Analysis
Biomass can help deliver UK heat decarbonisation
Biomass could play a pivotal role in heat decarbonisation and help the UK meet its renewable heat targets, according to AMP Clean Energy. Around six percent of heat in the UK currently comes from renewable sources, but EU targets require it to double to 12% by 2020.
DSEI 2019: The future is now for the Royal Navy
DSEI holds an unrivalled naval heritage, ranging from warship displays to showcasing the maritime electronic technology. In addition to these impressive displays, the Royal Navy will use DSEI 2019 to host its Maritime Capability Conference, focusing on the opportunities and capabilities for modernisation and transformation in a fast-changing and increasingly digital world. The conference will examine the Royal Navy’s dedication to inno...
GreenWaves named a 2019 'Cool Vendor' in AI semiconductors
GreenWaves has announced that it has been named a Gartner 'Cool Vendor' based on the 29th April, report 'Cool Vendors in AI Semiconductors', authored by Alan Priestley, VP Analyst, and Saniye Alaybeyi, Senior Director Analyst. The report stated: “The deployment of products with AI capabilities continues to gain momentum but requires increasingly sophisticated semiconductor devices to enable this new generation of smart things."
Finland to join Nordic forefront in reducing emissions in aviation
Finland’s incoming government has introduced its Government Programme which includes ambitious climate targets and a goal for carbon neutral Finland in 2035. As part of reducing transport-related emissions, the share of biofuels in aviation is targeted at 30% through a blending obligation.
Digitisers help advance fusion research
Fusion has long been viewed as the ultimate goal for energy generation. Smashing together deuterium and tritium atoms releases energy as they combine and is the reaction at the heart of the sun.
Elevator energy consumption cut in half
Skeleton Technologies is entering into a strategic partnership with the Spanish company Epic Power to reduce the power consumption of elevators by up to 50%, enabling significant cost savings. The system is already in use in a number of public, residential, and commercial buildings throughout Europe.
Here come the girls: the latest in tech innovation
In early May, Giant held an event which focused on tech innovation for women’s health, bringing in a wealth of female entrepreneurs. Those assembled took the opportunity to create an open and forward-thinking space to discuss the future of femtech. Among the activities of the day were a series of panel talks, illuminating everything from driving inclusion in health tech to personalised health.
LED technologies gathering traction in automotive light bars market
In 2014, the global automotive light bars market was pegged at $664.3m. It is expected to be valued at over $800m at the end of 2019. The automotive light bars market is expected to grow at a CAGR of more than five percent during the projected period of 2019 to 2029, and reach a value of nearly $1,400m by 2029 end.
Production facility for detectors in the USA
It has been announced that LASER COMPONENTS has begun laying the foundations for the future with the building of its new production facility for detectors. At the end of April, the ceremonial setting of the cornerstone for the new 26,000 ft² building took place in Chandler, Arizona.
Strengthening presence in the healthcare industries
Global provider of AGILE ALD (Atomic Layer Deposition) thin film coating solutions, Picosun Group, has announced that it is continuing its presence in healthcare industries by supplying ALD technology to produce bioactive coatings on surgical implants at a major manufacturer.