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This report covers haptics from several different angles. It thoroughly introduces dominating haptic technologies such as ERMs and LRAs, and various emerging haptic options for the market. The prominent use cases like core device haptics, button haptics, surface haptics and more are also included. In addition, this report gives a granular market analysis with 75 profiled examples and forecasts by sectors, covering haptics in smartphones, wearables, gaming, VR, and automotive.

The automotive market is rapidly adopting autonomous features to aid in safety and driving convenience. This requires a suite of sensors (cameras, radars, and LiDARs) and computing platforms. These components are evolving and present thermal management challenges, leading to opportunities for thermal interface materials, die attach, radar radome materials, and electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding. This report provides a market analysis for thermal materials in ADAS with trends, players, and granular market forecasts.

Materials present the strongest revenue opportunity within additive manufacturing, but understanding the variety of polymer, metal, and ceramic materials within 3D printing is critical to capitalizing on this opportunity. This report examines the status of established 3D printing materials, presents technical comparison studies, analyzes trends, and provides detailed market forecasts for additive manufacturing materials. For companies involved in 3D printing materials, this report presents key insights and essential knowledge.

Perovskite photovoltaics have already demonstrated remarkable efficiencies, with new applications enabled by their low cost, thin film architecture and tuneable absorption. This IDTechEx report explores the suitability and market opportunities of perovskite PV as well as the innovation opportunities and barriers to entry. It evaluates methods to resolve the main challenge of stability, as well as manufacturing methods and requirements for speciality materials.

This report covers the vertical farming industry, including the technologies and markets involved. We discuss key technologies, including automation and lighting systems, and identify how these could lead to the success of the industry. In-depth analysis of the challenges faced, including quantified considerations on crop limitations and running costs, are considered. Strategies and business models of key companies, including analysis of crop selection and pricing models, are considered and discussed.

Emerging optical technologies are the key to more compact, immersive, and energy efficient extended reality devices. In this report, these technologies, including reflective and diffractive waveguides, geometric phase lenses, pancake lenses and more, are analyzed in detail. Market and technology forecasts, company profiles, readiness level assessments, benchmarking and identification of major opportunities/challenges work together to illustrate the evolving status of the extended reality optics market.

Gas sensors are simultaneously an established industry and well placed to benefit from the trend towards mass-digitization. Interest from consumers and policymakers in air quality has increased dramatically due to COVID-19, creating a growing market for distributed gas sensor networks. Through discussions with major and emerging sensor manufacturers, along with analysis of early-stage technologies, this report identifies opportunities and challenges across environmental, medical, automotive, and olfaction markets.

Battery swapping promotes the use of the battery as a service (BaaS) business model which aims to decouple the costs of the battery pack from the overall price of the EV. Pack swap and module swap technologies are being commercialised. This report addresses these technologies, players and trends within this market and also includes granular 10-year forecasts of battery swap station (BSS) deployments.

Electric Vehicles: Land, Sea, Air 2022-2042 is IDTechEx's comprehensive electric vehicle (EV) master report covering eight EV markets broken down in over 90 forecast lines. The scope includes battery electric, fuel cell and hybrid vehicle unit sales, battery demand (GWh) and market revenue generation ($ billion). The report further details emerging technology trends underpinning the transition, from silicon-anode batteries to axial-flux motors, power electronics and DC fast-charging.

This report provides a market overview on the uses of waste carbon dioxide, including enhanced oil recovery, building materials, fuels (synfuels and power-to-gas), polymers (polyols, polycarbonates, polyolefins), chemicals (alcohols, olefins, aromatics, syngas), and in boosting biological yields (crop greenhouses, algae, and fermentation). The report explores the technological, environmental, and economic aspects of anthropogenic CO2 utilization worldwide, identifying the key challenges and opportunities for growth across this emerging industry.

Service robots are becoming increasingly popular. This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the major application areas of service robots, including delivery and logistics robots, cleaning and disinfection robots, social robots, agricultural robots, kitchen and restaurant robots, and underwater robots. It covers key technologies, market analysis, and 10-year granular regional market forecasts. The report provides an understanding of the market dynamics, competitive landscape, market outlook, and promising applications.

Point-of-care biosensors have been crucial in handling the COVID-19 pandemic, which has caused the market to more than double since 2019. In this report IDTechEx explores the drivers of the market's growth, key technologies enabling point-of-care testing, assesses emerging technologies bringing patient diagnosis ever closer to the point-of-care, and the opportunities and threats that these trends present.

This report covers the entire landscape for diabetes management devices, including mature, emerging, and future options. We characterise and predict the technological landscape of the industry over the next decade. Strategies of major players in the industry are discussed and analysed. Developments of major milestones, such as the launch of closed-loop systems and non-invasive CGMs, are considered and discussed in our forecasts.

Metal additive manufacturing offers compelling value-add for high revenue generating verticals and applications, but understanding its potential is key to exploiting its benefits. This report examines the status of established and emerging metal 3D printing technologies, presents technical comparison studies, analyzes metal materials, and provides detailed market forecasts for metal 3D printing. For companies in and outside metal additive manufacturing, this report presents key insights and essential knowledge.

This IDTechEx report assesses the competing technologies that will enable PCBs to be replaced with integrated electronics, saving space, weight and reducing manufacturing complexity. It covers electronic functionality to 3D surfaces, in-mold electronics (IME), and fully 3D printed electronics. Also included are market forecasts, company profiles, readiness level assessments, case studies, and identification of technological challenges/opportunities, thus providing a clear picture of the emerging 3D / additive electronics landscape.

After years of promise, we are witnessing the first major market adoption of nanocarbons. Although known for several decades, with a large amount of commercial engagement, and some extraordinary properties, CNTs have largely been kept to specific applications and relatively low market sales until now. IDTechEx forecast the CNT market to exceed 70 ktpa annual demand by 2032, driven by the role in energy storage. This market report gives a comprehensive overview of the CNT industry including the manufacturers, material and process landscape, applications, and forecasts.

This report uniquely covers full picture of new stationary energy storage markets and technologies evolving 2022-2042, creating many billion-dollar businesses. Over $1 trillion will be sold. Similar will be invested. Where? Why? For example, hydrogen storage is wrongly called the only possibility for newly-requested months-to-seasonal storage. Uniquely we reveal over 20 options for three primary ranges of delayed electricity plus many lucrative niches. See essential roadmaps, forecasts, rollouts, appraisals 2022-2042.

5G deployment is in full swing with continued deployment of infrastructure and 5G compatible devices. However, there are still many challenges to address with many material level challenges around thermal management. This report considers the evolution of 5G antenna design and components to analyse trends in semiconductor technology, the associated die attach materials, power supplies and thermal interface materials. Current and emerging technologies are described along with forecasts across these categories through to 2032.

Medical hydrogels grow fast but the rest will overtake. Only this report appraises all the rest 2022-2042 with roadmaps, forecasts, gaps in the market, implications of 2021/2022 research pipeline, patents. Learn how the dominant chemistries, applications and functions are changing and how to create $1 billion operations serving the emerging, non-medical applications including agriculture, water capture and treatment, chemical industry, electronic and electrical devices with batteries and sensors looking strong.

Mobile robots can be an excellent solution to many issues in the logistics industry. This report provides a comprehensive analysis of major players, technologies, and markets, 20-year market forecasts, and abundant product examples of 14 different forms of mobile robots in logistics. It will help readers have a deeper understanding of the current market landscape, how the technologies are used, the technology trend, and the future market outlook.

