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Join Our Upcoming Webinar on the PEM Fuel Cell Industry

Wednesday 4 October 2023 - Discuss the key components of a PEM fuel cell including their form and function within the fuel cell system; Provide information on emerging technological innovation for each of the major components, both in terms of materials and manufacturing; Outline key technology trends driven by external factors such as sustainability; Overview the PEM fuel cell market within the context of the broader fuel cell electric vehicle market

How EMI Shielding is Enabling Compact Electronics

It is no secret that electronic devices are becoming increasingly compact, with greater functionality contained in smaller volumes. As such, increasing efforts are being made to mount integrated circuits (ICs) and other components such as antennas closer together, sometimes within the same semiconductor package.

CarbonCure

CarbonCure provides a retrofit carbon dioxide (CO₂) utilization technology to concrete manufacturers that permanently embeds captured CO₂ into fresh concrete through mineralization. There have been substantial updates since IDTechEx last spoke with the company in 2021.

Black Sesame

Black Sesame are a leading Chinese provider of automotive computing chips for ADAS, autonomous driving, and infotainment. At IAA Mobility 2023 (also known as the Munich Motorshow), IDTechEx Technology Analyst James Falkiner spoke with Ming Zhong, System Analyst at Black Sesame. Mr Zhong discussed Black Sesame's products, from their upcoming C1200 chip, built on TSMC's 7nm process, to their A1000L, a high efficiency chip targeted at ADAS systems.

SmartNanotubes Technologies

Dr Skyrme and Dr O'Brien caught up with CEO of SmartNanotubes Viktor Bezugly.

Webinar - The Future of Automotive Displays: From Safety to Sci-Fi

Thursday 5 October 2023 - Introduction to automotive displays - how we got here; Display technologies - from incumbent technology to future display technologies; Display types - from how they are currently presented to how they will look; A holistic approach to displays - from the display technology to the key additional components that ensure the display's optimal performance

Verge Motorcycles

Verge Motorcycles is a manufacturer of fully electric motorcycles with headquarters in Estonia. Its Verge TS electric motorcycle has been recognised for its innovative hubless electric rim motor design. IDTechEx spoke to its co-founder at IAA Mobility 2023 to find out more about its technology and market-fit.

Seeing Machines

Seeing Machines (AIM:SEE) is one of the leading software and hardware solution providers for in-cabin sensing, particularly around driver monitoring systems (DMS) and occupant monitoring systems (OMS). An IDTechEx analyst talked with Seeing Machines and learned about its technologies and businesses.

Autocrypt

At IAA Mobility 2023 (also known as the Munich Motorshow), an IDTechEx analyst sat down for discussion with Autocrypt Vice President, Hyuntaek Lee, and Autocrypt Assistant Manager, Richard Li. Lee and Li discussed Autocrypt's methods for securing V2X communication and their AI-generated vehicle automotive software-defined vehicle 'fuzz' tester. Lee and Li also discussed upcoming cybersecurity regulations and their impact on Autocrypt, as well as the automotive industry as a whole.

Illuminating the Future: Quantum Dots Reshaping Display Technology

The global quantum dot (QD) material market is projected to reach US$550 million by 2034. However, this remarkable figure merely scratches the surface of the potential magnitude the market of their enabled products is set to attain, especially in one of QD's potential application markets: displays.

STMicroelectronics and Augmented Reality

STMicroelectronics (ST) is a Swiss-headquartered large multinational semiconductor company. It develops and delivers semiconductor solutions across the spectrum of microelectronics applications. This profile focuses on its activities supporting AR (augmented reality) devices, particularly laser beam scanning (LBS) displays.

Fraunhofer FEP

Fraunhofer FEP are one of many Fraunhofer institutes across Germany. This profile examines their recent work on image sensors that combine a silicon backplane with an organic light absorbing layer to extend the wavelength detection range into the SWIR region.

Monumo: Artificial Intelligence for Motor Development

Monumo aims to use artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to develop better electric motors with a key focus initially on the electric vehicle (EV) market.

Join Our Upcoming Webinar on Mobile Robotics in Logistics

Tuesday 10 October 2023 - Mobile Robotics in Logistics - Over 20-fold Revenue Increase in the Next Two Decades; An overview of mobile robots and a breakdown of different types of mobile robots used in logistics; Exploring the reasons behind the rapid growth of mobile robots in logistics and the benefits they offer to various industries; Discussion of the fundamental technologies and components that empower mobile robot systems; Analyzing the present state of the market, including noteworthy developments such as acquisitions and new product launches by industry leaders; Delving into the obstacles and regulatory considerations that mobile robots face, along with a timeline for addressing these challenges; Providing an overview of IDTechEx's independent forecast for the future of mobile robots in the logistics sector.

Rimac Technology

Rimac Technology is a tier 1 entity that specialises in the engineering and development of electrification technologies. It is closely associated with Rimac Automobili, a prominent electric hypercar manufacturer. IDTechEx spoke to its Head of Testing at IAA Mobility 2023 to find out more about its technology, partnerships, and commercial strategy.

Will LCDs be Replaced in VR?

In 2023, almost every VR device uses LCDs (Liquid Crystal Displays) to replace the real world with digital content, but a shift might be underway in 2024. Apple's Vision Pro is set to be one of the earliest VR devices to use OLED-on-Si technology, also known as micro-OLED, in a move to shrink headsets down whilst offering extremely high-quality images.

Upcoming Webinar - Evolution of Li-ion Batteries in Electric Vehicles

Thursday 28 September 2023 - Recent developments to Li-ion batteries for EVs; Trends in EV Li-ion chemistry; Li-ion pack technology developments; Innovation in battery management systems; EV markets beyond cars and trends in Li-ion batteries for different EV segments

Addoptics: 2023 Update

Addoptics is a Rotterdam-based company that uses 3D printed molds to produce prescription lenses that encapsulate both reflective and diffractive waveguides, improving aesthetics and usability. IDTechEx spoke to Addoptics about its ongoing pivot away from optics prototyping towards producing ophthalmic prescription lenses for AR glasses.

Leading OEMs in the Development of Automated Cars for Consumers

This premium article looks at some of the leaders in the development of automated systems for consumer vehicles. It gives examples of what the systems can do and what sensors they use. This article will provide the reader with a comprehensive update on the start of the art technologies available in the automotive market today.

SaverOne

This is a full company profile on SaverOne. IDTechEx Technology Analyst, James Falkiner, recently sat down for an online discussion with Yossi Cohen, SaverOne's Chief Operating Officer and Co-founder. Yossi discussed SaverOne's commercial distracted driving solutions as well as their upcoming innovative advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) sensor based on radio frequency (RF) detection technology.