Advanced Materials

ACT has been a leading innovator of high-quality thermal control systems, often featuring thermoelectric colling and heating together since 2003. This profile focuses on thermoelectrics, which can involve Peltier heating and cooling TEC, Seebeck generation (harvesting) TEG or sensing.

After years of waiting, 5G is finally here. 5G not only greatly improves network experiences for mobile consumers, but more importantly, will bring digitalization into every industry, revolutionizing our society. However, this vision will not be realized without small cell development.

Markforged is a company that specialize in 3D printing of composites and metals. IDTechEx visited their facilities and spoke with Michael Papish (Head of Marketing) and Elissa Silverman (Senior Product Marketing Manager).

"Thermoelectric Energy Harvesting and Other Zero-Emission Electricity from Heat 2022-2042", a new report from IDTechEx, finds that disillusioned manufacturers share a business of mere hundreds of millions of dollars after decades of trying, mainly with bismuth telluride and variants.

There has been multiple announcements, product launches, investments and more announced related to the graphene industry in 2021. This article highlights some of those key developments for subscribers of IDTechEx. This includes funding raised, new partnerships, and new products & applications.

Orbital Composites is a 3D printing company focussing on composite material.

Forecasts taken from IDTechEx report "3D Printing Composites 2021-2031: Technology and Market Analysis"

Moi Composites is a start-up company that work on continuous fiber 3D printing with a thermoset resin. A company update based on a questionnaire response with IDTechEx assessment is shown below.

Continuous Composites is a start-up company that work on continuous fiber 3D printing with a thermoset resin.

Arevo has a proprietary 3D printing process for composite material and are initially using this for the in-house production of bikes.

Anisoprint is a start-up company working on desktop and industrial 3D printing continuous fiber composites.

APS TechSolutions is a start-up company working on 3D printing continuous fiber composites.

Mechnano is a company that specializes in nanocarbon enhancers for additive manufacturing. IDTechEx spoke with Steven Lowder (CEO & Founder).

Roboze is a 3D printing company that specialize in high-performance polymers and composites. IDTechEx spoke with Ilaria Guicciardini (Head of Marketing), Davide Schiena (EMEA Head of Application Engineering & Customer Success), and Megan Silva (Community Builder)

Research shows potential ways to manufacture graphene-based nano-inks for additive manufacturing of supercapacitors in the form of flexible and printable electronics.

Presentation given by IDTechEx Senior Analyst Dr Matthew Dyson at the Nanodimension seminar, "AME Academy Presents the Future of Additive Manufacturing of Electronics"

Researchers at the University of Coimbra (Portugal) have developed a new stretchable conductive ink based on a liquid metal alloy gel. They are aiming to commercialize this technology for wearable/medical applications such as electronic skin patches.

Researchers have collaborated on a pioneering project in bioengineering, producing metal-free, hydrogel electrodes that flex to fit the complex shapes inside the human body.

Practically no graphene manufacturer is making significant revenue, let alone a profit, so continued funding will still be essential - but is there still enough cash being injected?

Within the EV market, increases are being seen in battery capacity, range, charging rates, wide bandgap semiconductors, and high-performance traction motors. Additionally, EV fires and related recalls have brought the concept of thermal runaway detection, prevention, and protection to the fore. All of these trends demand more effective thermal management systems, solutions, and materials.