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Conductive inks are a diverse and versatile technology, with differing price points to suit various applications. Conductivity, stretchability, cost, and durability are just some of the factors of consideration for manufacturers when selecting ink types and materials, and IDTechEx's latest report, Conductive Inks Market 2024-2034: Technologies, Applications, Players, deep dives into the many combinations available.

The gas sensor market is a diverse sector that incorporates a variety of core gas sensing technologies and emerging technologies for indoor and outdoor air quality monitoring. IDTechEx expects environmental applications of gas sensors to see the most growth going forward, as there is a need for measuring gases from a wider array of sources than ever before.

The autonomous truck industry is experiencing a significant revival, with vehicle delivery numbers continuously breaking records. Companies across Asia, Europe, and the United States are eagerly advancing into the commercialization testing phase. Autonomous trucks are addressing critical real-world issues by reducing transportation costs and optimizing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) through meticulous, practical calculations.

Autonomous emergency braking (AEB) is one of the most important ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems) features a vehicle can have. Studies have shown that pedestrian crash risk is reduced by 25-27% and pedestrian injury crash risk by 29-30% through the implementation of AEB.

Silver-flake-based inks currently dominate the conductive inks market, but the outlook for non-silver inks is set to change dramatically over the coming decade, with a CAGR of 24%. Stretchable/thermoformable inks and copper inks will seize the largest market share, driven by applications such as in-mold electronics, wearable electrodes, and RFID & smart packaging.

The gas sensor market is a diverse sector that incorporates a variety of core gas sensing technologies and emerging technologies for indoor and outdoor air quality monitoring. IDTechEx expects environmental applications of gas sensors to see the most growth going forward, as there is a need for measuring gases from a wider array of sources than ever before.

This premium article explores future technologies for automotive long-wave infrared (LWIR) cameras.

Bosch Sensortec are one of the biggest suppliers of MEMS technology, with 17 locations across the world. Bosch Sensortec provide motion, environmental, optical and acoustic sensor solutions and tools, primarily to consumer electronics markets. IDTechEx spoke with Senior Product Manager, Ryo Sakauchi, at Sensors Converge 2024 in Santa Clara, CA.

Forecasts from IDTechEx report "Infrared and Thermal Cameras for Autonomy and In-Cabin 2025-2035: Technologies, Opportunities, Forecasts"

OLEI is an electronic component manufacturer based in Hangzhou, China, specializing in sensors, laser radar, opto-mechanical modules, and supporting tools for automotive, industrial, and healthcare applications. IDTechEx spoke with CTO Yongping Wang at Sensors Converge 2024 in Santa Clara, CA.

Fingerprint Cards AB, headquartered in Sweden, is a biometrics company.

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. are a Japanese manufacturer of electronic components, based in Nagaokakyo, Kyoto. Murata manufacture ceramic passive electronic components, including capacitors, ceramic filters, high-frequency parts, and sensors. IDTechEx spoke with Senior Business Development Manager, Juhani Pelttari, at Sensors Converge 2024 in Santa Clara, CA.

Boston Electronics are a distributor of IR lasers & sensors, UV LEDs, and photonics instrumentation, based in Brookline, MA. IDTechEx spoke with Boston Electronics at Sensors Converge 2024 in Santa Clara, CA.

Excelitas are a sensing technology provider, headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, specializing in sensing, detection, imaging, optics, and specialty illumination solutions for medical, consumer, and aerospace applications. Excelitas were founded in 2010, with over 7000 employees across 33 locations globally as of 2024. IDTechEx spoke with Guy Bittar, Business Development Manager, at Sensor Converge 2024 in Santa Clara, CA.

This profile examines Foresight Automotive's flexible stereovision solutions for automotive, including flexible camera placement and thermal camera stereovision.

This profile focuses on Teledyne FLIR's VOx thermal cameras in the automotive market.

Forecasts taken from IDTechEx report "Brain Computer Interfaces 2025-2045: Technologies, Players, Forecasts"

Witte Technology GmbH are an industrial and security printing company providing forgery-proof, copy-proof, self-adhesive marking systems, official documents, and vehicle safety products. Witte Technology have approximately 150 employees in Germany and 400 employees in Mexico. IDTechEx spoke with Sara Shishegaran, Product Developer, who was presenting printed leak detectors for ostomy bags and diapers at LOPEC 2024.

The Paris 2024 Olympic Games are underway, and elite athletes from all over the world are competing in various games using a range of different skills. With constant debate over gold, silver, and bronze medals, a comparison can be made with the conductive inks market. Silver flake-based inks are set to win gold in a number of different application areas, beating out competition from a host of conductive ink types.