IDTechEx's report "Electric Vehicles in Construction 2022-2042" is a deep dive into the electrification efforts of off-road mobile construction machine manufacturers. The report highlights technical and economic considerations of powertrain electrification over the range of mobile construction machines, including excavators, loaders, cranes, and telehandlers. The report provides IDTechEx's 20-year outlook for the sector, with IDTechEx's independent sales, battery demand and market revenue forecasts for electric construction vehicles out to 2042.

IDTechEx's 3D Printing Hardware: 2022-2032 report is designed to explain and analyze the growth of 3D printing hardware technologies and sales; it is made to be useful for any company in the 3D printing supply chain: materials makers, printer manufacturers, service providers, end-users, and more. This report breaks down the market into 17 technology segments to create 17 COVID-19 adjusted forecast lines for each individual segment. The forecasts provide a ten-year outlook for 3D printer installation base, new installations, replacement unit sales, and revenue from 3D printer sales, all broken down into 17 forecast lines.

This report provides in-depth analysis, trends and developments in advanced and alternative battery technologies, including to Li-ion cell designs and materials, silicon anodes, Li-metal anodes as well as lithium-sulphur, Na-ion and redox flow battery chemistries, amongst others. Details on the key players and start-ups in each technology are outlined and addressable markets and forecasts are provided for silicon, Li-metal, Na-ion, RFBs and large Zn-based batteries.

Self-healing materials can save trillions of dollars wasted in premature repair and replacement of structures. Concrete, plastics and some other materials can already self-heal to some extent but huge payback comes from something better. What is the business potential, when? What technologies and applications are best and what does the research pipeline promise? Only this commercially-oriented report has the answers in clear new infograms, comparison tables and forecasts 2022-2042.

IDTechEx estimates that today over 50% of new vehicles are shipped with radar, making it a key sensor. Start-ups such as Arbe, Metawave and Oculii are achieving new performance heights, while established suppliers such as Continental, Infineon and NXP are going through a key semiconductor transition. As high levels of autonomy and active safety become more common, IDTechEx's forecast show a radar market 10-year CAGR of 14%.

IDTechEx has been studying RFID for over 20 years and we have just released our latest version of the RFID market research report "RFID Forecasts, Players and Opportunities 2022-2032". This report is built on our expertise, covering the latest RFID development trend, key player analysis, and market outlook. The report provides an unbiased review of RFID technology, companies, use case studies, and the market, providing the reader with a unique insight into the whole RFID sector, including its current state and future possibilities.

Recycling recovers valuable metals from batteries and provides a sustainable route for end-of-life management. In 2042, 12 million tonnes of Li-ion batteries will be recycled with the potential to obtain $51 billion USD in valuable metals. IDTechEx have forecasted this to exponentially increase to 2042. This report includes up-to-date process descriptions, policy explanations, market analysis and company profiles, based on data from 87 Li-ion battery recyclers globally.

The rapidly growing electric vehicle market creates a huge demand for the supporting charging infrastructure across several global regions and different power classes. Within this market, we are seeing trends around high-power charging, battery swapping and smart charging. This report addresses these trends within the markets for battery-electric or hybrid cars, vans, trucks and buses with OEM hardware benchmarking, CPO comparisons and granular market forecasts.

This 336 page report on smart city business opportunities explains why they now graduate from trivial to heroic. Infograms interpret pollution, desertification, sea level rise, appropriate action such as food, water, energy independence, resilience, conservation, zero-emission materials and electrification. Understand required smart multifunctional materials, infrastructure, ultra-high-performance concretes, VTOL air taxis, robot shuttles, dispersed electricity production/storage, indoor food production, ICT, IOT, 6G, sensors, 25 new roadmaps forecasts 2022-2042.

IDTechEx's report "Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles 2022-2042" explores the current state of on-road fuel cell vehicle development for passenger car, light commercial vehicle, truck, and city bus markets. The report discusses the technical and economic aspects of fuel cell deployment in these different transport applications with IDTechEx's independent outlook for the future of fuel cell vehicles to 2042.

Uniquely, this commercially-oriented report explains how the cement and concrete industry can transform to zero-emission and rapid profitable growth from new formulations, products and capabilities. It can open up many new markets such as multifunctional concrete (electrical, optical etc.) and 3D printed large structures free of steel reinforcement. It can sell surplus zero emission electricity and its storage by leveraging site assets. Source is PhD level, multilingual IDTechEx analysts worldwide.

The rapidly growing electric vehicle market puts a huge demand on electric motors across several global regions and different vehicle categories. Within this market, we are seeing trends around motor technology and topology, power and torque density, materials utilisation and thermal management. This report addresses these trends within the markets for battery-electric or hybrid cars, vans, trucks, buses and two-wheelers with OEM use-cases, benchmarking and granular market forecasts.

In-mold electronics enables electronic functionality to be embedded within molded and thermoformed plastic components. With the integration of capacitive touch, lighting and even haptics alongside size and weight reductions of up to 70%, IME is an efficient approach to making curved touch-sensitive interfaces. Given these benefits, IDTechEx forecasts IME to be a $1.5 billion market by 2032, with applications mainly within the automotive and consumer goods sectors.

Materials Informatics represents an R&D paradigm shift by fundamentally accelerating the time from innovation to market. There are multiple strategic approaches and already some notable success stories; missing this transition will be very costly. This report provides key insights and outlooks on the market. Through technical primary interviews, readers will get a detailed understanding of the players, business models, technology, and the application areas.

This report is the culmination of IDTechEx's market and technology research in wearable technology over the past decade. It contains high level overviews and data of the major themes, product trends and drivers across all of wearables, as well as all of the collated conclusions and market data across sectors including smartwatches & fitness trackers, VR, AR & MR, hearables, smart clothing & e-textiles, electronic skin patches, and many other product types

Printed sensors are a rapidly growing technology that offer low-cost processing, flexible thin-film form factor and large area sensing, making them suitable for emerging applications such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Industry 4.0, continuous health monitoring and more. This market research report covers the technology and applications of printed photodetectors, piezoresistive and piezoelectric pressure sensors, strain sensors, temperature sensors, printed electrodes, biosensors, and capacitive touch sensors.

As agricultural labour becomes increasingly costly and scarce, something exacerbated by the COVID-19 crisis, attention is increasingly turning towards robotics as a key component of agricultural production. This report from IDTechEx provides a technical and commercial analysis of the growing market for agricultural robotics, considering both the key application areas and enabling technologies underpinning the industry. The report also provides ten-year application-based and regional market forecasts for the future of the agricultural robotics industry.

Electric vehicles are taking the world by storm with BEV and PHEV cars expected to grow at 25% CAGR through 2032. Advancements to automotive power electronics are critical for improving range and charging times. The new IDTechEx report provides analysis and forecasts for three key devices: inverters, onboard chargers (OBC), and DC-DC converters, split by voltage (including 800V) and semiconductor technology (silicon carbide SiC MOSFET and silicon Si IGBTs).

IDTechEx has been studying 5G-related topics for many years and we have just released our latest version of the 5G market research report "5G Technology, Market and Forecasts 2022-2032". This report is built on our expertise, covering the latest 5G development trends, key player analysis, and market outlook. Key aspects in this report include mmWave technologies progress, open radio access network (Open RAN) development, and detailed regional analysis of 5G status and future roadmap in 5 key regions: U.S., China, Japan, South Korea, Europe.

