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Electromagnetic interference shielding is becoming more adapted to the meet demands of growing communications technology. Personal devices are everywhere. As they get thinner, the components in each device are getting closer together, and EMI shielding is becoming well-known as the mastermind.

Immaterial is a UK-based start-up that manufactures shaped monolithic metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

Storedot are an Israeli company developing Li-ion cell technologies focussed on the use of high silicon content anodes.

Alakai, based in Boston, MA, US was founded in 2017, initially serving the flight recorder market. The company pivoted to vehicle development and operated in stealth until November 2022. The company is developing a five-seater, fixed rotor hydrogen powered electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft (named Skai) and is currently in the FAA certification process.

Thursday 29 February 2024 - An overview of the need for fire protection materials; Thermal management strategies and cell-to-pack battery structure; Options and examples for fire protection materials in OEMs; The impact of sodium-ion and solid state batteries on EV safety and material needs; Fire protection material benchmarking; Market share predictions

IDTechEx's new report, "Future Automotive Technologies 2024-2034: Applications, Megatrends, Forecasts", highlights the biggest changes coming to cars over the next ten years. Electrification will change what powers cars, and automation will change how they are driven, but one of the biggest opportunities is connectivity and software definition, which will change how cars are monetized.

GDI are a US-based company developing 100% silicon anodes for Li-ion batteries.

thyssenkrupp nucera AG is a joint venture company between thyssenkrupp AG and Industrie De Nora S.p.A. (De Nora). The company, formerly known as thyssenkrupp Uhde Chlorine Engineers, manufactures and supplies chlor-alkali electrolyzers that are used in the production of chlorine-based chemicals, as well as water electrolyzer systems for the production of green hydrogen. This company profile focuses on its offering for green hydrogen production.

Atomis is a Japanese start-up manufacturing porous materials such as metal-organic frameworks.

With the growing hydrogen economy, proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells are the subject of ongoing innovation, especially in terms of materials development. Dominant incumbent materials are seen for certain components, but alternative competitive options are emerging, and the technology landscape is beginning to shift.

GenCell is an Israeli based company that develops hydrogen fuel cell generators, intended to provide a replacement for diesel generators and clean off-grid power. The GenCell EVOX offers hydrogen powered DC fast charging for electric vehicles, with integrated battery storage for energy security. IDTechEx spoke with the Director of Sales & Business Development and VP Customer Service to learn more about GenCell and the EVOX.

This premium article discusses composite battery enclosures and fire protection.

Equatic is a US-based company using direct ocean capture technology to produce green hydrogen and carbon credits. In January 2024, IDTechEx Technology Analyst Eve Pope interviewed COO Edward Sanders.

Ionblox Inc. are a US company developing Li-ion cells based on silicon-dominant anode technology.

Bobcat created the skid steer loader market in the 1960s. Now it is redefining the market again with its fully electric model. IDTechEx spoke with Bobcat at CES 2024 about the advantages of adopting fully electric construction equipment.

Many people were surprised when HiNa revealed their lineup of sodium-ion battery cells, as well as a prototype of an electric car, in February 2023. But it had been a long time coming. The low-cost Sehol E10X microcar uses a 25 kWh battery pack made from cylindrical sodium-ion cells from HiNa.

The sales of hydrogen fuel cell cars have largely stalled from 2021 onwards, but does this mean there is no market for fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) in the future, and what is required to make them a success?

Sila Nanotechnologies are a US company looking to commercialise their silicon anode material.

Data analysis and discussion on TES technology deployments, commercialization, funding, business models, manufacturing developments, and material suppliers.

People and penguins can all benefit from the use of hydrogen in pursuing cleaner energy sources, and hydrogen is one of the main tools for decarbonizing industries. With new hydrogen infrastructure, existing aspects of living, like driving and heating, can be improved by switching harmful gases for cleaner and more efficient choices.