28 Jan 2026

From Copper to CPO: The Next Shift in AI Interconnects
As optical transceivers continue to advance in bandwidth, power efficiency, and integration level, their influence is extending beyond the data-centre network and into the way AI systems themselves are architected. Increasingly, the transition toward optical interconnects is not driven by raw bandwidth demand alone, but by the growing tension between electrical SerDes scaling, system power budgets, and physical architecture constraints.
To understand how this shift is unfolding, it is useful to first distinguish between scale-up fabrics, connectivity in AI systems.
11 Dec 2025

BYD's Disclosure May Signal a New Phase for Solid-State Batteries
BYD's recent disclosure via its FinDreams Battery website marks a visible inflection point for solid-state batteries (SSBs): the technology is moving from quiet development into structured demonstration timelines and supply-chain repositioning, with distinct materials choices that diverge from other leading OEM routes. This momentum, alongside public road tests and pilot-line progress across the US, Europe, and Asia, suggests SSBs are entering early deployment while broader automotive integration is targeted later this decade.
Full profile interview
25 Nov 2025

Haomo.ai
Haomo.ai is a leading autonomous driving technology company in China.
4 Nov 2025

China's Autonomous Trucks Now Log Over One Million Kilometers Daily
Across the global autonomous vehicle landscape, commercial trucks are emerging as one of the first segments to reach true-scale deployment. in China, the pace of adoption has accelerated dramatically: trucks equipped with assisted driving systems now collectively log over one million kilometers every day. To gain deeper insights into this rapid transformation, Shihao Fu, an analyst specializing in autonomous driving at IDTechEx, recently visited Inceptio Technology, a leading Chinese autonomous trucking company.
23 Oct 2025

Solid State Batteries in 2026: From Hype to Adoption
The solid-state battery (SSB) industry is transforming, driven by advanced technologies and rising demand across applications. Offering breakthroughs in safety and energy density, SSBs could reach a $10 billion market by 2036. The IDTechEx report "Solid-State Batteries 2026-2036: Technology, Forecasts, Players" provides a comprehensive analysis of this dynamic industry, exploring the interplay between cutting-edge technologies, market trends, manufacturing challenges, and the global ecosystem surrounding solid-state batteries.
17 Oct 2025

Passive RFID Market 2025: Growth Dynamics Explained
The RFID industry is expected to maintain its upward trajectory, with IDTechEx forecasting the passive RFID market to reach a total value of US$8.4 billion in 2025, representing growth of approximately 10% compared to 2024. This article provides a detailed breakdown of the Ultra High Frequency (UHF) and High Frequency (HF) segments, analyzing their current market dynamics, growth drivers, and long-term opportunities.
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9 Sep 2025

Ericsson - 6G (2025 Interview)
Ericsson is a leading vendor of telecoms equipment and software. IDTechEx spoke with the Head of 6G Portfolio Strategy and Head of Technology Management to find out more about their progress in developing and standardizing 6G technologies.
Full profile interview
27 Jun 2025

Avery Dennison
Founded in 1935, Avery Dennison is a global materials science company and the largest provider of RFID inlays and intelligent labelling, holding more than 1,500 patents and pending patent applications related to RFID and intelligent labeling technologies. The company operates in over 50 countries and employs more than 35,000 people. In 2024, it generated US$8.3 billion in revenue. The Solutions Group, which includes the company's RFID operations, accounted for US$2.7 billion, or 31 percent of the total. IDTechEx spoke to Michiel Arends, Director of Strategy at Avery Dennison, to gain insights into the company's strategic direction, growth priorities, and outlook for RFID adoption across key sectors.
Full profile interview
3 Jun 2025

Pragmatic Semiconductor
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Cambridge, Pragmatic Semiconductor specialises in the development and manufacture of flexible integrated circuits, known as FlexICs. The company's operations span research, development, and production, including its high-capacity manufacturing site, Pragmatic Park, located in Durham. This facility is the United Kingdom's first large-scale 300 mm flexible semiconductor fab. As of May 2025, Pragmatic employs over 300 staff and has raised more than US$400 million in total funding. In March 2025, the company launched its third-generation FlexIC platform alongside its first commercial product portfolio, NFC Connect, which targets high-volume, low-cost applications in the consumer goods sector. IDTechEx spoke to Helen Ledger, SVP of Marketing, Communications and Public Affairs, as well as Ravi Sundaram, Senior Director of Product Management, to gain insights into the company's technology, strategy and roadmap.
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7 Oct 2024

PragmatIC
PragmatIC produces flexible internal circuits on polymer substrates. In March 2024, it opened a high volume manufacturing plant in Durham, UK. This profile is based on an interview in which IDTechEx spoke to CTO Dr Richard Price and Corporate Content Lead, Hellen Norman.
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Full profile interview
1 Dec 2023

NanoWired
NanoWired offers Cu NanoWire technologies as an alternative solution to solder, silver-sintering bondwire-technology as well as laser-welding across a range of applications in the semiconductor packaging sector. Yu-Han Chang, Senior Technology Analyst at IDTechEx, conducted an interview with Olav Birlem, who serves as the CEO of NanoWired GmbH, to gain insights into the company and its technology offerings.
Innovation Map
5 Jun 2023

Roadmap for Flexible Integrated Circuits (ICs)
Innovation roadmap for flexible integrated circuits.