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Next-gen solar cells could be improved by atomic-scale redesign

Researchers have uncovered the exact mechanism that causes new solar cells to break down in air, paving the way for a solution.

New robotic fish for environmental monitoring

A group of researchers are designing autonomous underwater vehicle with biosensors to monitor water quality.

Cytosurge Win At The IDTechEx Show! Awards

At the IDTechEx Show! in Berlin last week, IDTechEx was delighted to present the 'Best Development in 3D Printing Award Europe 2017' to Cytosurge.

Aluminium set to make a charge on battery technology

Aluminium ion technology is expected to possess similar performance characteristics to existing battery designs. However, in contrast to the currently dominant technologies such as lithium ion, aluminium is a very common element and is therefore easily obtained at a relatively low cost.

Free Form Fibers

Free Form Fibers (FFF) have developed a platform technology for the manufacture of high performance fibers using Laser chemical vapor deposition. IDTechEx technology analyst Dr Richard Collins interviewed John Schneiter (CEO).

ELG Carbon Fibre Ltd

ELG Carbon Fibre are the largest recyclers of carbon fibre material. IDTechEx technology analyst Dr Richard Collins interviewed Anthony Stevenson (Technical Service Manager).

Electric Vehicle News from IDTechEx Show! Berlin May 2017

The successful "IDTechEx Show!" in Berlin with nearly 3000 paying delegates, nine parallel conferences, 25 masterclasses and a large exhibition had a huge amount for the electric vehicle enthusiast.

Triboelectric Interview: Prof. Zhong Lin Wang, Gatech, 11 May 2017

IDTechEx Chairman Dr Peter Harrop spoke to Professor Zhong Lin Wang of Gatech at Energy Harvesting Europe, part of the IDTechEx Show!

Energy Harvesting Surprises at IDTechEx Show! Berlin

The successful "IDTechEx Show!" in Berlin with nearly 3000 paying delegates, nine parallel conferences and a large exhibition had a huge amount for the energy harvesting enthusiast.

Semiconductors as decal stickers

Scientists have developed organic semiconductor nanosheets, which can easily be removed from a growth substrate and placed on other substrates.

The shock tactics set to shake up immunology

Vagus-nerve stimulation, has been used since the 1990s to treat epilepsy, and since the early 2000s to treat depression

A peek inside the 'black box' of machine learning systems

Many astounding feats of computer intelligence, from automated language translation to self-driving cars, are based on neural networks: machine learning systems that figure out how to solve problems with minimal human guidance. But that makes the inner workings of neural networks like a black box, opaque even to the engineers who initiate the machine learning process.

New composite-based additive manufacturing technology

CBAM is an entirely new process that is fundamentally different from conventional additive manufacturing technologies.

Shoes improve balance and gait

Walkasins help improve gait and balance in patients who have peripheral neuropathy, a condition that significantly increases the risk of falling due to loss of balance.

First-ever autonomously controlled capsule robot explores colon

New research shows that an 18-mm magnetized capsule colonoscope, which can be paired with standard medical instruments, successfully performed intricate maneuvers inside the colon while guided by an external magnet attached to a robotic arm.

Wearable Technology Awards Presented At The IDTechEx Show! In Berlin

At the IDTechEx Show!, two companies were honoured for their great achievements in developing and commercialising wearable technology. A summary of the awards and winners are as follows:

IDTechEx Electric Vehicles Europe 2017 Award Winner

Sono Motors, Germany were presented last night with the Most Significant Innovation Award in Electric Vehicles at the IDTechEx Show, Berlin.

Internet of things sensors could connect via ambient radio waves

Internet of things systems usually link networks of sensors via radio, but radios demand battery power thus limiting usability.

Thin transparent film could improve electronics and solar cells

A new nano-scale thin film material with the highest-ever conductivity in its class. The new material could lead to smaller, faster, and more powerful electronics, as well as more efficient solar cells.

3D-printed bionic skin could give robots the sense of touch

Engineering researchers have developed a revolutionary process for 3D printing stretchable electronic sensory devices that could give robots the ability to feel their environment. The discovery is also a major step forward in printing electronics on real human skin.