Update interview
19 Dec 2022

Showa Denko Group: 5G Materials
Showa Denko Group are a group of Japanese chemical manufacturers; their subsidiary, Showa Denko Materials, sell organic low loss materials for 5G applications. IDTechEx spoke with Showa Denko Materials about their 5G materials portfolio.
Background
15 Dec 2022

Graphitic Energy (Formerly C-Zero)
Graphitic Energy (Formerly C-Zero) is a US-based start-up that is developing a methane pyrolysis process utilizing molten salts.
8 Dec 2022

Technology Developments Pushing the Frontiers of Chemical Recycling
Chemical recycling of plastic waste is gaining momentum. Headlines on investments, planned expansions, and real-world product launches are all accelerating in frequency and scale.
Full profile interview
4 Nov 2022

Mitsubishi Electric — Cooperative Robot
At Automation and Robotics 2022, Mitsubishi Electric presented its so-called 'cooperative robot', which is a type of robot that combines the advantages of both traditional industrial robots and the emerging collaborative robots (cobots).
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Update
6 Oct 2022

Stratasys
In August 2022, Stratasys announced its acquisition of Covestro's Additive Manufacturing materials business, which also included DSM's former AM business unit.
Full profile interview
3 Oct 2022

Monolith
Monolith is a developer of plasma pyrolysis technology, producing low-carbon hydrogen and carbon black from natural gas.
Background
20 Sep 2022

DigiLens
DigiLens is a major innovator in holographic diffractive waveguides that has attracted interest from major investors including Samsung.
Update interview
19 Jul 2022

Denso — New Market Player in the Cobot Industry
Denso is well known for being a global automotive component manufacturer. It has a subsidiary, Denso Wave, that produces robots, automatic identification devices (barcode readers and related products), and programmable logic controllers. IDTechEx met Denso at Automatica 2022, where the company demonstrated its industrial robots and collaborative robots.
Full profile interview
8 Jul 2022

BCN3D Technologies
BCN3D Technologies are a Spanish manufacturer of 3D printers. IDTechEx spoke with David Martínez Reygaza, PR Manager at BCN3D Technologies.
Background
7 Jul 2022

Mitsubishi Electric
Mitsubishi Electric was founded in 1921, with TOF lidar reported in 2016.
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Background
29 Jun 2022

Mercedes-Benz: Electric Trucks
Mercedes-Benz are a Daimler brand, and Daimler Trucks are investing in both battery electric vehicle (BEV) and fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) truck development.
Update interview
1 Jun 2022

Mitsubishi Chemical 3D Printing
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation are the largest chemical corporation based in Japan. They manufacture a range of materials, including polymers, resins, and more; they also sell materials for 3D printing. IDTechEx interviewed Shigeyuki Furomoto, Global Technology Manager — Polymers, for updates on their 3D printing activities.
Background
25 Apr 2022

Blue Planet Systems
Blue Planet is a U.S.-based company developing carbon capture and utilization systems that mineralize carbon dioxide emissions into carbonate minerals with applications in the construction sector.
Full profile interview
9 Mar 2022

Dynex Semiconductor (CRRC): EV Power Electronics
Dynex is a UK-based power electronics developer and manufacturer. They were acquired by CRRC and can now utilise China-based manufacturing for high volume orders.
Full profile interview
3 Mar 2022

Gefertec
Gefertec is a German manufacturer of wire-based directed energy deposition (DED) printers. IDTechEx spoke with CEO Tobias Krümberg.
Update
1 Mar 2022

Mitsubishi Electric
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation are a Japanese multinational electronics/electrical equipment company and one of the core constituents of the Mitsubishi Group. In February 2022, they announced the launch of their first printer, the AZ600.