Ceramic 3D printing presently exists as a niche of the overall 3D printing industry, but recently more companies - from start-ups to ceramics materials suppliers - have joined the field. This report will examine the status of ceramic 3D printing technologies and materials, identify major players, highlight interesting applications, and provide market forecasts for ceramic 3D printing. For any company looking to enter this small but growing specialty, this report is essential.

Uniquely, this 307-page report gives the essential 20 year forecasts, roadmaps, latest strategy, market, company, technology appraisals presented in clear new infograms, tables, graphs and pictures. It is for those wishing to make, integrate or use new compounds, metamaterials, metasurfaces, reprogrammable intelligent surfaces. See best practice and gaps in the market - formulations, printing, laminating, city deployment etc. without blinding mathematics. Identify partners and acquisitions to create a billion-dollar activity.

In recent years, vast improvements to autonomous vehicle technologies such as radar, lidar, HD cameras and software has propelled robotaxis to the cusp of market-readiness. Autonomous trials from Waymo, Cruise, and others are now evolving into autonomous services, with legislative barriers clearing. New IDTechEx forecasts reveal how these services will come to dominate within 20 years, creating massive opportunities for the underlying sensors market, which grows at over 30% CAGR.

IDTechEx report, "Mining Electrification: Vehicles, Generation, Repurposing 2022-2042" is unique in looking at these poorly-covered aspects for 20 years ahead so you can see what is really happening. The commercially-oriented 310-page analysis reveals many surprises and gaps in the market.Based on years of investigation globally by multi-lingual, PhD-level IDTechEx analysts.

Electrically conductive adhesive (ECAs) are a competitor to solder. ECAs are set to become a key conductive joining technology across several industries, such as flexible electronics, in-mold electronics, and wearable technologies. This report includes key insights and commercial outlooks for the global electrically conductive adhesive market. The report considers electrically conductive adhesives (ECAs), including isotropic conductive adhesives (ICAs), anisotropic conductive pastes (ACPs) and anisotropic conductive films (ACFs). 10-year ECA market forecasts are given for each application area.

Learn why thermoelectric cooling, heating and harvesting is partly success now, partly later. Evolving optimal materials, parameters, designs, applications, technology and strategy with 90 company comparison, market-leaders, success factors, mistakes, company intentions and overall market forecasts 2022-2042. 300 pages with complete value chain and low- to high-power systems suppliers analysed. End-user markets emerging. What is required. Who to watch. Based on years of investigation by multi-lingual, PhD-level IDTechEx analysts

This report characterizes the markets, technologies and players involved in the commercialisation of electronic textiles. It covers the entire value chain, from materials, components and manufacturing techniques, through to the four main product categories. The report discusses >10 different market verticals, and includes a database of 224 companies. In total the report finds that the market was worth just under $0.5bn in 2020 and will grow to over $1.3 bn in the next decade.

3D printing of composite materials is reaching a commercial tipping point. 3D printing of polymer materials can have mechanical limitations that benefit from fiber reinforcement (or other functionalities), and composite manufacturing is known to be costly and challenging that can benefit from the moldless, rapid prototyping and automated approach that additive manufacturing enables. IDTechEx forecast that the market will rapidly rise to reach $2bn by 2031. This market report provides a comprehensive view for 3D printing market for composite materials, including granular 10-year forecasts, material and printer benchmarking studies and interview-based company profiles.

This is the first 20-year view of thermoelectric harvesting commercial opportunities, research pipeline and priorities needed. See activities of over 100 participants from materials to product integration. Learn the dead ends, shrewd initiatives, alternative technologies. Forecasts 2022-2042. 27 primary conclusions from PhD level multilingual analysts. Alternative technologies, two new in 2021. Industrialists' needs? Why does IDTechEx conclude that billion-dollar success is possible but not with current research priorities?

5G, with its ultra-low latency and high data throughput, is paving the way for a fully digitalized and connected world. However, the fact that 5G uses high frequencies brings the challenge of short signal propagation. Consequently, deploying many small cells to create an ultra-dense network becomes essential. IDTechEx has been studying 5G-related topics for many years and this report "5G small cells 2021-2031: Technologies, Markets, Forecasts" is built on our expertise, covering the main technologies, players, and markets for the 5G small cell industry. Moreover, IDTechEx also provides a series of detailed case studies on selected high potential verticals where 5G small cells can be applied to.

A spreadsheet-based database of the most popular electric car models in China, the US and Europe. The database includes sales data by model from 2015 - 2020, with information on model battery chemistry, battery supplier, thermal management method and motor technology, providing insight into historic technology trends.

The plant-based meat market has grown rapidly in recent years, spurred on by growing awareness of the issues facing animal agriculture in the wake of COVID-19 and a significant increase in product quality. But can the industry fulfil its potential of disrupting the conventional meat industry? This report from IDTechEx provides a technical and industry evaluation of the plant-based meat market, including production processes, consumer factors, industry investments, and key players. The report also provides ten-year market forecasts for the future of the plant-based meat industry.

The electric vehicle market is growing rapidly and there are trends towards higher battery capacities, faster charging, high-performance motors and wide bandgap semiconductors to name a few. These trends are dependent on effective thermal management. This report addresses these trends and the impact on thermal management of batteries, traction motors and power electronics within the electric vehicle market. Current and emerging technologies are considered with OEM use-cases and market forecasts.

This report characterizes the markets, technologies and players in electronic skin patches. With coverage across 28 application areas and over 130 companies, historic market data from 2010-2020 and market forecasts from 2021 to 2031, it is the most comprehensive study compiled for this emerging product area. It reveals significant opportunity, passing $10bn in annual revenue in 2021, including sectors such as CGM, vital sign monitoring and many related areas.

The market for emerging image sensors technologies includes hybrid image sensors, event-based vision, large-area solution-processable photodetectors, flexible x-ray detectors, hyperspectral imaging and extended range silicon detectors, which should both reduce costs and enable adoption within new applications. The report outlines the emerging image sensor landscape, providing an extensive technical and commercial assessment along with market forecasts.

Solid-state battery is believed to be one of the next-generation battery technologies with its advantages of better safety, superior performance, flexible form factor and simplified pack design. Both the inorganic and organic solid-state electrolytes have been developed by various players through different technology approaches. Solid-state battery has also attracted tremendous attention globally with strategic governmental supports. This report will provide detailed technology analysis, player activities, market assessment and business insights. In a decade, the market for solid-state batteries will reach over $8 billion.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a technology that can solve longstanding problems in drug development, including drug discovery. This report highlights the key machine learning and deep learning technologies (architectures and algorithms), companies, and applications driving billion-dollar investments and deals between the biopharma industry and AI drug discovery start-ups. AI will significantly accelerate drug discovery timelines and introduce substantial cost savings for the biopharma industry.

Robot shuttles are a new form of transport. Learn $20 billion sales in 2041 plus ample service income. Symmetrical, silent, zero-emission, large sliding doors for wheelchairs and fast entry and exit, they are designed for smart cities, replacing many under-utilised vehicles from school buses to manned taxis and buses. What other multipurposing? Winners? Affordable by the poor, accessible by the disabled and eliminating congestion, there is a roadmap to more.

