TyroMotion GmbH (AT)

Self-heating lithium-ion battery

A lithium-ion battery that self heats if the temperature is below 32 degrees Fahrenheit has multiple applications, but may have the most impact on relieving winter "range anxiety" for electric vehicle owners, according to a team of researchers.

Good solar cells from bad effects

Researchers used numerical simulations to demonstrate that energy dissipation and decoherence, which were thought to reduce solar cell efficiency, are counterintuitively helpful for the development of more efficient photovoltaics

Intelligent electronics to become durable, flexible and functional

With the roll-to-roll overmoulding manufacturing process developed by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, components can be easily overmoulded into durable electronics products such as wearable sports solutions, toys and, for instance, household appliances equipped with an overmoulded solar cell.

Tianjin Lishen Battery Co., Ltd.

Established on December 25th 1997, Tianjin Lishen Battery Co., Ltd. is a hi-tech company that specializes in the technological development, manufacture and sales of Li-ion battery for consumer electronics, power tools, transportation and energy storage systems.

A123 Systems

A123 Systems, LLC, founded in 2001, develops and manufactures advanced Nanophosphate® lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries and energy storage systems that deliver high power, maximize usable energy, and provide long life, all with excellent safety performance.

Fraunhofer IIS: Show Bluetooth Wristband at the IDTechEx Show!

Video interview with Fraunhofer IIS from the Energy Harvesting & Storage USA exhibition, part of the IDTechEx Show!

Needle free breathalyser for daily diabetes testing

A simple breathalyser that will give diabetics a non invasive method for monitoring their daily glucose levels and has the potential to replace the 'prick test' methods used today.

Mercedes-Benz steps into the future with the new E-Class

The new E-Class marks the world premiere of numerous technical innovations for enhanced comfort, a new level of safe driving, a new dimension in driver assistance and a new infotainment and control system.

Mild Hybrid 48V Vehicles: Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) Ltd

IDTechEx visited Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) Ltd UK on 18 Jan 2016. They met with CEO Nick Pascoe with Robert Palmer, investor and PR, also present.

Webinar Tuesday 2 February: The Future of Robotics

IDTechEx are hosting a free webinar on Tuesday 2 February 2016.

Researchers use neutrons to gain insight into battery inefficiency

Scientists are improving the lifetimes of rechargeable batteries that run on lithium, a small atom that can pack tightly into graphite anode materials.

Multitaction

Multitaction is a Finland-based large-area interactive display manufacturer. It's technology is based on optical (IR) vision systems. The main market is the enterprise segment. The key advantage is stems from the system's ability to create different large-scale shapes composed of an arbitrary arrangement of 50" displays. The system can also handle an unlimited number of users and different input types.

Meeting with ALABC/ILA London 13 Jan 2016

The International Lead Association (ILA) now runs the Advanced Lead Acid Battery Corporation (ALABC) and it is repositioning it to basic research at the request of its members.

OWL WORKS: Print

Video interview with OWL WORKS LLC. at IDTechEx 3D Printing USA event.

Metallic glue may stick it to soldering and welding

Scientists have created a glue that bonds metal to metal or to other materials that sets at room temperature.

It's a 3D printer, but not as we know it

A team of engineers has developed a new type of 3D printing that can print composite materials, which are used in many high performance products such as tennis rackets, golf clubs and aeroplanes.

Microdisplay technologies for smartglasses

If the buzz at the Consumer Electronics Show is any indication of things to come (and it usually is), 2016 is expected to be the year of virtual reality.

Cheaper solar cells with 20.2 percent efficiency

Scientists have developed a solar-panel material that can cut down on photovoltaic costs while achieving competitive power-conversion efficiency of 20.2%.

New Tiguan GTE active concept

Volkswagen is proving how much potential the plug-in hybrid systems have.

Humavox

Humavox is an Israeli startup developing RF-DC wireless charging systems targeted for use in small devices, including consumer electronics, wearables, IoT and healthcare applications.