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Aerobraking and Ablation - Thermal Management for Spacecrafts

The commercial space industry has taken off in recent years with a surge in launches and exponential growth, creating a need for increased thermal protection systems. This article explores aerobraking as one approach to thermal management for spacecrafts.

Material Longevity and Intrinsic Healing with Self-Healing Materials

Extending the lifespan of goods and enhancing safety by limiting the potential for failure of materials prove self-healing materials to be a revolutionary technology. This article explores how self-healing materials could reduce the need for excess maintenance costs with different levels of autonomy.

24M: Semi-Solid Electrodes

24M is a spin-out from MIT that develops and produces semi-solid binder-free cells. This profile will briefly cover the company's technology and its implications on binders (and specifically PFAS binders) for Li-ion cells.

The Sixth Element

The Sixth Element is the global leader, by capacity, for graphene oxide. IDTechEx spoke with EMEA Sales Director, Bernhard Münzing.

Cyclic Materials

Cyclic Materials is a rare earth magnet recycler founded in 2021 and based in Ontario, Canada. Cyclic Materials recovers rare earth oxides from end-of-life magnets using patented Mag-Cycle™and REEPure™ technologies - a hydrometallurgical extraction process. Rare earth magnets are sourced from manufacturing scrap (swarf), EV motors, wind turbine generators, and electronics waste. IDTechEx spoke with Patrick Nee, Co-Founder and SVP of Strategic Partnerships at the E-Waste, Metal, Battery Recycling show in Frankfurt, Germany.

Materials for Green Hydrogen Production 2026-2036

Forecasts taken from IDTechEx report "Materials for Green Hydrogen Production 2026-2036: Technologies, Players, Forecasts"

Sunward

Sunward is a Chinese OEM of construction equipment including excavators. IDTechEx spoke to Sunward at Bauma 2025 about its newest electric excavators.

Caterpillar: Autonomous Mining Trucks

IDTechEx spoke to Caterpillar at Bauma 2025 about its autonomous mining trucks, the core technologies behind them, and future areas of development.

Booster Robotics

Booster Robotics is a Chinese company specializing in the development of advanced humanoid robots. Founded in June 2023 by Cheng Hao, a Tsinghua University graduate with deep roots in robotics research and entrepreneurial experience, the company aims to drive a productivity revolution by uniting global developers and accelerating the adoption of embodied intelligence in research, education, and industry. IDTechEx spoke to Booster Robotics at Humanoids Summit 2025 in London, UK.

Rigetti

Rigetti is a quantum computing company using the superconducting qubit platform.

Connexx Systems

Connexx Systems (Connexx) is a Li-ion BESS developer for both new and second-life systems. IDTechEx spoke with the company at Smart Energy Week 2025 in Japan.

Sodium-ion: The Three Big Promises of Sodium-Ion Batteries

Sodium-ion batteries offer a promising alternative to lithium-ion, with advantages in mineral abundance, system compatibility, and safety. They provide a cost-effective, scalable solution with lower material costs and reduced supply chain risks. Despite lower energy density, sodium-ion cells benefit from existing manufacturing infrastructure. Safety benefits include reduced fire risks and enhanced thermal stability. Key strategies for success include improving energy densities, competing on total cost of ownership, and targeting niche performance areas such as low temperature and high-power applications.

Standard Energy (V-ion Batteries)

Standard Energy is a battery storage developer and manufacturer of vanadium-ion batteries, based in South Korea. IDTechEx spoke with the company at Smart Energy Week 2025 in Japan.

CO₂ Concrete and Chemicals - IDTechEx Explores CO₂ Utilization

Carbon capture technologies are mature and have existed for decades, but with the expense that comes with deploying them, there is little incentive for businesses to adopt them outside of carbon pricing regulations or tax incentives. CO2 utilization makes carbon capture viable outside of climate motivations because it allows the process to generate revenue.

India Will Become the Next Superpower for Electric Two-Wheelers

While China is currently the leader in electric two-wheeler sales globally, this article highlights the key factors that will lead to India taking its place and becoming the next global superpower within the industry.

Nordic Semiconductor

Nordic Semiconductor is a Norwegian fabless semiconductor company specializing in ultra-low-power wireless communication and embedded processing for IoT and a market leader in low-power wireless connectivity solutions. Founded in 1983 as Nordic VLSI, the company is headquartered in Trondheim, Norway.

JetCool

JetCool is a liquid cooling solutions company, formed as a spin-off from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 2019, acquired by Flex in 2024. IDTechEx Technology Analyst Noah El Alami spoke to JetCool at the 2025 OCP EMEA Summit.

What a German Start-Up's First Test Could Mean for the Space Industry

A German start-up has completed a test of an inflatable heat shield, the first European and first private such operation. Inflatable heat shields represent the cutting edge of thermal protection systems, potentially holding the key to truly low-cost and democratized access to space. What does this test mean for the industry?

Yanmar

IDTechEx spoke to Yanmar at Bauma 2025, revealing insights into the company's electric excavator, battery systems, and charging solutions.