Cultured meat, otherwise known as cultivated meat or cell-based meat, is an emerging technology area that uses lab-grown animal cells to create meat products without requiring animal slaughter, potentially avoiding the environmental problems of conventional agriculture. Unlike many of today's meat alternatives, cultured meat has the potential to create a product that is completely identical to conventional meat, containing exactly the same cells and tissue. Over the last five years, cultured meat has grown from almost nothing to over 50 companies racing to bring the first products to market, with over $600 million having been invested in the space. This report provides an in-depth technology and market evaluation of the cultured meat industry, giving both 10 and 20-year forecasts for the future of the industry.

This report analyses the trends and developments to Li-ion cell and battery pack technology for electric vehicles by studying developments from both automotive OEMs and battery pack manufacturers serving non-car markets. Discussion and comparisons are made between key technology choices, such as between LFP and NMC or Li-metal/solid-state and silicon-dominant anode batteries. Demand for Li-ion batteries is forecasted for electric cars, vans, trucks, 2-wheelers, boats and buses.

The Redox Flow Battery market report includes a substantial change in RFB market size, based on scientific assumptions. IDTechEx calculated the Levelized Cost of Storage (LCOS) for Lithium-ion battery and redox flow battery systems, to prove the assumptions made in the report. Large adoption of variable renewable energies will push the energy sector for more energy storage capacity. IDTechEx forecasts a multibillion market for RFB in 2031

Thermal interface materials (TIMs) are used in a huge variety of forms and applications. This report describes and benchmarks the various forms of TIM, along with advancements to TIM formulation and application. The report also covers the current use of TIMs and drivers for the future in several key markets: electric vehicle batteries, 4G & 5G infrastructure, data centers, LEDs and consumer electronics. Use-cases and market insights are used to forecast Tim demand in these applications in terms of area and tonnage for 2021-2031.

Boost your sales of devices and battery replacement technologies by understanding battery-free IoT, implants, wearables, smart buildings. Ride the wave of new enablers from 6G Communications wireless information and energy transfer WIET to triboelectrics, pseudocapacitors, skin biofuelcells and plastic film all-in-one multimodal harvesting with storage. Learn how the research pipeline is even leading to batteryless cellphones, smart watches, body area networks and $121 billion in 2041

This report provides a detailed technological analysis with available options and emerging possibilities across the whole manufacturing process, from epitaxy, chip manufacturing, mass transfer and assembly, bonding and interconnection, testing, defect management, repair, light management, full colour realization, to backplane and driving. With addressing the challenges and opportunities, together with the supply chain evaluation, market status assessment & prediction, and player activity analysis, it helps the readers to make better strategic decisions, to find the best technological road map, to seek commercialization and new business opportunities, to know reliable partners, to track the activities of key players, and to get the latest industry progress.

Technical and market investigation of the major electrolyzer systems, allowing a deep understanding of future market development.

Extensive opportunities for printed and flexible electronics are being created by the transition to electric and autonomous vehicles - these technologies include EV powertrains, interior sensors and displays, and even exterior heating and lighting. This report outlines the current status and opportunities for printed/flexible electronics across 11 application areas, along with 10-year market forecasts by revenue and volume, multiple case studies and assessments of commercial and technological readiness.

6G communications can be a trillion dollar business only if billions of dollars of Reprogrammable Intelligent Surfaces RIS are deployed everywhere. Read the first report to assess costs, practicality and enabling materials, technologies and players for mass production. See area and dollar forecasts to 2041 - a multi-billion dollar opportunity. Understand how they will affordably improve to give greater user benefits. See the timelines, new infograms, graphs and many images.

IDTechEx's "Air Taxis: Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing Aircraft" report is designed to help companies understand the emerging urban air mobility market. Providing comprehensive analysis of eVTOL air taxis, from the basics of eVTOL aircraft design architectures, through to OEM players and opportunities in key enabling technologies. The report presents our TCO analysis of eVTOL operations and IDTechEx's independent 20-year forecasts for this transformative new market with considerable long-term potential.

The electric vehicle market will see massive growth over the next 10 years and with it the demand for battery cells, packs and their associated materials. This tool allows you to see the material intensity assumptions that IDTechEx makes and use either IDTechEx's or your own forecast numbers for unit sales and battery pack capacity to determine the multi-metal materials demand from 2021-2031.

Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) is a set of technologies for stripping carbon dioxide from waste gases and directly from the atmosphere, before either storing it permanently underground or putting it to use. This report explores the technological and economic factors that will shape the future of CCUS across the world, identifying the key challenges and opportunities for growth across the industry.

Aerogels are a family of nanoporous materials that have been known for nearly 100 years. There has been a complex history, with key commercial uptake starting in the 21{^st} century. The market is dominated by silica aerogel blankets. This is used as insulation material predominantly for the oil & gas industry. There is lots of activity as new players scale up, particularly in China, and new applications are found, from EV battery packs to building & construction. Beyond silica, there is the emerging field of polymer and carbon aerogels that are at a very early-stage of commercialisation and have the capacity to take the industry in entirely new directions. This report covers the main technologies, players, and markets for the aerogel industry. IDTechEx has been studying the field for many years and brings the most comprehensive and accurate information on this evolving market.

This report provides a market overview on key non-fossil alternative fuels, including renewable diesel, sustainable aviation fuel, electro-fuels, and e-ammonia, discussing the technologies being developed, level of commercialisation, applications being targeted, and growth potential for these fuels. Comparisons are drawn to other low-carbon solutions such as battery technology and hydrogen.

Antimicrobial technologies have shot into the limelight due to the COVID-19 pandemic, offering billions of people around the world protection against contaminated surfaces. What are the technologies behind these products? How do they work? What are the key considerations for companies seeking to capitalize on this market trend, and what are additional untapped markets? The time is ripe to develop the next generation of antimicrobials.

The 6G opportunity for devices and materials will be 10-100 times 5G. Understand what metamaterials, graphene, new lll-V compounds, polymers and more are needed. One billion dollars hit the table in 2020, kick starting 6G communications. New hardware is as vital as software. Funding escalates to widespread deployment around 2030. Device and materials suppliers need to be in at the start - right now. Only this report maps the huge opportunity.

The electric vehicle market is growing and will continue to do so rapidly over the next 10 years, and with it the demand for battery cells and battery packs. The increased utilisation of these components will drive the demand for many key materials that would not necessarily have been in demand for combustion engine vehicles. This report analyses the key materials required in electric vehicle battery cells and packs across several vehicle segments. Automotive use-cases and market insight is used to forecast material utilisation trends, tonnages and market values from 2021-2031

Understand the $20 billion market emerging for transparent electronics as windows in buildings, greenhouses, trains. Include electric vehicle skylights making electricity and darkening at a touch. Consider smart watch glass, radar-enabled headlights, see-through billboards with OLED and micro LED images, "floating in space". Add conformal overlayers as invisible circuits, sensors, heaters, antennas. Metamaterials, 5G and 6G communications are involved and even new transparent photovoltaic overlayers boosting silicon grid power.

This report addresses and forecasts electric two-wheelers, electric three-wheelers (e-rickshaws), electric cars and electric buses in India, revealing massive potential and opportunity from one of the world's largest and fast-growing economies. The report further explores key technology trends unique to India, such as the transition away from Lead-acid batteries, Li-ion chemistry choices for 45-degree midday heat, the importance of local battery production and the country's reliance on permanent magnet motors from China.

