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Electrical stimulation could cure digestive disorders

More than 60 million people in the U.S. suffer from disorders in the gastrointestinal tract that could be cured by electrical stimulation, but scientists don't fully understand the therapy's effects on a critical organ: the stomach.

ZAF opens state-of-the-art nickel-zinc battery R&D facility

ZAF Energy Systems Inc announced the opening of its new state-of-the-art research and development facility in Bozeman, Montana. ZAF's team of scientists and engineers at the 8,000-square-foot facility are developing advancements in the company's proprietary nickel-zinc battery technologies with an emphasis on continued performance improvements and cost reduction.

Voting on the EU Renewable Energy Directive

The European Parliament voted on 13 November 2018 on the post-2020 EU Renewable Energy Directive (RED II).

Alliance Ventures invests in Enevate

Alliance Ventures, the strategic venture capital arm of Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi, has announced that it has invested in the latest round of funding in Enevate Corporation, an advanced lithium-ion battery technology company based in Irvine, California.

New High-Speed 3D Imaging of Clear and Multi-Material Surfaces

FocalSpec, a supplier of 3D Line Confocal Imaging sensors and systems is demonstrating its unique technology combining 3D topography, 3D tomography and 2D grayscale intensity imaging at Printed Electronics USA, part of IDTechEx Show held in Santa Clara November 14-15, 2018.

Unity Bank, Daystar Power move branch network to solar power

Unity Bank has agreed to work together with Daystar Power in moving the power supply of Unity Bank's branches across Nigeria from diesel generation to cleaner and more efficient solar powered solutions.

Heading towards zero emission airports

The Finnish airport operator Finavia has decided to adopt Neste MY Renewable Diesel in its vehicles at Rovaniemi, Kuusamo, Ivalo and Kittilä airports. Neste MY Renewable Diesel is produced from waste and residues. The switch to renewable fuel is part of Finavia's goal to make its airports carbon dioxide neutral by 2020.

ACEO® 3D printing with electrically conductive silicone rubber

WACKER's ACEO team presents its latest innovation - 3D printing with electrically conductive silicone elastomers.

Bend Labs to Demonstrate Innovative Flexible Soft Sensor Technology

Bend Labs will be available at the IDTechEx Printed Electronics USA Event, November 14-15, to demonstrate their flexible soft sensor technology, which is disrupting both established and emerging industries by making it possible to measure true angular displacement.

PPG, Powercast announce partnership

PPG and Powercast Corporation announced a joint development agreement to produce ultra-thin and wirelessly powered printed electronics products.

New contact lens to treat eye injuries

A new therapeutic contact lens that acts as a bandage for eye surface injuries could soon fast track the healing of previously difficult to treat corneal wounds.

Fabric alternative to batteries

A major factor holding back development of wearable biosensors for health monitoring is the lack of a lightweight, long-lasting power supply. Now scientists report that they have developed a method for making a charge-storing system that is easily integrated into clothing for "embroidering a charge-storing pattern onto any garment."

Elephant trunks inspire robotics

Understanding how elephants use their trunks to pick up small objects could lead to robots designed with flexible hands or grippers, according to a new study.

VW to produce 50 million electric cars?

Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess says VW have sourced the batteries for 50 million electric cars.

Aspen Aerogel

IDTechEx Technology analyst Dr Richard Collins interviewed Michael O'Connor (Commercial director and VP for building and construction) from Aspen Aerogel. A presentation given by Michael was also observed the International Seminar on Aerogels 2016.

Now that's 'cool' - new efficiencies for light electric vehicles

Researchers are aiming to improve the efficiency of light electric vehicles by developing next-generation 'passive' cooling solutions for the vehicles' battery chargers.

Artificial intelligence predicts Alzheimer's years before diagnosis

Artificial intelligence technology improves the ability of brain imaging to predict Alzheimer's disease, according to a study.

Nanotubes may give the world better batteries

Scientists' method quenches lithium metal dendrites in batteries that charge faster, last longer.

IME: Overview of applications, commercialization progress, and prototy

In this article we will consider the existing and emerging applications of IME, looking at the latest prototypes, commercial success, etc. We will briefly examine value chain.

PALL Microelectronics de-gassing technology

Paul, a senior scientist with PALL, explains their de-gassing technology for use in printing and PALL's place in the market.