Analysis
Automotive industry to be a big growth opportunity for conductive ink
The automotive industry has emerged as a significant market opportunity for suppliers of conductive pastes and similar materials. It has the potential to one day rival in significance the irreplaceable photovoltaic market. Almost every major paste supplier with a global profile is re-organising its team and its product portfolio to capture this rising trend.
Universal pattern in the way we surf our smartphones
Humans are unknowingly adhering to a universal pattern when they flick between apps on their smartphones, scientists have discovered. Experts from Cardiff University have shown that although we spend a varying amount of time glued to our screens, the way in which we specifically switch between our different apps is remarkably similar.
Government launches flagship auto supply chain programme
A £16 million programme to help make the UK’s advanced automotive manufacturing supply chain more competitive was launched by Business Secretary, Greg Clark. SMMT Industry Forum, the organisation set up by the UK government, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) and vehicle manufacturers to improve the competitiveness of the UK’s automotive supply chain, is to play an important role in the new initiative.
Investing in a completely renewable energy future
The smart technology group, Wärtsilä, has agreed to provide €500,000 in seed funding to Soletair Power Oy, a Finland based startup company operating in the field of Power-to-X. Soletair Power Oy has developed a unique concept to improve air quality in buildings by capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) and converting it to synthetic renewable fuel.
How technology is disrupting four areas of everyday life
The term ‘technology’ has a broad meaning and can be hard to clearly define when it comes to understanding how it directly affects the public at large. But affect us it does, and will continue to do so in immeasurable ways as our world becomes increasingly intertwined with innovations and advancements that would have been inconceivable just a decade ago.
Ready for business offers at Tip-ex 2019
Building on its strong performance in the construction sector, Renault Trucks will announce the full line-up of its enhanced Ready for Business bodied stock range at Tip-ex 2019. Stand A11 will feature a Range C430 eight by four muck-away tipper featuring Thompsons Loadmaster body and a Range C460 Wilcox-bodied insulated aluminium aggregate tipper.
Sustainable aviation fuel ready for delivery to Sweden
Renewable products producer from wastes and residues, Neste, and Air BP, the international aviation fuel products and services supplier, have entered into an agreement to deliver sustainable aviation fuel to airline and airport customers in Sweden in 2019. Neste and Air BP announced in 2018 their plans to explore and develop supply chain solutions for delivering sustainable aviation fuel to airports and airlines.
Automotive technology SMEs secure international orders worth millions
Findings from a new survey have revealed that Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) involved in the development of low carbon technologies have secured long term orders with an annual value worth up to £1.5m by exhibiting on a UK Government Pavilion managed by the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC).
LED pitch lighting using robotics installed
The connected lighting system from Signify, Interact Sports, has been installed at the Toyota Stadium in Aichi, Japan. It's the first outdoor stadium in Japan to install connected LED pitch lighting in combination with high performance Philips ArenaVision LEDs. Unique in the project was the use of robotic measurement while installing the connected lighting system.
Automotive display market to hit $30bn by 2025
According to a new research report by the market research and strategy consulting firm, Global Market Insights, the Automotive Display Market will grow at a CAGR of ten percent from 2019 to 2025. The global industry unit shipments are set to exceed 350 million units by 2025.