This report addresses and forecasts electric two-wheelers with pure electric modes under 4kW ('electric scooters') and over 4kW ('electric motorcycles') with historic data back to 2015 and forecasts to 2041, with insight into the drivers and uptake by region (China, India, Indonesia, Vietnam, EU + UK, US, RoW). The report further explores key technology trends, such as the transition away from lead-acid and the reliance on permanent magnet motors for all power classes. Market shares of companies are provided regionally, based on primary interviews with market leaders.

Complete analysis of the battery storage systems market will show you the main batteries and related chemistries, together with an in-depth regional analysis. The reader will acquire a complete knowledge of battery stationary storage, understanding which are the most promising countries for front-of-meter and behind-the-meter segments. Finally, a market analysis will show the main players involved in the stationary storage market.

Graphene has long been seen as a "wonder material" and the solution to many of the world's challenges. The reality is very different, and the immediate impact not observed. However, the industry has been progressing over the past decade and a tipping point is now being observed with notable trials progressing into orders, significant capacity installations, and price reductions. This report looks at both graphene powders/platelets and films/wafers. Benchmarking studies, granular forecasts, company profiles, manufacturer capacity/revenue/P&L are all included. IDTechEx have an extensive history in this industry and leverage an extensive amount of primary research to bring the reader the most accurate and up to date technical and market information. Beyond graphene there is an emerging family of 2D materials, each with unique properties and potential across a range of commercial applications. Nearly all are at a very early-stage of development. IDTechEx provides an assessment and outlook with a specific focus on boron nitride, transition metal dichalcogenides, MXenes, and Xenes.

The hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) market has experienced growth in 2020 despite the implications of COVID-19 on the automotive industry. However, the HEV may have a limited lifespan due to impending fossil fuel bans around the world and the greater adoption of battery electric vehicles. This report considers the trends in HEV battery and motor-generator technology in addition to historic and future markets for HEVs in five key regional markets including forecasts from 2021 to 2041.

In this new market research report on Drones, IDTechEx evaluates the key need-to-know areas to gain insight and understanding in this broad and innovative market. Drones can be used in many different situations from mapping, to agriculture, to delivery. The drones market is forecast to grow to over $22Bn by 2041; drones and their associated technologies are a key market for years to come.

Fluoropolymers for electronics and electrics grab share. 5G, IOT, large redox batteries, electric cars now need more. Sales will be boosted by new biodegradable, paint and 2D molecule forms and introducing 3D printing and RF sputtering. Triboelectrics may become a large user from face masks to ocean wave power. Add 6G wireless and THz electronics but 20 year forecasts and roadmaps are essential. Only this report has them all.

Printed/flexible electronics, already seen in foldable smart phones, are forecast to be widely adopted in applications ranging from medical devices to smart packaging and from e-textiles to consumer products. This technological transition provides extensive opportunities for innovative materials, including amongst others novel OLED emitters, particle-free conductive inks and conductive adhesives. This IDTechEx report includes market forecasts, detailed company profiles based on interviews, case studies, and technological roadmaps spanning the full range of materials. Our comprehensive overview and analysis should enable readers to understand and take advantage of the opportunities presented by this transition to printed/flexible electronics.

The IDTechEx Electric Truck Markets 2021-2041 report provides 72 forecast lines for battery electric, plug-in hybrid and fuel cell electric trucks, that describe a twenty-year outlook for medium and heavy-duty truck sales, market penetration, battery demand and market value, in the key regions, China, the US and Europe. This report will help businesses across the automotive value chain plan for the future in this developing market.

The electric light commercial vehicle market is uniquely poised for rapid electrification. IDTechEx's new 2021-2041, COVID adjusted, forecast report provides a granular twenty-year outlook for eLCV sales, market penetration, market revenue and installed battery capacity, at global and regional levels, to help companies make effective plans in this rapidly evolving sector.

This report provides a comprehensive overview of every type of sensor technology used in wearable devices today. Based on a decade of dedicated research focusing on the hardware in wearables, this report covers existing and future technology options, the commercial landscape for sensors today, and the key players involved in each sensor type and end market.

5G has been deployed fast globally with an expected market of $720 bn by 2030. The most revolutionary aspect of 5G networks relies on the high frequency 5G technologies. mmWave 5G devices will use low-loss materials to reduce the transmission loss at both board and package level. This gives rise to the low-loss materials market, which will be over $110m by 2031, with CAGR of 28% from 2026 to 2031.

The markets for biostimulants and biopesticides are growing rapidly as global agriculture looks for sustainable ways to boost yields and new ways to protect crops. This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the different types of biostimulants and biopesticides, alongside a synopsis of global regulations and an evaluation of the industry. This information is used to forecast the future of the markets up to 2031, with the combined market for biostimulants and biopesticides being forecast to reach $19.5 billion.

With a CAGR of 83% between 2020-2030, mechanical energy storage devices will be a necessity for the stabilisation of the electricity grid. IDTechEx estimates a market value of $1.7 billion in 2030.

The electric vehicle market will see massive growth over the next 10 years and with it, the demand for batteries and motors. The increased utilisation of these powertrain components will drive the demand for many key materials that were not necessarily in demand for combustion vehicles. This report considers the materials required for the construction of electric vehicle motors, battery cells and battery packs. We use automotive use-cases and market insight to forecast material utilisation trends, tonnages, and market values from 2020 to 2030.

In-depth analysis of the Li-ion patent landscape, focussing on cell materials and technologies, including further analysis of NMC and Li- and Mn-rich cathodes, silicon anodes, liquid electrolytes, separators and carbon nanotube and graphene use. Highlighted are key technology trends, geographical activity, key players and assignees, and player rankings. Furthermore, example patents are reviewed and discussed in the context of current Li-ion market developments alongside a discussion of future technology directions.

This report explores the field of image recognition artificial intelligence (AI) for disease detection by breaking down its five main clinical applications. It describes emerging technologies, highlights key players and analyses market landscape for each sector. Trends, opportunities, threats and challenges (both technical and commercial) are discussed at length, thereby providing detailed insights into the current and future market for this technology.

This report covers the technologies used and the main applications in 3D printing with an assessment of commercially available printers and materials. Analysis showing the state of the market, market growth drivers and restraints, and forecast printer and materials revenue is provided. The market for 3D printers and consumables is predicted to be worth $45bn by the year 2030.

In the wake of COVID-19, the new IDTechEx report 'Advanced Electric Cars 2020-2040' provides a comprehensive analysis of the global electric car industry in regional detail, and with a long-term outlook to 2040. It also provides a detailed analysis of the underlying technologies enabling the transition, from Li-ion batteries and Electric Traction Motors to Autonomous Vehicle technologies.

The sensor business is massively impacted by COVID-19, mobility reinvented, diabetes etc. Only in this report can you see the whole picture as it becomes around $250 billion in 2041.

This report covers emerging technologies developed for polymer recycling, with an assessment of companies developing novel processes to manage plastic waste. Analysis showing the state of the industry, new technologies, case studies, market growth, drivers, restraints and revenue trend analysis is provided. The total global revenues from new polymer recycling technologies is forecast to reach $162bn by the year 2030.

