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Silicon Carbide Power Electronics Enabling a Surge in 800V Platforms

In automotive power electronics (inverters, onboard chargers, DC-DC converters), the transition to silicon carbide MOSFETs and high voltage systems above 800V has been increasing in pace in 2021.

Major EV & Mobility Trends of 2021 - And What to Look Out For in 2022

In this article, IDTechEx analysts take a look back at the key events and trends from the future mobility world over the past year - and what to look out for in 2022.

Group14 Technologies

Group14 Technologies are a US-based company developing silicon anode material for Li-ion batteries. IDTechEx spoke with Group14 Technologies CEO, Rick Luebbe.

Polish-Japanese Smart Grid Demonstration Project in Poland Completed

The project consisted of the implementation of the Special Protection Scheme system and the hybrid Battery Energy Storage System located at the Bystra Wind Farm in northern Poland and started the full-scale operation gradually. These systems will be used continuously for enhancing the management of Polish power grid.

Where are the Innovations in Thermal Interface Materials

Thermal management is one of the most important topics in a wide range of applications; from electric vehicle battery packs through to consumer electronics, there is a pressing need to dissipate heat efficiently. Thermal interface materials (TIM) come in numerous types and play a crucial role in the thermal transfer from a heat source. This article looks at what the major innovations are for these materials and why those developments are significant.

Dexerials

Dexerials is a Japanese manufacturer of functional materials, for use in electronic devices. Its main product is its anisotropic conductive film (ACF), for use in displays. Thomas Lynch, Technology Analyst at IDTechEx, spoke to Tatsuo Nagamatsu and Koichi Hirose, about their work with ACFs.

Group 14 Technologies

Group 14 Technologies are developing silicon powders as a "drop-in" solution for Li-ion batteries.

Public Launch of a Materials Informatics Platform

Citrine Informatics has launched their materials informatics platform

Thermal Interface Materials: Diverse, Essential, and Evolving

This article highlights some key material development trends. More specifically, approaches to increase the thermal conductivity (in W/mK) of TIMs are considered. This is an important trend because the IDTechEx assessment is that the market, in absolute terms, for high or ultrahigh thermal conductivity TIM materials, will inevitably rise.

Elix, Inc.

Elix, Inc. specialize in deep learning for computer vision, materials informatics, and drug discovery. IDTechEx spoke with Dr Shinya Yuki (Co-founder and CEO) and Saki Ito (Corporate Planning Director).