorder - while other research is looking at how to expand the potential of CRISPR-based treatments.

Successful Flight of World's First Commercial Electric Airplane

Harbour Air announced the successful flight of the world's first all-electric commercial aircraft. This historic flight signifies the start of the third era in aviation - the electric age.

Advancments in 3D Printing Technology for Orthopaedic Care

It is no secret that technology is transforming the healthcare industry at rapid speed. The idea of 3D printing a patient's specific fracture pattern or bone pathology on command seemed like science fiction just a few years ago; however, 3D printing technology is revolutionizing orthopaedic care and is making this process a reality today.

Webinar Thurs 16 January 2020- Innovations in Cardiovascular Disease

IDTechEx is hosting a free webinar on Thursday 16 January 2020 titled Innovations in Cardiovascular Disease Management.

FDA Rare Pediatric Disease Designation for AuriNovo

3DBio Therapeutics has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted Rare Pediatric Disease designation for AuriNovo™, an investigational combination product for reconstruction of the outer ear in patients with microtia.

80 Acres

80 Acres is an American company aiming to bring its wealth of experience in the agriculture and food supply industry to the nascent vertical farming industry. In December 2019, IDTechEx Analyst spoke with 80 Acres co-founders Mike Zelkind and Tisha Livingston, alongside VP of Marketing Rebecca Haders.

Priva

Priva is the world leader in horticultural process control and a major supplier to the vertical farming industry. In December 2019, IDTechEx Analyst Dr Michael Dent spoke with Kathryn Smethurst, Business Development Manager at Priva.

Escapers from Peak Car

At the recent Future of Transportation Conference in Vienna (Dec 2019), most speakers were warning of the impending severity of peak car.

Crop One Holdings

Crop One Holdings is a vertical farming company based in California. It sells fresh, locally produced crops in Massachusetts through its FreshBox Farms brand and recently announced a major deal with Emirates Airlines, to supply its catering wing in Dubai. In December 2019, IDTechEx Analyst Dr Michael Dent spoke with Dave Vosberg, CFO of Crop One Holdings.

Non-Chemical Weed Zapping With Rootwave

Small Robot Company announced the world's first non-chemical precision robotic weeding for cereal crops. Using electricity and artificial intelligence, the 'Dick' robot will zap individual weeds using commercially-proven RootWave weed zapping technology. Early field trials are due to commence in 2020.

High Performance Lithium-Ion Battery Materials

Solid-state Li-ion thin film batteries are small, compact and may have flexible construction. They don't contain any aggressive liquid substances, so they are safe to use.

Punching Holes in Opaque Solar Cells Turns Them Transparent

Researchers have found an effective and inexpensive strategy to transform solar cells from opaque to transparent. Existing transparent solar cells tend to have a reddish hue and lower efficiency, but by punching holes that are around 100 μm in diameter (comparable in size to a human hair) on crystalline silicon wafers, it allows light through without coloring.

Recent High Valuation in Autonomous Mobile Robots in Warehouses

The trend of investment in and acquisition of mobile robotic companies seeking to automate the movement of goods within warehouses, fulfilment centres, and manufacturing facilities is still rising.

World First as Artificial Neurons Developed to Cure Chronic Diseases

Artificial neurons on silicon chips that behave just like the real thing have been invented by scientists - a first-of-its-kind achievement with enormous scope for medical devices to cure chronic diseases, such as heart failure, Alzheimer's, and other diseases of neuronal degeneration.

Start of Production of Mercedes-Benz eSprinter

The founder of its own segment - the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter - is taking the next step and will, in the future, also be operating fully electrically too.

Big Advancements Ahead in Lead Battery Energy Storage Innovation

A three-year scientific research project currently underway at the U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory is showing promising results to unlock the untapped potential of lead batteries. Lead batteries currently supply over 70% of the world's rechargeable battery energy needs. Yet, possibilities exist to expand their performance to meet growing energy storage and transportation demands.

Growing Underground

Growing Underground is a British vertical farming company operating out of a World War 2 air raid shelter 33 metres below the streets of London. In December 2019, IDTechEx Analyst Dr Michael Dent visited the Growing Underground farm to learn about their process and taste their crops.