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Webinar - Creating a Circular Economy: Emerging Sustainable Materials

Tuesday 21 November 2023 - Emerging Sustainable Materials to Watch in 2024" - White Biotechnology; Sustainable Plastic Packaging; CO2 Utilization for Chemicals and Materials; Emerging Alternative Leathers

Fiquetex

Fiquetex is a manufacturer of a sustainable alternative leather material made from the fibers of the fique plant. IDTechEx spoke with Alex Moreno, CEO and Co-founder of Fiquetex.

Zoomlion

Zoomlion is a Chinese construction and heavy-duty vehicle manufacturer. It has recently begun its journey into electrification and has started with cranes, setting it apart from many construction manufacturers.

Webinar - A Vergence-Accommodation Conflict-Free Future for XR

Wednesday 29 November 2023 - Outlines how the vergence-accommodation conflict is holding back XR from its full potential; Lays out the landscape of potential solutions in augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) headsets, from light field displays to geometric phase lenses; Compares these approaches by benchmarking on the promotion of social acceptability, manufacturing feasibility, and other factors to lay out the most likely path to integration of these technologies into immersive devices with mass appeal

Quantum Sensors vs. Quantum Computers: The Next 10 Years

Quantum technologies are evolving at a rapid pace. Spurred by the promise of exponentially faster computation and classically unachievable sensitivity, billions of dollars are being poured into the development of quantum computers and quantum sensors.

Infleqtion (Cold Quanta)

Infleqtion is a brand name from Cold Quanta to represent the commercial arm of the company. At the UK Quantum Showcase 2023, Tess Skyrme, Senior Technology Analyst at IDTechEx, caught up with Physicist Dominic Reed at the Infleqtion booth where they were exhibiting their atomic clock tiqker.

Battery Technology Across Diverse Vehicle Segments

The electrification of cars has undeniably been at the forefront of the transition towards electric vehicles (EVs) and the growth in demand for Li-ion batteries, but the electric revolution extends far beyond passenger cars. Huge opportunities exist in other transport applications, which play a vital role in ongoing decarbonization efforts.

Join Our Upcoming Webinar on Advanced Semiconductor Packaging

Friday 24 November 2023 - Advanced Semiconductor Packaging: Materials, Technology, Market Outlook - Advanced semiconductor packaging markets and their mid-long-term opportunity; Player analysis - the dynamics of advanced semiconductor packaging battleground; Industry barriers: Manufacturing challenges and material requirements; Research direction for Advanced Semiconductor Packaging

Storelectric

Storelectric was founded in 2013 and is based in the UK. The company is developing compressed air energy storage (CAES) technologies.

Cerca Magnetics

Cerca Magnetics has developed a wearable brain-scanning solution using quantum sensors. Tess Skyrme, Senior Technology Analyst at IDTechEx, interviewed Special Projects Manager Chris Mariani. The company was founded in 2020 and is UK based.

Webinar - The Next Five Years of Quantum Technology: Hype vs. Reality

Tuesday 28 November - What is the state of the quantum technology market in 2023? Quantum Computing: Benchmarking friends and foes; Quantum Sensing: Sensitivity vs. SWAP-C; Quantum Communications: Trading on trust

Technology Trends Driving Sustainable Polymers for a Circular Economy

Creating a circular economy is an essential sustainability target for governments, brands, materials suppliers, and the public. Key to pushing these sustainability efforts, which range from sustainability roadmaps developed by chemical and material companies to sustainable material usage targets adopted by brands, is the danger that growing global plastic consumption poses to the environment.

Von Holzhausen

Von Holzhausen are a major player in the plant-based leather alternatives industry based in California, USA. IDTechEx spoke to Emma Reynolds, who is the company's UK Sales Director.

GSAS: Golden State Assembly Services

GSAS is a leading contract manufacturer of wiring looms/wiring harnesses for automotive applications. In the past, it has worked with Tesla on its first Model 3 vehicles as well as other electric vehicle (EV) players. IDTechEx spoke to GSAS about trends in wiring looms such as architecture changes, 48V systems, and copper replacement technologies.

Micro-LED Displays: The Future of Visual Excellence

In a world increasingly driven by the demand for stunning visual experiences, Micro-LED displays have emerged as a disruptive technology, promising to redefine how people perceive and interact with the world through screens.

AZA Battery

AZA Battery is based in Belgium and is developing Zn-air batteries.

Aether Diamonds

Aether Diamonds produces diamonds from carbon dioxide captured by DAC (direct air capture) company Climeworks. In October 2023, IDTechEx Technology Analyst Eve Pope spoke to CTO Anthony Ippolito.

PacketLight Networks

PacketLight Networks develop optical systems for dense wavelength-division multiplexing (DWDM) and optical transfer networks (OTNs). The company partner with quantum key distribution (QKD) system providers for those customers looking to integrate quantum encryption methods. Tess Skyrme, Senior Technology Analyst at IDTechEx, interviewed VP for Business Development Michal Naor and Senior Engineer Ilya Tsuker.

Rising Star: Commercial Advancements & Developments of SSB

The announcement claimed by Toyota that it had a "technological breakthrough" to resolve durability issues and "a solution for materials" for a solid-state battery (SSB) powering EVs in July 2023 has triggered another wave of interest in SSBs, in addition to the continuous efforts from companies such as BMW, CATL, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, LG, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Panasonic, Samsung, Volkswagen, etc.

Mykko (Osmose Studios)

Osmose Studios are a UK-based startup that produce a range of mycelium-based products with a focus on their mycelium-based leather, Mykko. IDTechEx spoke with Aurelie Fontan, CEO and Co-founder of Osmose Studios.