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Amsterdam to get world's first fleet of autonomous boats

The world's first major research program on autonomous floating vessels in metropolitan areas.

Intelligent Building expert becomes new President of EnOcean Inc

EnOcean has announced the appointment of Neil Cannon as the company's new President of EnOcean Inc, the company's North American Division.

Architectural robotics for compact living

Through architectural robotics, Ori's systems promise to liberate urban design.

Makerbot launches new 3D printing solutions

MakerBot has announced new 3D printing solutions that address the wider needs of professionals and educators.

Is it critical to go supercritical for lightweight aerogel materials?

Last week, IDTechEx attended the international seminar on aerogels. It was held in Sophia Antipolis, France, with industrial and academic representatives displaying the latest properties, manufacturing techniques, applications and products in aerogel technologies.

Keeping an eye on low flying unmanned aerial systems in cities

The Aerial Dragnet program seeks innovative technologies to provide persistent, wide-area surveillance of all UAS operating below 1,000 feet in a large city.

Grant to examine conjugated polymers for flexible electronics

The National Science Foundation has awarded $1.2M to three researchers for a proposal which aims to identify the key polymeric properties of conjugated polymers used to develop flexible electronics.

Facebook acquires hardware developer Nascent Objects

Nascent Objects CEO Baback Elmieh has announced that his company has been acquired by Facebook.

New world speed record for an electric vehicle

The Ohio State University's Venturi Buckeye Bullet 3 student team and driver Roger Schroer rallied to push their electric streamline vehicle to a world record two-way average top speed of 341.4 miles per hour (549.4 kilometers per hour).

National Optics Institute strengthens its acquisition of CeraPrinter

CERADROP, a MGI Group company, announces CeraPrinter F-Serie, All-in-one Hybrid Process Development system, installation at INO - National Optics Institute in Canada.

Standard highlighting the ethical hazards of robots is published

BSI, the business standards company has published BS 8611 Ethics design and application robots.

Wearable tech efficiently converts body heat to electricity

Researchers have developed a new design for harvesting body heat and converting it into electricity for use in wearable electronics. The researchers also identified the optimal site on the body for heat harvesting.

SGX Sensortech

David Pugh interviewed Mr Tony Trocian, International Sales Manager at SGX Sensortech, manufacturer of sensors based on pellistor, infrared, MOS and electrochemical detection principles, primarily for automotive and industrial facilities.

Liar Liar phones on fire! The story behind the Galaxy Note 7

The South Korean giant Samsung just got itself into dire straits as the story behind the reported battery fires related to the Galaxy Note 7 unfolds even further. As of September, 92 accidents have been reported in the US alone.

Robotics is the future of agrochemicals business

Crop protection, chemicals and robotics at first appear totally unrelated, yet IDTechEx Research finds that steady improvements in agricultural robotics will, slowly but surely, fundamentally alter the crop protection chemicals business.

Automated sewing by Sewbo

Sewbo Inc has announced that it has achieved the long-sought goal of automated sewing, by using an industrial robot to sew together a T-shirt.

Robotic dining device for disabled diners

The simple act of eating a meal will become more dignified and enjoyable for many people with physical challenges with the launch of Obi™, a revolutionary robotic dining device.

Solar car Nuna reveals secret innovations in South Africa

Nuon Solar Team reveals two of their secret weapons to all the competing teams with which they hope to win the longest solar race in the world, the SASOL Solar Challenge in South Africa.

Enter the IDTechEx Show! Awards and celebrate your achievements

The IDTechEx Show! which will be held on November 16 - 17 at the Santa Clara Convention Center, will showcase the latest technology needs and advancements to over 3,000 attendees. The technologies covered include flexible and hybrid electronics; wearable technology; 3D printing; sensors; graphene; Internet of Things; energy harvesting, energy storage; and electric vehicles. Each of these is a two-day executive conference, co-located with a common exhibition of over 200 exhibitors.

Liar, liar, phones on fire! The story behind the Galaxy Note 7

The South Korean giant Samsung just got itself into dire straits as the story behind the reported battery fires related to the Galaxy Note 7 unfolds even further. As of September, 92 accidents have been reported in the US alone. IDTechEx expert Dr Lorenzo Grande gives the lowdown on Samsung's battery woes.