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Why the interest in e-textiles?

The heart of the e-textile business as it emerges is electric and electronic functionality from sensing to light emission, achieved entirely by use of e-fibers.

Wearable technology $50 billion investment frenzy

Many giant electronics manufacturers, computer services companies and conglomerates are heavily investing in wearable technologies, the internet of things, and the internet of people. IDTechEx predicts massive growth in these areas in the coming years.

Leapfrog 3D Printers

Founded in March 2012, Leapfrog have had "triple digit expansion" to become a leading supplier of 3D printers for use in education and the engineering industry. Known for large build volumes, Leapfrog sell two families of 3D printers (Creatr and Xeed) both of which use thermoplastic extrusion technology. Ricoh have recently become a distributor.

3D Printing- Application Assessment

Historically, 3D printing applications have been focused on prototyping in major industries such as aerospace and automotive since the 1990s. The main value chain was simple with the printer manufacturer acquiring parts and chemicals to build a turn-key solution including both the printer and all consumables for industrial users. This article highlights findings from the latest IDTechEx report on 3D Printing Applications

Wearable Electronics: Here come the novelty peaks

Last Christmas and New Year the ideal present, for a girl of a certain age, from Japan to the UK was the Neurowear clip-on of floppy ears driven by brain waves to reflect your mood.

Internet of Things: The King has no clothes

Some use the term Internet of Things (IoT) to rename a large number of existing topics including the burgeoning world of cellphones, tablets and wearable connected devices, better referred to as the Internet of People (IoP).

Wearable electronics: success factors for 12,000 developers

Wearable electronics is a very fragmented industry when it comes to manufacturers. Even mature sub-sectors have no clear leaders in what will be a $70 billion plus business in 2024 with 12,000 developers and manufacturers as newly calculated by analysts IDTechEx.

Cell phone problems are huge market opportunities

There are many cell phone problems that represent huge commercial opportunities over the coming decade as their form and function are transformed beyond recognition.

3-D printer creates fitted electronic glove to replace pacemakers

Using an inexpensive 3-D printer, biomedical engineers have developed a custom-fitted, implantable device with embedded sensors that could transform treatment and prediction of cardiac disorders.

Wearable Technology: The $70 billion picture

This article shares some of the recent research from the brand new IDTechEx report Wearable Technology 2014-2024.

Battery-free technology brings gesture recognition to all devices

University of Washington computer scientists have built a low-cost gesture recognition system that runs without batteries and lets users control their electronic devices hidden from sight with simple hand movements.

Terra Motors showcases its state-of-the art electric vehicles

Terra Motors, manufacturer of electric two and three wheelers in Japan has showcased world's first executive e-scooter - A4000i with a smart phone connection and a highly durable electric three-wheeler, e-rickshaw.

Mobile phone indoor positioning systems create $10bn market

This article shares some of the research in the IDTechEx Research report IDTechEx report "Mobile Phone Indoor Positioning Systems (IPS) and Real Time Locating Systems (RTLS) 2014-2024".

Thinfilm acquires Kovio Technology

Thin Film Electronics ASA has announced that it has completed acquisition of Kovio technology, intellectual property, and manufacturing assets, and has opened the Thinfilm NFC Innovation Center in the heart of Silicon Valley.

Hardware is key for future mobile phones

In this article we share some of the findings in the new IDTechEx report "Future Mobile Phone/Cell Phone Technology and Functions 2014-2024".

Conditional agreement to acquire Kovio NFC technology

Thin Film Electronics ASA has entered into a conditional agreement for the acquisition of printed near field communication (NFC) technology developed by Kovio, Inc.

T-ink enables new Printed Electronics feature in WIRED Magazine

A print ad in the January issue of Wired provides interactivity thanks to printed electronics.

Pipistrel

World's leading electric aircraft manufacturer and the only one with ten years of sales.

adidas Wearable Sports Electronics

Adidas Wearable Sports Electronics have been a significant player in the e-textiles and smart clothing place since their acquisition of Textronics in 2008. IDTechEx have interviewed many senior staff from this division over the years and have updated this profile in full for 2016.