IDTechEx has tracked the technology, player and market development of flexible, thin film and printed batteries since 2014. This report provides detailed technological analysis, market status introduction, market assessment, opportunity and barrier discussion, player activity tracking, and gives 10-year market forecast by technology and application.

Electric, Hybrid and Fuel Cell Buses 2021-2040 addresses the market drivers of electrification, how the bus is being rapidly reinvented and the outlook for pure battery electric and plug-in hybrid powertrains in buses, including the prospects for fuel cell buses. This report presents IDTechEx's new regional forecasts for electric city bus uptake, reflecting different rates of fleet electrification across China, Europe, the US, India, and the rest of the world.

This report covers the techniques and technologies used to quantitatively measure and analyze skin parameters for the cosmetics industry. Recent developments in electronics and changes in consumer behaviour are accelerating broader uptake of skin sensors. The market for skin sensors in the cosmetics industry is forecast to reach $275 million by the year 2030, driven by skin care companies seeking solutions in e-commerce, smart retail, hyper personalized skin care and more.

The introduction of technologies that manipulate the DNA of crops has not always run smoothly. Despite its potential power to improve crop yields and nutrition, genetic modification has remained controversial and is banned across much of the world. Could new gene-editing technologies like CRISPR-Cas9 break this deadlock and boost global agriculture? This report explores the future of crop biotechnology, providing technical, regulatory and market insight into what could be a revolutionary field.

Assess the multibillion dollar opportunity of electronics and electrics becoming smart materials - tape, film, even paint for healthcare, wearables, buildings and more. Research, much in 2020, is analysed into a commercialisation timeline 2020-2040, winners and losers. The user will cut, morph stretch or spray it to shape. Set functions such as light emission and electricity creation and storage. This is both creating new markets and bypassing traditional electronics production.

The report provides a clear and objective picture about the hydrogen economy, giving the reader a perspective of the current status and future development of hydrogen as an energy carrier. A complete description of the different fuel cells and electrolysers, will allow the reader to understand the chemical principles, materials involved, technical limits and future opportunities of each technology, including the main players on the market.

Chapters respectively on new opportunities for graphene, carbon nanotubes, metal organic frameworks, ionic liquids etc. for the supercapacitors, battery-supercapacitor hybrids, pseudocapacitors also covered. Learn these new key-enabling components for automotive, wearables and healthcare. Learn these flexible, stretchable and load-bearing smart materials, some multifunctional, enabling structural electronics and battery elimination: biocompatible, biodegradable, implantable, stretchable materials. Some are smart feedstock you cut to size and they still operate. Forecasts, best research results.

The new IDTechEx report 'Electric Leisure & Sea-going Boats and Ships 2021-2040' reveals the challenges and growth for electrification in the maritime sector. It finds that leisure boats are the largest market by volume, but the deep-sea sector will take the largest market value and greatest battery demand.

Digital Water 2020-2030 covers the sensor market in water and wastewater treatment and pipe network markets. This comprehensive overview of the different sensor types, companies, strategies and use cases can provide insightful solutions to the digital water industry. This information is then used to forecast the market growth over the coming decade up to 2030, where it is expected to grow to over $2Bn.

The demand for the COVID-19 testing is over 600 million tests including 120 million genetic tests and over 500 million rapid tests. In this report, we benchmarked more than 100 commercial devices across various technologies, providing a deep insight into the technology trends and biotech innovations surrounding the COVID-19 global response.

This report is based upon years of research. In the past eight years alone, our analysts have interviewed more than 150 industry players, visited numerous users/suppliers across the world, attended more than 35 relevant conferences/exhibitions globally, and worked with many industry players to help them with their strategy towards this market. For example, in the last five years alone we visited around 35 tradeshows in Japan, USA, Taiwan, Korea, Germany, UK, and so on, to update our report. Prior to this, our analysts played an active role in commercializing conductive pastes, particularly in the photovoltaic industry.

This IDTechEx Research report covers all aspects of Flexible Hybrid Electronics, including an assessment of the enabling technologies and challenges, over 30 prototype case studies, technology adoption roadmaps, and detailed market forecasts. FHE is set to disrupt the existing electronics landscape, finally realizing the vision of ubiquitous electronics and facilitating novel applications. The trends, forecasts and innovation opportunities outlined in this report provide a roadmap to this transition.

This report covers the latest applications of flexible electronics in healthcare, including electronic skin patches, electronic textiles, electrochemical test strips and smart blister packs. With increasing decentralization in the healthcare system enabled by the digital health movement, flexible electronics is well positioned to provide comfortable and long-term remote patient monitoring solutions. Flexible electronics enable new form factors and new products in health monitoring, a significant market worth over $8.3 billion in 2030.

The report provides a holistic picture of the Li-ion market, where demand is coming from, and the players involved in cell, cathode and anode manufacturing. It provides in-depth analysis on the various technological developments and trends taking place in Li-ion batteries to allow informed strategic investment and business development decisions.

Hearables are wireless electronic products worn in, on or around the ear. They include products such as headphones, hearing aids, cochlear implants, and related areas. They have applications including combinations of infotainment, hearing assistance and augmentation, health monitoring and more, based primarily in the consumer electronics and healthcare sectors. This report is the most comprehensive review of the whole hearables market and technology landscape.

With investment in digital health reaching $8.1 billion in 2018 and a series of successful IPOs in 2019, understanding the opportunities in this complex field and how they impact the healthcare industry is paramount. This report provides a detailed overview of the digital health and AI in healthcare ecosystems, including coverage of digiceuticals/digital therapeutics, telehealth/telemedicine, remote patient monitoring and AI in diagnostics.

Intuitive Surgical's control of the robotic surgery market has forced the diversification of surgical robots as companies are keen to set themselves apart from the market leader. The sector is in a rapid state of expansion and new technologies, uses and applications of computer-assisted surgery are arising with each new entrant. This report explores robotic technologies in surgery such as robotic catheter navigation for catheter ablation interventions, robotic camera manipulation for endoscopic and laparoscopic procedures, and robotic surgical tool positioning systems for orthopaedic and neurosurgery. The report highlights key players and discusses opportunities and challenges for the future. The use of artificial intelligence and haptic feedback in robotic surgery are also discussed. The highlighted trends and forecasts provide in-depth insights into the current and future state of the robotic surgery market.

Bioplastics, polymers derived from biological feedstocks, are a potential solution to the environmental problems caused by plastic - they are made from renewable resources and often biodegrade. Despite this, bioplastics have historically struggled to compete with fossil-based plastics, which are often far cheaper. However, things are beginning to change. This new report explores the technologies involved in making bioplastics a viable option for the future, providing insights into the markets and outlining the future for the growing technology.

VR, MR and AR products are used by many companies for day-to-day workflow management and on production lines. This market, which IDTechEx forecasts' predict to be over $30Bn by 2030. This is a diverse market, and this report reviews 100 products and details of over 80 companies. The report includes trends from the past decade of products, comparing attributes such as weight and field of view.

Molecular diagnostics is one of the fastest growing markets in the healthcare industry, driven by the technology development (such as the third generation DNA sequencing, digital PCR and microfluidic devices), the growth of the point-of-care molecular diagnostics market, and the continued discovery of genetic biomarkers with proven clinical utility. Molecular diagnostics market is forecasted to reach $20 billion by 2030.

