Full profile interview
9 May 2022

Laird Performance Materials: Thermal and EMI Materials for Radar
Laird are a major player in thermal management and EMI shielding materials. IDTechEx's contact with Laird focused on their materials for current and future radar designs in automotive applications.
Full profile interview
9 Mar 2022

Thermexit (Nanoramic Labs): high thermal conductivity materials
Thermexit is a division of Nanoramic Labs and focuses on very high thermal conductivity interface materials for high-performance applications. IDTechEx interviewed Thermexit to learn more about these materials and their potential future products.
Full profile interview
3 Mar 2022

Azul3D
Azul3D is an American start-up developing High Area Rapid Printing, a high-throughput resin printing technology. IDTechEx spoke with CTO James Hedrick, CEO Cody Peterson, and CRO Tuan Tranpham.
30 Nov 2021

The Most Significant Advanced Materials News from 2021
With the pandemic still raging, supply chain disruptions, the chip shortage, climate catastrophes, and geopolitical turbulence, it is safe to say 2021 has not been smooth sailing. The materials and chemical sector provides the backbone of every industry and remains under pressure from all these challenges. In this article, IDTechEx highlights the key news from their independent perspective on this crucial industry.
18 Nov 2021

Printed Electronics: Emerging Applications Accelerate Towards Adoption
2021 has been an exciting year for printed electronics, with multiple applications reaching commercial adoption and significant funds flowing into the sector. Even where technologies are not yet commercialized, companies are increasingly transitioning from developing their technology and producing speculative demonstration prototypes to development and qualification projects for specific customers.
Event summary
28 Oct 2021

ChargedEVs: Thermal Management of Batteries
The ChargedEVs online conference presents many topics around the electric vehicle (EV) market. In this subscriber-only article IDTechEx cover the presentations that focussed on battery thermal management and the related materials.
Full profile interview
25 Oct 2021

TruSpin
TruSpin are an early-stage company based in Birmingham, Alabama making nanofiber products with AC electrospinning. IDTechEx spoke to the CEO, Robert Agnew, about TruSpin's technology and product range, focussing especially on its silicon nanofiber products for Li-ion battery anodes and ceramic nanofibers for heat-resistant PPE.
Update interview
19 Oct 2021

Agfa-Gevaert NV (Orgacon conductive inks)
At the TechBlick virtual conference on printed/flexible electronics in October 2021, IDTechEx spoke to Peter Willaert, Product Manager (Printed Electronics) at Afga-Gevaert. Agfa's Orgacon conductive ink products, which are available in silver nanoparticle and PEDOT:PSS formulations, were the subject of the discussion.
Full profile interview
16 Oct 2021

Axalta Coating Systems
IDTechEx interviewed Axalta to discuss their powder coating options for dielectric, impact and fire protection in EV battery packs.
26 Jul 2021

DuPont Microcircuit Materials Introduces New Silver Sinter Paste
Advanced formulation designed to improve reliability and productivity for power semiconductor die attach
Full profile interview
14 Jul 2021

DuPont: EV Battery Materials
DuPont has a wide portfolio of thermal management and structural materials for EV batteries. Dr James Edmondson from IDTechEx interviewed DuPont to find out more about their portfolio and several applications in the EV market.
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28 May 2021

DuPont Microcircuit Materials Introduces New Silver Sinter Paste
Advanced formulation designed to improve reliability and productivity for power semiconductor die attach
Event summary
25 May 2021

BEV Thermal Management Innovation 2021
Battery Electric Vehicle Thermal Management Innovation 2021 was an online event that took place between 10th-14th May 2021. The focus was around thermal management materials, strategies and components for electric vehicles (EVs). This IDTechEx premium article presents some of the highlights.
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Full profile interview
30 Apr 2021

Aqua Membranes
Aqua Membranes has developed a 3D Printer Spacer Technology for the membrane filtration industry. IDTechEx spoke with Craig Beckman (CEO).
Background
19 Apr 2021

Laird Performance Materials: EMI and Thermal Materials for 5G
Laird were recently acquired by DuPont, one of the key areas of interest was stated as 5G. Laird produce materials for EMI absorption and thermal performance in this market.
12 Apr 2021

Big Gains for Low-loss Materials in the 5G Market
The emphasis on low-loss materials in 5G has already started to take effect.
Topic overview
18 Mar 2021

Silver-based Antimicrobial Technologies
IDTechEx have studied the technologies that generate long-term (residual) antimicrobial effect, focusing on coatings and additives. Out of the core technologies analyzed, silver was found to be the most widely developed and commercialized. This article covers the use of silver as an antimicrobial.
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Update interview
16 Mar 2021

DuPont (Wearable Technology)
IDTechEx recently attended a webinar in which Dupont outlined its portfolio of materials for wearable technology, especially electronic skin patches. This includes stretchable conductive inks, adhesives and substrates, marketed under the 'Liveo' and 'Intexar' brands.
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Topic overview
9 Mar 2021

DuPont acquired Laird Performance Materials - Why?
This shows strong patenting of terahertz advances with Japan, China and US in the lead and many companies involved.