7 Sep 2018

Mercedes-Benz is entering the era of electromobility
This week Mercedes-Benz celebrated the world premiere of the new, fully-electric EQC. As a purely battery-electrically powered vehicle, the EQC stands for an impressive combination of comfort, quality and day-to-day suitability.
Background
30 Aug 2018

Nuance
Nuance Communications is a multinational computer software technology company providing speech and imaging applications and solutions. The most important speech technology of Nuance is speech recognition (SR). Besides, the company is specialised in speech synthesis, voice recognition, etc. In the global speech market, more than 80% of speech recognition systems used to be based on Nuance SR engine.
7 Aug 2018

Daimler increases transparency in the raw material supply chain
The common goals are clear: certifiable standards, safe origins and transparency in the procurement of high-risk raw materials and a tangible improvement in the working and living conditions of people locally. By joining, Daimler AG is expanding its broad commitment to initiatives and is actively promoting greater transparency in global raw material supply chains.
Full profile interview: SWOT
31 Jul 2018

SPD Control Systems
Full profile interview
10 Jul 2018

Research Frontiers Incorporated
Research Frontiers are the patent holders of hundreds of patents describing the creation of Suspended Particle Devices (SPDs), which is a switchable light and heat blocking glass or plastic.
Research Frontiers has built an infrastructure of over 40 licensed companies that collectively are capable of serving the growing global demand for smart glass products in automobiles, homes, buildings, aircraft and boats. They are a public company.
Full profile interview: Company Financials
11 Jun 2018

Convergent Photonics
YAG laser for drilling.
8 Jun 2018

Daimler trucks sets up global e-mobility group
Daimler Trucks is establishing a global organization for e-mobility, including a new leadership function and has also presented two new, fully-electric trucks from Freightliner, its leading U.S. truck brand.
29 May 2018

Mercedes-Benz buses for Poland
From September 2018, 86 Mercedes-Benz city buses will be arriving to reinforce the fleet of the Krakow public transport authority. Poland's second-largest public transport authority has placed an order for 56 Mercedes-Benz Citaro and 30 Mercedes-Benz Citaro hybrid vehicles.
21 May 2018

Mercedes-Benz to produce electric compact car in France
Mercedes-Benz Cars is expanding its capacities for electric cars in Europe. The Hambach plant in France will produce a compact electric car of the new product and technology brand EQ.
Background
17 May 2018

Argil
Update from IDTechEx Show! Berlin 2018.
Background
24 Jan 2018

Thread in Motion
Thread in Motion (TIM) are a start-up developing smart textile solutions
Event summary
13 Dec 2017

Report on IDTechEx Show! USA 2017
The following article summarises some of the key observations made by IDTechEx analysts during the IDTechEx Show! It contains details of many of the companies demonstrating products during the exhibition, notable presentations given and summaries of relevant conversations and recent updates.
23 Nov 2017

Electric vans from Mercedes-Benz Vans
Mercedes-Benz Vans plans to offer all its commercial van model lines with electric drive. This will start with the mid-size eVito in the second half of 2018. Further model ranges will follow, starting in 2019.
Full profile interview
21 Nov 2017

Meridian Lightweight Technologies
Meridian Lightweight technologies are the largest magnesium die casting company in the world. IDTechEx analyst Dr Richard Collins interviewed Stephen Brown (Engineering Manager).
7 Nov 2017

Record Bookings For The IDTechEx Show!
Over 3,000 attendees, 250 exhibitors and 240 speakers will converge at the Santa Clara Convention Center on November 15-16 for the IDTechEx Show!
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30 Oct 2017

An overview of the IDTechEx Show! USA
Raghu Das, CEO and Chris Clare, Event Director, IDTechEx tells you what to expect at the upcoming IDTechEx Show! held at the Santa Clara Convention Center, November 15-16 2017.
18 Oct 2017

Flexible Electronics: The Big Winner So Far in Printed Electronics
Exploring the commercialization of flexible electronics, one of the key focus points of this year's Printed Electronics USA event on November 15-16 in Santa Clara, CA.
6 Oct 2017

Trial of drone and van delivery service
Mercedes-Benz Vans, US drone systems developer Matternet and Swiss online marketplace siroop have started a pilot project in Zurich to test an efficient van and drone-based system for on-demand delivery of e-commerce goods.
21 Sep 2017

Energy Storage Innovations USA 2017
Energy Storage Innovations (ESI) USA 2017 is the leading conference to learn about new developments in battery technology.
Organised by the technology consulting firm IDTechEx, ESI's aim is to bring together different players in the value chain.
20 Sep 2017

Daimler launches first all-electric truck in series production
The FUSO eCanter is the world's first series-produced all-electric light-duty truck and will be delivered to customers starting this year in the US, Europe and Japan