Emergence

Supercapacitors will take a key role in the future of energy systems

Supercapacitors are an emerging energy storage technology that will take a key role in the future of energy systems. Whilst lithium-ion batteries are increasingly capturing the market of other battery technologies, they will never be able to compete with supercapacitor technology in terms of power and number of cycles.

Webinar Tues 13 September - Microcontrollers, Single-Board Computers

IDTechEx are hosting a free webinar on Tuesday 13 September 2016 titled Microcontrollers and Single-Board Computers

ITO alternatives: light at the end of the tunnel

The TCF industry has recently experienced sluggish growth. The industry has transitioned from being supply-limited to being commoditized and demand-limited with supply currently outstripping demand. This is a commonplace characteristic of supply industry into consumer electronic devices: there is often a scramble for supplies as demand rapidly takes off but the industry soon over-invests, the capacity overshoots demand, and competition renders the component a commodity.

Thermoelectric energy harvesters to reach over $1 billion by 2026

Find out more at Energy Harvesting & Storage, Berlin, 27-28 April! According to IDTechEx research, the market for thermoelectric energy harvesting is expected to reach over $1 billion by 2026, with the expected growth mostly sustained by significant proliferation in the space for wireless sensors and actuators in a variety of market verticals.

World's fastest plastic demonstrated by organic semiconductor company

SmartKem has reported it has set a new world record in digital circuit performance with its solution processed organic semiconductor, try-flex®.

Test phase of WEpod self-driving vehicles launched

The self-driving vehicle, WEpod, is being tested on the campus of Wageningen University in the Netherlands.

Next-generation fuel cells for low-emission electricity production

Researchers are developing a new-generation, long-life fuel cell system offering efficiency higher than that of competing technologies. The project will result in new, energy-efficient and commercially viable applications.

IDTechEx Printed Electronics USA 2015 Award Winners

At the Printed Electronics USA 2015 conference and exhibition, five companies were awarded for their great achievement in developing and commercializing printed electronics technologies. The awards were presented to the five winning companies by Ralph Russo, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Novasentis, who has also had a prolific and highly successful career as an executive at Apple, Honeywell, Bay Networks, and Nortel Networks.

Autonomous agricultural vehicles

True to its name, the IDTechEx report, Autonomous Vehicles Land, Water, Air 2015-2035 gives the full picture. Here we share some of the latest entries as it is continuously updated to reflect the rapid progress in this sector.

A $14bn market for advanced and post lithium-ion batteries in 2026

Whilst existing battery technologies such as lead acid and lithium-ion batteries will dominate the battery market in the following 10 years, advanced and post lithium-ion batteries given the right conditions can potentially take a considerable dent of about 10% of whole battery market by 2026.

$160 million to be spent creating smart cities

The US Administration is announcing a new "Smart Cities" Initiative that will invest over $160 million in federal research and leverage more than 25 new technology collaborations to help local communities tackle key challenges such as reducing traffic congestion, fighting crime, fostering economic growth, managing the effects of a changing climate, and improving the delivery of city services.

Global view from Ukraine

We have created a new form of economy called the "Digital Economy". So, what's the point?

Test environment for connected and driverless vehicles

he University of Michigan has opened Mcity, the world's first controlled environment specifically designed to test the potential of connected and automated vehicle technologies that will lead the way to mass-market driverless cars.

Are 3D printers robots?

The 3D printing industry continues to go from strength to strength. So much so that, depending upon your definition of "robot", half of the market value for industrial robotics will be robots working as 3D printers by 2026.

The shift to declarative design

Most of the interesting developments achieved using multimaterial 3D printing have required a paradigm shift in design software.

Nanoparticles that could offer alternative to rare earth magnets

A team of scientists has synthesized a powerful new magnetic material that could reduce the dependence of the United States and other nations on rare earth elements produced by China.

ITO Alternative Leaders Will Emerge

At IDTechEx we have been closely following and analysing the transparent conductive film market for the past five years. To this end, we interviewed more than 40 innovators, suppliers and end users, organised several conferences around the world, developed a detailed and constantly updated forecast datasheet, and advised our clients globally either through consulting or reports.

Product Development Technology - You Can't be a One-Trick Pony

Develop3d LIVE: a Product Development Technology conference at Warwick Arts Centre, on the University of Warwick campus, in the UK.

Apple, Samsung, LG Chem move into the flexible batteries business

After years of slow progress from small companies, flexible batteries now have the attention of big brands such as Apple, Samsung, LG Chemical, Nokia and STMicroelectronics, who are set to drive the flexible battery market from US$ 6.9 million in 2015 to over US$ 400 million in 2025 according to IDTechEx Research.

Hydrogen-powered truck running on a fuel cell

Renault Trucks and the French Post Office are introducing, on an experimental basis and as a first in Europe, an electric truck equipped with a hydrogen-powered range extender.