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Additive manufacturing of electronic components could reduce the consumption of materials, water, and energy compared to certain conventional production processes, according to an analysis published by IDTechEx on October 27, 2026. The consultancy notes that some estimates point to emission reductions of approximately 80% and water savings of up to 95% compared to traditional metallization methods.
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The market for sensors for humanoid robots could exceed $6.59 billion by 2037, according to forecasts by the consulting firm IDTechEx, which estimates a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.4%. This growth will be driven by the increasing integration of humanoid robots into industrial and commercial environments, where sensing technologies play a crucial role in improving perception, object manipulation, and operational safety.
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Analog Devices (ADI), Moët Hennessy and the University of California, Davis (UC Davis) have announced a collaboration to develop and apply a chemical signature detection technology using sensors and artificial intelligence, aimed at improving wine quality control and contributing to the long-term conservation of vineyards.
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Siemens has announced new advancements in its collaboration with NVIDIA to accelerate computational lithography processes used in the manufacturing of advanced semiconductors.
The integration of NVIDIA cuLitho, a CUDA-X library for GPU-accelerated computational lithography, with Siemens' Calibre manufacturing software reduces the execution times of lithographic simulations.
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Photonic integrated circuits (PICs) use processes from the semiconductor industry to integrate different optical functions onto a single chip. Their development is becoming increasingly important in high-speed communications, data centers, and systems designed for artificial intelligence workloads.
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Spain now has a capacity market. Order TED/966/2026 creates a new mechanism to remunerate the availability of firm power in the peninsular electricity system, opening a new revenue stream for flexible technologies such as BESS battery storage, demand response, and certain generation facilities.
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The Tekniker technology center, a member of the Basque Research and Technology Alliance (BRTA), has investigated, together with Erreka Medical and the Gaiker technology center, the integration of genetic technologies and electrochemical sensors into disposable microfluidic chips for the detection of biological agents and pathogens.
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Over the past three decades, the rise of smaller-scale renewable energy sources, such as photovoltaic solar panels and wind turbines, combined with smart grid technology, has fundamentally changed how homes and businesses interact with the electricity grid. Now, they both consume and generate electricity.
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Drones can pose a risk to the security of airports, critical infrastructure, military installations, and large-scale events. However, they are difficult to detect when flying out of sight, for example, when visibility is reduced by terrain, buildings, or weather conditions.
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The Eurecat technology center is participating in the TECSOL-FRUT project, which was created with the aim of responding to two of the main challenges facing the agricultural sector: adapting crops to climate change and the need to move towards a more sustainable and decarbonized energy model.
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The rising price of silver often dominates discussions surrounding the conductive ink market. As the predominant conductive material in printed electronics, silver represents a significant proportion of formulation costs, driving research into alternatives such as copper, carbon, graphene, carbon nanotubes, conductive polymers, hybrid materials, and new low-silver formulations.
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Since the development of power diodes and thyristors in the 1950s, silicon has long been the dominant material in power electronics, in applications ranging from electric vehicles to wind turbines. However, the advent of broadband semiconductors, such as silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN), has enabled the industry to achieve higher voltages and smaller sizes, while increasing efficiency and maintaining reliability.
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The humanoid robotics sector is transitioning from prototype development and demonstrations to structured pilot implementations and early commercial adoption. The new IDTechEx report, "Humanoid Robot Materials 2026-2036: Technologies, Players, and Forecasts," predicts that 2026 and 2027 will be pivotal years in this transition, as more players move from pilot testing to production readiness and small-scale launches.
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A team of researchers led by the University of Cambridge has studied the role of physical pressure in the lifespan of lithium-ion batteries and found that keeping them under constant pressure could double their lifespan.
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Weight reduction and improved energy efficiency are two of the major challenges facing the aeronautical industry in its transition to more sustainable models.
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Continuous indoor air monitoring to assess health and well-being, smart sheets that monitor sleep quality, and miniaturized hearing aids: international partners from academia and industry are collaborating on the SensorTech4Health 2030 project to develop innovative technologies that monitor the environment to continuously assess health.
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Coventry University is leading a project to create a "smart sock" that will help detect and potentially prevent complications of diabetic foot. Diabetic foot syndrome remains a major global health challenge due to the increasing prevalence of diabetes
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The World Economic Forum today announced its selection of "Tech Pioneers" for 2026, recognizing 100 early-stage companies from 23 countries that are developing revolutionary technologies with the potential to transform industries and societies.
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A significant advance in biological quantum sensing: a research team led by the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has discovered and tested a new mechanism of action by which proteins can be controlled with radio waves.
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The University of Edinburgh has licensed an innovative gold and copper recovery process to mineral processing company Lithium Universe, enabling cleaner extraction of high-value metals from electronic waste (e-waste).
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Future battery technologies, beyond NMC and LFP, will be crucial for the electrification of numerous construction machines. This new article by Pranav Jaswani, Senior Technology Analyst at IDTechEx, highlights which technologies are capable of meeting the specific demands of these machines and are expected to gain wider acceptance in the future off-highway equipment market.
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Mitsubishi Electric Corporation has announced that it has developed a technology to accurately estimate the amount of soil organic carbon (SOC) in agricultural land by combining optical measurements with two dynamic SOC models: a root biomass model1 and a model of organic matter decomposition mediated by microorganisms.2
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Since the initial introduction of lithium-ion cells in electric vehicles (EVs), "range anxiety" has been a major challenge. The primary approach to improving vehicle range has focused on refining lithium-ion batteries at the cell level, for example, by using ternary oxides with higher nickel content (NMC/NCA) or by employing additives to enhance conductivity.
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Sunwafe has reached several important milestones on its path to launching Europe's first large-scale silicon ingot and wafer manufacturing plant. In March, the company received approval from regional authorities for a 30-hectare site in Asturias, a crucial first step towards the construction and industrial deployment phase of the project.
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