Update
31 Oct 2019

HTC and Tobii
At AWE EU 2019, IDTechEx attended a presentation from HTC and Tobii. They introduced the Vive Pro Eye, a custom version of the HTC Vive Cosmos headset which includes eye tracking from Tobii.
Update interview
31 Oct 2019

Adlens
IDTechEx spoke to Dr Nick Rimmer, Business Development Director at ADLens. They have developed adaptive lenses, and are seeing particular success in the VR and AR/XR spaces.
31 Oct 2019

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.
31 Oct 2019

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.
31 Oct 2019

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.
External press release
31 Oct 2019

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.
31 Oct 2019

Genome Editing with Precision
Prime editing system offers wide range of versatility in human cells, correcting disease-causing genetic variations
External press release
31 Oct 2019

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?
External press release
31 Oct 2019

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.
External press release
31 Oct 2019

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.
31 Oct 2019

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.
External press release
31 Oct 2019

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.
30 Oct 2019

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".
30 Oct 2019

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.
30 Oct 2019

IoT Applications: Great Opportunities to Come
Internet of Things is considered the third revolution of the computer, after the first revolution of bringing computing to governments and big companies and the second one to the public via PC and smartphone.
30 Oct 2019

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.
30 Oct 2019

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.
30 Oct 2019

Slot Die Coating: How to Get Ridiculously Thin and Accurate
"In the world of slot die coating, thin is in. Or, to be precise, thin AND accurate is in" says Scott Zwierlein of Frontier. Frontier - Coating and Drying Technologies will be exhibiting at the IDTechEx Show!
Youtube interview
30 Oct 2019

Home monitoring solution using breath analysis for asthma.
Applied Nanodetectors is developing point-of-care exhaled breath tests for the effective management of chronic conditions, such as diabetes and asthma.
External press release
30 Oct 2019

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.