The prevalence of CVD and the high economic burden it represents to healthcare systems demonstrate the urgent necessity for solutions to address this epidemic. This report highlights current trends, analyses market landscapes and offers insights into opportunities and challenges for the future. Its investigation into emerging technologies is divided into three parts - detection, monitoring and treatment - to provide an in-depth assessment of recent and upcoming developments.

By 2030, Li-ion battery demand will exceed 3 TWh, providing both opportunities and risks. In this report, we provide a comprehensive analysis of the Li-ion supply chain, including key technologies, players, demand forecasts and cost analysis. The analysis and insight from this report will help to provide clarity for investment in the growing LIB market.

IDTechEx present a comprehensive analysis of 106 players who develop unique 3D lidar technologies, primarily for the ADAS and autonomous vehicles market. Our interview-based company profiles and company backgrounds cover all 106 players. Forecasts are segmented into six emerging lidar technologies and four types of vehicles. The global 3D lidar market for autonomous vehicles grows to $5.4 billion by 2030, with MEMS lidar emerging as the largest market segment.

This report provides a comprehensive assessment of OLED display technologies and markets. Granular forecasts and historic data are provided for eight market applications - cellphones, tablets/computers, TV, automotive, wearable, industrial/professional, Micro OLED and other - by substrate (glass, rigid plastic and foldable) - broken down by area, average panel price and market value. The report covers global progress with particular focus on Asian activities. Technical progress is assessed by technical IDTechEx analysts with roadmaps towards flexible or printed displays.

This report investigates the market for various die and substrate attach materials used in power electronics in various electric vehicles. It builds a detailed quantitative model to forecast the addressable market size for die as well as substrate attach materials in various power electronic functions in all manners of electric vehicles. It also develops ten-year market forecasts, in value and mass, segmenting the market by material type. The materials considered herein include nano silver sintering, micro-silver sintering, Cu sintering, SAC and other solders, and transient liquid phase bonding materials.

This IDTechEx Research report covers the smart and intelligent packaging opportunity, with feedback from Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) brands on their views of smart packaging, assessment of enabling technologies, smart packaging case studies, key players and forecasts for electronic smart packaging. Active packaging technology options and chemical indicators are also reviewed. This analysis is done on a global basis, from assessing the rise of QR codes in China to the latest electronic smart labels based on novel semiconductors and other components that are enabling a radical change in the $400 billion+ packaging industry. There is also candid appraisal of the challenges and lessons to learn from failures. See the full picture in this detailed research report.

This report provides the most comprehensive view of the flexible, printed and organic electronics industry, giving detailed ten year forecasts by device type along with assessment of the trends, capabilities and market successes (and failures). The market is analyzed by each component type in addition to assessing the market value by printed vs non printed, rigid vs flexible electronics and much more. Key components covered include displays, sensors, batteries, logic, functional ink, e-textiles and more.

The market for advanced wound care technologies is forecast to exceed $22 billion by the year 2030, driven mainly by the increase in demand by aging populations and the increasing prevalence of diabetes worldwide. With this increasing burden on healthcare systems around the world, advanced wound care products will focus on improving the wound care patient pathway and increasing the cost effectiveness of treatments.

By 2030, second-life electric vehicle battery capacity will exceed 275GWh per year, which provides huge opportunities for companies across the automotive and energy storage sectors. In this report, we offer a comprehensive and in-depth analysis of the key technologies, players and market opportunities across the second-life battery value chain. Insights from this report will help companies reflect their business models to better seize the value opportunities provided by second-life batteries.

As healthcare spending around the world increases, innovative methods of delivering cost-effective healthcare must be developed. Remote patient monitoring (RPM), referring to the measurement and analysis of a patient's health status without needing to be physically present at a medical facility or in the presence of a medical professional, has emerged as a promising technology to drive down healthcare costs while maintaining a high standard of care for patients.

Emerging semiconductor laser technologies will revolutionise industrial material processing and optical sensing markets. IDTechEx forecast the global laser diode and direct diode laser market to reach a size of $13.985 billion by 2029. Remarkably, the optical sensing segment grows by an order of magnitude during this period. Automotive and electronics industries will benefit greatly from advances in laser manufacturing, 3D sensing and imaging, lidar, and industrial machine vision.

The market for transparent conductive films and materials has been rapidly changing. This continuing transformation is taking place at all levels: technologies, applications and suppliers. In this report we provide the most comprehensive and authoritative view of this industry.

IDTechEx Research has been analysing the technologies and markets for quantum dots since 2013. Since that time, it has stayed extremely close to the latest research and market developments via its interview programme and company and conference visits.

IDTechEx Research has been analysing the technologies and markets for barriers films and thin film encapsulation since 2010 when it was published in the first version of this report. Since that time, it has stayed extremely close to the latest research and market developments via its interview programme and company and conference visits. Each year, IDTechEx Research has updated its assessment, staying up-to-date with the latest technology and market developments.

This report covers the technological innovations in bioelectronic medicine which will drive the market to exceed $60 billion by the year 2029. The recent surge of development in medical devices for electrical neuromodulation will provide access to multi-multimillion and multi-billion markets over the next 10 years, underpinned by the growing elderly population and their need for treatment and management of chronic health conditions.

This report covers the tools and techniques used in the 3D printing of medical devices and living tissues for application in the medical and dental industry. Analysis showing the state of the technology, applications, case studies, market growth, drivers and restraints, and revenue trend analysis is provided. 3D printing medical devices and living tissues will present a $8.1 billion opportunity for materials, equipment and software providers by 2029.

This report emphasized the trend of deploying speech/voice-based user interface in emerging devices and various applications. Both hardware and software technologies are introduced including voice-enabled smart speakers, microphone arrays, MEMS speakers, voice SoC, speech recognition, natural language understanding and speech synthesis. These technologies can disrupt tremendous applications such as automotive, healthcare, home automation and education, to name a few as examples. The speech/voice-based user interface is paving a way for new business models and revenue channels, with the potential to change our lifestyle. In 2029, the market value can reach $ 15.5 billion.

This report provides you with everything that you need to know about stretchable electronics. It provides the most comprehensive and insightful view of this diverse emerging industry, discussing each of the different stretchable materials/components available and/or being developed today, referencing over 60 product types that may integrate stretchable electronics, covering the progress of more than 100 companies and 25 research institutes including first-hand primary research on 62 companies, and providing ten-year market forecasts segmented by more than 14 material/component areas.

Providing insight into the future role of diesel generators, whether their use will continue to increase, or whether the will be replaced by renewable energy technologies. Full analysis is provided of the alternative renewable energy generating and storage technologies available.

The key next iteration for fiber reinforced polymer composites is the concept of multifunctionality. This is the idea of making a structural part carry out additional role(s) beyond their current primary mechanical task. The market for smart composites is forecast to exceed 5 ktpa by 2029. This includes: enhanced electrical & thermal conductivity, embedded sensors & actuators, energy storage & harvesting, data transmission, self-healing, and adaptive response (morphing) mechanisms.

This report covers the tools and techniques used for the genetic engineering of microorganisms and the main applications of biomanufacturing. Analysis showing the state of the technology, applications, case studies, market growth, drivers, restraints and investment trend analysis is provided. Investment in synthetic biology reached a record-breaking $1.7 billion in 2017 and is forecast to reach $23.8 billion in 2023.

Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWAN) have developed in multiple ways. On one hand you have the low power, unlicensed communication technologies, some of which are highly proprietary and focussed on a particular application, versus large telecoms companies who have added low power versions as extensions of their cellular network. There are many types available with different governments and territories pushing different types.

Aerospace has the highest carbon footprint per tonne-km over any other mode of transportation. Regulatory demands coupled with economic and performance advantages mean that saving any weight is a constant target. This report looks at the key lightweighting approaches for this sector and which players and technologies stand to be the main winners and losers. The predominant focus is on advanced lightweight materials and the rise of additive manufacturing.

The report provides coverage of highly innovative laser technologies and the rapidly growing fiber laser market, which are rarely explored by market research companies. The report is authored by an analyst with a technical background in laser physics research.

Smart Glass is electrically active glass mainly for use in automotive, architectural and avionic windows, with demand growing to $1.1 billion in ten years. It is typically for electronic shading in place of physical blinds, or a semi-transparent PV window to generate electricity locally. As the only comprehensive report covering the technologies and markets, it will assist all in the value chain including building and vehicle designers, sellers and users.

IDTechEx Research sees the market of electric buses growing to over $450 billion in 2028, potentially making it the largest segment of overall battery market. In this report, the reader is guided through the major players in the industry, together with a detailed analysis of battery choices, both in terms of size and chemistry.

This report covers the technologies used in 3D bioprinting and the main applications of 3D bioprinted tissue, with focus given to the future application of regenerative medicine. The benefits of 3D bioprinting technology, current drivers, trends, and challenges are discussed in this report. 3D bioprinting is estimated to become a $1.9 billion market by the year 2028.

Robots are becoming uncaged, mobile, collaborative and increasingly intelligent and dexterous, moving beyond their traditional strongholds to bring automation to previously inaccessible tasks. In this report, we provide a global, comprehensive, and detailed assessment of the robotics and drones technologies and markets.

The pressing need for solutions that provide the same functional capacity but at a lighter weight is apparent across numerous industries. Lightweight metals provide the most advanced solution to this challenge. IDTechEx have analysed the complete supply chain for aluminium, magnesium, metal matrix composites (MMC), and metal foams. Each one stands at different levels of market maturity, but all possess underlying advancements in technological innovations and contain a wealth of opportunities.

Neural interfaces have garnered increasing attention allowing us to gain insight on the brain, improve treatments, and interact in greater depth with the world around us. EEG probes currently dominate this space, a traditional, low-cost technology; they account for more than $1B a year in revenue. The invasive probes market, however, is expected to rise in the coming decade as more innovative technologies and treatments are on the horizon.

The market for engineered living tissue is forecasted to exceed $4.8 billion by the year 2028. This report covers the many technologies through which they can be manufactured, including 3D bioprinting and 3D printing. Additionally, this report covers the key opportunities for engineered tissues, of which the regenerative medicine market is discussed in detail. The innovations in tissue engineering today will undoubtedly change the nature of healthcare of the future.

Developments in the automotive sector in the latter part of the 2010s have been nothing short of staggering, and so fast paced that even those that have been following the sector for many years admit not having witnessed such radical shifts in decades: A $1.7 trillion market with many facets and complex value chains, mobility is undergoing three paradigm-shifting transformations, all in the same decade: connectivity, autonomy, and electrification.

This report covers the technologies used and the main applications of 3D printing software, with an assessment of open source and commercial computer aided engineering and manufacture software used for additive manufacture. Market analysis demonstrates that the rapidly expanding 3D printing software market will be worth $966 million by 2028.

Digital transformation is the application of digital technology to fundamentally impact all aspects of our society. As it pertains to an enterprise, digital transformation is the reinvention of a business or organization through the use of digital technology in order to improve the way it performs and serves its clients.

The general RFID market has seen substantial growth over the last few years, with successful public offerings and rapid growth in terms of the number of RFID tags sold. Vendors are now exploring allied technologies with RFID sensors at the forefront of this. This has been enabled thanks to new chipsets, at both HF(NFC) and UHF (RAIN) which are dedicated to support sensor platforms and therefore make RFID sensors simpler to make and lower cost in addition to the increasing maturity and wider scale adoption of RFID reader infrastructure. Additionally, new technologies from printed sensors and flexible batteries to bio sensing films meet unmet needs and provide differentiation.

Neuroprosthetics is a growing field that has the potential to re-engineer a patient's lost sense of sight, sound, and even touch. Projected to reach $18 billion by 2028, this report details the emerging technologies and steps that are being taken by multiple companies working to bring these innovative devices from the bench to the bedside.

Composite parts consist of fibres embedded in a matrix to give superior properties in comparison to their individual elements. The industry appears well-established, but beneath the surface, there are significant innovations at every step of the supply chain. This provides both improved and nascent materials and opportunities in both expanding and emerging applications. IDTechEx forecast this market to exceed $9bn by 2027 just for synthetic fibres in composite parts.

OLED lighting is an emerging solid-state lighting technology. It potentially provides a route into the large and growing global lighting market. It however faces a critical differentiation challenge vis-à-vis incumbents such as inorganic LED lighting. IDTechEx has assessed the technology and markets for OLED technology in the lighting sector. We find that the market will be slow to take off until 2019/2020 but will reach 2.5 billion USD in 2027.

The development and deployment of smarter robots that can see, feel, and make decisions based on sensory feedback is expected to have massive societal impact in the next decade, as such systems will target many more market segments than current robotic systems address. In this report, we evaluate the market for sensing systems in robots, including 2D & 3D vision and force sensing, that is expected to reach over $16.1 billion in the next decade. Autonomous vehicles, industrial and collaborative robots are only some of the types of robots that will proliferate and impact all aspects of everyday life, a proliferation made possible only because of the development of the relevant enabling sensing systems highlighted in this report.

This report focuses on battery energy storage applied in residential, commercial & industrial and utility-scale applications. It covers benefits/values provided by battery storage systems, cost analysis, economic evaluation, available and future business models, go-to-market strategies, market status analysis globally, 10 year market forecasts segmented by country and application and key company profiles. The market value for residential, commercial & industrial and utility-scale battery systems will reach $6 billion in 2026.

A microcontroller is a tiny primitive programmable computer on a single IC. The related newer single board computer features system-on-a-chip, high-level I/O, graphics processing unit, video and connectivity. This report explains what is possible with them, costs, future evolution and widening applications. Forecasts are given for the markets involved and for the devices.

In this report, we develop technology roadmaps or guidelines, which forecast improvements in module efficiency, lifetime and costs over the next decade. They provide a practical insight into how the technology is likely to evolve. We also assess the merits of OPV technologies for a diverse range of market segments, including automotive, advertising posters, apparel, customer electronics, off-grid applications, power generation, and building integrated photovoltaics.

Although initial products are aimed towards indoor and portable applications, starting out with chargers and solar bags with wireless solar keyboards demonstrated more recently, the end game for DSSCs is the ability to have these largely inexpensive solar cells incorporated into much bigger installations. This report highlights the main growth markets for DSSCs; adoption trends and barriers to commercialization in the next decade are comprehensively discussed.

There is significant work by organizations to bring piezoelectric energy harvesters to market. There are a wide range of material and control choices to optimize the output, which will be application dependent. This report assesses the technical progress, applications, players and challenges. It covers the opportunity for the technology, assessing the adoption into 12 different markets, providing ten year forecasts for each.