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XRCC (Xerox Research Centre of Canada) interview with IDTechEx

XRCC (Xerox Research Centre of Canada) is one of five Xerox innovation centres worldwide. This interview with IDTechEx was taken at the IDTechEx Printed Electronics USA event.

Grant to extend lifespan of Li-ion batteries

A Virginia Commonwealth University professor has received a five-year, $505,000 award from the National Science Foundation to make lithium-ion batteries -- which power electric vehicles and portable electronic devices -- far more efficient, sustainable and environmentally friendly.

Printing technologies for manufacturing decorative solar panels

The new mass production method enables designers to create interior design elements from organic solar panels, harvesting energy from interior lighting or sunlight for various small devices and sensors that gather information from the environment.

RFID in China 2015-2025: Part 1 of 2

IDTechEx has been analysing the RFID market in China where the majority of the global production takes place. In this comprehensive two-part article series IDTechEx explores the market in China, assessing the role of the government, shifts in the value chain, differences between government-led and market-oriented companies, and trends in consumption of RFID tags by type (HF, UHF, MWF, etc) and application. This article will share our insight into this growing market territory and will provide ten-year market projections for the Chinese market segmented by more than 16 RFID applications.

Optomec and 3D Printing Electronics: Interview with IDTechEx

This interview with IDTechEx was taken at Printed Electronics USA, hosted by IDTechEx.

Organic electronics could lead to cheap, wearable medical sensors

Future fitness trackers could soon add blood-oxygen levels to the list of vital signs measured with new technology developed by engineers.

Structure control unlocks magnetisation, polarisation simultaneously

Scientists have controlled the structure of a material to simultaneously generate both magnetisation and electrical polarisation.

Polaris acquires electric motorcycle business from Brammo

Polaris Industries Inc has acquired the electric motorcycle business of Brammo Inc. In addition, Polaris is acting as a leading investor in a recapitalization of Brammo that enables the company to focus exclusively on the design, development and integration of electric vehicle power trains.

Next-gen 3D printing tech for spacemen

Trinity engineers are leading a €500,000 project to develop the technology, which will allow mechanical structures to be made and coated with different materials. Cold Spray will be used in science missions in outer space, but will also have everyday applications much closer to home.

Improvements in transistors make flexible plastic computers reality

Improvements should soon be expected in the manufacture of transistors that can be used, for example, to make flexible, paper-thin computer screens.

Abalonyx AS

Abalonyx is a Norwegian company focused on graphene oxide production. In the past five years they have increased their batch size from 160g to 1Kg and are currently seeking funds to raise their batch size further to 6 Kg

Smart objects becoming reality

Ultra-thin and low-cost flexible microcircuits, incorporated into mass-market objects and packaging, are poised to revolutionise everyday living by providing consumers with real-time information about every aspect of their environment.

What Airwolf 3D thought of the 3D Printing LIVE! event by IDTechEx

This video with IDTechEx was taken at the IDTechEx event 3D Printing LIVE!.

Self-powered intelligent keyboard

By analyzing such parameters as the force applied by key presses and the time interval between them, a new self-powered non-mechanical intelligent keyboard could provide a stronger layer of security for computer users.

Webinar 3 February - Conductive Inks and Pastes Markets

IDTechEx are hosting a free webinar on Tuesday 3 February 2015 discussing the conductive inks and pastes markets.

Metal oxide backplanes are gaining commercial ground

The metal oxide backplane technology has many clear advantages.

Airwolf 3D: 3D printers to print 3D printers. Interview with IDTechEx

Airwolf's technicians use 3D printers to replicate more 3D printers nearly 24/7 at the company's headquarters in Mesa CA. This video with IDTechEx was taken at the IDTechEx event 3D Printing LIVE!.

Zinc oxide materials tapped for tiny energy harvesting devices

How the attractive physical features of zinc oxide materials could be more effectively used to tap into abundant mechanical energy sources to power micro devices.

3D printing technology to mass produce custom earphones

Custom earphone maker is using 3D printers for mass customization of a consumer product.

Smart lighting manager for IoT-connected daylight harvesting

This new class of sensor-integrated smart lighting manager solutions delivers cost-effective, IoT-connected, integrated control capabilities.